BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A man was arrested after allegedly leading deputies on a pursuit near Caliente Bodfish Road. The pursuit ended with deputies recovering more than $60,000 in merchandise stolen from a BNSF Railway train.
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said on November 3, 2026, at around 7 a.m., a deputy assigned to the Walker Basin Substation found a suspicious vehicle and tried to conduct a traffic stop.
KCSO said the vehicle failed to yield and led the deputy on a pursuit through Bena Road and Baker Grade Road.
Additional deputies from the surrounding areas responded to help as the suspect drove away near the 27000 of Caliente Bodfish Road.
Deputies established a perimeter with the assistance of air support, department-issued drones, and a canine.
KCSO said the suspect, Miguel Aldaco, was found in a culvert where he ran away.
Deputies pursued while air support and canine continued to track Aldaco. Aldaco was eventually found and placed under arrest for evading arrest, possession of stolen property, obstruct/resist arrest, possession of burglary tools, no evidence of current vehicle registration, and an outstanding misdemeanor bench warrant.
It is estimated that over $60,000 worth of merchandise was recovered, which was confirmed to be stolen from a BNSF Railway train, according to KCSO.
A man was arrested after allegedly leading deputies on a pursuit near Caliente Bodfish Road. The pursuit ended with deputies recovering more than $60,000 in merchandise stolen from a BNSF Railway train. PHOTO: KCSO
Aldaco was taken to the Lerdo Inmate Receiving Facility, where he was booked for the charges.