Shoulder Tap sting in southwest Bakersfield nets two for buying alcohol for minors

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Two people were arrested, cited, and released after allegedly purchasing alcohol for minors in southwest Bakersfield during a police operation.

The Bakersfield Police Department said on February 3, 2026, Bakersfield Police Department Vice Detectives, in partnership with California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), conducted a “Shoulder Tap” operation targeting adults who purchase alcohol for persons under the age of 21.

Police said the operation was conducted in southwest Bakersfield…

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