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CRIME & SAFETY
Woman dead in Mohawk St. rollover crash
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield police are investigating a crash that left a woman dead Wednesday morning on Mohawk Street. Emergency crews were called to Mohawk Street and Refinery Avenue around 7:17 a.m. for a report of a rollover crash. Upon police arrival, a woman was suffering from major injuries in the driver’s seat. She […]
KCSO investigating shooting in East Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif., (KGET) — One person is wounded after a shooting in an alley in East Bakersfield Thursday morning. An official with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office told 17 News deputies were dispatched to an alley on Pearl and Haley streets at about 9:59 Thursday for a victim of a gunshot wound. Upon deputy arrival, […]
RV fire in Oildale sends 1 to hospital, threatens nearby homes
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — An RV fire injured a resident Tuesday in Oildale, according to a Kern County Fire Department official. Just before 4 p.m., Kern County firefighters were called to the 700 block of Lincoln a report of an RV fire in Oildale Tuesday afternoon that was threatening two nearby homes.
Fatal knife fight between clerk and shoplifter raises questions about poverty, hunger and frustration with petty crime
The death of a shoplifter allegedly at the hands of a frustrated store employee raises uncomfortable questions of right and wrong, and society's greater problems.
Bakersfield Robbery Suspects Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Victorville
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Five suspects involved in a Bakersfield robbery were apprehended after their high-speed pursuit crossed into San Bernardino County and prompted Walmart to be evacuated on Wednesday. At approximately 11:38 a.m., on July 24, 2024, deputies from the Victor Valley Station were dispatched to assist the...
Man who molested 2 teens resentenced to life term
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Kern County man who molested two teenagers was resentenced to a life term in prison Wednesday after it was determined he was initially given too much time. Miguel Castillo Jr., 45, was resentenced to 15 years to life, plus 13 years. He was previously serving 25 years to life, plus […]
13-year-old reported missing out of NW Bakersfield found: KCSO
UPDATE (9:30 p.m.): The sheriff’s office said the 13-year-old reported missing Tuesday afternoon has been found. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Sheriff’s deputies are asking for help to find a missing 13-year-old boy who was last seen Tuesday afternoon. Officials said Samuel Jamie Osuna was last seen at around 2:30 p.m. in the area of Castlemaine […]
Hearing for man charged in 2-year-old son’s fentanyl death postponed
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man charged with murder after his 2-year-old son died after coming in contact with fentanyl had his preliminary hearing postponed Wednesday to mid-September. The hearing, at which a judge will determine if there’s sufficient evidence for the case to proceed, is now set for Sept. 13. Raul Rivera, 24, agreed to […]
Trial continues Thursday in prison counselor’s slaying
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Trial resumed Thursday afternoon for Sebastian Parra and Robert Roberts, charged with murder and attempted robbery in the slaying of a prison counselor who was charging an electric vehicle. Prosecutors say Parra handed Roberts a gun, and Roberts shot Benny Alcala Jr., 43, when the counselor ran after they tried to […]
Bakersfield lawyer wins $15 million settlement for motorcyclist hit by corporate SUV
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Bakersfield personal injury attorney Timothy M. Osborn of Osborn Law announced he obtained a $15,000,000 settlement for a motorcyclist who was injured from a crashing involving an SUV owned by a major national corporation. According to a release, the driver of the SUV was driven...
3 charged after 3 wounded in Wasco stabbing
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Three men are facing charges after three people were stabbed last week in Wasco, according to court records. Edgar Medina, 21, Alex Medina, 24, and Roberto Carlos Acosta, 22, were arrested early Friday after police found the victims — all of who survived — suffering from cuts and puncture wounds, according […]
3 years since Philip Campas died in the line of duty
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — July 25 marks a somber anniversary in Kern County as the community remembers the life of a sheriff’s deputy who was killed in the line of duty. Philip Campas was killed during a standoff in Wasco three years ago today. He died trying to rescue a family whose mentally ill husband […]
2nd defendant pleads not guilty to 2017 homicide
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Convicted murderer Trevon Lee Foreman pleaded not guilty Wednesday to murder and other charges filed in connection with a deadly shooting in 2017. Court Commissioner Sally Ackerknecht ordered Foreman, 28, held without bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled next month. Foreman and Jemiah Dawson, 29, are suspected of killing Maurice Wright […]
2 pipe bombs safely detonated in Stallion Springs, no current threat to surrounding area: police
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Officers with the Stallion Springs Police Department and the sheriff’s office said they safely detonated two explosive devices and two other suspicious devices near Comanche Point Road Saturday. Officials said there is no threat to the area. A Stallion Springs resident discovered two suspicious devices in the roadway of Comanche Point […]
Mom accused of using stun gun on disabled son hires private attorney
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A woman accused of using a stun gun on her disabled son notified a judge on Thursday she has hired a private attorney. Tisa Armijo said she retained the Law Office of Mark Anthony Raimondo. Judge Colette M. Humphrey confirmed her new representation, relieved court-appointed counsel and set a preliminary hearing […]
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