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Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested

November 7, 2019 Written by Micah Hall

DATE OF EVENT: November 03, 2019

TYPE OF EVENT: Stabbing

LOCATION: 100 E. Garnet Ave.

CHARGES: (PC) 664/187(a)-Attempted Murder
(PC) 245(a)(1)-Assault with a deadly weapon
(PC) 3455(a)- PRCS Hold

SUSPECT: Benjamin Herrera- 21 year old Ridgecrest resident

On 11/03/2019, at approximately 0100 hours, officers responded to a fight in the 100 block of E. Garnet Avenue. Upon arrival, they located two victims who had large lacerations to their throat and face. Officers learned there had been a large fight in the street. Witnesses were contacted on scene and the suspect was identified as Benjamin Herrera. Herrera was taken into custody and transported to the Central Receiving Facility in Bakersfield. A PRCS (Post Release Community Supervision) hold was obtained for Herrera. If you have any information regarding this incident please contact the Ridgecrest Police Department.

Jed McLaughlin, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Officer K. Cushman

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Residential Burglary Suspect Arrested

September 25, 2019 Written by Micah Hall

DATE OF EVENT: September 23, 2019
TYPE OF EVENT:
PC 460(a) – Residential Burglary
LOCATION: 100 block of W. Church Ave.
SUSPECT: Jay Corrigan (27 YOA)

On 09/23/19, at approximately 0140 hours, Officer Smythe responded to the 100 block of W. Church Ave. regarding a female victim reporting that she had woken up to an unknown male subject inside of her residence trying to steal her property. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival, however, he was located a short time later and identified as Jay Corrigan. After conducting a criminal investigation, Officer Smythe arrested Corrigan for residential burglary and later booked him into the Kern County Jail in Bakersfield.

JED MCLAUGHLIN, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Sgt. N. Lloyd

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Pedestrian Check Leads To Arrest For Stolen Property, Drugs and Concealed Firearm

September 20, 2019 Written by Micah Hall

DATE OF EVENT: September 20, 2019

TYPE OF EVENT:

PC 25400(a)(2) – Concealed Firearm on Person
PC 496(a) – Possession of Stolen Property
HS 11377(a) – Possession of a Controlled Substance
Misdemeanor Warrants x2

LOCATION: 800 Block of W. Felspar Ave.

SUSPECT: Nathan Ray Helm (29 YOA)

On 09/20/19, at approximately 12:40am, Officer Speers conducted a pedestrian check on Nathan Helm in the 800 block of W. Felspar Ave. A wants/warrants check revealed Helm had two misdemeanor warrants for his arrest.

Helm was arrested for the warrants and during a search of his person, Officer Speers located a concealed 36 Colt Navy Revolver, and a small amount of suspected methamphetamine. Investigation confirmed the firearm was reported stolen in September 2018 from a Ridgecrest residence. Helm was booked for the listed charges and transported to KCJ-Mojave.

JED MCLAUGHLIN, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Sgt. R. Marrone – Investigations Sergeant

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Be On The Lookout For This Van and Dog

September 15, 2019 Written by Micah Hall

On 09/05/19, the police department was contacted by a reporting party who stated his dog (“Yippi”) was stolen/missing from the Walmart parking lot. Footage from Walmart was reviewed and it was determined that Yippi was placed into a blue Honda Odyssey, similar to the one in the picture attached to this post. A female in the van drove off with Yippi. The police department is requesting the public’s help in locating Yippi so he can be returned to his owner. If you have any information, please call the police department at 760-499-5100 or send our page a message.

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Jed McLaughlin, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Sergeant Groves

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Parade of 1000 Flags Today!

September 7, 2019 Written by Micah Hall

Parade of 1000 Flags starts at 0900 hours this morning. Several intersections will be blocked off from S. China Lake Blvd and Bowman RD. To S. China Lake Blvd. and California Ave. Please be careful while traveling near the parade route. Hope to see you all there!

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