Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood discussed the recent funeral of Deputy Randy Hoppert, a surge in copper wire thefts, and the retirement of Bakersfield Police Chief Greg Terry during a monthly update.
Youngblood attended Hoppert’s funeral yesterday alongside several other members of the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. He noted that officers from New York, Philadelphia, and throughout the country attended the service to show support.
“You know, both were SWAT, uh, members. Uh, both took a round to the head, which was instantly fatal. Uh, both were strong faith, family, and department, country,” Youngblood said, comparing Hoppert’s death to that of Philip Campus…