Bakersfield Crime Crackdown Results in 200 Arrests, 100 Stolen Vehicles Recovered

Published on May 2, 2024

Over 100 stolen vehicles were recovered and more than 200 arrested in a partnership that began six weeks ago between the Bakersfield police and California High Patrol, according to California Gov. Gavin Newsom. “In partnership with local law enforcement, the state will continue to step up to take down criminals and make Bakersfield safer for everyone,” the governor said in an April 30 announcement. As part of the partnership, last week CHP officers targeted auto and retail theft in Bakersfield. They said Kern County, where Bakersfield is located, has more property and violent crime than the statewide average. “I am pleased with the initial results of this partnership, which speak to the fruitful relationship we have between local and state partners to keep Bakersfield families safe,” said Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh in the same announcement....

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