KV Substation Deputies – Multiple Arrests 

October 16, 2026 – Kern County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on October 13, 2026, deputies with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Kern Valley substation, contacted Nathan Lawhon (of Lake Isabella) and Chase Armstrong (of Bakersfield) near the 2600 block of Claire Street in Lake Isabella. A records check revealed both individuals had multiple outstanding felony warrants.

A search of the subjects, incident to their arrests, revealed narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and ammunition. Due to Armstrong being a prohibited person in possession of ammunition, deputies authored a search warrant for the residence he was staying at in the 1900 block of Harrington Avenue.

During the execution of the search warrant, deputies located additional subjects, along with drug paraphernalia, suspected narcotics, a stolen license plate, and a .22 caliber pistol.

Stormi Calloway (of Lake Isabella) and Matthew Clark (of Lake Isabella) were arrested for the following violations:


PC 30305(a)(1) – Prohibited person in possession of ammunition
PC 29800(a)(1) – Felon in possession of a firearm
PC 10852 – Tampering with a vehicle
HS 11395(b)(1) – Possession of a controlled substance with two prior convictions
HS 11364(a) – Possession of drug paraphernalia
HS 11350(a) – Possession of a narcotic substance
HS 11377(a) – Possession of a controlled substance

Nathan Lawhon was arrested for his outstanding felony warrants, as well as:


HS 11350(a) – Possession of a controlled substance
HS 11364(a) – Possession of drug paraphernalia

Chase Armstrong was arrested for his outstanding felony warrant, in addition to:


PC 22810(a) – Prohibited person in possession of tear gas
PC 30305(a)(1) – Prohibited person in possession of ammunition

All subjects were transported and booked into the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Justice Facility for the above listed violations.

This investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with additional information regarding this case (2026-00144640) is encouraged to contact the Kern County Sheriff’s Office at (661) 861 3110 or Secret Witness at (661) 322 4040.

Source & photo: Kern County Sheriff’s Office