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Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested

November 18, 2019 Written by Micah Hall

DATE OF EVENT: November 17, 2019

TYPE OF EVENT:

PC 664/187 – Attempted Murder
PC 245(a)(1) – Assault w/ Deadly Weapon
PC 460(a) – Burglary
PC 3056 – Parole Hold

LOCATION: 1100 block of S. McCall St. – City of Ridgecrest

SUSPECT: Thomas Taylor Pitt (29 YOA)

On 11/17/19, at approximately 4:45 PM, Ridgecrest Police Department officers were dispatched to the Ridgecrest Regional Hospital regarding a stabbing victim being treated. Upon arrival, officers contacted a male victim suffering from several stab wounds on various areas of his body. The victim received immediate medical aid from ER personnel and is in stable condition at the time of this press release.

Ridgecrest Police Department Officers and Detectives worked diligently and identified a suspect in this case. Through their investigation, parolee Thomas Taylor Pitt (29 YOA) was identified as the primary suspect.

On 11/18/19, at about 2:00 AM, Detectives and Officers from the Ridgecrest Police Department located Pitt at a residence in the 900 block of W. Oregon Ave. He was arrested without incident for the listed charges and later booked into the Central Receiving Facility (CRF) in Bakersfield, CA.

If you have any information pertaining to this case, please contact RPD Detective Mixon at 760-499-5100.

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

Press Release

How Can You Help Stop Graffiti & Vandalism?

November 15, 2019 Written by Micah Hall

Public Service Announcement

TYPE OF EVENT: Graffiti/Vandalism

LOCATION: City of Ridgecrest

Recently throughout the city of Ridgecrest there has been an increasing number of vandalisms in the form of graffiti. The Ridgecrest Police Department is asking the community’s help in this matter. If you see suspicious activities contact the Ridgecrest Police Department at (760) 499-5100. If you see something, say something.

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

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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

Press Release

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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