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Bakersfield PD seeks suspect who stole bicycle on Ming Ave
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a man who allegedly stole a bicycle in February. The theft occurred at around 3 p.m. Feb. 7 in the 2700 block of Ming Avenue, according to police. Officials described the suspect as a man in his 20s who […]
Man makes first court appearance in deadly shooting outside Oildale bar
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 27-year-old man made his first court appearance Tuesday in connection with a deadly shooting outside an Oildale bar. A not guilty plea was entered on behalf of Steven Quick, who’s charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Jason Scot Hall, 43. He’s due back in court April 20. […]
BPD seek help identifying suspect in Valley Plaza Mall grand theft
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Bakersfield police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man suspected of stealing a bag containing a wallet, jewelry and more than $950 in cash at the Valley Plaza Mall. The Bakersfield Police Department said the grand theft happened at about 9 p.m. Friday,...
BPD arrest reported intoxicated man after 2-hour rooftop standoff: Police
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Bakersfield police arrested a man Tuesday afternoon after he allegedly refused to come down from a roof and was reportedly intoxicated. Officers responded just after 12:30 p.m. to Mohawk Street, just south of Truxtun Avenue, after receiving a report of a man on a roof, police said.
Bakersfield Police Chief Greg Terry prepares to retire after 30 years
Chief Greg Terry is stepping down on April 30, passing leadership to Brent Stratton after guiding the department through the pandemic and DOJ reforms
‘Testament’s’ Ann Dowd certain Aunt Lydia had more to say
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Ann Dowd’s work in “A Handmaid’s Tale” earned her a Primetime Emmy Award as Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama. The Critics Choice Association honored her with the award as Best Supporting Actress. Despite all the accolades she garnered for playing the brutal and occasionally sadistic Aunt Lydia, Dowd was certain […]
Hearing delayed in H Street murder case; suspects due in court next month
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The hearing for the two men accused of hitting 34-year-old Justin Leon Randle with a vehicle, beating him to death, and leaving him in the street has been postponed until next month, according to the Kern County court website. Salvador Daniel Gutierrez and Alberto Felix are...
Missing at-risk 41-year-old man, found: BPD
UPDATE: A 41-year-old at-risk missing man who was reported as last seen on Espee Street has been found, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in finding an at-risk missing 41-year-old man who was last seen on Espee Street. Larry Currie Jr. […]
Coroner ID’s Glendale man shot after allegedly breaking into a Tehachapi home
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a man who was shot after allegedly breaking into a Tehachapi home on Thursday. Coroner officials identified him as Jason Gerard Velasquez, 47, of Glendale. The shooting was reported in the 19000 block of Alta Vista Avenue in Tehachapi around 6:21 p.m. April 2. Officials […]
