BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — 23 people were arrested during a multi-agency operation while addressing reported nuisance, lodging and drug activity in downtown Bakersfield.
The Bakersfield Police Department said on Wednesday, September 16th, 2026, the department’s Impact Team led a coordinated, multi-agency operation to address public safety, health, and quality of-life concerns in the downtown business district.
The response included law enforcement, code enforcement, animal control, medical services, mental health professionals, and other community resources…