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Recently, 50-year-old Juan Mendoza, a convicted child molester, was denied parole at his first hearing. However, the board denied the DA’s Office request for a new psychological evaluation.

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Kern County DA Investigators conducted a probation search in the 2500 block of White Lane. During the search, investigators seized suspected methamphetamine, scales, and drug paraphernalia. Cinthia Rizo was arrested and charged.

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We pause today to honor the fallen service members who courageously defended our nation. Though their sacrifice can never be repaid, we remain forever grateful for their sacrifice and devotion to our country.

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We pause today to honor the fallen service members who courageously defended our nation. Though their sacrifice can never be repaid, we remain forever grateful for their devotion to our country. 🇺🇸

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A convicted murderer will remain behind bars after the California Board of Parole Hearings determined that Jose Soto continues to pose an unreasonable risk to public safety.

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Today, a Kern County jury convicted Defendant Pablo Garcia Perez, age 31, of six different felony counts relating to the continuous sexual abuse of a child.

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A man infamously known as the ‘Malibu Sniper’ for a series of attacks at Malibu Park in 2018, has been convicted of battering a physician while serving his sentence at Kern Valley State Prison.

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KCDA Investigators and Prosecutors joined the community at the countywide Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our community. May their courage, service, and sacrifice never be forgotten.

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We are proud to welcome two new Investigators to the Kern County District Attorney’s Bureau of Investigation. 🚔🎉

Kyle McNabb and Jordan Hokit officially joined our office after taking the Oath of Office and being pinned with their KCDA badges. 🌟

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The CA Board of Parole denied the early release of convicted child molester Lar Kitt. The inmate is a third strike offender, whose criminal history includes a prior conviction for murder in Los Angeles County in 1976.

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A convicted murderer has been found guilty in a new case involving two separate assaults while housed at Lerdo Jail in Kern County. He now faces an additional 52 years to life in prison at sentencing.

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In April 2025, Devaun Means shot his family member four times as the victim slept. The incident followed a prior altercation at a family gathering. A Kern County Jury recently convicted Means of attempted murder among other charges.

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A Kern County Jury returned a guilty verdict in a case in which a man murdered the security guard at Gravity Tobacco during a robbery.

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Three prison inmates are facing additional life sentences after a Kern County Jury returned a guilty verdict in a prison assault case.

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A Kern County Jury has found Defendants Ismael Gonzalez Jr. and David Mendoza guilty of charges stemming from the transportation of about 50 pounds of methamphetamine intended for sale. Both defendants face up to 19 years in prison.

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A man serving time in prison for torturing his children’s mother with an electric clothes iron, will remain behind bars after the CA Board of Parole determined that Henry Cartwright III, age 55, continues to pose a risk to public safety.

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Kern County District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer has announced the filing of criminal charges against Kern County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Ryan Dunbier.

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A Kern County jury found Christopher Kaulaity guilty of the First-Degree Murder of his aunt, Maria Carmen Torrez. In a separate verdict, the jury rejected Kaulaity’s claim that he was legally insane at the time of the murder.

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A Kern County Jury found Joshua Johnson guilty in a case involving an undercover law enforcement operation that targeted internet crimes against minors.

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🎉 We are proud to welcome our newest investigators, Claudia Udy and Dan Williams.

Both were officially sworn in this week and bring valuable experience to our team. 🌟🚔👏