‘Kern County Sheriff’ Articles
Written by One Bakersfield on 23 November 2011
Details: On 11/22/11, at approximately 9:35 PM, deputies responded to a carjacking that had just occurred. The victim told deputies he was driving his 2003 Chevy pick-up on Breckenridge Rd. towards his residence, and he was being followed by another vehicle, described as a silver or gray 2 door vehicle. When the victim pulled into his driveway, the second vehicle continued for a short distance, turned around and parked in front of the victim’s residence. Two Hispanic males; the first described as being between 23-24 years old, with a dark complexion and wearing dark clothing and the second described as being between 23-25 years old, wearing all dark clothing, exited the second vehicle and approached the victim as he was exiting his vehicle. The first suspect produced a handgun, put it to the victim’s neck and demanded the victim’s wallet and car keys. The suspects then released the victim taking his wallet and pick-up with them. About 25 minutes later, the victim’s vehicle was located in a grape vineyard on Edison Rd. south of Panama Rd., abandoned. Anyone having information on this incident is asked to contact the Kern County Sheriff’s Office at (661) 861-3110 or contact Secret Witness at (661) 322-4040. Anonymous “text” tips can be sent to TIP411 (847411). Just type the key word “KCSO” prior to the message.
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Written by One Bakersfield on 22 November 2011
On November 19, 2011 at approximately 1145 p.m., Lamont Substation deputies responded to the 8200 block of Wharton Avenue regarding the report of a shooting victim. When deputies arrived, they located Oscar Balderas suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper body and head. Balderas was transported to Kern Medical Center and treated for his injuries. Homicide Detectives responded and conducted an investigation in to the shooting. Crispin Grajeda, 62 years old, was identified as the suspect who shot Balderas during an argument inside the residence. Crispin Grajeda was arrested for Attempted Murder and booked into the Kern County Jail. SR11-28085.
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Written by Laura on 18 September 2011
PIO the remainder of the day is Sergeant Grubbs @ 326-3825
Sergeant Mary DeGeare
Headquarters/PIO
Bakersfield Police Department
(661)326-3803
mdegeare@bakersfieldpd.us
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Written by One Bakersfield on 03 September 2011
On September 1, 2011, at approximately 0900 hours, the Kern Narcotics Enforcement Team (K-NET), Southern Tri-County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), and US Department of Homeland Security-ICE, served a narcotics search warrant in the 8000 block of Buena Vista Blvd. Officer’s located and seized 98 large and mature marijuana plants being illegally cultivated. The marijuana plants were approximately six (6) feet tall and four (4) feet wide. As a result of this investigation, one (1) adult male was taken into custody and booked into the Central Receiving Facility. 29 year old Robles Perez H&S 11358-Illegal marijuana cultivation
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Written by One Bakersfield on 03 September 2011
On Wednesday August 31, 2011 at approximately 1430 hours, members of the California Multi-jurisdictional Methamphetamine Enforcement Team (Cal-MMET) conducted a traffic stop on a 2001 PT Cruiser. The driver was contacted and identified as Chris Gutierrez age 46. Gutierrez was driving on a suspended license and had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Officers arrested Gutierrez and later searched his person, vehicle, and residence. As a result of the searches officer’s located over 32 grams of methamphetamine and narcotic sales indicia. The methamphetamine seized has a street value of over $3200.00. During the investigation, officers contacted a second subject who was attempting to make a purchase of narcotics from Gutierrez. Officers contacted Demetrius Branson age 38, who negotiated with an undercover officer for a quantity of methamphetamine. Branson initially provided a false name to the officers. When correctly identified, Branson was determined to a parolee in violation of his terms and conditions. As a result of this investigation: Chris Gutierrez was arrested and booked into the Central Receiving Facility for the outstanding $25,000.00 warrant; possession of methamphetamine for sales; transportation of methamphetamine; and being under the influence of a controlled substance. Demetrius Branson was arrested and booked into the Central Receiving Facility for providing false identification to law enforcement; attempt to possess methamphetamine; and a parole hold.
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Written by One Bakersfield on 15 June 2011
Details: On Monday, 6-13-11, at approximately 8:50 PM, Kern County Sheriff’s Deputies were responding to a call for service in the Rosamond area when they noticed a female subject standing on the edge of the Rosamond Blvd, Highway 14 overpass. As Deputies drove west on Rosamond Blvd they saw the victim, described as a white female in her early twenties, on the outside of the southern barrier fence over the northbound traffic lanes of Highway 14. Deputies immediately made contact with the female and were able to determine she was despondent and threatening to jump off of the overpass and into oncoming traffic of the north bound highway lanes. Deputies on scene were assisted by Kern County Fire, and Highway Patrol units. Additional Deputies from the Mojave and Boron areas also assisted the Rosamond Deputies. North and southbound traffic lanes of highway 14, along with east and west bound traffic of Rosamond Blvd were shut down during the incident. Initially, the female subject was uncooperative with attempts to communicate with her. During the attempts to dialog with the subject she was dangling by her hands and knees from the highway sign over the lanes of traffic. On scene deputies were ultimately able to establish a rapport and with the subject and calm her. She then asked deputies to rescue her from her precarious position and assist her off of the overpass. When the thirty minute ordeal was over, the female subject was transported by a mental health technician to Kern Medical Center in Bakersfield. She will be admitted for a seventy-two hour psychological hold and evaluation.
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Written by One Bakersfield on 15 June 2011
Details:On 6/13/11, at 1122 hours, Kern County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 1300 block of Vale St. regarding a victim of a stabbing. Deputies arrived on scene and located a 17 year old victim suffering from a stab wound to his lower abdomen. The victim told deputies he was involved in a physical altercation with an unknown white male subject. During the altercation the unknown white male subject stabbed the victim with an unknown object and fled. The unknown white male subject was not located. The victim was transported to Kern Medical Center by ambulance. The victim’s injury is not considered life threatening. SR11-14104
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Written by One Bakersfield on 15 June 2011
Details: On June 12, 2011, at 5:30 pm, deputies were dispatched to the 5400 block of W. Weiman Ave regarding a possible drowning. Upon arrival, deputies ascertained that an eight month old infant was left unattended in the bath tub. The infant was found unresponsive with her face in the water. The infant was transported by ambulance to the Ridgecrest Hospital where she was placed on life support. During the investigation, deputies obtained a search warrant for the residence. The deputies located a marijuana grow inside the residence (approximately 60 plants), suspected narcotics, a stolen motorcycle and an assault rifle. Ronald Mastas was arrested for violation of PC 273a(a)-Child Endangerment, H&S 11358-Cultivation of Marijuana, PC 496(d)-Possession of stolen property, H&S 11350(a)-Possession of narcotics and PC 12020(a)(1)-Possession of illegal weapons. He is currently in custody with a bail of $60,000.00
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Written by One Bakersfield on 15 June 2011
Details: On 9-12-10 deputies from the Taft Substation began an elder abuse investigation at a residence in the 100 block of Van Buren St., Ford City. The case involved a 76 year old female whose caretaker was Carol, Louise, Juette, 61 yrs. Deputies initially learned Juette was employed as a nurse with the California Dept. of Corrections and worked at Wasco State Prison. It was also reported to deputies Juette lived with the victim and was bringing medication home from the prison and switching these medications with ones normally prescribed to the 76 year old victim. Deputies began their investigation along with preparing a search warrant for the residence. Deputies located a large amount of various prescription medications. Some of these medications were contained inside plastic containers marked with the names of inmates names from Wasco State Prison along with their CDC numbers. None of the medications from the prison were narcotic however several fell under the scheduling listed in California Health & Safety Code section 11377 (a). Over the course of several months deputies continued to investigate any role Juette may have had in abusing the 76 year old female. The investigation did not show that Juette had unlawfully medicated the elderly female, physically abuse her, or embezzle from her. The case was submitted to the Kern County District Attorney. A warrant was later issued for Juette charging her with violating H&S 11377(a). Deputies arrested Juette in Oildale on 6-13-11. She was booked at CRF and her bail is set at $10,000.00.
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Written by One Bakersfield on 13 June 2011
Details: Details: On 06/11/2011 at about 1:30 PM, deputies from the Wasco Substation received a call of an aircraft northeast of Wasco experiencing engine problems and the pilot was attempting to land at the Wasco airport. The pilot then informed air traffic controllers at Meadows Field that the engine to the aircraft had failed and he was making an emergency landing on a dirt road approximately ½ mile North of SR-43 and McCombs Ave. When deputies arrived they found the pilot, Ray Lynott, age 50, standing next to his single engine aircraft. Lynott had no injuries and there was no damage to the aircraft. Lynott told deputies he was flying back to Fresno from southern California when the engine to his aircraft started to misfire. Lynott said he was attempting to make it to the Wasco airport to land, but the engine to his aircraft stopped running. Lynott said he made an emergency landing on the dirt road. Lynott’s aircraft, a 1947 Piper Cub, was towed to the Wasco airport for engine repairs. Because of Lynott’s 20,000 plus hours of flying experience both as a military pilot and a commercial pilot he was able to land his aircraft safely. Sr. Deputy Bob Venable
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