Receive alerts from your local agencies
...or text your ZIP CODE to 888777 for mobile alerts

Full Notification

Kern County Sheriff's Office - Public Information Officer
Tuesday November 10th, 2026 :: 09:01 a.m. PST

Advisory

Seeking Information regarding Homicide Investigation

The Kern County Sheriff's Office is seeking help from anyone who has information related to the murder of Hector Prado Jr. On 10/23/25, he was found deceased in an open field southwest of the intersection of Lerdo Highway and Wildwood Road. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call Detective Plaza at (661) 861-3110 or Kern Secret Witness at (661)322-4040.

Address/Location
Kern County Sheriff's Office - Public Information Officer
1350 Norris Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93308

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 661-861-3110

TEXT-A-TIP -  Text TIP SHERIFFPIO followed by your message, to 888777

Submit an anonymous web tip

Navigate & Discover