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Director Patel touts FBI's 2026 record during Police Week
11+ hour, 35+ min ago (19+ words) KBAK Director Patel touts FBI's 2026 record during Police Week...
DOJ report: ICE detention conditions worsening, Cal City facility's is 'dangerous"
5+ hour, 49+ min ago (23+ words) DOJ report: ICE detention conditions worsening, Cal City facility's is 'dangerous' KBAK DOJ report: ICE detention conditions worsening, Cal City facility is 'dangerous'...
Speed radar to be added near dangerous Harris Road intersection after neighbors" concerns
23+ hour, 6+ min ago (144+ words) KBAK President Donald Trump participates in a bilateral meeting and tea with President Xi Jinping in China. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) " A speed radar is being added near the intersection of Harris Road and Summer Springs Drive following last month…...
BPD seek suspect after resident's window broken in SW Bakersfield
1+ day, 19+ min ago (145+ words) Bakersfield police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect in a vandalism investigation after a residential window was broken in late March. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) " Bakersfield police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect in…...
3 suspects sought in vehicle theft, accused of using stolen credit cards
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (152+ words) KBAK 3 suspects sought in vehicle theft, accused of using stolen credit cards BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) " Bakersfield police are asking for the public's help identifying three suspects accused of stealing items from a vehicle and then using stolen credit cards…...
Man accused of DUI crashes that killed 2 in east Bakersfield found incompetent: Records
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (158+ words) KBAK BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) " A man accused of driving under the influence and killing two pedestrians last June in east Bakersfield was deemed incompetent on Wednesday to stand trial, according to Kern County Superior Court records. Reginald Moland, 31, was…...
Fallen officers to be honored with Police Officer Memorial Week ceremonies on Thursday
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (192+ words) KBAK Fallen officers to be honored with Police Officer Memorial Week ceremonies on Thursday BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) " Bakersfield will mark Peace Officer Memorial Week on Thursday, May 14, with multiple ceremonies honoring fallen law enforcement officers, including events in downtown…...
Texas congressman introduces bill to give death penalty to convicted fentanyl dealers
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (25+ words) KBAK Texas congressman introduces bill to give death penalty to convicted fentanyl dealers...
BPD detective honored by CHP, AAA for vehicle theft enforcement
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (262+ words) Looney received a Certificate of Achievement from AAA and a Lifetime Master Award pin. Looney has served with the Bakersfield Police Department since July 2001. He has been assigned to the Auto Theft Detail and the Kern County Auto Theft Task…...
Ex-Arvin police sergeant acquitted in 2023 drug and weapons case, lack of evidence cited
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (288+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) " Former Arvin police Sgt. Delia Reyes was acquitted on all charges tied to a 2023 arrest involving drugs and weapons after a Kern County Superior Court judge found there was not enough evidence to proceed. Reyes appeared…...