Crime News Results near Taft, CA

  • Shooting

    3/13/26

    500 block of oleander ave, bakersfield
    A Man Was Shot During An Incident And Later Died From Injuries.
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  • Shooting

    2/18/26

    Chester w nimitz street north of panama lane, bakersfield
    One Person Was Killed And Two Others Were Wounded From Gunfire.
  • Shooting

    2/18/26

    Frank j fletcher street and william f halsey avenue, bakersfield
    A Reporting A Possible Gunshot Victim. Officers Arrived, They Found A Victim Suffering From Major Injuries.
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  • Shooting

    2/18/26

    Hosking avenue and shannon drive, bakersfield
    An Assault Possibly With A Firearm, And Shooting Victim Found.
  • Assault

    2/7/26

    1500 block of 19th street, bakersfield
    A Report Of A Stabbing.
  • Shooting

    2/6/26

    4000 block of gosford road, bakersfield
    An Individual Was Shot And Transported To The Hospital With Minor Injuries.
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  • Shooting

    1/2/26

    1800 block of white lane, bakersfield
    An Adult Male In The Parking Lot Suffering From Apparent Gunshot Wounds.
  • Arrest

    1/2/26

    500 block of h street, bakersfield
    A Two Juvenile Were Arrested And Charges Associated With Homicide, Assault With A Deadly Weapon, Robbery, Gang Participation, And Other Related Charges.
  • Shooting

    12/29/26

    Latina drive, bakersfield
    A Report Of A Shooting.
  • Arrest

    12/18/25

    700 block of scofield avenue, wasco
    A 35-Year-Old Person Was Arrested On Suspicion Of Failing To Register As A Transient Sex Offender.
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  • Theft

    12/8/25

    11400 block of martinsville avenue, bakersfield
    The Suspect Impersonated An Amazon Employee And Stole A Package From The Front Porch Of A Residence.
  • Vandalism

    12/3/25

    4100 block of serene oak dr, bakersfield
    A Report Of A Vandalism.
  • Assault

    10/13/25

    6100 block of chandler way, bakersfield
    A Report Of Homicide.
  • Burglary

    10/7/25

    F and 27th streets, bakersfield
    A Report Of A Commercial Burglary.
  • Arrest

    9/22/25

    800 block of karma court, bakersfield
    Two Bakersfield men were arrested yesterday for possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material. Ryan Jackson (32) and Conner Rubalcado (22) were arrested in the 800 block of Karma Court. On Sunday, September 21st , 2025, at approxim
  • 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
  • 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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  • Shooting

    6/14/26

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

    3/13/26

    500 block of oleander avenue, bakersfield
    Shooting at Beale Park. ShotSpotter activation led officers to adult male with gunshot wound. Victim transported to hospital in critical condition. No suspect information. BPD investigating.
  • Shooting

    3/13/26

    500 block of oleander ave (beale park), bakersfield
    ShotSpotter detected gunfire at Beale Park. Adult male found with gunshot wound, transported in critical condition. Three suspects (Brayden Mendez 18, Alexa Marmolejo 18, Joshua Holguin 18) arrested for murder, conspiracy, and robbery after fleeing i
  • Shooting

    3/5/26

    700 block of bussell rd, bakersfield
    WILLFULLY DISCHARGE FIREARM IN A GROSSLY NEGLIGENT MANNER
  • Shooting

    2/24/26

    Palm st and g st, bakersfield
    Shooting/Stabbing. Delayed- BPD investigating a stabbing victim at Beale Park
  • Shooting

    2/7/26

    S h st and white ln, bakersfield
    Shooting/Stabbing. PD investigating a victim stabbed in the back, self transported to Adventist.
  • Shooting

    2/6/26

    1200 block of roberts ln, bakersfield
    SHOOT AT INHABITED DWELLING/VEHICLE/ETC
  • Other

    1/19/26

    6500 block of fruitvale ave, bakersfield
    Perp Search/Chase. PD in foot pursuit of a subject, requesting K9
  • Burglary

    1/18/26

    4100 block of ming ave, bakersfield
    Violent Crime. PD o/s recent burglary at a smoke shop. 2 suspects fled