BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Bakersfield police arrested a 27-year-old gang member on Monday after he was allegedly found in possession of two guns, suspected methamphetamine and cocaine and over $6,000 in cash.
On June 15, 2026, officers assigned to the Bakersfield Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) served a search warrant in the 500 Burchfield Avenue, just south of East Fairview Road. Officers contacted Eduardo Gaytan, 27, a known member of the Vario Rexland Parque street gang.
In the search, officers said they found the following:
Two gunsApproximately 2.8lbs of suspected methamphetamine85g of suspected cocaineOver $6,000 in cashItems related to the sales of narcotics
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Gaytan was arrested and booked in the Kern County Sheriff’s Lerdo Justice Facility on related charges.
Police said this incident is an example of illegal activities that gang members commonly use to advance and grow their gang.