Judge blasts police over unlawful conduct and blood tests
In a courtroom clash Judge Elconin denounces Shafter police for unlawful actions in DUI cases, citing forced blood draws and illegal searches. He accuses officers of bungling and cites a DMV memo on compelled tests, warning of possible investigations and civil judgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fote
Sheriff's Office
Elconin
Shafter Police Department
Shafter
State Department of Motor Vehicles
Gestapo
Debate over Judge Elconin probes in Shafter clash
City Administrator Bill Sheldon challenges Judge Milton A. Elconin to produce evidence of wrongdoing in the Shafter Police Department. He criticizes Elconin for dismissing 14 cases on March 10 and threatening an FBI inquiry, calling the actions irresponsible and a political ploy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Sheldon
Milton A. Elconin
Shafter
Sheldon
Ebconin
Kaplan
Elconin
East Kern
Bakersfield
District Attorney's Office
Gene Kaplan
SPD
Sheriffs Department
Kaplan attacks Shafter judge over 14 case dismissals
Shafter Police Chief Gene Kaplan criticized Judge Milton A. Elconin for dismissing 14 cases, accusing him of lies and bias. Kaplan detailed inconsistencies in Elconin’s statements, asserted the judge never reviewed the police hold facility, and noted prior factual disputes about arrests and testimony.
Shafter Junior Miss Contestants Profile Highlights
Eighteen Shafter High Juniors are discussed as Junior Miss candidates in the Shafter Press. Christine Handel, Becky Moore, Moni Nixon, and Teresa Ogie are profiled with family details, activities, school clubs, and planned colleges. Each outlines talents, aspirations, and community ties.
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Shafter High School
Shafter Press
Christine Handel
Brown
Bryant
Shafter
Dennis
Janice Handel
Christine
Shafter High
Pepper
King
Ramona
Moni) Nixon
Freeman
Pam Nixon
ASB
Mon
BC Then
Brook's College
Long Beach
Church of Christ In
Oildale
Shafter Historical Society
Shafter Concrete
Pipe
Teresa Ogie
Alex
Gern Ogie
Teresa
Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church
Federico's
Bakersfield College
Shafter Merchants Plan 1980 Promotions and Sales
Members of the Shafter Merchant's Committee met March 18 at Yee's Steak House to finalize April promotions and plan second half 1980 sales. A sidewalk sale on April 19 offers bargains, a moonlight sale June 20 from 5 to 8 PM, plus a coupon sale July 31 through August 2. Plans include honoring the Shafter Santa Fe Depot dedication and a depot renovation celebration October 11. ByLaws review and possible action discussed to align member participation and avoid mixed sales impact.
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Shafter Merchant’s Committee
Yee's Steak House
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Shafter Historical Society
Cindy Cook Hall
Shafter Organization
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Fron
Elconia
D.A
Warren Shafer
Ebonin
Shafer
John Q
Elonin
F.B.1
Bil
Sheldon City
Shafter Police
Sheriff's Department
Purcell and
Regadanz
State Board of Corrections
Board of Corrections
Colvard
Becky Moore
Bob
LaWanda Moore
Becky
Cal Poly
Mont Nixon
Teresa Ogle
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