It is with great sadness that the Kern County Sheriff’s Office must announce the passing of Deputy Martin Rodriguez on July 9, 2020. Deputy Rodriguez suffered an unknown medical condition at home and was transported to Tehachapi Hospital where he later passed. Deputy Rodriguez was hired as a Deputy Sheriff on January 17, 2009, and his most recent assignment was to the Sheriff’s Office Transportation Unit. Deputy Rodriguez was 43 years old. Services are pending.
