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Child ID Computer Donation

January 22, 2019 Written by Micah Hall

1/22/19

Eric Bruen, CEO, of Desert Valleys Federal Credit Union, donated a high-tech laptop computer to the Ridgecrest Police Department, Police and Community Together, P.A.C.T., Child ID program. PACT is very grateful for the donation, and would like to THANK Desert Valleys Federal Credit Union for their great community involvement.

Shown in the pictures:

Front row: Barbara Pudgorski, PACT Child ID Captain, Eric Bruen, CEO Desert Valleys Federal Credit Union, Alex Diaz, Desert Valleys Federal Credit Union

Back Row: Diane Pudgorski, PACT Child ID Captain, Greg Turnbaugh, PACT Coordinator, Sgt Justin Dampier, Captain Ryan Marrone, Chief Jed McLaughlin, Sgt. Edward Hamilton, Detective Franklen Mixon

Press Release

After Brief Footchase Suspect Arrested On Multiple Felony Warrants, Possession Of Narcotics And Paraphernalia

November 24, 2018 Written by Micah Hall

DATE OF EVENT: November 24, 2018

TYPE OF EVENT: Foot pursuit and subsequent arrest

LOCATION: 535 S. China Lake Blvd.

CHARGES: HS 11377(a) – Possession of a controlled substance
HS 11364 – Possession of paraphernalia
PC 148.9(a) – False identification to a police officer
Multiple felony warrants

SUSPECT: Adrian Martinez – 19 YOA

On 11/24/2018, officers located a subject in the Motel 6 parking lot. Reserve Officer Lloyd attempted to contact the subject, who was later identified as Adrian Martinez. However; as Ofc. Lloyd attempted to contact him, Martinez fled on foot through the parking lot. A foot pursuit was initiated and units quickly responded to the scene.

Officers were able to establish a perimeter and Martinez was located hiding in the 100 block of W. Upjohn Ave. Ofc. Ogas located Martinez and ordered him to the ground at gunpoint. As Ofc. Ogas secured him in handcuffs and conducted a search of his person. Several syringes were located including one that contained suspected methamphetamine.

During the arrest, Martinez identified himself as “Zack Liny.” Several officers on scene knew Martinez from prior contacts and explained that they knew he was not being honest about his identity. A records check was conducted and Martinez had multiple felony warrants including one for PC 4532(a)(2) – Escape committed by force or violence.

Martinez was transported to the Ridgecrest Police Department and is being held without bail.

Jed McLaughlin, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Sgt. Groves

Press Release

Residential Burglary Suspects Arrested

November 22, 2018 Written by Micah Hall

DATE OF EVENT: 11/22/ 2018

TYPE OF EVENT: Residential Burglary.

LOCATION: 229 N. Alvord St.

CHARGES: PC 460(a)- Burglary First Degree

ARRESTED PERSONS: Corey Thomas Lisle (27 years-old)
Renee Darneal Obrien (49 years-old)

On 11-22-18, at approximately 0126 hours, RPD officers were dispatched to 229 N. Alvord St. regarding a possible residential burglary in progress. When they arrived on scene they observed a dark in color SUV in the driveway. Officer’s walked around the residence and noticed that a window was open. Officers were able to locate two individuals, who were identified as Corey Lisle and Renee Obrien inside the residence. Further investigation revealed that it was not their residence and they were not a-loud to be inside the residence.

Both Lisle and Obrien were taken into custody for their above listed charges and later transported to Central Receiving Facility in Bakersfield, CA. Both are being held on $25,000 bail.

JED MCLAUGHLIN, Chief of Police
Prepared By: Sgt. E. Hamilton

Press Release

(SIT) STREET INTERDICTION TEAM Operation Yields 22 Arrests, Methamphetamine, Paraphernalia, Firearm

November 21, 2018 Written by Micah Hall

(SIT) STREET INTERDICTION TEAM

DATE OF EVENT: November 15, 2018

TYPE OF EVENT: AB109 P.R.C.S/ Parole/ Probation Compliance Checks

LOCATION: City of Ridgecrest and Surrounding Areas in Kern County

On November 15, 2018, the Ridgecrest Police Department led by Detectives Cushman, Clinton, Harlow and Mixon conducted compliance checks on subjects who are on either active Parole, Probation or Post Release Community Supervision (AB109) living within the City of Ridgecrest and surrounding areas (Buttermilk Acres and Inyokern). The primary goal of the compliance checks are to deter criminal activity in the Indian Wells Valley.

The operation was comprised of approximately 40 Law Enforcement Officers from the following agencies:

– Ridgecrest Police Department
– Kern County Probation Department
– Delano Police Department
– California State Parole

During the operation, approximately 54 searches were conducted. We had 96 planned targets with 21 non-target contacts were conducted resulting in 22 arrests for various violations. Seized was 12 grams Methamphetamine and several Meth Pipes and hypodermic needles. Also a Ruger P95 9mm handgun was seized from a subject who was prohibited. The following is a list of subjects arrested:

• Scott Gorge 10/11/79- (H&S) 11377(A)-Possession of controlled substance.
• Michael Thompson 10/05/66- (H&S) 11377(A) – Possession of controlled substance.
• Destiny Preston 08/30/96- (H&S) 11364-Possession of paraphernalia.
• Harold Hunter 06/13/99- (PC) 30305(A)(1)/Felony warrant.
• Yvonne Rodriguez 08/31/81- (H&S) 11364- Possession of paraphernalia, (H&S) 11377(A)- Possession of controlled substance.
• Sarah Meier 12/26/89- 2 Misdemeanor warrants.
• Alexandria Bingham 04/15/92- Misdemeanor warrant.
• Joseph Guidangen 12/12/84- (H&S) 11364-possession of paraphernalia/misdemeanor warrant.
• Donald Tyler 02/04/63- (H&S) 11364- Possession of paraphernalia.
• Deborah Arnoldt 07/06/61- (H&S) 11377(A) – Possession of controlled substance.
• John Bleier 04/04/62- (PC) 1203.2- Probation violation.
• Jose Baltierrez 12/19/98- (PC) 11378- Possession of controlled substance for sales/SBSO misdemeanor warrant.
• Joshua Rich 06/24/00- (H&S) 11550- Under the influence of a controlled substance.
• Larry Delapena 04/14/75- (H&S) 11377(A) – Possession of controlled substance.
• Michelle Bright 12/28/75- Misdemeanor warrant.
• Tracey Beagle 05/02/71- SBSO Misdemeanor warrant.
• Arietta Nava 08/11/73- (H&S) 11377(A) – Possession of controlled substance, (H&S) 11364- Possession of paraphernalia.
• David Luzinas 10/10/81- Kings County Misdemeanor warrant.
• Scott Noyes 01/03/70- (H&S) 11364- Possession of paraphernalia.
• Rayell Carson 07/03/92- Misdemeanor warrant.

The Ridgecrest Police Department would like to thank all Agency Chiefs for allowing their Officers to participate in this successful operation.

JED MCLAUGHLIN, CHIEF OF POLICE
PREPARED BY: Sgt. Tony Brown – Investigations Bureau
Wednesday November 21, 2018

Press Release

Traffic Stop Nets Two Arrests, Concealed Firearm, Narcotics Paraphernalia

November 20, 2018 Written by Micah Hall

DATE OF EVENT: 11/20/ 2018

TYPE OF EVENT: Concealed Firearm in Vehicle, Posses/Own Ammunition by Prohibited Person, Posses Firearm by Felon, PRCS Violation, Possession of Narcotics Paraphernalia, Violation of Probation

LOCATION: 100 S. Sunset St.

CHARGES: PC 25400(a)(1), PC 30305(a)(1), PC 29800(a)(1), PC 3455(a), H&S 11364, PC 1203.2(a)

ARRESTED PERSONS: Deanna Lynn Blakemore (26 years-old)
Patrick Lassalla Hull Jr. (28 years-old)

On 11-20-18, at approximately 0034 hours, Sergeant Dampier conducted a traffic stop in the 100 Blk. of S. Sunset St. He contacted the driver, Deanna Blakemore and her passenger, Patrick Hull Jr. Sergeant Dampier conducted a search of the vehicle and located a handgun in a backpack behind the passenger seat of the vehicle. Also located in the search was narcotics paraphernalia.

Both Hull and Blakemore were taken into custody for their above listed charges and later transported to Central Receiving Facility in Bakersfield, CA. Both are being held on $40,000 bail.

JED MCLAUGHLIN, Chief of Police
Prepared By: Sgt. E. Hamilton

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