Man arrested in Oildale stabbing death

Man arrested in Oildale stabbing death

Kern County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with the Aug. 19 stabbing death of a man in Oildale.

Deputies said Christopher Mangham was arrested on Monday in the 1000 block of El Tejon Ave. in Oildale. Mangham is suspected of stabbing Arnold Ford on Saturday in the 1100 block of Roberts Lane. Ford later died from his wounds at Kern Medical.

Deputies said Ford walked to the 300 block of Sanford Drive where he was located by deputies. Mangham had fled the area prior to deputies arriving. Based on their investigation, detectives were able to obtain an arrest warrant for Mangham for murder.

On Monday, metro patrol deputies located Mangham in the 1000 block of El Tejon Avenue in Oildale. He was arrested without incident and was booked into the Central Receiving Facility. His bail has been set at $500,000.

Latest Blogs

Rosemary’s Reopens After Break-In

Rosemary’s Reopens After Break-In

Manager of Rosemary’s Creamery discusses most recent break in, in which the thieves stole copper wire. KERN Radio · Rosemary's Reopens After Break-In

Shafter High School Football Swindled For Second Year In A Row

Shafter High School Football Swindled For Second Year In A Row

TRBS Host Ralph Bailey further analyzes the injustice that occurred during the Shafter High School playoff game against Madera Torres High School where a bad call on the final play cost the Generals their undefeated season. Then Ralph briefly talks about last night’s Monday Night Football matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles & the Kansas City…

Bakersfield Condors Ryan Holt Talks Teddy Bear Toss

Bakersfield Condors Ryan Holt Talks Teddy Bear Toss

The voice of the Bakersfield Condors, Ryan Holt joins TRBS to talk about the ongoing tradition here in Condorstown, the upcoming Teddy Bear Toss game on November 25th where all attendees are encouraged to bring a stuffed animal to throw on the ice after the Condors first goal & all stuffed animals thrown will be…