Kern County Authorities Arrest 8 During Oildale Enforcement Operation

Crime

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 2 hours ago on

July 2, 2026

Eight people were arrested during a multi-agency enforcement operation in Oildale that also included cleanup efforts to address public safety and quality-of-life concerns, the Kern County Sheriff's Office said. (Kern County SO)

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Eight people were arrested during an enforcement operation in the Oildale area of Bakersfield, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday morning.

The operation took place June 17 and involved deputies with the sheriff’s office Metro Patrol Division, along with Kern County Code Compliance, Kern County Mental Health and Flood Ministries.

Authorities said deputies made five felony arrests and three misdemeanor arrests. Three misdemeanor citations also were issued.

During the operation, deputies assisted Code Compliance with removing waste and debris from the area.

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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.