Arraignment in Elconin Case Highlights Shafter Police Abuses
A court dispute over Kaplan and Elconin accuses Shafter Police and the District Attorney of misconduct. Alleges a chief in civilian clothes with a shotgun scared a deputy clerk’s family, beatings in a city jail, unlawful imprisonments, and rioting actions tied to the Fastrip events. Police contest some details, noting actions were in response to calls and the treated incidents varied in outcome.
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Tense scene in Shafter prompts probe into police dept
In Shafter a fire department response followed a reported incident as officers examined Johnson's sofa for weapons and an alleged heart attack was disputed. Elconin defends some officers including Lt Earl O'Brien while DA Al Leddy says the office will present information to the Grand Jury for an investigation of the Shafter Police Department.
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Shafter Council Declares Historic Zone for Depot Site
The Shafter City Council on Monday July 28 approved an ordinance naming the Shafter Santa Fe depot as a historic zone. The meeting covered reconciling a $25000 medical damages claim against the police, a Palm Reader business license approval, street repairs on Elm Street with a chip seal, and upcoming zoning actions. A letter praised Shafter Police Officer Ross Regadanz for his prudent, compassionate conduct in recent incidents.
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Shafter Chamber Plans Kern County Fair Booth and July Meeting
Shafter Chamber of Commerce met Friday July 25 at the Shafter Motel with President Mary Siemens presiding. Susan Barton heads the fair booth committee and a July 30 meeting at 217 Pine Street at 7 p.m. invites volunteers to contribute ideas and help. Gloria Boggs will resign as vice-president after a transfer, and $1 660 from local merchants was pledged to support the 1 800 Fourth of July fireworks. A float for the Wasco Rose Parade is planned.
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Paymaster Payroll Debuts From Bakersfield Firm
The Computer Warehouse in Bakersfield introduces the Paymaster Package a computerized payroll system for national distribution. Founders Ken Chapman and David Parsons emphasize its self contained design SDI withholding W 2 forms and 941 reports with over 20 functions. Visit Pearson Farm Buttonwillow for demos by appointment.
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Stockdale Highway
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David Parsons
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Gruver and Davis sue City over 1979 arrest claims
Former Shafter police officers Gerald Gruver and Wayne Davis sue City of Shafter Police Chief Gene Kaplan and City Administrator Bill Sheldon in Superior Court alleging malicious, unwarranted prosecutions on September 7 1979 stemming from disturbances and resisting arrest. They seek $500 000 each. The Bakersfield Californian reported arrests tied to a July 9 1979 riot. Gruver reportedly arrested September 9 1979 for reckless driving.
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