More than 1,000 arrests made in crime-infested California city, Governor Newsom announces

July marked the most successful month of the operation to date, with 321 arrests—a 55% increase from June.Photo byBermix StudioonUnsplash

Governor Gavin Newsom’s initiative to enhance public safety in the Central Valley through a collaborative crime suppression effort with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the Bakersfield Police Department is yielding substantial results. Since the partnership's inception in April, the coordinated operation has led to 1,026 arrests, the recovery of 448 stolen vehicles, and the seizure of 20 firearms linked to criminal activities.

July marked the most successful month of the operation to date, with 321 arrests—a 55% increase from June. These efforts are part of Governor Newsom’s strategy to combat high rates of property and violent crime in Kern County, which surpass the statewide average.

“We’re continuing our collaborative efforts to provide the residents of the Central Valley with the safety and security that they deserve. I thank the CHP and our law enforcement partners for their ongoing work to take down organized criminal activity and secure justice for this community. We remain committed to working in Bakersfield and across the state to further reduce criminal activity and make our neighborhoods safer,” stated Governor Newsom.