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Kern County Authorities Arrest 17 During Oildale Enforcement Operation
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By Anthony W. Haddad
Published 3 hours ago on
January 24, 2026

On Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, Kern County sheriff’s deputies arrested 17 people during an enforcement operation in Oildale that also resulted in the recovery of a stolen vehicle and removal of four tons of debris. (Shutterstock)

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Deputies with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office arrested 17 people during an enforcement operation in the Oildale area of Bakersfield, authorities said.

The operation was conducted Friday by the Sheriff’s Office Metro Patrol Division, with assistance from Kern County Code Compliance, Kern County Mental Health and Flood Ministries.

Authorities reported eight felony arrests and nine misdemeanor arrests during the operation. Deputies also recovered a stolen vehicle.

In addition to enforcement efforts, deputies assisted Kern County Code Compliance with the removal of approximately four tons of waste and debris from the area, the Sheriff’s Office said.

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.

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