Detectives from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, Crimes Against Persons Unit, recognized an increase in property crimes and assaults involving transients in the Rosedale area. On December 9, 2021, detectives and deputies concerned with the increase conducted a directed patrol operation in the affected area. The following people were arrested:
- Michael Shepherd (37) was arrested for possession of a zip-gun/manufactured firearm, possession of a controlled substance for sale, possession of a controlled substance while armed with a firearm, possession of drug paraphernalia, and operating a bicycle without brakes
- Rebecca Bales (30) was arrested in connection with Michael Shepherd. She was arrested for possession of a controlled substance for sale, conspiracy to commit a crime, and an outstanding misdemeanor warrant
- Jeremy Chapman (38) was arrested for failing to register as a sex offender, possession of a controlled substance while being a sex registrant, and possession of drug paraphernalia
- Kristie Brattin (41) was arrested for an active out-of-county felony warrant
- Ethan Arviso (23) was arrested for a “No Bail” felony warrant and driving a vehicle with expired registration – his vehicle was towed.
- Robert Griffis (53) was arrested for two active out-of-county felony warrants and one local active misdemeanor warrant
- Salvatore Rossetto (39) was arrested for driving while having a suspended license and driving a vehicle with expired registration
- Bryan Hooker (44) was arrested for possession of a controlled substance
- Michael Westfall (25) was arrested for four outstanding misdemeanor warrants
In addition, the following people were cited and released:
- Glen Childers (26) was cited and released for two active misdemeanor warrants
- Kailey Parker (26) was cited and released for three active misdemeanor warrants
- Billy Hester (40) was cited and released for possession of a controlled substance
- Derek White (29) was cited and released for possession of drug paraphernalia
Deputies also located a stolen vehicle and returned it to the victim.
