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Our 11th Annual CHiPs for KiDs toy drive looked a little different this year due to COVID. Although we were not able to have our usual toy drive drive, we are blessed to have been able to provide gifts and smiles to some members of our community just in time for Christmas. A huge thank you to Target East Hills location, Carniceria La Carreta, Furniture City, Price Disposal, CHP 420 Club, CHP Retirees group, Motor City, and members of our community for helping make this event a success this year.

The Elves are hard at play in dispatch, especially at night! #elfontheshelf #christmas #happyholidays #chp

All southbound lanes of SR99 are temporarily closed and being diverted at California Ave due to an injury crash SB SR99 south of California Ave. #Accident #TrafficAlert

Are you interested in becoming a Public Safety Dispatcher for the California Highway Patrol? We are accepting applications until December 17. Please call 661-827-5407 or email [email protected] for more information.

****UPDATE**** SR46 is now open in both directions. SR46 is closed in both directions west of SR99 due to a fatal crash. All westbound traffic on SR46 is being rerouted at SR99. Please avoid the area! #TrafficAlert #roadclosure #chp... 23ABC Bakersfield KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield BakersfieldNow

We are so proud of our Bakersfied trio that recently graduated the CHP Academy!! First picture, from left to right, Bakersfield Captain Levi Miller, Officer Javier Garcia will be assigned to West Valley Area, Marc Ralleca West Valley Area, Jorge Macias Altadena Area, and Bakersfied Lieutenant Maria Pagano. We are so excited for them and wish them God’s speed on their new careers! CHP Central Division CHP Altadena CHP West Valley

Do you feel the need for speed?? A ticket over 100 mph can win you a $500 (plus court fees) fine and a 30 day suspension to your driver’s license. It’s not worth it, slow it down. CHP - Fort Tejon - Grapevine CHP - Buttonwillow

Come on out, eat a great lunch, and help support a great cause! See you there!!

We are excited to welcome our new commander of the Bakersfield CHP Area! On November 1, 2020, a new commander was assigned to the Bakersfield Area of the California Highway Patrol (CHP). A native Californian, Captain Levi Miller is a 21-year member of the Department. Miller joined the CHP in 1999 and was assigned to the East Los Angeles Area. He later transferred to the Morongo Basin Area and promoted to Sergeant in the Arrowhead Area of the CHP. Most recently, Miller ...served as the Administrative Lieutenant within the CHP’s Inland Division. Captain Miller holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from California State University, San Bernardino, and a Master’s degree in Education from California State University, East Bay. The CHP is a family tradition for Captain Miller as he is one of four brothers on the Department. Captain Miller said, The Bakersfield Area is one of the busiest and largest commands in the CHP. I am grateful and humbled to serve alongside the women and men who are dedicated each day to providing the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security to the people of California. Captain Miller, welcome to Bakersfield CHP Family! California Highway Patrol CHP Central Division CHP - Inland Division CHP - Buttonwillow CHP - Fort Tejon - Grapevine

Be safe tonight!

Celebrate Halloween safely and remember to designate a sober driver, call a taxi, use a rideshare company or stay where you are for the night. Don’t drive impaired, it’s not worth it! #designateddriver #dontdrinkdrive #chp #Halloween

A huge thank you to Valley Bible Fellowship for the wonderful goodie bags!! We truly appreciate your love, prayers, and support.

Traffic is backed up and very slow going SB SR99 north of Rosedale Hwy for a major injury crash. #2 and #3 lanes are blocked, #1 lane is open. #TrafficAlert

The Fort Tejon Area is proud to announce the 11th annual Tips for Chips lunch fundraising event at Outback Steakhouse on Nov. 4. The curbside pick-up event will... take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Funds raised from the event go towards the CHP Widows and Orphans Trust Fund. The fund helps families of fallen CHP officers. It is held in memory of fallen CHP officer Mark Ehly. Tickets are $25 and lunch will be handed out by California’s Finest. All meals include chicken, Caesar salad, mashed potatoes, bread and cheesecake. Outback Steakhouse is located at 5051 Stockdale Hwy. To purchase tickets, call Marty Casey at (916) 812-9545 or Shannon Ehly at (661) 428-0335 or Rich Anthes at (661) 248-6655. Tickets will be available at the event, however advanced ticket purchases are encouraged. We look forward to seeing you there!

Westbound SR58 to southbound SR99 is currently closed for pot hole repairs. The closure is expected to last approximately 5-6 hours. Westbound SR58 to northbound SR99 remains open. #roadclosure #TrafficAlert 23ABC Bakersfield KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield BakersfieldNow KUZZ "Bakersfield's Best Country" Caltrans Central Valley District 6

Congratulations are in order for Sergeant Patrick Etchebarne! Sergeant Etchebarne will be promoting to lieutenant and leaving the Bakersfied area for Ventura. We wish you the best Patrick, enjoy the coast and make sure you take your lieutenant vitamins, you’ll need them! Sergeant Etchebarne is pictured in the middle between Lieutenant Pagano (on the left) and Lieutenant Goulding (on the right). Lieutenant Goulding gave Patrick some much needed lieutenant vitamins for those long days and nights.

Today our officers received their MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) awards from the Kern County DA’s office. A total of 22 Bakersfield CHP officers combined to arrest 1,696 people for DUI in 2019. Save a life today, don't drink and drive!