BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — KCSO Tejon Substation deputies investigated multiple theft, burglary, and vandalism cases between November 2025 and January 2026, leading to the recovery of stolen property, identification documents, and narcotics.

Seven arrests were made in several counties, including Fresno and Tulare, after deputies worked with allied agencies.

Bakersfield:

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said on November 26, 2025, deputies from the Tejon Substation investigated an attempted burglary and vandalism involving a Tesla, identifying two suspects and the vehicle involved.

The following week, deputies conducted a probation search at the residence of 45-year-old Tiffany Campbell of Bakersfield, who was identified as the primary suspect.

KCSO said during the search, Campbell was arrested along with two additional people, 19-year-old Lois Campbell and 19-year-old Michael Dominguez, on unrelated narcotics charges.

According to KCSO, during the search, deputies allegedly recovered stolen mail, false identification documents, equipment used to manufacture fraudulent IDs and checks, as well as narcotics and paraphernalia. Further investigation revealed the suspects had purchased multiple vehicles using false identities.

KCSO said charges included possession of a stolen vehicle, identity theft and fraud-related offenses, forgery and possession of false checks, attempted burglary, vandalism, motor vehicle theft/tampering, and possession of narcotics and paraphernalia.

Fresno:

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said on December 21, 2025, deputies from the Tejon Substation investigated a theft involving two passengers of a driving service who reported their luggage stolen, valued at about $7,100.

During the investigation, deputies identified the suspect as 36-year-old Bernardino Valdivia of Fresno.

KCSO said with assistance from the Special Services Investigation Unit, detectives executed a search warrant at Valdivia’s Fresno home, where they allegedly recovered stolen electronics and a passport.

Valdivia was booked on charges of grand theft and possession of stolen property. He is scheduled for sentencing on February 6, 2026, at Kern County Superior Court – Lamont Division.

Santa Monica:

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said on December 27, 2025, deputies assigned to the Tejon Substation conducted an investigation into a vehicle burglary, which resulted in a reported loss of over $2,000 in stolen property and about $600 in property damage. During the investigation, deputies identified the suspect vehicle.

With assistance from the Santa Monica Police Department, the suspect was apprehended, and the stolen property was recovered from inside the vehicle.

44-year-old Cornelius Wigfall was arrested and booked for possession of stolen property. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is pursuing additional charges against Wigfall, and charges have also been filed against two additional suspects identified during the investigation.

Tulare:

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said on January 5, 2026, Tejon Substation deputies responded to a vehicle burglary. Two victims reported backpacks with electronics and IDs, valued at $4,000, were stolen.

Deputies learned a victim’s credit card was used for fraudulent purchases. Surveillance identified a Ford F-150 as the suspect vehicle.

KCSO said several hours later, Tulare County deputies found the truck in Porterville. 30-year-old Anthony Tyler Smith and 42-year-old Sarah Perez were detained.

KCSO said the suspect’s truck was an unreported stolen vehicle out of Atascadero PD. Victims’ IDs and credit cards were recovered.

Smith was booked on Kern County charges for grand theft, unauthorized use of credit card info, and theft with priors. Perez faces charges in Tulare County.