***UPDATE;
Suspect in custody
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on the wherea-
bouts of Lavail Johnson. Johnson was involved in an assault in the 20000-block of Valley Boulevard in Tehachapi, CA on October 27th, 2024. Johnson is currently wanted for attempted murder regarding case number 2024-00130860.
Name: Lavail Johnson Jr.
DOB: 02/28/1991
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 215
Hair: Black/White
Eyes: Brown
If anyone has information on Lavail Johnson they are asked to contact
the Sheriff’s Office at 661-861-3110 , or Secret Witness at 661-322-
4040. Anonymous text tips can be sent to TIP411 (847411). Just type
the keyword “KCSO” prior to the message.
