BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department received a citywide broadcast on Thursday night regarding a vehicle pursuit initiated by the Kern County Sheriff’s Office.
BPD said the report came in around 8:50 p.m. in the area of West Columbus and King Aurther Court.
About 20 minutes later, BPD patrol officers near the 3300 block of Panama Street attempted to pull over a vehicle for a traffic enforcement stop, identifying the vehicle as the same vehicle the Sheriff’s Office was pursuing.
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BPD said the suspect did not yield to officers, leading law enforcement on a pursuit that was later terminated for public safety reasons…