murder-suicide in southwest bakersfield

Two people are dead after an apparent murder-suicide at a home in southwest Bakersfield. Police responded to the 2900 block of Hosking Avenue the afternoon of December 28 to find the victims suffering from gunshot wounds, one of which was apparently self-inflicted. KGET.com reports a family member told them the couple were involved in a…Read More

suspected dog shooter enters plea

A Bakersfield man charged with shooting inside a vehicle and injuring a woman’s pet dogs tells a judge he’s not guilty. Jose Corrall, Jr., 31, was arrested June 16, 2024 after he allegedly fired his gun at two dogs inside a vehicle after an argument with an unknown number of people. Authorities say Corrall used…Read More

fatal accident near mojave

A 74-year-old man is dead after an auto accident east of Mojave. The crash happened Wednesday morning on Highway 58 near Claymine Road when the man was driving his SUV in the opposite direction of traffic and hit car head-on. The 37-year-old woman in the car was taken to the hospital. There’s no word on…Read More

man dies in crash in southwest bakersfield

Police believe alcohol may have contributed to a fatal car crash in southwest Bakersfield. It happened shortly after 1:00 a.m. on New Year’s Day when a Hyundai sedan heading westbound on Ming Avenue veered off the roadway and hit a traffic signal pole at Westholme Boulevard. Two men and two women were inside the car.…Read More

bakersfield man allegedly involved in chase with simi valley police

A 20-year-old Bakersfield man has been arrested after allegedly stealing a truck and leading Simi Valley police officers on a high-speed chase. It all started early Tuesday morning when a Simi Valley resident woke up to the sound of his pickup starting in his driveway and speeding off. Cops caught up with the truck on…Read More

lake isabella man faces numerous charges

40 felony counts — that’s how many charges have been leveled against a Lake Isabella man after authorities say they found human remains, guns and drugs his house. Michael Deatherage, 52, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a slew of crimes including possession of a gun by a felon, possessing an explosive device, and possessing drugs…Read More

CHP out in force for new year’s holiday

The California Highway Patrol will be on the lookout for suspected DUI and dangerous drivers Tuesday night. The CHP’s statewide Maximum Enforcement Period begins at 6:01 p.m. Tuesday and runs until 11:59 p.m. Wednesday in an effort to prevent drunk-driving crashes. Officers will target speeding, drunk, and distracted drivers and will look for seat belt…Read More

hit and run driver sought

The Highway Patrol is looking for a hit-and-run driver accused of killing a 51-year-old pedestrian in Oildale. The man was killed at around 11 p.m. December 27 on Roberts Lane south of Brandon Way. There’s no description of the vehicle.Read More

identity of big rig driver released

We know the identity of a truck driver who died when his big rig crashed into the California Aqueduct south of Bakersfield. Raul Navarro, 32, of Calexico, Mexico, died inside a semi that was nearly totally submerged in the water when Highway Patrol officers responded December 22 to the scene on Northbound Interstate 5 near…Read More

human remains, weapons discovered in lake isabella

Human remains and an arsenal of weapons have been found in Lake Isabella. Sheriff’s deputies executing a search warrant made the discovery December 26th in the 3000 block of Erskine Creek Road. Michael Deatherage, 52, was arrested after authorities say found the bones and a cache of weapons including 31 guns, three hand grenades, explosive…Read More