U.S. Marshals are asking for the public's help finding Jeffrey Minyard, a 57-year-old man with ties to Bakersfield who is wanted in connection with a criminal history that includes making criminal threats, DUI and assault. Minyard is described as standing 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing 190 pounds.
According to KGET 17 News, Minyard is currently on parole for assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer or fireman, a detail that underscores the seriousness authorities are placing on locating him. The station's Golden Empire Most Wanted feature, which flagged his case Thursday, notes that U.S. Marshals specifically cited his ties to Bakersfield as they pressed for public tips.
What Authorities Are Asking the Public to Do
Anyone with information about Minyard's whereabouts is asked to call the U.S. Marshals tip line at 661-619-6742. Per the same report, information provided to investigators is kept confidential, a point marshals have emphasized in an apparent effort to encourage residents who may know something to come forward without fear of being identified.
The station's account does not include details about when or where Minyard was last seen, nor does it specify the case numbers tied to his parole status or prior offenses. Those remain open questions as the search continues.
A Record That Spans Threats, DUI and Assault
Beyond the parole violation connected to assaulting a peace officer or fireman with a deadly weapon, Minyard's criminal history includes making criminal threats, driving under the influence and assault, the outlet reports. No further specifics about those prior cases, including dates or jurisdictions, were made available in the listing.
For residents trying to independently verify any court history tied to Minyard, Kern County's own records system comes with a caveat. The Kern County Superior Court case-information search explicitly states that the information it provides does not constitute the official record of the court and is offered only as a public service, meaning anyone seeking definitive case details would need to go through official channels rather than the online lookup tool.
