BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Deputies said they arrested a man in the Rosamond area, accused of multiple large-scale illegal dumping incidents in recent weeks near Highway 14 and Dawn Road.

On Nov. 11, 2025, deputies talked to a driver seen allegedly dumping construction debris from a semi-truck associated with the company, “By The Ton.”

The driver, later identified as Bryan Betancourt, was arrested without incident. Investigators believe that additional suspects connected to the business are possibly involved.

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KCSO said illegal dumping has resulted in significant cleaning costs to Kern County.

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The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kern County Sheriff’s Office at 661-861-3110 or Secret Witness at 661-322-4040.