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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009_09_23_09_FANNING ARREST BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE William Rector, Chief of Police ________________________________________________________________________ Contact: Detective Mary DeGeare Public Information Officer 661-326-3803 mdegeare@Bakersfieldpd.us For Immediate Release September 23, 2009 On 9/22/09, at 6:30 p.m., the Bakersfield Police Department Special Enforcement Unit located Kristopher Fanning at an apartment in the 1800 block of Hasti Acres Drive. Fanning was arrested for attempted murder on a police officer, aggravated assault on a peace officer, attempted robbery, conspiracy, and participation in a criminal street gang. Also arrested was Archie Weir 27, and Dereall Watson 29, for harboring a felon, conspiracy, and participation in a criminal street gang. In addition to the aforementioned charges, Weir was arrested for violation of parole and parolee in possession of ammunition. Prior release September 22, 2009 Bakersfield Police have identified and are searching for the third suspect involved in the robbery attempt and attempted murder of Officer Isaac Aleman on 9/21/09 at the 7-11 Store, 4647 Wilson Road. Kristopher Brian Fanning is wanted for attempted murder on a police officer, aggravated assault on a peace officer, attempted robbery, conspiracy and participation in a criminal street gang. The sixteen and seventeen year old juveniles previously arrested for the conspiracy, attempted robbery and attempted murder will also be charged with the aggravated assault and participation in a criminal street gang. Fanning is described as a Black male, 16 years old, 5’10” tall, 150 pounds, black hair, and brown eyes. He is suspected to be armed and is considered to be dangerous. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Fanning is encouraged to call the Bakersfield Police Department at 327-7111or 911.