BAKERSFIELD POLICE

DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
William Rector, Chief of Police
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Contact: Detective Mary DeGeare
Public Information Officer
661-326-3803
mdegeare@Bakersfieldpd.us

For Immediate Release September 23, 2009

On 9/22/09, at 6:30 p.m., the Bakersfield Police Department Special Enforcement

Unit located Kristopher Fanning at an apartment in the 1800 block of Hasti Acres
Drive. Fanning was arrested for attempted murder on a police officer, aggravated
assault on a peace officer, attempted robbery, conspiracy, and participation in a
criminal street gang.

Also arrested was Archie Weir 27, and Dereall Watson 29, for harboring a felon,
conspiracy, and participation in a criminal street gang. In addition to the
aforementioned charges, Weir was arrested for violation of parole and parolee in
possession of ammunition.

Prior release September 22, 2009

Bakersfield Police have identified and are searching for the third suspect involved
in the robbery attempt and attempted murder of Officer Isaac Aleman on 9/21/09
at the 7-11 Store, 4647 Wilson Road.

Kristopher Brian Fanning is wanted for attempted murder on a police officer,

aggravated assault on a peace officer, attempted robbery, conspiracy and
participation in a criminal street gang.

The sixteen and seventeen year old juveniles previously arrested for the
conspiracy, attempted robbery and attempted murder will also be charged with
the aggravated assault and participation in a criminal street gang.

Fanning is described as a Black male, 16 years old, 5’10” tall, 150 pounds, black
hair, and brown eyes. He is suspected to be armed and is considered to be
dangerous.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Fanning is encouraged to

call the Bakersfield Police Department at 327-7111or 911.