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BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
Greg Williamson, Chief of Police
Contact: Michaela Beard
Public Information Office
661-326-3803
mbeard@bakersfieldpd.us
For Immediate Release May 29, 2013
The Bakersfield Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting that occurred earlier this
morning.
The investigation led to the arrest of Ruben Tony Cervantez, 30, for two counts of attempted homicide, one count of
domestic violence and two counts of child endangerment.
The adult female victim was determined to be pregnant at the time of the incident. The victim and her unborn child
are being treated at a local hospital and are both in critical condition.
Cervantez is on post-release community supervision pursuant to AB-109. On April 4, 2011, Assembly Bill 109 was
approved, placing non-violent, non-serious and non-sexual offenders under county-level supervision after their
release from state prison.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111
or Detective Rick Dossey at (661) 326-3513.
Previous Release May 29, 2013
The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 4300 block of Milo Avenue.
On May 29, 2013, at 5:54 a.m., the Bakersfield Police Department received report of a Hispanic male, 25, armed
with a gun in the 4300 block of Sugarcane Avenue.
At 5:57 a.m., the Bakersfield Police Department received a related call advising there was an adult female victim
bleeding inside a residence in the 4300 block of Milo Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers located the female victim bleeding from a possible gunshot wound, as well as a three year old
child uninjured inside the residence.
The victim was transported to a local hospital with major injuries.
At 7:13 a.m., officers located the suspect in another residence, also in the 4300 block of Milo Avenue. The firearm
has also been recovered.
The investigation revealed the suspect is known to the victim. The child was taken into protective custody by Child
Protective Services. The suspect has been detained and is being interviewed by investigators. The investigation is
continuing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111
or Detective Rick Dossey at (661) 326-3513.
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Simply enter 274637 into your phone and text BPDCRIMES along with your message. The text is sent to the
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