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BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
Greg Williamson, Chief of Police
Contact: Michaela Sims
Public Information Office
661-326-3803
msims@bakersfieldpd.us
For Immediate Release October 23, 2013
On October 23, 2013, the Bakersfield Police Department Major Violators
Unit in conjunction with Drug Enforcement Administration Agents, Kern
County Probation and McFarland Police Department culminated a month’s
long investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine in the
Bakersfield area. As a result of this investigation three search warrants
were served in the 300 block of Lloyd Street, the 3000 block of Oliver
Street and the 3100 block of Cottonwood Road.
The investigation led to the seizure of over 13 lbs. of methamphetamine,
$30,000 in United States currency and two firearms.
Miguel Marquez, 28, of Bakersfield, was arrested for possession for sales
of narcotics, possession of stolen property, armed while in possession, ex-
felon in possession of a firearm and conspiracy. Luis Alfonso Mendivil, 21,
of Riverside and Jonathen Leyva, 26, of Riverside were both arrested for
possession for sales of narcotics and conspiracy.
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