Man accused of shooting at deputy after beer theft takes plea deal

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A man accused of exchanging gunfire with a deputy after stealing roughly $70 worth of beer from a Bakersfield Rite Aid, prompting a massive law enforcement response and hourslong standoff, has pleaded no contest to charges including attempted murder. Jeremy Rene Pletcher, 35, faces 17 years and eight months in prison [...]