By Gary Meyer, TME

Brass from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office visited Pine Mountain Club on Saturday, June 22 to give about 150 PMC residents an update on burglary investigations. The area has been stricken by a rash of more than 33 burglaries since October.

Substations Division Commander Avery Simpson, Metro Patrol Commander James Morrison and Senior Deputy James Money of the Frazier Park substation gave the briefing.

Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner’s field coordinator, Joshua Foster, also came.

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Kern County Sheriff’s Substations Division Commander Avery Simpson heard concerns from a room of about 150 Pine Mountain Club residents, such as Marcelle Murr, on June 22.

Senior Deputy James Money told of progress in ending the PMC crime wave. Two primary suspects have been identified, and yet the burglaries seem to continue. A home hardening fair is planned.

Rosheba Fennell: •Gender: Male • Height 5’08” • Weight: 190 lbs • Hair: Black • Eyes: Brown • Race: Black • Age: 38

Leamon Harmon:•Gender: Male • Height: 6’01” • Weight:170 lbs • Hair: Gray • Eyes: Green •Race: White • Age: 52

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