Current Cases

October 24, 2008 - Homicide


On October 24th, 2008, at about 9:15 PM, Victor Gonzalez was shot and killed in front of the business located at 2101 Niles Street in East Bakersfield. Gonzalez was driving a black and brown colored 1989 Chevrolet Blazer that was parked inside a car wash bay next to the business.

Several witnesses saw three Hispanic males in their 20’s chasing and attacking Gonzalez as he ran down Niles Street. The suspects were all described as wearing dark colored sweatshirts with the hoods covering their heads.

[Photos above:
Victor Gonzalez’ 1989 black and brown Chevrolet Blazer and the scene of the crime.]

The Sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects in this case. If anyone has information regarding this case they are asked to call detective Kavin Brewer at 661-391-7657 or the secret witness hotline at 661-322-4040.

Acosta is wanted in connection with a hit and run traffic collision that resulted in the death of his passenger. 

October 26, 2008 - Hit and Run

Victor Hugo Flores Acosta (DOB 02/05/1988) was driving westbound on SR-223 east of Towerline Road.  Acosta's vehicle ran off of the road and over turned.  The right front passenger, Manuel Gomez Morales, sustained fatal injuries as a result of the collision.  The collision occurred on 10/26/2008 at approximately 1713 hours.

Acosta fled the scene on foot.  A perimeter was set up and a search was conducted with the use of a KCSO K-9, but Acosta was not located.  Acosta's last known address is 10401 San Diego Street #D7, Lamont, CA 93241

 

 

 

 

 

 

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