BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department arrested 22 people and targeted eight vacant structures as part of a joint operation to address public safety and quality-of-life concerns.
Police said the response brought together code enforcement, law enforcement, animal control and medical services on Nov. 4.
Photo courtesy of the Bakersfield Police Department
According to BPD, the arrests were made on charges regarding violations of Bakersfield Municipal Codes, narcotics offenses and active warrants. In addition to the arrests, four dogs were taken by the Bakersfield City Animal Control Unit.
The arrestee offenses include trespassing on unsafe to occupy posted property, giving false information to a police officer, possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.
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