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KCSO deputy’s hearing on restraining order moved to October
A temporary restraining order against Kern County sheriff’s Deputy Stephen Wells was extended to Oct. 8, the date set ...
Reward offered for information on escaped Kern County inmate wanted for officer's murder
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico is offering a $35,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of an escaped inmate who killed ...
‘I heard 7 shots’: Man attempting to steal beer leads to deputy-involved shooting near Mark Street
Pletcher has a long history of violence against police officers. His criminal record includes 27 Kern County cases, mostly ...
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Report of drugstore theft leads to officer-involved shooting, standoff near Valley Plaza
A foot pursuit that led to an officer-involved shooting east of Valley Plaza mall closed public access to an entire ...
Theft suspect in custody following deputy-involved shooting near Valley Plaza Mall
According to Bakersfield police, a man accused of stealing from a Rite Aid resulting in a deputy-involved shooting near ...
Romanian accused of EBT theft in Kern County faces 40 new felonies while out on bail
The EBT theft case continues to grow in Kern County. Norbert Karaba, a Romanian national arrested at the start of 2025 for ...
2 men sentenced for east Bakersfield car chase, non-injury deputy shooting
Two men were sentenced on Wednesday for their involvement in a chase that resulted in a non-injury shooting involving a deputy in east Bakersfield, according to ...