BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect involved in a pursuit that happened over the weekend.
According to KCSO, the pursuit began just after 8:30 p.m. Saturday after a deputy initiated a traffic stop at North Baker and Bernard streets.
The driver and three occupants then exited the vehicle after the pursuit ended at King and Lincoln streets, fleeing from officers on foot.
The driver, now identified as 18-year-old Clemente Jimenez, was arrested and booked for obstructing and resisting, evading, failing to stop and having no license plate.
Deputies then located Efrain Ramirez, 26 and Onofre Ramirez, 24 who were also arrested for obstructing and resisting arrest.
The third occupant is yet to be located, according to KCSO.
This is an open investigation. Anyone with any information is asked to contact KCSO at 661-861-3110 or Kern Secret Witness at 661-322-4040.
Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KGET 17 News.