Bakersfield police arrest four in narcotics operation targeting downtown area

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Four people were arrested in Bakersfield after a lengthy narcotics investigation targeting the downtown area and homeless population.

The Bakersfield Police Department said on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025, the Bakersfield Police Department Impact Unit, in collaboration with the BPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team, identified and arrested four people stemming from a lengthy narcotics investigation.

56-year-old Eric Hinton was arrested for distributing methamphetamine throughout Bakersfield, particularly targeting the downtown area and the homeless population…

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