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Bakersfield man with grand theft warrant arrested in Delano Target thefts
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (194+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A Bakersfield man, with a warrant for grand theft, was arrested after allegedly stealing about $200 in Target merchandise in Delano and was linked to a separate theft days earlier. The Delano Police Department said on September…...
Captain Ted King appointed as Assistant Chief for Bakersfield Police Department
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (197+ words) President Donald Trump tours and gives remarks at the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Bakersfield Police Chief Brent Stratton has announced the appointment of Captain Ted King to the position of Assistant Chief....
Bakersfield police seek help identifying suspect in Ming Avenue burglary, check stolen
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (142+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a man accused of breaking into a building and stealing a personal check. Bakersfield police said on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026, at around 6:15 a.m., the…...
Police searching for man accused of kicking security door at Chester Lane home
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (117+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a man accused of kicking the security door of a home on Chester Lane. Police said on Sunday, July 12th, 2026, at around 11:26 p.m., the…...
CHP Bakersfield hosts "Coffee with a Cop" to connect with community over coffee
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (310+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) Bakersfield locals had a chance to meet California Highway Patrol officers in a more relaxed setting Tuesday as CHP Bakersfield hosted a Coffee with a Cop event. The gathering gave community members an opportunity to sit…...
BPD searching for woman accused of throwing object at car and shattering windshield
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (130+ words) KBAK BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a woman accused of throwing an object at a parked car on Panama Lane, near Wible Road. Police said on Tuesday, August 11th, 2026, at…...
No credible threat found in 'Cat in the Hat' social media trend at Taft Union High SD
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (127+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Taft Union High School District said there is no credible threat tied to a “Cat in the Hat” social media trend, but security will be increased as classes continue as scheduled. The Taft Union High School…...
Ridgecrest police arrest man after infant in critical condition from suspected abuse
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (205+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Ridgecrest police arrested a man after a 6-month-old infant was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, including a brain bleed, in a suspected child abuse investigation. The Ridgecrest Police Department said on September 2, 2026, at around 10:34 p.m., officers were called…...
Driver arrested after South Union hit-and-run crash kills woman
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (208+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A 36-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing a woman in a hit-and-run crash on South Union Avenue Sunday night. The Bakersfield Police Department said on September 6, 2026, at around 7:31 p.m., officers were called to the 2500 block…...
Pedestrian killed by vehicle allegedly involved in Bakersfield police pursuit, 2 arrested
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (352+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A pedestrian was killed after a vehicle allegedly involved in a pursuit with Bakersfield police was trying to avoid a spike strip and struck him early Saturday morning. Two people inside the vehicle were arrested. The…...