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Bakersfield Police arrested a Taft man Friday and he is charged with taking part in the organized theft of more than $2,000 from a Bakersfield hardware store.

Ahmaya Alexander was shot and killed in front of a Central Bakersfield apartment complex in May of 2021. Since then, no arrests have been made and no one has been held responsible.

In 2021, the Bakersfield Police Department entered into a stipulated judgement with the California DOJ regarding use-of-force and community relations issues the department has been struggling with.

California private security company Citiguard will work directly with the Bakersfield Police to provide additional support across the city.

Both the Bakersfield Police and neighborhood crime victims agree that neighbors looking out for one another's deliveries is a good way to deter package thieves.

Thieves are stealing common powertrain controller modules from semitrucks, leaving the vehicles inoperable and costing the owners up to $3,000 a pop.

Andrew Peery was no stranger to service. He served his country as a soldier and he served his community as a law enforcement officer.

Forty-six. That's how many people were killed at the hands of another in Kern County so far this year according to local law enforcement.

A community partnership between city officials, law enforcement, and mall security is now working on addressing the impact that crime has had on the Valley Plaza Mall.

April 27 is one year since Bakersfield Police Department K9 Officer Jango died in the line of duty. The agency honored his life and impact on our community on Wednesday.