Published 2 days ago • loading... • Updated 2 days agoShow Less IconOfficers, families, community to gather Thursday to honor peace officers who gave their all Summary by The Bakersfield CalifornianThe first known law enforcement officer to die in the line of duty in Kern County was Tehachapi Constable Richard S. Mettler, who was shot and killed Nov. 6, 1873 while attempting to serve a murder warrant near Havilah in…Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeftCenter1RightSearch IconSort IconThe Bakersfield CalifornianCenterFactualityOwnershipOfficers, families, community to gather Thursday to honor peace officers who gave their allThe first known law enforcement officer to die in the line of duty in Kern County was Tehachapi Constable Richard S. Mettler, who was shot and killed Nov. 6, 1873 while attempting to serve a murder warrant near Havilah in…2 days ago·Bakersfield, United StatesRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left0Leaning Right0Center1Last Updated2 days agoBias Distribution100% CenterBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources are Center100% CenterC 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageThe Bakersfield Californian broke the news in Bakersfield, United States 2 days ago on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsBakersfield Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsBakersfield Plus IconShow All