15-year-old identified and arrested in sexual assault case near CSUB

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A 15-year-old boy was arrested following a sexual assault investigation near CSUB.

The Bakersfield Police Department asked the community for help in identifying the suspect.

The sexual assault happened on Monday, March 23, 2026, in the 9000 block of Camino Media, near CSUB.

He was initially described to be 18 to 22 years old.

Police said that a 15-year-old boy was arrested after being positively identified with the help of several community members.

On April 13, 2026, he was arrested for sexual battery, false imprisonment and assault to commit a felony.

He is currently in the custody of Kern County Probation.

Police said no other suspects are involved in this incident.