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BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
Greg Williamson, Chief of Police
Contact: Michaela Sims
Public Information Office
661-326-3803
mbeard@bakersfieldpd.us
For Immediate Release August 8, 2013
The investigation revealed the missing person and another suspect conspired to provide
a false police report.
The investigation led to the arrest of Natalie Ann Percel, 27, and Adam Charles Howard,
41, for filing a false report of a criminal offense, delaying an officer and conspiracy.
Previous Release August 8, 2013
On Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at approximately 2:30 a.m., Bakersfield Police
responded to the 3900 block of Rio Viejo Drive for a missing person and missing vehicle
report.
The investigation led officers to the 11500 block of Lariat Court. When officers arrived
on scene, Kevin VanScoy, 33, walked out of the residence. VanScoy was arrested for
an unrelated outstanding felony warrant.
The missing person walked out of the residence as well.
A surrender call out was issued and multiple subjects were located at the residence
The subjects inside the residence have been detained and are being interviewed.
The investigation is continuing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Bakersfield
Police Department at (661) 327-7111 or Detective Josh Finney (661) 326-3535.
You can now send an anonymous text message to the Bakersfield Police Department. It’s quick and it’s easy.
Simply enter 274637 into your phone and text BPDCRIMES along with your message. The text is sent to the
police department and the sender remains completely anonymous.
Tips can also be anonymously sent through the smartphone “TipSubmit” mobile App or via email at
https://www.tipsubmit.com.