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Bakersfield Man Arrested for Domestic Violence, Child Endangerment

2/23/2026

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Brandon Grimaldi, a 29-year-old Bakersfield man, was arrested in connection with the death of Crystal Marie Falcon, 23, and faces domestic violence and child endangerment charges.
A February 7 call led to Falcon being found with severe injuries.
Falcon died on February 13.
Investigators found blood splatter throughout the home, including on a crib belonging to Falcon's child with special needs.
Grimaldi is scheduled to appear in court next month.

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Story summary

Brandon Grimaldi, a 29-year-old Bakersfield man, was arrested in connection with the death of Crystal Marie Falcon, 23, and faces domestic violence and child endangerment charges.
A February 7 call led to Falcon being found with severe injuries.
Falcon died on February 13.
Investigators found blood splatter throughout the home, including on a crib belonging to Falcon's child with special needs.
Grimaldi is scheduled to appear in court next month.