BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man was arrested Thursday in connection to his girlfriend’s death in late July.<\/p>\n
Officials with the coroner’s office said Ariana Rangel Ortega, 31, was found unresponsive at a home on Mohanan Street on July 21. Ortega was taken to Mercy Hospital Southwest where she was pronounced dead the same day.<\/p>\n
On Sept. 17, Alfonso Rosales-Ortiz, 34, was arrested was arrested in connection to her death.<\/p>\n
Officials with the police department said, Rosales-Ortiz and Ortega had a history of domestic violence incidents.<\/p>\n
The victim did not show obvious signs of recent trauma at the time during the investigation, but BPD homicide detectives developed evidence implicating Rosales-Ortiz in the death, according to a release. A coroner’s identification notice issued Friday said Ortega died of combined effects of strangulation and blunt force injuries.<\/p>\n
The police department says if anyone is experiencing or suspects domestic violence to call the resources below:<\/p>\n
Kern Family Justice Center, 661-868-5950<\/p>\n
Domestic Violence Hotline, 1-800-799-7233, text BEGIN to 88788<\/p>\n
Open Door Network, 661-322-9199<\/p>\n
Open Door Network 24-Hour Hotline, 661-327-1091, text START to 88788<\/p>\n
In an emergency, always call 911<\/p>\n
Rosales-Ortiz is scheduled to appear in court on Monday.<\/p>\n