Unrest in Shafter sparks police action and protests
A crowd estimated between 100 and 200 gathered at Five Points on Sunday April 29 leading to an unlawful assembly arrest and protests on Monday April 30 against Police Chief Gene Kaplan and City Administrator Bill Sheldon. Kaplan said some windows broke and some attendees were county residents with prior arrests, while observers from Fastrip disputed the unruly behavior. A nearby incident at Smiths Corners and a report of a gang fight in Manuel Park were investigated as officers arrived.
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Bill Sheldon
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Shafter
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Manuel Park
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Citizens Demonstrate Against Kaplan in Absentia Protest
Several dozen residents marched from Fastrip on Central Avenue to Tops Market, escorted by police, calling for Shafter Police Chief Gene Kaplan to resign amid a televised 45 minute demonstration marked by signs reading down with Kaplan and no violence. Councilman Colvard and Mayor Unruh defended Kaplan and urged lawful channels for complaints.
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Shafter Police Lose Three More Officers in Shakeup
Three officers led by Sgt Gerald Gruver quit Saturday, bringing resignations to four since Genenae took charge. City officials say rehiring is unlikely as two replacements, Mike Vega and Russell Carr, are slated to join with Carr starting April 30 after training.
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Gene Nae
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Ramon Herrera
Gary Byrd
Gruver
Kaplan
Sheldon
Mike Vega
Riverside
Russell Carr
Visalia
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College of the Sequoias
Long Beach State
Tulare- Kings
Shafter Press
Reed Publications expands extended circulation in Kern County
Reed Publications owner L and Frank W Reed announce extended coverage for Shafter Wasco area with total circulation rising to 10550 direct mails optimize ad reach plus 2350 other copies. The program adds color features monthly and upgrades to typesetting computer and staff artistry as part of a push toward the 1980s.
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Kern County
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Shafter Press
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Editorial on Shafter Police Chief Kaplan and resigning officers
The editorial supports keeping Chief Gene Kaplan and condemns the April 28 resignations of Sgt. Gerald Gruver and Officers Ramon Herrera and Gary Byrd. It urges the City Council to reject their bid for control, argues their move was political and unsafe, and discusses civil versus military police roles while aiming for Kaplan’s six month success.
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Gerald Gruver
Ramon Herrera
Gary Byrd
Gene Kaplan
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Byrd
Herrera
Shafter Peace Officer’s Association
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