BAKERSFIELD, CA. - Misdemeanor charges have been filed today against two deputies with the Kern County Sheriff's Department, according to Kern County District Attorney Lisa Green.
The charges stem from off-duty deputies Robert Patrick and Patrick Klawitter who allegedly fired a handgun in the parking lot of the Golden West Casino. The incident happened during the early moring hours on Sept. 29.
Deputy Patrick is being charged with a misdemeanor violation of Penal Code section 246.3 -- Grossly Negligent Discharge of a Firearm.
Deputy Klawitter is being charged with a misdemeanor violation of Penal Code section 135 -- Concealing Evidence.
Patrick has been employed with the Sheriff's Office for seven years and Klawitter has been employed for six.