Two men arrested, firearm and a quarter pound of methamphetamine seized: KCSO

Joshua Eyraud

May 10, 2024 at 6:34 PM

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Gang Suppression Section made two arrests after a probation check Wednesday.

On May 8, Ricky Blay, 53, and David Murphy, 48, were arrested for several felony charges after deputies conducted a probation search.

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Deputies discovered approximately a quarter pound of methamphetamine, indicators of drug sales, a pistol with an extended magazine and ammunition at 5200 Cedarbrook Lane.

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