BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Two people were arrested, with one for evading and allegedly assaulting an officer, and over 100 citations were made during a joint operation in southwest Bakersfield Thursday morning.
The Bakersfield Police Department said on Thursday, June 4th, 2026, between 8 a.m. and noon, officers conducted a traffic enforcement operation in collaboration with the California Highway Patrol, focusing on southwest Bakersfield and the Harris Road and Panama Lane corridor.
Police said that in total, 105 traffic stops were made with:
102 citationsthree vehicles impounded for license violationsone misdemeanor warrant arrestone person was arrested for evading and assault on a police officer.
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Funding for this operation is provided to the Bakersfield Police Department from a grant received through the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The public is asked to help keep roadways safe by calling 911 if they see a suspected impaired driver.