Sunday, Dec 30 2012 11:51 AM
Partygoer suffers major trauma to face
By THE BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN
Sheriff's deputies are seeking information about an incident in Golden Hills that left a man with major trauma to his face.
Deputies responded to a peace disturbance at 10:31 p.m. Saturday at a residence in the 20400 block of Bell Court and found a large party, according to a Kern County Sheriff's Department news release.
They found Jose Lopez, 22, with facial injuries nearby; he was airlifted to Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster and is in guarded condition, the news release said.
Deputies ask that anyone with information call the Sheriff's Office at 861-3110 or Secret Witness at 322-4040. Anonymous text tips can be sent to TIP411 (847411). Just type the keyword "KCSO" prior to the message.
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