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Kern County Authorities Arrest Woman on Multiple Narcotics-Related Charges
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By Anthony W. Haddad
Published 1 hour ago on
July 17, 2026

A 64-year-old woman was arrested after Kern County deputies served a search warrant at a Taft residence and booked her on multiple narcotics-related charges, child endangerment, and an outstanding felony warrant. (Kern County SO)

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A 64-year-old woman was arrested July 1 after Kern County Sheriff’s Office deputies and detectives executed a search warrant at a residence in the 200 block of Eastern Avenue.

According to the sheriff’s office, deputies from the Taft Substation and detectives with the Rural Crimes Investigation Unit served the warrant.

Authorities said Deanna Murphy was booked into the Lerdo jail facility on suspicion of maintaining a residence for drug sales, possession of narcotics for sale, possession of narcotics, possession of a controlled substance with a prior conviction, possession of a controlled substance, being a felon in possession of a stun gun, child endangerment, delaying or obstructing an arrest, and an outstanding felony warrant.

The sheriff’s office did not release additional details about the investigation.

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.
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