Crime News Results near Taft, CA

  • Burglary

    7/31/26

    5300 block of white lane, bakersfield
    Two suspects broke into a commercial yard and stole five electric bikes; BPD seeks help identifying them
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  • Theft

    7/27/26

    5000 block of panama lane, bakersfield
    Bakersfield police seek public's help identifying suspect in grand theft investigation
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  • Shooting

    7/26/26

    29700 block of w lerdo hwy, shafter
    WILLFUL DISCHARGE OF FIREARM IN A GROSSLY NEGLIGENT MANNER
  • Burglary

    7/24/26

    10500 block of stockdale hwy, bakersfield
    Violent Crime. PD o/s burglary at DSW. Glass broken out. 2 subjects fled on foot
  • Theft

    7/24/26

    5100 block of stockdale highway, bakersfield
    Woman removed and fled with a portion of the Mechanics Bank sign from the Stockdale Highway branch
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  • Arson

    7/24/26

    Belle terrace and mcdonald way, bakersfield
    Apartment fire under investigation by arson investigators; one person suffered minor injury
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  • Assault

    7/20/26

    3600 block of stine rd, bakersfield
    Man assaulted a Fiesta Food Market employee after an accomplice committed petty theft; police searching for suspect
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  • Theft

    7/9/26

    5400 block of kinnett avenue, bakersfield
    KCSO detectives investigating diesel fuel and copper wire thefts from farms served a search warrant at the home and found stolen diesel and evidence of copper wire theft; two men arrested
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  • Vandalism

    7/9/26

    1200 block of 17th st, bakersfield
    Citizens Business Bank vandalized in downtown spree; suspect charged
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  • Vandalism

    7/8/26

    1300 block of 17th st, bakersfield
    Kern County Superintendent of Schools building vandalized in downtown spree; suspect charged
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  • Shooting

    6/30/26

    1700 block of forrest street, bakersfield
    Adult male victim shot and in critical but stable condition. Suspect Christian Villasenor (43) of Lancaster CA arrested July 1 2026 in Las Vegas NV; extradition pending. No gang activity indicated. Flock safety cameras aided investigation.
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  • Shooting

    6/27/26

    1900 block of belle ter, bakersfield
    WILLFUL DISCHARGE OF FIREARM IN A GROSSLY NEGLIGENT MANNER
  • Shooting

    6/25/26

    Taft
    SHOOT AT INHABITED DWELLING/VEHICLE/ETC
  • Shooting

    6/25/26

    Taft
    SHOOT AT INHABITED DWELLING/VEHICLE/ETC
  • Shooting

    6/25/26

    Taft
    SHOOT AT INHABITED DWELLING/VEHICLE/ETC
  • Vandalism

    6/24/26

    Redwood and mannel ave, shafter
    Three minors detained after several vehicles were vandalized in early morning hours
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  • Shooting

    6/21/26

    1400 block of wilson rd, bakersfield
    Shooting/Stabbing. Delayed- PD investigating a shooting. 1 victim transported with moderate injury
  • Assault

    6/21/26

    2600 block of buck owens blvd, bakersfield
    Shooting/Stabbing. PD investigating a stabing. Victim with moderate injuries. M/H in a shirt fled
  • Arrest

    6/20/26

    Stockdale hwy and calloway dr, bakersfield
    Vella Marroquin (49) drove through crime scene cone pattern while heavily intoxicated and nearly struck an officer; arrested for DUI and booked into Kern County Lerdo Detention Center
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  • Arrest

    6/20/26

    Stockdale hwy and calloway dr, bakersfield
    Adult female driver arrested for felony DUI causing injury after hitting bicyclist and fleeing scene; booked into Kern County Lerdo Detention Center
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  • Assault

    6/20/26

    Stockdale hwy and calloway dr, bakersfield
    Hit-and-run driver struck bicyclist traveling westbound through crosswalk; bicyclist suffered life-threatening injuries; driver fled scene after running flashing red signal
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  • Theft

    6/17/26

    7100 block of ming ave, bakersfield
    Two suspects stole several bicycles from a garage; seen fleeing in a gray Hyundai Sonata
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  • Theft

    6/16/26

    6600 block of rosedale highway, bakersfield
    Attempted theft of HVAC unit from a Rosedale Highway business; police seek to identify suspect
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  • Shooting

    6/14/26

    1100 block of lomita dr, bakersfield
    WILLFUL DISCHARGE OF FIREARM IN A GROSSLY NEGLIGENT MANNER
  • Theft

    6/12/26

    5000 block of gosford road, bakersfield
    Vehicle burglarized at Walmart parking lot; over $30,000 in gold coins stolen
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  • Arrest

    6/10/26

    4600 block of country place lane, bakersfield
    SWAT call out. Suspect Enrique Barraza (22) barricaded in apartment with rifle after reports of gunfire. Taken into custody after chemical agent deployed.
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  • Shooting

    6/10/26

    5800 block of clayton st, bakersfield
    DISCHARGE FIREARM FROM VEHICLE
  • Shooting

    6/7/26

    2700 block of ming av, bakersfield
    DISCHARGE FIREARM AT INHABITED DWELLING/ETC
  • Theft

    6/3/26

    3800 block of rosedale highway, bakersfield
    Two suspects used stolen credit card to purchase approximately $10,000 in items at Costco
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  • Shooting

    6/3/26

    17th st and chester ave, bakersfield
    Officer-involved shooting concluded a hostage/bomb-threat standoff at downtown Chase Bank; FBI personnel involved in use of force; suspect pronounced deceased at the scene; all hostages located unharmed.
  • Shooting

    6/3/26

    Chester ave and 17th st, bakersfield
    FBI fatally shoots hostage-taker after 15-hour standoff at Chase Bank; 10 school employees held hostage
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  • Assault

    6/2/26

    Chester ave and 17th st, bakersfield
    Adult male subject barricaded himself inside Chase Bank with several community members following a bomb threat; Crisis Negotiation Team engaged via telephone. No injuries reported at time of release.
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  • Shooting

    6/1/26

    900 block of 11th st, bakersfield
    DISCHARGE FIREARM AT INHABITED DWELLING/ETC
  • Theft

    5/25/26

    Chester ave and brundage ln, bakersfield
    Suspect stole a vehicle from a residence and failed to stop at a red traffic signal at the intersection of Chester Avenue and Brundage Lane. Vehicle later recovered. BPD seeks help identifying suspect (Hispanic male 16-18 black jacket). Det. B. Loone
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  • Burglary

    5/23/26

    2100 block of chester ave, bakersfield
    Suspect forced entry into the victim's vehicle and removed items. Suspect described as a Black female with black hair wearing a black sweatshirt jean shorts and pink Converse shoes.
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  • Burglary

    5/23/26

    2100 block of chester avenue, bakersfield
    Suspect forced entry into a victim's vehicle and removed items in the 2100 block of Chester Avenue. Suspect described as Black female with black hair, wearing a black sweatshirt, jean shorts, and pink Converse shoes. Contact Det. J. King (661) 326-39
  • Burglary

    5/22/26

    1700 block of oak st, bakersfield
    Suspect forced entry into Jake's Tex Mex restaurant and stole electronic items. Suspect described as white male in his 30s with numerous tattoos.
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  • Burglary

    5/21/26

    4800 block of panama lane, bakersfield
    Three suspects smashed glass door of Priority Urgent Care and stole a gas-powered generator
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  • Shooting

    5/21/26

    5800 block of don st, bakersfield
    WILLFUL DISCHARGE OF FIREARM IN A GROSSLY NEGLIGENT MANNER
  • Shooting

    5/20/26

    16400 block of wible rd, bakersfield
    WILLFUL DISCHARGE OF FIREARM IN A GROSSLY NEGLIGENT MANNER
  • Burglary

    5/17/26

    5900 block of woodmere dr, bakersfield
    Burglary at Church of God; suspect broke into seatrain and stole pallet jack, two BBQ grills and potted plants
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  • Robbery

    5/14/26

    3700 block of wilson road, bakersfield
    Two suspects broke into a business and demanded currency from the clerk
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  • Other

    5/9/26

    Norris rd and pegasus dr, bakersfield
    Veh Pursuit. PD in pursuit of a vehicle. Vehicle TCd into a fence and is on fire. 3 in custody
  • Theft

    5/8/26

    5500 block of lennox avenue, bakersfield
    Package stolen from victim's front porch at a residence in the 5500 block of Lennox Avenue. Suspect described as a white male with shaved head, black shirt, khaki cargo shorts, black socks and shoes, straw sun hat, riding a red bicycle. Source: Baker
  • Vandalism

    4/25/26

    3000 block of brundage lane, bakersfield
    Suspect vandalized multiple vehicles parked in front of Belvedere Lounge. BPD seeking community assistance to identify suspect described as Black male 40-50 years old with goatee.
  • Theft

    4/20/26

    8000 block of white lane, bakersfield
    BPD investigating bank card fraud. Two suspects used a victim's stolen credit cards at a convenience store. Suspect 1: Black male with black dreadlocks wearing a black t-shirt. Suspect 2: White or Hispanic female wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. Co
  • Shooting

    4/15/26

    600 block of taylor street, bakersfield
    A 60-year-old man was found dead inside an apartment after police responded to a report of an unknown situation. The victim was determined to have been assaulted. The case is being investigated as a homicide. No suspect information released.
  • Shooting

    4/7/26

    6400 block of castleford st, bakersfield
    DISCHARGE FIREARM AT INHABITED DWELLING/ETC
  • Shooting

    4/4/26

    4700 block of half dome way, bakersfield
    Two people shot on Easter Sunday; two arrested in connection with shootout
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  • Robbery

    3/25/26

    Chester ave and truxtun ave, bakersfield
    Violent Crime. PD o/s strong armed robbery. M/B in clothing & M/H fled on bicycles