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Man, who worked almost exclusively with dementia patients, walked 90-year-old patient in his care to a storage closet and performed Iewd acts on her, then beat and choked a child during her first sIeepover with family’s daughter the following day; sentencedShreveport Magazine1 day ago
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Wasco man pleads no contest to all counts in DUI crash that killed 1-year-old
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Wasco man accused of driving drunk in a crash that killed a 1-year-old girl pleaded no contest to all charges Tuesday for a court-indicated sentence of eight years and four months in prison. Irving De Jesus Rodriguez-Barraza made an “open plea,” entering no contest pleas to all counts — gross […]
Porterville man arrested after driving high, police say
PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A Porterville man was arrested after officers say they found him driving high and in possession of methamphetamine. According to Porterville Police, they pulled over a vehicle on Morton Avenue near Indiana Street on Saturday around 9:45 p.m. Officers say the driver, 43-year-old Porterville resident Juan Rodriguez Torres, was exhibiting objective […]
Gov. Newsom signs Borel Fire executive order supporting ongoing recovery efforts
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order to support ongoing recovery efforts for the Borel Fire. The executive order signed Friday includes provisions that expedite debris removal and clean up. It also provided more resources for recovery efforts for wildfires in San Bernardino, Orange and Riverside counties. The devastating fire […]
NW Bakersfield fire station receives new fire engine
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Kern County Fire Station in northwest Bakersfield received a new fire engine and replaced one that served the community for 19 years. Officials with the fire department say Station 66 on Landco Drive received a new engine that provides services for a diverse and critical part of the county. Firefighters […]
Teen arrested after attempting to run over officer in Porterville, police say
PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A Porterville teen and his father were arrested after a high-speed chase almost killed an officer and several pedestrians. Porterville Police say they arrested 40-year-old Gustavo Garcia and his 15-year-old son after the teen led officers on a dangerous Friday night pursuit with “blatant disregard for the safety of citizens.” According to […]
Former Kern County Republican Central Committee treasurer pleads guilty to bank fraud: Dept. of Justice
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A former treasurer of the Kern County Republican Central Committee faces up to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to bank fraud, federal prosecutors announced. Bryan M. Williams pleaded guilty to bank fraud on Monday. According to the Department of Justice in Fresno, Williams stole between $230,000 and 435,000 from […]
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