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Bakersfield · BakersfieldWarrant: Girl told friends that the man wanted to pick her up and marry her. Joshua Michael Stehle, 29, of Thornton, Colorado, was arrested in Salina, Utah. The girl was talking to the man through social media, according to the warrant.See the Story
Sheriff: Colorado man who took Bakersfield girl to Utah faces kidnapping, molestation charges
Coverage: 2 sources
California City · California CityCCPD said the department is posting the video to be as transparent as possible and to show facts about the incident and how it occurred. An investigation into the use of force is being conducted to determine whether the action of the officer was in compliance with law and department policy.See the Story
California City PD releases statement and video of officer-involved dog shooting
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
Bakersfield · BakersfieldMichael Wildrick, 83, allegedly refused to exit his home and made threats to shoot officers. He was arrested on charges including assault with a deadly weapon, brandishing a firearm, and criminal threats. Officers cleared the scene earlier due to a public safety decision. The investigation is ongoing.See the Story
BPD: 83-year-old man arrested after stand-off, allegedly made threats to shoot officers
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
Rudy Salas rallies with voters: A march for farmworker rights and a seat at CA-22
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
Ridgecrest · RidgecrestDaniel Gunnarsson, 23, is due in court next week after his arrest on Thursday, Feb. 29. He faces nine felony counts related to child sex crimes, including lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14. He was sentenced in August 2023 for the murder and mutilation of 21-year-old Katie Pham.See the Story
Convicted Ridgecrest ice ax murderer faces new child sex crime charges: Court docs
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
Bakersfield · BakersfieldThe crash happened on Friday morning at 6:30 on the southbound lane of South Union Avenue just south of Lamb Avenue. Officials said the driver of the blue Mazda veered left into the roadway and crashed into a tree leaving the car split in half. Henrry Caballero was about to have his first anniversary of being in the United States.See the Story
Bakersfield man's dream cut short in tragic car crash: Family remembers joyful spirit
100% Right coverage: 1 sources