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Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man arrested on suspicion of using a truck, chain to pull front doors of a business in Shafter
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man on Post Release Community Supervision was arrested in Bakersfield after allegedly burglarizing a business in Shafter using a truck and heavy chain open the doors. Officers with the Shafter Police Department and Kern County Probation Department Post Release Community Supervision Unit served a search warrant in the 2300 block of Kent Drive in Bakersfield for evidence related to the burglary the happened on March 27. According to officials, the burglary was reported in the 6600 block of East Lerdo Highway. At the residence on Kent Drive, Jesus Garcia, 45, of Bakersfield was identified as the suspect in this case. Officials said Garcia was on community supervision for a previous burglary. During the search officers found several live rounds of ammunition, a bullet proof vest, suspected drugs and items consistent with tools used in committing burglaries. Garcia was booked with a no-bail probation hold. Anyone with any information regarding this case is asked to contact the Shafter Police Department at 661-746-8500. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Yahoo
Shafter PD accepting applications for volunteer cadet program
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) –The Shafter Police Department is now accepting applications for a volunteer police cadet program for individuals ages 18-20. Other requirements include having a class C driver's license, attending a college or university with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 and the ability to read, write and speak Spanish fluently. 2 boys arrested after fight in front of Haven Drive Middle School Some of the duties in the program include: Participate in a structured training program covering law enforcement principles, procedures, and techniques. Attend training sessions and workshops on topics such as criminal law, traffic enforcement, first aid, and emergency response. Assist with traffic control, crowd management, and other non-enforcement tasks as directed; file traffic citations. Conduct routine patrols and report any suspicious activities. If interested, click here to apply. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
California small plane crashes upside down, 2 occupants survive and refuse medical treatment
Two people walked away from a small plane crash in south central California after the aircraft landed upside down. First responders were called to the scene Sunday morning on the south side of East Lerdo Highway in Shafter, California, near the Minton Field Airport, the Kern County Fire Department said on Facebook. The plane was located upside down "in the middle of a vegetable field with no smoke or fire visible," the department said. "Firefighters quickly gathered tools and medical equipment and made their way to the wreckage. Arriving at the plane, they were relieved to find both occupants safely out of the aircraft and refusing any medical treatment," the department's post added. Alaska Crews Recover Remains Of All 10 Plane Crash Victims, Authorities Say The scene was handed over to the Shafter Police Department after it was determined there were no additional passengers to assist and no immediate hazards. Read On The Fox News App The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the cause of the crash. Figure Skating Mom Starts Skates Of Hope To Honor Dc Plane Crash Victims Several aviation incidents have occurred around the globe in recent weeks. Just days ago, a small plane crashed in São Paulo and claimed two lives. Last week, the remains of 10 people who were in a commuter plane that crashed off the coast of Alaska were recovered. On Jan. 31, an ambulance plane transporting a young girl who had just received life-saving treatment crashed on a street near the Roosevelt Mall in Philadelphia, killing all six people on board and one person in a car while injuring others. A midair collision on Jan. 29 in Washington, D.C., between an American Airlines plane and an Army Black Hawk helicopter claimed 67 lives. Fox News Digital's Alexandra Koch and Landon Mion contributed to this report. Original article source: California small plane crashes upside down, 2 occupants survive and refuse medical treatment
Fox News
10-02-2025
- Fox News
California small plane crashes upside down, 2 occupants survive and refuse medical treatment
Two people walked away from a small plane crash in south central California after the aircraft landed upside down. First responders were called to the scene Sunday morning on the south side of East Lerdo Highway in Shafter, California, near the Minton Field Airport, the Kern County Fire Department said on Facebook. The plane was located upside down "in the middle of a vegetable field with no smoke or fire visible," the department said. "Firefighters quickly gathered tools and medical equipment and made their way to the wreckage. Arriving at the plane, they were relieved to find both occupants safely out of the aircraft and refusing any medical treatment," the department's post added. The scene was handed over to the Shafter Police Department after it was determined there were no additional passengers to assist and no immediate hazards. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the cause of the crash. Several aviation incidents have occurred around the globe in recent weeks. Just days ago, a small plane crashed in São Paulo and claimed two lives. Last week, the remains of 10 people who were in a commuter plane that crashed off the coast of Alaska were recovered. On Jan. 31, an ambulance plane transporting a young girl who had just received life-saving treatment crashed on a street near the Roosevelt Mall in Philadelphia, killing all six people on board and one person in a car while injuring others. A midair collision on Jan. 29 in Washington, D.C., between an American Airlines plane and an Army Black Hawk helicopter claimed 67 lives.
