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
children arrested for attempted robbery
Two children have been apprehended after a robbery attempt at a Smart & Final in northeast Bakersfield. It started Saturday night when three kids entered the store on Mt.Vernon Avenue off Highway 178. One of them flashed a gun under a shirt at a cashier and threatened to return the next day. Two of the…… Read More
suspected killer enters plea in gang-related shooting
A Bakersfield man charged in connection to a gang-related shooting enters a plea to murder charges. Brandon Billingsley, 22, told a judge last Thursday he was not guilty after being charged with five felony counts. Bakersfield police say they received a Shotspotter notification indicating ten shots were fired in the 800 block of East California…… Read More
mcfarland man facing charges after high-speed chase
A McFarland man is facing charges after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase. Abdalwahab Awnallla, 45, is accused of running stop signs and red lights and driving on the wrong side of the road as he allegedly led police on a chase that reached speeds of more than 100 miles per hour December 12.…… Read More
reward increased for escaped killer
The reward for information leading to the arrest of an escaped prisoner in Delano has increased to $30,000. The search continues for Cesar Hernandez, 34, who has been on the run after escaping from CDCR officers Dec. 2. He was being transported to the Kern County courthouse in Delano for charges of manufacturing a weapon…… Read More
police search for missing teenager
The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in locating amissing juvenile. Ricardo Vera was last seen in the 3100 block of Hughes Lane on December25, 2024, at approximately 11:05 PM. Vera is considered at-risk due to age and first timereported missing. Vera is described as an Hispanic male, 15 years old, 5’07” tall,…… Read More
