National Guard recruiter in Bakersfield arrested on suspicion of having sex with a minor

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A National Guard recruiter from Bakersfield was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly having sex with a minor, according to the Bakersfield Police Department.

BPD’s Special Victim’s Unit detectives arrested Jacob Robles, 24, on suspicion of unlawful sexual
intercourse with a minor. The victim was a 17-year-old girl, according to police.

Robles is employed as a recruiter with the California Army National Guard. Robles visited various high schools, vocational schools and colleges in Bakersfield as a recruiter, police said. Officials did not name any campuses he has visited.

The investigation is ongoing and includes identifying any additional victims, according to officials.

Anyone with additional information regarding this case is asked to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at 661-327-7111 or Detective B. Williamson at 661-326-3870.

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