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Top Bakersfield news: Bank robber, 66, arrested; man at large wanted in multiple shootings; more

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Published on August 02, 2019
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Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Bakersfield.

Man who gunned down girlfriend at northwest Bakersfield house sentenced to life term in prison

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man who gunned down the woman he claimed to have loved since the 4th grade was sentenced Thursday to a life term in prison. 

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Bank robber, 66, has been arrested, police say

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET)– A 66-year-old man has been arrested after police said he robbed a bank Wednesday in downtown Bakersfield. 

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Heavy police presence in East Bakersfield

There is a large police presence on Flower and Owens Streets in East Bakersfield. 

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Woman pleads not guilty to murder in 3-month-old’s 2008 death

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A woman pleaded not guilty to murder and assault charges Wednesday in connection with the death of a 3-month-old girl who died in 2008. 

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Man who escaped during chase last week is wanted in multiple shootings, report says

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man who led police on a short chase last week and remains at large is a member of the Eastside Crips gang and wanted in connection with at least two shootings.

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