BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A 39-year-old woman was arrested during a search warrant in Taft for allegedly having stolen copper wire, over 15 EBT cards, and controlled substance.
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said on October 30, 2025, deputies assigned to the Taft Substation with the help from members of the Rural Crimes Investigation Unit (RCIU) served a search warrant in the 300 block of Tyler Street.
KCSO said controlled substance, about 50 pounds of stolen copper wire, and over 15 EBT cards were seized.
One person was arrested.
39-year-old Melissa Rodriguez was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of stolen property, and obtaining public aid through false statements or misrepresentation.
Rodriguez was booked into the Lerdo jail.