— Police have detained two people after swarming a western Henrico neighborhood in the area Ridgecrest Drive near Patterson Avenue "Henrico Police has detained two individuals without incident There is no threat to the public," a Henrico police spokesperson said at 2:20 p.m "Please continue to avoid the area as law enforcement works to clear the area The investigation into the matter is ongoing." This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom if you have additional information to share. This story was initially reported by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy (KBAK/KBFX) — An 18-year-old murder suspect was quickly apprehended following a stabbing incident in Ridgecrest on April 24 The Ridgecrest Police Department received a 9-1-1 call at 6:39 a.m reporting that a woman had been attacked in the 300 block of South China Lake Boulevard Sergeant Erik Hallmark spotted a man matching the description near South Sanders Street and West Church Avenue when Sergeant Hallmark attempted to make contact the suspect fled toward the Kerr McGee Community Center Sergeant Hallmark tackled and subdued the suspect was taken into custody without further incident and transported to the Ridgecrest Police Department for processing was found in critical condition with multiple stab wounds by Kern County Fire Department personnel and Liberty Ambulance medics She was air-lifted to an area trauma center where she remains in critical but stable condition James Monroe Middle School was placed on lockdown for approximately 45 minutes as a precautionary measure while officers confirmed there were no additional suspects Detectives are actively reviewing surveillance footage and coordinating with the Kern County Crime Lab for evidence processing After being interviewed and medically cleared Kelly was booked into the Kern County Jail on multiple charges and resisting or obstructing a peace officer Authorities urge anyone with additional information to contact Corporal Daniel Pietrangelo at dpietrangelo@ridgecrest-ca.gov or 760-499-5100 An official website of the United States government Open Search  Mobile Menu The BLM’s Ridgecrest Regional Wild Horse and Burro Corrals in cooperation with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are offering horses and burros for adoption We will bring 10 horses less than 2 years old and 10 older than 2 years old unless adopters have made prior arrangements with BLM staff To streamline the process, you can bring a completed application to the event: www.blm.gov/whbapplication. For more information, visit the online corral website: www.blm.gov/whb-ridgecrest The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations An official website of the Department of the Interior Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don’t miss our weekly town hall. Ridgecrest family drug network busted; $500k in drugs firearms seized: Policeby BakersfieldNow Staff (KBAK/KBFX) — A significant drug bust in Ridgecrest has unveiled a large-scale drug operation involving multiple suspects including a family-run distribution network Ridgecrest Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire leading to the arrest of several suspects and the discovery of an extensive drug operation Officers arrived at the scene on the 500 block of West Atkins Avenue shortly after receiving the report A juvenile suspect ran on foot from a vehicle seen leaving the area The officers detained the vehicle's remaining occupants The investigation directed officers to two homes linked to Adrian Valenzuela a search warrant was executed at Valenzuela's residence uncovering an active butane honey oil lab and a sophisticated drug packaging setup Authorities seized 10 firearms and illicit drugs valued at nearly $500,000 including 2.3 pounds of psilocybin mushrooms who allegedly attempted to hide $60,000 with an 8-year-old child was allegedly involved in the drug distribution operation "The work done by these officers underscores their commitment to our community We will continue to be assertive with these types of investigations to make Ridgecrest an uncomfortable place to be a criminal we urge you to do it elsewhere - Ridgecrest may not be for you," stated Chief Mario Ysit Anyone with more information is asked to call the Ridgecrest Police Department at (760) 499-5100 or detective Sergeant Bill Groves at bgroves@ridgecrest-ca.org or (760) 499-5130 (KBAK/KBFX) — The Ridgecrest Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened on Tuesday Authorities reported that the incident took place around 1 p.m The department has not released further details and it remains unclear if anyone was injured in the shooting Officials said more details will be released on Wednesday The Ridgecrest Police Department asks anyone with information to contact them at (760) 499-5100 or e-mail Sergeant Bill Groves at bgroves@ridgecrest-ca.gov.This story is developing and will be updated once more information is provided A 22-year-old Wofford Heights man faces several charges after allegedly leading officers on a pursuit in Ridgecrest early Monday morning (KBAK/KBFX) — A 22-year-old Wofford Heights man faces several charges The Ridgecrest Police Department said on April 28 a police department corporal tried to stop a speeding vehicle later identified as 22-year-old Eric Schilling of Wofford Heights refused to yield and led officers on a pursuit Police said Schilling allegedly ran stop signs and crashed into a block wall before tearing through gates and driving into desert terrain east of the city into San Bernardino County Schilling was arrested and later booked into the Kern County Jail Lerdo evading peace officer with disregard for safety The passenger sustained injuries after being tossed around inside the vehicle and was later taken to the hospital for treatment "I’m proud of our officers’ dedication to keeping Ridgecrest safe through proactive policing If you’re thinking about engaging in criminal activity think again—Ridgecrest is not the place for you." 2025Parade aims to feature only the best products and services this robe offers a wrap design with a removable tie-waist closure and an inner tie that allows you to easily adjust it to your waist The top of the robe has 3/4 length sleeves and the bottom hits right above the ankle Shoppers can pick from nine different floral print options including dark black fits and wears beautifully." 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Treat yourself to this fabulous $25 silk robe before the sale ends you might end up buying a few for your family and friends Prices are accurate and items in stock at time of publishing (KBAK/KBFX) — An attempted murder suspect out of San Bernardino County was arrested on Friday according to the Ridgecrest Police Department The department said it received an alert through the Flock Safety license plate reader system indicating that a vehicle connected to a suspect wanted for attempted murder out of San Bernardino County had entered the Ridgecrest area Officer Rinaldi located the vehicle parked at AltaOne Federal Credit Union and Corporal Arnold monitored the area until the suspect returned officers quickly took him into custody without incident The suspect was then transported to San Bernardino County where he will face charges related to the attempted murder investigation “If you think you can escape justice by fleeing to Ridgecrest combined with a force of dedicated officers are always vigilant and we will not hesitate to take swift action to ensure that individuals wanted for serious crimes are apprehended and held accountable.” (KBAK/KBFX) — The Ridgecrest Police Department is asking for the community’s help in finding those accused of stealing from Famous Footwear and Home Depot Police said they want to talk to those accused of stealing from Famous Footwear and Home Depot The incident at Famous Footwear on February 6 Police said if the suspects don’t come forward Anyone with information is asked to call RPD at (760) 499-5100 (KBAK/KBFX) — A traffic stop by the Ridgecrest Police Department on March 25 led to the arrest of a 15-year-old teen after a gun was thrown from a vehicle when officers stopped a vehicle for not displaying any license plates it was discovered that the teen passenger had thrown a loaded gun from the vehicle prior to the stop which was equipped with a high-capacity magazine capable of holding 30 rounds of 9mm ammunition A records check revealed that the teen was on probation for assault with a deadly weapon and the juvenile was subsequently arrested and booked into a Juvenile Hall in Bakersfield including prohibited person in possession of a firearm prohibited person in possession of ammunition This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page (KBAK/KBFX) — A multi-agency operation led by the Ridgecrest Police Department resulted in the arrest of 24 individuals during compliance checks on February 22 The operation targeted individuals on active parole or post-release community supervision in Ridgecrest and surrounding areas The operation involved approximately 53 law enforcement officers from various agencies including the Kern County Probation Department officers conducted approximately 37 searches The operation led to the seizure of approximately 40 grams of methamphetamine charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition who faced similar charges along with two misdemeanor warrants for drug-related offenses Other arrests included charges ranging from possession of controlled substances to probation violations and resisting arrest The Ridgecrest Police Department emphasized the importance of such operations in maintaining community safety and reducing crime in the area Arturo Gandara was arrested by officers/detectives of the Ridgecrest Police Department and is in custody (KBAK/KBFX) — The Ridgecrest Police Department said a man who violated Megan’s Law was arrested on Thursday According to the Kern County Superior Court website, Gandara was charged with exhibiting harmful matter to a minor in February 2024 The Megan’s Law website said he was in violation “Community awareness and cooperation play a huge role in keeping everyone safe Thank you to the Ridgecrest community for speaking up and to the officers for their quick action in bringing the suspect into custody Your dedication to protecting the community is truly appreciated!” (KBAK/KBFX) — A 48-year-old man was arrested late Sunday night for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol after nearly colliding with a Ridgecrest Police Department patrol vehicle and another car when Officer Galaviz was on patrol with a resident on a pre-approved ride-along later identified as Michael Rambus of Ridgecrest nearly struck the marked patrol car and another vehicle shortly thereafter but the driver continued for several blocks before stopping Officer Galaviz said he "immediately detected a strong odor of alcohol" from both the vehicle and Rambus himself Field sobriety tests confirmed that Rambus was over the legal blood alcohol content limit of 0.08% The Ridgecrest Police Department has made 42 DUI arrests so far in 2025 including five drivers involved in collisions one of which resulted in injuries.The Ridgecrest Police Department urges residents only over 21 to drink responsibly and to never drink and drive (KBAK/KBFX) — Ridgecrest police are asking for the public's help in finding a 40-year-old man wanted for multiple rape charges of Ridgecrest is wanted on the following charges: Anyone with information on Anguiano's whereabouts is urged to call the Ridgecrest Police Department at 760-499-5100 or email Detective D Pietrangelo at dpietrangelo@ridgecrest-ca.gov Residents should not attempt to approach or apprehend him (KBAK/KBFX) — The Ridgecrest Police Department said they are aware of a valley-wide power outage as several traffic lights are not working.Police said if the intersection's lights are off There is no information yet on when power will be restored. Check for updates on Ridgecrest PD's Facebook Officers ask that residents do not call their dispatch center or 9-1-1 regarding the traffic signals not working RIDGECREST, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Ridgecrest police have provided an update on a shooting incident that happened last week the Ridgecrest Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at around 1:13 p.m who sustained non-life-threatening injuries The incident reportedly began as a fight between two individuals and escalated into a four-against-one assault and one occupant fired a gun at the victim RELATED: Ridgecrest police investigate shooting, arrests made Officials said surveillance footage and the Flock Safety system helped officers identify a suspect vehicle on West Ridgecrest Boulevard near Norma Street A high-risk traffic stop led to the arrest of four suspects: Police said a fifth person was not involved in the crime A search warrant executed at a residence in the 800 block of West Ward Avenue confirmed the involvement of the arrested individuals The adult suspects were booked into the Kern County Jail while the juveniles were taken to juvenile hall "The swift and coordinated response of our officers ensured these violent criminals were taken into custody in less than two hours," stated Chief Ysit "The Ridgecrest Police Department remains committed to aggressively pursuing those who threaten the safety of our community." and anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Ridgecrest Police Department at (760) 499-5100 RIDGECREST, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Ridgecrest police arrested a 34-year-old man over the weekend for allegedly stealing a bicycle worth "anywhere between $1,000 and $5,000," after investigating officials said a resident called the department to report a "suspicious" man quickly leaving a neighborhood while pushing two bicycles Sergeant Groves and officer Benities investigated and found Johnathan Manicinelli one of which was worth between $1,000 and $5,000 The officers recovered the bicycle after they talked to Manicinelli and returned it to the rightful owner Manicinelli was arrested for alleged possession of stolen property (KBAK/KBFX) — A false report of a school shooting at Murray Middle School led to the arrest of a juvenile on Thursday a mother received a distressing call from her son who was crying and claimed there was a shooter on campus The Ridgecrest Police Department responded immediately coordinating with the school's administration officers were informed by the administration that there was no active shooter or threat and the student whose phone was used to make the call was safe and with school officials An investigation revealed that three juveniles were involved in the incident One juvenile had taken another student's phone and made three calls to the phone owner's mother from inside a classroom a juvenile falsely stated there was a shooter on campus while another expressed fear before hanging up one juvenile was arrested for making a false report of an emergency The case will be forwarded to the Kern County Juvenile Probation Office for review (KBAK/KBFX) — The California Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that left at least one motorcyclist with major injuries Monday evening in Ridgecrest at the intersection of South Downs Street and South China Lake Boulevard involving a motorcyclist and a pickup truck The Kern County Fire Department also responded to the scene The condition of the injured motorcyclist is currently unknown This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available (KBAK/KBFX) — The Ridgecrest Police Department announced it will hold a driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint on Friday The department said it selects checkpoint locations based on data indicating areas with a high incidence of impaired driving-related crashes “Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk,” Chief Mario Ysit stated “Any prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improve traffic safety.” The program is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration – The Bureau of Land Management California Desert District has selected Philip DeSenze as the field manager for the Ridgecrest Field Office he oversees the management of about 1.8 million acres of public lands in Kern Forest Service where he served as District Ranger on the Inyo National Forest since 2019 DeSenze started his position earlier this week “We welcome Phil in this important leadership position where he brings more than 12 years of public land management experience and understands the importance of building relationships with local communities and stakeholders to accomplish shared goals,” said Shelly Lynch DeSenze started his federal career with the U.S Forest Service in 2012 as a regional planner and climate coordinator in the Eastern Region He has held a variety of positions with the U.S including Deputy District Ranger and acting District Ranger for the Kern River Ranger District public affairs officer for the Angeles National Forest and temporary assignments in public affairs and legislative affairs He also served a special assignment as Deputy Associate Director for Climate Preparedness at the White House Council of Environmental Quality and a congressional fellowship focused on public lands “I am excited to continue my more than 20-year journey in public service and land management with a new and talented group of people and partners,” said DeSenze DeSenze worked for the majority floor leader in the Ohio House of Representatives as the Governor’s legislative liaison for the Ohio Lottery Commission and as Special Assistant to the Executive Director of the White House Initiative for Tribal Colleges and Universities at the U.S family farm in Ohio’s Appalachian foothills and earned his degrees at The Ohio State University A new resort-style community for buyers 55 and older called Ridgecrest is going up in Peoria The 414-home community is in the Vistancia development located between the Carefree Highway and the Loop 303 It's Shea Homes' first Trilogy Boutique Community and home prices start in the low $500,000s About 500 people showed up at its grand opening last week “Interest in Ridgecrest has been strong,” said Hal Looney area president of Shea's Arizona active lifestyle division “Now that our beautiful model homes will be open for tours buyers can see how the floor plans fit their lifestyle where their furniture will go and truly imagine living their best life here.” The West Valley is dominating home building in metro Phoenix “The West Valley will continue to dominate the region in population growth and new single- and multifamily housing of all types,” said Greg Vogel City of Peoria: What eatery is getting built in Peoria's downtown district? He said home prices are climbing in the West Valley with the major employers it has drawn including the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co The number of West Valley home sales priced above $800,000 jumped 112% in 2024 from 2023 Ridgecrest has 10 contemporary home designs that range from 1,649 to 3,040 square feet Ridgecrest will also have a wellness-social club with a fitness wing four pickleball courts and a trailhead connecting the community’s walking paths (KBAK/KBFX) — Two cars were impounded after Ridgecrest police said the teen drivers were reaching 80 mph on China Lake Boulevard Tuesday morning The Ridgecrest Police Department said it happened Tuesday morning Police said two teen drivers were hitting 80 mph on China Lake Boulevard “Our hope is they've learned something and refrain from similar behavior when they get their cars back...in 30 days!” — Emergency crews responded to a house fire on Ridgecrest Road in Greece around 3:15 Sunday afternoon Authorities say the fire was contained in the basement and likely began on a computer There were three occupants in the house when the fire broke out There are no reports of injuries but Red Cross is helping the displaced residents due to damage to the home's gas line Battalion Chief Brian Gebo of the Ridge Road Fire Department stressed the importance of fire safety saying that smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be checked regularly to ensure they are working properly The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing (KBAK/KBFX) — The Ridgecrest Police Department announced that a 15-year-old girl is dead after she was suspected to be hit by an unknown vehicle Ridgecrest officers were called to a report of an unresponsive subject in the 400 block of W they located a 15-year-old girl who was unresponsive Officers immediately began CPR and life-saving measures KCFD and Liberty Ambulance paramedics also responded and began life-saving measures there was no indication that this was an intentional act of violence The investigation is still ongoing and anyone with additional information to contact the Ridgecrest Police Department by calling Detective Bureau at (760)499-5131 or by email at bgroves@ridgecrest-ca.gov according to Kern County Superior Court records Prosecutors said Gunnarsson had been dating Pham for a month before the murder Gunnarsson reportedly showed animosity towards Pham and exhibited what friends described as suicidal behavior Gunnarsson visited his stepfather’s home in Ridgecrest and discussed his troubled relationship with Pham He then called Pham to apologize and asked to pick her up Gunnarsson brought her back to his stepfather’s home RELATED: Convicted Ridgecrest ice ax murderer faces new child sex crime charges: Court docs Gunnarsson allegedly led Pham into an RV garage painters at the residence heard a woman screaming and the sound of items being shuffled the painters opened the RV garage door to continue their work and found Gunnarsson covered in blood Pham's clothing was partially removed The painters immediately sought help from the homeowner Prosecutors stated that evidence showed Gunnarsson put on gloves found at the scene and used a 24-inch-long ice ax to strike Pham more than ten times in the head Gunnarsson repositioned her body and sexually touched her remains prosecutors said.At the time of the conviction even to prosecutors well versed in homicide crimes Inexplicable acts of violence must be met with appropriate penalty to provide justice and promote public safety." (KBAK/KBFX) — A driver involved in a hit-and-run crash in Ridgecrest was identified and found after police used license plate reading cameras to track him down The Ridgecrest Police Department said on December 14 officers were called to the 200 block of West Upjohn Avenue regarding a crash they found that a vehicle crashed into a parked 5th-wheel travel trailer Police said the vehicle failed to stop at the scene of the crash and drove away before officers arrived Officers found debris on-scene that identified the vehicle as a Toyota Tundra detectives began conducting follow-up on the investigation They were able to utilize the FLOCK Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) system to identify the vehicle involved Police said the owner of the vehicle was talked to and acknowledged that he was driving at the time of the crash The driver provided his insurance information and the two individuals are currently trying to handle the situation civilly Police said through the use of the FLOCK ALPR system officers were able to solve this hit-and-run crash “Although not charges are currently being sought without FLOCK the victim in this case would have incurred a significant financial loss,” said in a release.