Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag Bakersfield detective Marc Lugo, 35, pleaded not guilty on Oct. 30, 2025, to federal charges of exploiting a minor and distributing child pornography.

flag Bakersfield Police Detective Marc Lugo, 35, appeared in federal court on October 30, 2025, pleading not guilty to charges of sexual exploitation of a minor and receiving/distributing child pornography. flag Arrested in May, he is accused of contacting a 15-year-old girl from South Carolina via Instagram, encouraging her to send explicit images. flag Lugo, a 13-year veteran, is on paid administrative leave and remains in custody pending a detention hearing on November 4. flag A preliminary hearing is set for November 13. flag The case, being prosecuted federally, carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison. flag The Kern County District Attorney’s Office is reviewing potential impacts on past cases involving Lugo.

5 Articles

Further Reading