Copyright 2021 Nexstar Inc. All rights reserved. Victim name. The July death of 13-year-old Patricia Alatorre, a girl described as like “sunshine” by her mother, stunned Bakersfield and drew a … Homicide detectives assumed the identification and identified the victims as … Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. You can't spend your time with just one person or two people or three people all the time, so we know that that's a factor." HOMICIDE SUSPECT. "People care, but there's just a lot going on right now. "We were so encouraged," said District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer. said Sheriff Donny Youngblood. Year over year violent crime in Bakersfield has decreased by 7% and the rate of property crime in Bakersfield has decreased by 1%. In 2020, with 137 lives were cut short, renewing a trend where Kern’s homicide total set a new high each year, with 2019 being the exception. In 2019 there were 99 total homicides in Kern County. Race. But there is a difference: January homicides last … The 2019 crime rate in Bakersfield, CA is 368 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 1.4 times greater than the U.S. average. Data collected in KGET’s Homicide Tracker showed Kern’s deadliest zip code was 93307. Seeking information on the whereabouts of Baylee Despot or her disappearance. In December, even when praising an agreement with the Department of Justice on better policing practices, Sheriff Donny Youngblood said nothing in the agreement would have changed the outcome of those encounters. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. At one time, the KCSO Gang Unit Task Force has 20 people in it, but to save money, many of those positions sat vacant. UPDATE (3/12 at 11:55 a.m.): The man killed in the shooting has been identified as Juan Manuel Andrade Fernandez Jr., 32, of Bakersfield, coroner's officials said. Gender. Welcome to 23ABC News | Bakersfield studios at Aol On. Patricia Jocelyn "Patty" Alatorre (May 14, 2007 – July 2, 2020) was a teen from Bakersfield, California who was raped and murdered by Armando Cruz after disappearing on July 1, 2020. Explore Life Stories, Offer Condolences & Send Flowers. 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He noted multiple times this year that suspects had been more aggressive, armed or not.Bakersfield Police officers were involved in 6 shootings, with 3 being deadly, the most recent happening on Maria Angelica Street. BALTIMORE HOMICIDES HOMICIDES THIS MONTH Date & time. A California woman who has been missing for two years and connected to the so-called Bakersfield 3 case is now facing murder charges in a killing. Before it was eliminated in 2019, there were only three officers left in it. Now, homicides have reached an all-time high across the county. Noah Rutherford, another KVSP inmate, died in February after he was attacked in November 2019. "Well I'm really disappointed about the numbers this year and the loss of life." A second person was involved and remains at large, but police said no additional information is being released at this time. In June, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department killed Terron Jammal Boone in a shootout when deputies tried to arrest him in a kidnapping investigation. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — In 2019, homicides in Kern County declined for the first time in four years. For the last two years, Micah Holsonbake, Baylee Despot, and James Kulstad have been known as the Bakersfield 3, … said Zimmer. KGET is now tracking these crimes, creating a database of local crime and punishment and offering resources for families of victims. I think we will turn a corner." The original story is below. and last updated 8:58 PM, Feb 01, 2021 BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — 2020 was a record-breaking year for homicides in Kern County, and it looks like 2021 … "The money has gravitated into the hands of gang members, so they're flush with money. She is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday afternoon. Update, 7:05 a. m. Tuesday, January 7, 2020: The coroner's office has identified the man killed to be 19-year-old Nicholas Villarreal of Bakersfield. Skip to content. The Kern County Sheriff's Office said as of December 15, 2020 they had closed 41 cases under the following criteria: This year homicides in kern county reached an all-time high. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — After a record-setting year of homicides in 2020, less than a week into 2021 and there have already been 4 homicide victims in … 3 were killed at Kern Valley State Prison in Delano, with North Kern State Prison and Wasco State Prison both seeing one inmate death each. HOMICIDE UPDATE. I think there's a heavy price to pay for that." Homicides reach all time high in 2020 as D.A. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The sheriff's office said detectives are investigating a homicide Friday in Southeast Bakersfield. The Bakersfield Police Department said as of December 11, 2020 they had closed 23 homicide cases from 2020 by arrest or case clearance. The Bakersfield Police Department said as of December 11, 2020 they had closed 23 homicide cases from 2020 by arrest or case clearance. And for communities outside of Bakersfield’s metro area, like Mojave, deputies were not equipped with cameras due to budget constraints. Bakersfield 3, Bakersfield, California. calls this year "the perfect storm" for violence 23ABC News | Bakersfield Reward for information on missing California City boys up to $20,000 Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Bakersfield is 1 in 215 and property crime is 1 in 24. We tell local Bakersfield news & weather stories, and we do what we do to make Bakersfield, Tehachapi & the rest of Kern County a better place to live. "People are locked in, they're staying at home. calls this year "the perfect storm" for violence 23ABC News | Bakersfield Reward for information on missing California City boys up to $20,000 If you lost a friend or loved one in a homicide, and want to share stories, photos or fundraisers, you can contact us here. "That's something that is very sad and, again, disappointing.". and last updated 2020-12-06 ... Department they found a deceased adult female who appeared to be the victim of a homicide. Address. She was scheduled to be arraigned today if the case had moved forward. Most accurate 2021 crime rates for Bakersfield, CA. This year, we've seen 136 so far, that's an increase of 37 percent compared to last year. Despite that, they said they pay close attention because they know what happens around the county can impact them. 14 were younger than 18. ... 2020 . 10,849 likes. Bakersfield Californian obituaries and Death Notices for Bakersfield California area . The Bakersfield Police Department hasn't seen a spike in homicides this year within their jurisdiction. UPDATE (3/15): The Kern County Sheriff's Office has confirmed 43-year-old Reanna Rebish was arrested on Harris Drive and charged with murder after the stabbing. On July 21, 2019, a man and woman were found deceased in the street in the 300 block of East Fairview Road in Bakersfield. It's a hard time right now, but we're going to get through it. In order from most recent to oldest, below is an ongoing list of the Kern County victims of homicide in 2020. Rank Last Year: 16. Zimmer said pinpointing a cause is hard to do, but there are some factors she believes are adding to the violence, like a rise in our population. 23ABC Interview with Kern County Fire Department Chief David Witt. In 2020 there were 12 homicides, with one happening at North Kern State Prison. Historically, 2018 was the deadliest year ever in Kern County with 114 homicides. According to citydata.com, 93307 is home to over 86,000 Kern residents. UPDATE (3/12): Police arrested Manuel Rogelio Madrid, 19, on suspicion of murder, according to a department release. 6 Population: 110,988. It’s their stories we try to tell with Homicide Tracker, so their lives aren’t lost in the numbers and other data of the investigations. While there are concerns about the effects in the years to come, local law enforcement reiterates that it will take a collective effort from people around the county to make a lasting change. Steven Castro died in May, but according to the Sheriff’s Office, he died from medical complications stemming from a gunshot he suffered in 1991. said Zimmer. The 2019 Bakersfield crime rate fell by 3% compared to 2018. Body camera video was released for most, but not all incidents. In just one year, Kern County went from celebrating its first drop in criminal homicides, to seeing a record-shattering year in deaths. said Zimmer. HOMICIDE REPORT: 2020 was a record-breaking year for homicides in Kern County, and it looks like 2021 is following in suit with 11 homicides reported January. But 2020 has changed that. UPDATE (Dec. 7) The Kern County Sheriff's Office has identified 58-year-oldJane Hartnett Gardner as the victim of a homicide on Dec. 7 when her body was found in a northwest Bakersfield home. Local pastor addresses violence in Kern County. He believes the pandemic is partially to blame. He’s not the only person to die from past wounds this year. It's definitely something we pay attention to, try to figure out the causation try to figure out the people involved in this try to figure out community partnerships to hopefully work on this from different ends to stop this." KCSO said deputies were called to a report of shots fired on Padre Street near Simpson Road just after 1:15 p.m. where they found a male suffering from what appeared to be gunshot wounds. "It is pretty traumatic to have that many homicides in a community this size. Beyond their efforts to slow the violence, D.A. © 1998 - 2021 Nexstar Inc. | All Rights Reserved. I mean you have to be able to get out. Responding deputies arrived and learned the two has been shot to death. The shooting did not happen in Kern County. Bakersfield Heart Hospital holding drive-in COVID-19 memorial on Thursday, Former NBA player paralyzed after being struck while riding bike, Accused Greyhound bus shooter found incompetent to stand trial, 2 missing after Southern California fireworks explosion, 12-year-old Elayna Saidee Dorig and 11-year-old Makeliah Osorno, an agreement with the Department of Justice. And those things, arguments over drug sales and possession of guns, lead to homicides." said Lt. Nathan McCauley who is in charge of the robbery and homicide unit at BPD. Jackson was declared dead at the scene. Jackson was declared dead at the scene. said Zimmer. Since 2015, there have been 625 total killings in Kern, and 93307 has seen just over 17% of that total with 108. said Youngblood. Sheriff Donny Youngblood said there was no real turning point this year that indicated the number of homicides would increase, but said this year we saw shootings with multiple victims. The Bakersfield Californian Jul 20, 2020 The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Sunday night homicide in the 1900 block of Brown Street. Homicides reach all time high in 2020 as D.A. Her death became known just days after the shooting of 12-year-old Elayna Saidee Dorig and 11-year-old Makeliah Osorno in Delano, while they played together during a party. Arrest of at least 1 suspect (for homicide), Active warrant for the arrest of a homicide suspect, The primary suspect in the case is deceased, The case was rejected by the District Attorney's Office. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County saw 11 homicides during the first month of 2021, according to data from KGET’s Homicide Tracker. Officers arrived on scene and located Jessie Anthony Alvarez suffering from a gunshot wound. People are having to deal with teaching their own children. On May 7, 2020 at about 8:23 p.m., officers of the Bakersfield Department were dispatched to the area of East 3rd and Whitlock Streets regarding a subject down in the roadway who was possibly the victim of a shooting. An ideal indicator of whether Bakersfield is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Drug sales are up. Of the 137 people killed in homicides this year, nearly 40% were younger than 30 years old. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A shocking rise in homicide rates in Kern County— the latest just Wednesday night when a man was shot and killed inside the North Chester Market in Oildale. Kern also has the unfortunate distinction of the highest homicide rate in the state with 9.9 homicides per 100,000 people, according to 2017 statistics compiled by the state Attorney General's Office. KGET 17. So far this year, the department has had 41 homicides compared to 36 last year. The year’s youngest victim, 3-day-old Josiah Rivera, died from hypoxic encephalopathy as a result of his pregnant mother, Audreyanna Rivera, being shot to death in Lamont on Easter Sunday. Many victims were young. Wanting justice for Micah Holsonbake and James Kulstad. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Officer Involved shootings in Kern County are skyrocketing. With Rutherford and Castro, the Kern County Coroner recorded 139 homicide deaths this year. said Youngblood. Zimmer and Sheriff Youngblood said they both have concerns about the lasting effects of the pandemic and how it can shape our youth moving forward. Cruz and Alatorre had linked up through social media and sent explicit photos of themselves, with Cruz convincing Alatorre to meet up on two separate occasions. Measuring 139 square miles, the area spans Highway 99 to the west, Towerline Road to the east, East California Avenue and Edison highway to the north, and all the way down to Legray Road in Mettler to the south. Introducing the Kern County Homicide Tracker. She also said gang tension are high. Welcome to 23ABC News | Bakersfield studios at Aol On. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office had 15 total shooting incidents, with 11 being deadly. The victim was taken to Kern Medical where he was pronounced dead, officials said. Inside prison walls, at least 5 inmates died in attacks that happened this year. Murders: 16 (13th Most) Murders Per 100k: 14.4 (15th Most) More on Richmond:… One officer was wounded by the suspect.The shooting that involved neither agency happened in Rosamond. That can't be good for people getting along. Gun possession is up. There were 21 homicides reported there in 2020, tying the high KGET recorded in 2016. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The boys were reported missing in California City on Dec. 21, 2020, more than 60 miles away from Bakersfield. 23ABC's Jessica Harrington took a deeper look into why our local officials think we've seen such increase. Age. On Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at approximately 4:30 P.M., personnel with the United States Marshal’s Service Task Force located and arrested Omar Uranda (28) of Moorpark, CA for an outstanding murder arrest warrant regarding the double homicide, which occurred on January 2, 2021 in Bakersfield.