Burglary at Western Auto in Shafter nets near $6000 loss
Police report a Western Auto Store burglary at 357 Central Avenue Shafter causing about $6000 in losses. Two or three suspects broke in around 2:20 a.m. Wednesday June 17. small appliances radios shotguns a .22 rifle watches and more were stolen. Fingerprints and footprints were found as investigation continues. A witness saw the break in but did not call police.
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Slade Becomes Shafter City Planner In June Arrival
Ron E. Slade began as Shafter’s first full time city planner on June 15 following a career that spans Baldwin Park Corona Huntington Beach and a private firm. He brings a background in zoning studies and general growth policy planning. he will advise the planning commission and attend city council meetings while seeking a growth balance between residential and business areas. He plans a future move to Shafter, enjoys fishing and camping, and notes the need to update zoning laws and the general plan to align with state law.
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Fullerton
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Garwrite
Shafter woman charged in newborn death at KMC
Delia Samarripas, 19, of Shafter, was arrested on homicide charges after hospital staff found a newborn girl in a trash bag near Kern Medical Center. The infant, 6 pounds 2 ounces and 20 inches long, died shortly after discovery. Investigators say Samarripas gave birth in a restroom near the emergency ward, then placed the baby in a trash container. She had denied pregnancy earlier and was taken into custody. A murder complaint will be sought. She has prior related legal history including a 1979 nolo contendere plea in a fatal hit and run case.
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Shafter Council Adds Police Officer Position
The Shafter City Council voted to create an additional police officer, bringing sworn officers to ten. The move aims to provide a second officer for early morning hours, improving patrol coverage though night shifts remain limited. Also announced were changes in fire and city budgets, grant updates, and plans for streetlight installation near Manuel Park.
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Schmidt
Shafter Council Ends Red Warning Tags for Water Waste
After a lengthy discussion advised by Interim Police Chief James Taylor, the Shafter City Council voted to abandon red warning tags. Officers will issue one verbal warning and may cite residents who keep letting water run into gutters. City officials cited ongoing gutter flooding despite more warnings.
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James Taylor
Shafter
Police Department
Sherrill Nixon Seeks State Dairy Princess Title
Sherrill Nixon will vie for the 1981 State Dairy Princess crown on June 24 as the duties of the retiring 1980-81 princess begin. Contestants will receive prizes including luggage and a cow themed gift set after coronation ceremonies led by Paul McFarland Show Productions.
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Sheryl Kamper
Paul McFarland
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