This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Could warmer storms melt CAs impressive snowpack? You have permission to edit this article. Alcala was at Target to buy beverages around the same time, according to evidence showed by Deputy District Attorney John Allen at the preliminary hearing. While the homeowner was still in his vehicle, Carter began firing shots that hit the windshield. Principal Wendy Burkhead said the idea was to highlight the different cultures and backgrounds that comprise the school and its student body. This is an ongoing investigation. According to the Bakersfield Police Department (BPD), two men were found dead inside a home near the 9700 block of Snowdon Avenue at 3:51 a.m. An investigation revealed that the estranged boyfriend of a resident at the home forced his way inside and confronted the woman and another man. 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Tyrone Johnson was sentenced in October to 42 years, 8 months for shooting indiscriminately into a room with Major Sutton, Sutton's pregnant mother and brother in November 2017. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. Students BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) Even the federal government is not immune from the impacts of Bakersfields ongoing problem with itinerate crime in the downtown area. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Positive Cases Among Kern Residents: 310,095, Recovered and Presumed Recovered Residents: 305,002, Percentage of all cases that are unvaccinated:71, Percentage of all hospitalizations that are unvaccinated:83.13, Source: Kern County Public Health Services Department. That was the title of my previous appearance in Community Voices published March 11, 2020. Police also said a phone number associated with Roberts sent a text message saying "I just killed someone" and to turn on the news. A defense attorney asked for Johnson to appear at a new date to start the appeals process. Thats when officers asked him about the gun, and Parra said he admitted to police he carried a gun with him and it wasn't at his friend's house. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy, Police search for person who ran from hit-and-run crash in central Bakersfield, Man arrested in fatal shooting appears to be same man rescued from chimney, CHP: 1 dead in Hwy. Reader: I was very happy to see that "Dilbert" was removed from TBC. Anyone with information is asked to call the BPD at (661) 327-7111. New complications hit the Rosedale Highway refinery conversion project as partner Exxon Mobil Corp. said this week it will walk away from its 2019 agreement to buy all the renewable. The suspected shooter, Anthony McRae, 43, was initially spotted near Berkey Hall, around 300 yards from where Grahek resides. 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Frightened, Parra began to walk away and Roberts caught up to him, he said in court. A theory may explain why Parra was arrested, he told a reporter what gun killed Alcala? Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Matthew Martinez, 37, was ordered held without bail during Friday's hearing and is due back in court later this month. Parra denied to a reporter ever physically touching Roberts' phone, and only looked at it for 30 seconds while trying to get on a Wi-Fi hot spot. McRae shot in multiple areas at MSU, according to police. Thank you for reading! Alcala began walking away and Roberts followed him, Parra testified. Matthew Martinez, 37, was ordered held without bail during Fridays hearing and is due back in court later this month. Anyone with information is asked to call the BPD at (661) 327-7111. 58 crash near S. Chester Avenue, Heres how much rain fell in Bakersfield in February. The Bakersfield Californian 28 min ago A then-19-year-old David Reagan Palms, left, follows fellow murder defendant Tyrone Deangelo Johnson, then 21, after a February 2018 appearance in Kern. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. "Police presence is insane now. If your child will play baseball or softball this spring, youll need to stock up on appropriate clothing and equipment. Bakersfield police took a little more than a week after Alcala was killed to announce they were searching for Robert Pernell Roberts, 29, in connection with Alcalas murder. KERO 23 Bakersfield . For more information about pets looking for loving homes, BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/FOX58) UPDATE (4:30 a.m.) Bakersfield Police officers say they were called to the intersection of 3rd and T Streets Thursday night around 9:30 after a car went into a canal. Weather. The Bakersfield Police department is investigating a car crash that ended with a vehicle in a canal. You have permission to edit this article. Martinez is accused of killing a man Feb. 23 on [] Upon arrival, they talked with a man that said he was shot BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) Meet this Weeks Pet of the Week, Franco Jr.!. The investigation is ongoing, and those with information about this incident may call the KCSO at 661-861-3110 or Secret Witness at 661-322-4040. News about. Have a story you'd like us to look in to? Thank you for reading! He was shot outside a house, then rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. After the preliminary hearing, Parra told a reporter he was interviewed again by police. Texas Man Shot and Killed Ex-Girlfriend's New Lover After Tracking Her Location Through App: Police Eric LaMountain, 35, is charged with first-degree murder, the Austin Police Department announced. Parra testified during the preliminary hearing that Roberts had talked about returning back to the hood during their conversations which was east Bakersfield for Roberts, Parra said during an interview at the Lerdo Justice Facility. The woman, 42, was their mother. Police officials said the victim was [], One person is dead after an incident that the Kern County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) is only describing at this time as a "violent assault. Bakersfields Happy Jack's Pie 'n Burger has been in business since 1963, that's 60 years in town. Everyone processes things in a different way. Police . Close to his dorm, he is there almost every day. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. . Students and faculty all mourned as a school. You have permission to edit this article. Marshals are looking for Cutter Halleman, 36. He also said he didnt kill Alcala and carried a gun because he was living on the streets. One person fled from the scene following a crash at 4th and N streets Friday around 1:23 p.m. Video from the scene [], BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) Visit museums for free this Saturday and Sunday with a Bank of America card, according to bank officials. Carter was detained at Kern Medical, where he'd been dropped off with multiple gunshot wounds. Never were truer words spoken at least by me. That's the best answer I can give you," Grahek said of moving forward. Grahek said many students are talking about transferring or dropping out because of the traumatic event, but he does not plan to. Gavin Newsom says he wants to reform a landmark state environmental law. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. The Oxnard shooting, according to authorities, occurred on August 28, 2021, along South M Street, near West Poplar Street. The shooting took place near the First United Methodist Church of Bakersfield. Partly cloudy skies this evening. 16,131 talking about this. High 61F. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Parra was indicted in the death of corrections counselor Benny Alcala Jr.,. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. I am so grateful that I am alive. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. The jury found that all five crimes were committed for the benefit of a gang and that during the shooting, he personally and intentionally discharged a firearm causing great bodily harm, a VCDA news release stated. Deputies were. The. Anyone with information regarding this homicide investigation is asked to contact BPD at 661-327-7111 or Secret Witness at 6 61-322-4040. Partly cloudy. Cardholders can receive free general admission to more than 225 cultural attractions, according to bank officials. Thank you for reading! Martinez is scheduled to appear in court Friday and is being held on no bail. Mason Grahek, a Highland High graduate, now attends Michigan State University. He was later pronounced dead. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, February shooting in Southwest Bakersfield. Alexis Manuel Ruiz is considered []. California Gov. Officials say it happened around 10 a.m. on South Eighth Avenue. Roberts needed to use the restroom after their drinking, and so he and Parra went to Target, Parra testified at the October preliminary hearing. No matter how desensitized you are, everyone felt it, Grahek said. The homeowner retrieved a gun and returned fire. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) Bakersfield Police are investigating a fatal shooting in East Bakersfield. The second trip proved to be life-altering for Parra, Roberts and Alcala. A shooting that left two people dead in Southwest Bakersfield took place on Saturday, Dec 24. But, Parra testified he did own a gun and said it was at the house of a friend who didnt live in Bakersfield. It took place at Cato Middle School from 10:30 a.m. to noon. In court, Parra said he heard a gunshot but saw no muzzle flash. BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. (KBAK/KBFX) UPDATE (3 p.m.):. Both men werent in sight and were closer to Stockdale Highway when, Parra told a reporter, multiple gunshots maybe two, if that rang out. It will get better, it will get easier, its just gonna take time.. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.. Follow her on Twitter: @_ishanidesai. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) A man has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in connection with a shooting that occurred last week on Stockdale Highway. Leaving California was supposed to bring more opportunities. May 06, 2021, 2:18pmUpdated on May 06, 2021. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. Richard Cortezs name and date of birth appear in reports of both incidents, BPD [], BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) Officers with the Bakersfield Police Department are searching for a person who is believed to have left the scene of a hit-and-run crash in central Bakersfield, according to police. The shooting in East Lansing left three people dead and five people injured, according to Michigan State Police. The Kern Community College District (KCCD) has made a big announcement. But Parra said he didnt know it was missing until the next day when he opened the backpack to pull out a change of clothes he said he never opened the bag to see if the firearm was still inside the day Alcala died. Nadeen Maniord and Steven Kertis are Bakersfield College journalism students with The Renegade Rip. This has been my dream school since I was young," Grahek said. CAP-K's Senior Food Program helps Kern County residents over the age of 60 who meet income guidelines access the healthy food they need. Grahek talked about injured student John Haro. Partly cloudy. Police told 17 News it happened about 2:15 p.m. Saturday afternoon on Clifton Street near MLK Boulevard. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) A man died after a shooting Thursday evening in west Bakersfield. The Union, another location on campus where shots were fired, is where Grahek says he shouldve been at the time of the incident. There are no known motives so far, and it is not clear if police have identified any suspects. The family of slain corrections counselor Benny Alcala Jr. piled into court Thursday to watch an attorney enter not guilty pleas for a second , Positive Cases Among Kern Residents: 310,095, Recovered and Presumed Recovered Residents: 305,002, Percentage of all cases that are unvaccinated:71, Percentage of all hospitalizations that are unvaccinated:83.13, Source: Kern County Public Health Services Department. Winds light and variable. They found a man with a single gunshot wound. Franco Jr. is a 2-month-old puppy who is calm, according to Kristen White with the Bakersfield SPCA. No additional arrests were made in Alcalas death before Roberts preliminary hearing, which is held to show theres enough evidence supporting charges and a trial is necessary to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a suspect committed a crime. 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Contact 17 and let us. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. Increasing clouds with periods of showers late. Police told 17 News it happened about 2:15 p.m. Saturday afternoon on Clifton Street near MLK Boulevard. The man, whose named had not been released, was taken to a hospital. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Have a story you want us to look into? Positive Cases Among Kern Residents: 310,095, Recovered and Presumed Recovered Residents: 305,002, Percentage of all cases that are unvaccinated:71, Percentage of all hospitalizations that are unvaccinated:83.13, Source: Kern County Public Health Services Department. Details are still limited and there are no outstanding suspects. The Oscars will air on ABC and can be streamed on ABC.com and the ABC app as well as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV or FuboTV. Westchester/Hudson Valley Women's History Month. The two pleaded no contest and were sentenced to decades in prison. A man from Bakersfield has been convicted of attempted murder in connection with a 2021 shooting in Oxnard, officials with the Ventura County District Attorney's Office announced Thursday. You cant turn without seeing a cop. Deputy Public Defender Lexi Blythe, who represents Roberts, called upon Parras friend Angel Sahagun to testify about this gun. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. Juan Antonio Ruiz is considered at risk because he is a first-time runaway. Victims of the shooting more than likely have to deal with life-altering physical and mental ramifications of one man's choice. Officers were dispatched to South Chester Avenue for a victim of a gunshot wound at 7:54 p.m. Wednesday, according to the police department. The gravity of his situation is compounded by Parras pleas of innocence: He told The Californian he didnt do anything to kill Wasco state prison counselor Benny Alcala Jr., 43. The shooting took place near the First United Methodist Church of Bakersfield. The day of the shooting was an exception. Under cross-examination during the preliminary hearing, Parra said he never saw Roberts with a gun nor the shape of one on his person when Alcala died. The Bakersfield Californian Mar 1, 2023 Two Bakersfield men were arrested Wednesday after the suspects reportedly stole a car while burglarizing a business and evaded police during a car chase,. Roberts declined to speak with The Californian. Partly cloudy. Thank you for reading! Police said McRae shot and killed himself when confronted by law enforcement not far from his home in Lansing. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) A man died after a shooting Thursday evening in west Bakersfield. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Raymond Reyes, 32, of Bakersfield was convicted of attempted murder, along with other crimes, for a 2021 shooting in Oxnard (VCDA). Low around 40F. 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Police haven't released much information, but News 12 has learned that the victim is between 20 and 25 years old and lived in the neighborhood. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. Winds light and variable. Hundreds of flowers and other keepsakes lay beside The Rock, a popular MSU landmark, as campus opens back up for the first day of classes on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023 at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich., one week after three students were killed and five others injured during a mass shooting at the university. If your child will play baseball or softball this spring, youll need to stock up on appropriate clothing and equipment. I should have been in the Union the way my schedule was," Grahek said. A previously convicted felon who is not allowed to have firearms has been arrested after several weapons were found, along with dangerous drugs. Topics you care about, straight to your inbox. Bakersfield Police Department (BPD) investigators say officers were notified of a shooting near. But I wasnt and I thank God for that.. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Officers responded to the scene around 6:30 p.m. Winds light and variable.. Parra testified during the preliminary as the prosecutions key witness to connect Roberts to Alcalas death. He is on parole for grand theft and has a criminal history that includes sexual battery, assault with a deadly weapon and multiple DUIs. Peter Chavaria also contributed. It doesnt make sense to Parra why hes been arrested the Centennial High School graduate said hes cooperated with police and couldnt read Roberts' mind to know his intentions. The 23-year-old lived at The Park at River Walk and was on his way to the restroom when he was stopped by Roberts, Parra told The Californian.