Shafter Police Log Reports Theft And Fire Incident
Police records detail multiple thefts and property losses from February 14 to February 20 including a $415 stereo theft, a $230 rifle and pistol taken, a $175 car stereo booster theft, and a $32,000 house fire at 249 Cross. Notable arrests include Danny Coleman on a Kern County warrant. Fire crews responded to a structure fire with significant damage and a safety rescue.
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Kevin Crouch
N. Shafter St
Danny Coleman
State St
Kern County
Shafter
Wasco
249 Cross
Zachery
Charles Blattenburg
CofC installation and banquet marks 38th annual event
Betty Gleeckler will become 1984 Chamber president at the 38th annual installation and community awards dinner at Veterans Memorial Hall on February 25 at 7 00 pm. Jerry Hawkins and Ben Grundy will be installed as officers with new board members Milt Hawkins Jerry Hawkins Betty Gloeckler and Don Little. Roast beef dinner by Wasco Mennonite Church ladies. tickets 8 50 at local outlets or at door.
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Betty Gleeckler
Community First Bank
Veterans Memorial Hall
Jerry Hawkins
Bank of America
Ben Grundy
Milt Hawkins
Betty Gloeckler
Don Little
Wasco Mennonite Church
Shirleys, Shafter Drug
Wayne Woods Shoe Store
Schnidt Real Estate
Police Work and Stress in Law Enforcement
Officers must stay current on case law as it shapes arrests and court outcomes. The article notes the mental toll, long patrols, and the need for support, citing Visalia and Orange County programs offering fitness, counseling, and rehab resources for officers and families.
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Visalia
Orange County
Christensen
The Tough Path to Police Service
A Chief Christensen approved portrait of police life notes stress and danger inherent in the job. Officers patrol amid accidents and drug deals, earning respect through strength and fairness. Training cannot fully forge the instincts some argue are born, not made.
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Christensen
Police Academy
Beggs Reflects on Domestic Conflicts and Police Growth
Beggs discusses fear of domestic disturbances and the toll of violence, noting half of yearly murders stem from domestic violence. He describes growing relaxation, quicker judgment, and field experience shaping his policing, with a hope that future insights will feel petty. A three hour patrol reveals Shafter’s quiet, contrasting with hidden danger.
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Beggs
Shafter
Verl Nash Seeks Shafter City Council Seat in 1984
In a candidate interview Verl Nash outlines a 35 year teaching career in education and his local community work. He lists service on the Shafter Planning Commission Lions Club and church council, plus family ties and a Bakersfield link. He favors steady growth management, preserving core services, and hopes to bring stability to the City Council.
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Verl Nash
Shafter
Nash
Colorado State University
University of Northern Colorado
Colorado
Bakersfield
Lions Club
Community Evangelical Congregational Church
Elers
Sue
Foothill High School
David
Pomona
Leroy Enterprises
Karla
Shafter Schools
Fresno State
Tony Coehle
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George Villalonzo
West Ash
Gerri Brown
Brown
Heath Scoggins
Beth Eden
Ann Zieman
Shafter PD
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Laura Patty
E. Marengo
Peter Spicer
Pacific
Graddy’s
Israel Samayoa
Gary Lee Warren
John Gibson
Shafter High School
Ash Street
Joy Wilson
Chief Auto Parts
R. L. Carrell
Lerdo
Mercedes Garza
Meyers Big Stop
Doug Fuller
Poso Ave
Highway 99
Shafter’s Depot Museum
P.D. Continued
P.D
Shafter City
Home & Family
Fresno
Washington
Council
Business Directory
Citrin Chiropractic Life Clinic
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Ming Ave
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