HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010_02_22_10_Officer Involved Shooting Review Board
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE Greg Williamson, Chief of Police ________________________________________________________________________ Contact: Sergeant Mary DeGeare Public
Information Officer 661-326-3803 mdegeare@Bakersfieldpd.us For Immediate Release February 23, 2010 On 2/10/10, the Bakersfield Police Department Critical Incident Review Board met and
reviewed the facts and circumstances of the officer involved shooting that occurred on January 29, 2010, in the 1300 block of Kentucky Street. The Review Board concluded that the shots
fired by Officer Jeremy Blakemore during the incident were within department policy and within state and federal guidelines. The Review Board consisted of Assistant Chief Lyle Martin,
Captain Kevin Stokes, Captain Robert Bivens, and Captain Joe Bianco. Police Chief Greg Williamson has reviewed the investigation and concurred with the Review Board’s findings. Officer
Blakemore has been cleared to return to duty. Original Release Saturday, January 30, 2010 On 1/29/10, at 8:48 p.m. Bakersfield Police received a report of shots being fired at the intersection
of Haley Street and Kentucky Street. As officers arrived in the area they heard shots continuing to be fired. The officers approached the intersection on foot and confronted a group
of subjects, one of whom was armed with a handgun, standing outside an apartment at 1330 Kentucky Street. An officer ordered the subject with the gun to drop it and he responded by pointing
the gun in the direction of the officers. An officer fired several shots at the subject who then turned and ran a short distance, discarded the firearm, and surrendered. He was not injured
as a result of the shooting and was taken into custody without further incident. A 9mm handgun was recovered. Several other males and females were detained at the scene. Multiple casings
from several different firearms were recovered on the ground outside the apartments. A search warrant was served at an apartment at 1330 Kentucky Street. As a result of this search a
.22 caliber rifle and additional ammunition
was recovered. Further investigation led to the arrest of four suspects. They are identified as: Fernando Mariano Amaya, 21, of Bakersfield, charged with Brandishing a firearm at a Peace
Officer, Negligent discharge of a firearm, Conspiracy, and various other weapons and gang related charges. Victor Antonio Amaya, 23, of Bakersfield, charged with various weapons and
gang related charges. Both suspects were transported and booked into the Kern County Jail. Two male juveniles, ages 13 and 17, were also arrested on various weapons and gang related
charges. They were booked into the Kern County Juvenile Hall. The officer involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. The
investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Bakersfield Police at 661-327-7111.