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Damien Gabriel Torres, 23, of Wasco, was arrested in the 2500 block of Yellowstone Court for felony prohibited person in possession of ammunition, felony possession of a firearm, possession of controlled substance while armed,... — Updated 5/16/2022

April 25 Andres Balderas, 34, of Wasco, was arrested in the 900 block of Stephen Court for misdemeanor contempt of court. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Javi Marquise Jackson, 27, of Wasco, was arrested in the 700 block... — Updated 5/10/2022

April 18 Jose Reyes Soto, 39, of Shafter, was arrested in the 100 block of East Lerdo Highway for obstruction of a public officer and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia. April 22 Chelsea Pena, 27, Shafter, was... — Updated 5/1/2022

WASCO As reported by the Kern County Sheriff’s Department,Wasco substation: APRIL 11 Andrew Noguez, 25, of Wasco, was arrested in the 500 block of Highway 46 on five misdemeanor bench warrants. He was cited and released at the... — Updated 4/27/2022

April 4 Bounmy Munvong, 43, of Fresno, was arrested near the intersection of 7th Street and Griffith Avenue for misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of burglary tools. He was cited and released at the scene.... — Updated 4/17/2022

WASCO As reported by the Kern County Sheriff’s Department, Wasco substation: March 28 Maria Lopez, 64, of Wasco, was arrested near the intersection of 5th Street and Palm Avenue for misdemeanor driving under the influence. She... — Updated 4/10/2022

March 20 Raul Cruz Barajas, 28, of Shafter, was arrested on Poplar Ave. and Riverside St. for DUI alcohol, misdemeanor: possess controlled substance, DUI alcohol/0.08 percent and possession open container. March 21 Johnathan Henry... — Updated 4/3/2022

March 14 Sandra Castillo, 57, of Wasco, was arrested in the 1000 block of D Street for misdemeanor driving with a suspended license. She was cited and released at the scene. David Castillo, 40, of Wasco, was arrested in the 1000... — Updated 3/28/2022

March 7 Miguel Cortez Anguiano, 30, of Wasco, was arrested near the intersection of Smoke Tree Court and Irion Bark Street for felony burglary. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. March 8 Alexis Lynn Law, 21, of Wasco, was... — Updated 3/20/2022

March 3 Brayan Arturo Cruz Morales, 20, was arrested on 1300 Belmont Ave., Delano for carrying a loaded firearm in person/vehicle in a public place, carrying loaded firearm – criminal street gang, carrying a loaded firearm ... — Updated 3/13/2022

Feb. 20 Jaysn Daryl McIntyre, 37, of Shafter, was arrested on E. Lerdo Hwy/Driver Rd. for driving under the influence. Eduardo Bernal, 32, of Shafter, was arrested on the 18600 Block of Zerker Rd for hit and run property damage and... — Updated 3/6/2022

Feb. 14 Karla Evangelista, 35, of Wasco, was arrested in the 700 block of F Steet on a misdemeanor bench warrant. She was cited and released at the scene. Feb. 16 Jaime Lucas Cortez, 36, of Wasco, was arrested in the 800 block of... — Updated 2/25/2022

Feb. 8 Juan Carlos Rios, 23, of Shafter, was arrested on 300 Block of E. Ash Ave. for burglary: second degree, possession of ammunition by prohibited person, controlled substance paraphernalia, and misdemeanor receiving known... — Updated 2/21/2022

Jan. 29 Victoria Selena Osuna, 26, of Shafter, was arrested on the 200 block of Central Ave for DUI Alcohol, DUI alcohol/0.08 percent. Jan. 30 Jose Bryant Gonzalez, 19, of Shafter, was arrested on E. Los Angeles and Thomas St. on... — Updated 2/13/2022

JAN. 24 Nestor Daniel Martinez, 31, of Wasco, was arrested near the intersection of Beckes Street and 5th Street for misdemeanor drive without a license. He was cited and released at the scene. Victor Hugo Marquez -Porras, 39, of... — Updated 2/6/2022

Jan. 17 Gilbert Avila, 64, of Wasco, was arrested in the 300 block of Griffith Avenue for misdemeanor violation of a court order. He was booked into the Kern County Jail. Benjamin Vera Raya, 33¸of Wasco, was arrested in the 1500 b... — Updated 1/29/2022

Dec. 20 Gabriel Avila Delgado, 22, of Shafter, was arrested on 500 block of S. Shafter Ave. for carry concealed dirk/dagger, false ID to specifics of public officer, controlled substance paraphernalia and on a misdemeanor bench... — Updated 12/31/2021

Dec. 6 Jesus Enrique Fierro, 54, of Wasco, was arrested in the 300 block of Highway 43 on his misdemeanor bench warrants. He was cited and released at the scene. Dec. 7 Mark Ybarra, 35, of Wasco, was arrested near the intersection... — Updated 12/18/2021

Nov. 19 Nicholas Mendez Sanchez, 43, of Shafter, was arrested on the 100 block of Orange Ave. for under the influence of controlled substance. Nov. 20 Justin Daniel Hernandez, 20, of Shafter, was arrested on the 600 block of... — Updated 12/5/2021

WASCO As reported by Kern County Sheriff's Department, Wasco substation: Nov. 8 Alonzo Anthony Garnica, 30, of Wasco, was arrested near the intersection of Palm Avenue and 2nd Street for being in possession of a controlled... — Updated 11/19/2021

Oct. 23 Salvador Esparza Aguilar, 34, of Shafter, was arrested on the 400 block of Olson for battery: non cohabit spouse and willful cruelty to child. Chelsea Pena, 27, of Shafter, was arrested on the 1100 block of Minter Ave. on... — Updated 11/7/2021

Oct. 11 Kailin Robert Beckemeyer, 23, of Shafter, was arrested for obstruction of a public officer and disorderly conduct: under influence of a drug. Oct. 15 Salvador Saldana Robles, 29, was arrested for evading a public officer:... — Updated 10/25/2021

Oct. 4 Hank Jude Buentiempo, 56, was arrested on the 200 block of Central Valley Hwy. for inflicting corporal injury onto spouse/cohabitant. Amarjit Singh Bhangoo, 44, of Shafter, was arrested on the 100 of E. Lerdo Hwy. on an... — Updated 10/15/2021

Sept. 21 Aaliah Johnson, 24, of Wasco, was arrested in the 2500 block of Poso Drive in Wasco on a misdemeanor bench warrant. She was booked into the Kern County Jail. Sept. 24 Reynoso Osvaldo Sepulveda, 39, of Wasco, was arrested... — Updated 10/5/2021