Ongoing collaboration has also resulted in the recovery of 677 stolen vehicles, the seizure of 47 crime-linked firearms
– A state law enforcement operation in Bakersfield, launched as part of a partnership between the California Highway Patrol, the Bakersfield Police Department, and the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, has led to 1,623 arrests since April. The initiative, announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom, aims to address public safety concerns in the Central Valley.
The ongoing collaboration has also resulted in the recovery of 677 stolen vehicles and the seizure of 47 crime-linked firearms. This month, the operation led to the arrest of two suspects found in possession of 12 illegal guns. On Sept. 28, CHP officers stopped the suspects on Route 58 and discovered five handguns and seven rifles, including a stolen firearm and an unserialized ghost gun, hidden in the spare tire compartment of the vehicle.
Gov. Newsom expressed his appreciation for the partnership, stating, “I thank the California Highway Patrol for their strong partnership with local law enforcement in Bakersfield. Their focused enforcement efforts are addressing the unique challenges of the Central Valley to make the region safer for everyone.”