Bakersfield Police Department

** Reminder** We are having an informational Zoom meeting today for anyone interested in applying for the the Police Report Specialist position. https://bakersfieldcity.zoom.us/j/98559153832... Meeting ID: 985 5915 3832 The meeting pass code is: 668645 Or call: 16699006833 Additional information can be found on the City of Bakersfield's Human Resources website: https://bakersfieldcity.us//emplo/regular_job_listings.htm

OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING- UPDATE The preliminary investigation into the officer involved shooting which occurred on November 10 has revealed that the suspect, Alejandro Chagoya (20), shot at officers several times while officers pursued him on foot. Three officers returned fire. Chagoya was taken into custody and transported to an area hospital for a gunshot wound. He received medical treatment and was discharged from an area hospital on November 10th. He has been transporte...d and booked into the Kern County Jail for; Kidnapping during the commission of a carjacking, robbery, carjacking, six counts of attempted murder of a public official, and burglary. As the investigation progresses, more information will be released. All of the officers involved were equipped with body cameras. Chagoya’s firearm was recovered. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to call the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111.

OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING On Tuesday, November 10, 2020 AT approximately 7:26 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 3800 block of White Lane. A reporting party advised that there was an intruder in a residence, armed with a firearm. Responding officers located an adult male suspect fleeing from the residence. Officers pursued the suspect on foot and an officer involved shooting occurred. The suspect was transported to an area hospital with A non-life-threatening injury. A fir...earm was recovered from the suspect. No officers were injured. Three officers discharged their firearms. The circumstances of this incident are currently under investigation and more details will be forthcoming as this investigation develops. All of the involved officers were equipped with body cameras. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to call the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111. #OfficerInvolved

Happy Veteran's Day from all of us at the Bakersfield Police Department. We thank and honor all who have served. A special shout-out to our veterans here at the BPD who served our country, and continue to serve our community today. With respect, honor and gratitude, we thank all of you for your service!... #HappyVeteransDay #VeteransDay #Service #ThankYou

Join our friends from Animal Control this weekend at Kroll Park for a vaccination clinic! See flier for details.

** Now hiring Police Report Specialists** We are hosting an information session on Zoom, Thursday, November 12th at 3:00 pm, to learn more about joining our team as a Police Report Specialist. For those who are interested in applying, please log on using the following link the day of the meeting: https://bakersfieldcity.zoom.us/j/98559153832 Meeting ID: 985 5915 3832 The meeting pass code is: 668645 Or call: 16699006833... Additional information can be found on the City of Bakersfield's Human Resources website: https://bakersfieldcity.us//emplo/regular_job_listings.htm

The below investigations are part of the ongoing efforts of the Bakersfield Police Department and law enforcement partners to proactively disrupt and impact the cycle of gang violence affecting the community. These efforts are being combined with community outreach and preventative programs. For further information regarding programs offered by the Bakersfield Police Department and community partners, contact (661) 326-3053. On November 8, 2020, at about 2:04 a.m, officers of... the Bakersfield Police Department made a traffic enforcement stop in the 9600 block of Retail Drive. During a probation search of the vehicle a loaded, unregistered firearm was located. Travion Cotton (29) was placed under arrest for gang participation and associated weapon violation charges. On November 7, 2020, at approximately 12:54 a.m., officers of the Bakersfield Police Department conducted a vehicle code enforcement stop in the 300 block of Jeffrey Street. The driver, Gerardo Sanchez (44), was found to be driving with a suspended license. A search incident to his license status revealed a loaded unserialized firearm and usable amount of methamphetamine. Sanchez was placed under arrest for felon in possession of a firearm, possession of methamphetamine and associated weapon violation charges. On November 7, 2020, at about 12:09 a.m., officers of the Bakersfield Police Department conducted a vehicle code enforcement stop in the 3500 block of California Avenue. The driver of the vehicle, Dshawn Rhodes, was found to be on Post Release Community Supervision. A probation compliance search of the vehicle revealed a loaded, unregistered firearm. Rhodes was placed under arrest for a pre-existing felony arrest warrant (unrelated), felon in possession of a firearm and other associated weapon violation charges. On November 6, 2020, at approximately 11:26 p.m., officers of the Bakersfield Police Department responded to a vehicle collision in the intersection of Kern Street and East Truxtun Avenue. A single vehicle had struck the center median of the roadway and became disabled. The driver of the vehicle was contacted while attempting to walk away, identified as Edwin Martinez-Sandoval (24). Martinez-Sandoval was found to be exhibiting signs of alcohol intoxication. A search of his person revealed a loaded stolen firearm in his waistband. A search of his vehicle incident to his arrest revealed indicia of the illegal sale of marijuana. Edwin Martinez-Sandoval was placed under arrest for possession of a stolen firearm, driving under the influence of alcohol, possession of stolen property, and associated weapon violations. Anyone with information regarding these investigations are encouraged to call the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111.

The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance identifying a suspect involved in a shooting. The shooting occurred on September 30th, 2020 at 8:30 p.m. in the area of Baker Street and Pacific Street. The suspect is described as a: Black male, 30’s, approximately 5'10, medium build, 170 lbs, short black hair, black t-shirt, blue jeans, black and white shoes The suspect vehicle is described as a;... Newer Lexus sedan, 4 door, white in color, chrome rims Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call Detective Woods at (661) 326-3919 or the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111.

SHOOTING INVESTIGATION On November 4, 2020 at about 6:38 p.m., officers of the Bakersfield Police Department responded to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, regarding multiple reports of a shooting. Responding officers located evidence of a shooting; however, no victims of gunshot wounds were present. At about 10:13 p.m., a victim of a gunshot wound was located at an out of area hospital. During the investigation it was determined that the victim had sustained their injury dur...ing the shooting at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park earlier in the evening. The victim is in stable condition. No arrests have been made. This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact the Bakersfield Police Department (661) 327-7111. #Shooting

VEHICLE PURSUIT / ARREST On November 5, 2020 at about 7:30 a.m., officers of the Bakersfield Police Department responded to the 2300 block of Wible Road, regarding multiple reports of the driver of a black Mercedes car intentionally attempting to strike pedestrians and other vehicles. Officers located the vehicle in the area and it failed to yield to officers, leading them on a short vehicle pursuit in south Bakersfield. During the pursuit, the driver of the vehicle, Jeffre...y Privette (60), intentionally struck a police vehicle. Privette was taken into custody, and no one suffered any injury. Suspected heroin was located in Privette’s vehicle. Privette was placed under arrest for several counts of aggravated assault with a weapon (vehicle), driving under the influence of a controlled substance and possession of heroin. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact the Bakersfield Police Department (661) 327-7111.

NOW HIRING! We are now hiring for Police Report Specialist! The role of a Police Report Specialist is to receive crime reports from the public by telephone and online, complete all required reports, prepare and complete a variety of investigative reports, and much more! A Zoom meeting will be held to provide more information for applicants and to answer questions about the position on November 12, 2020 at 03:00 PM. ... Zoom information: https://bakersfieldcity.zoom.us/j/98559153832 Passcode: 668645 Learn more about the position and apply, here: https://bit.ly/38dCQBc The City of Bakersfield - Government #NowHiring #Jobs #TheSoundofSomethingBetter

MISSING JUVENILE The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile. Isaiah Gomez was last seen on November 3, 2020 at 12:06 P.M., in the 400 block of White Lane. Gomez is considered at risk due to no prior ... history of running away. Gomez is described as a: Hispanic Male, 14 years old, 6’3 tall, 250 pounds, brown eyes, black curly hair, braces, last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black shorts, and checkered Vans Anyone with information regarding Gomez’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Bakersfield Police Department (661) 327-7111. #MissingPersons

ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY UPDATE On November 1, 2020 at about 5:53 p.m., the Bakersfield Police Department received several emergency phone calls from witnesses to a physical altercation in the 2200 block of Panama Lane in the City of Bakersfield. Three Bakersfield Police officers responded, with the first unit having arrived at 6:01 p.m. Responding officers observed two groups of approximately ten subjects each, involved in a heated confrontation. No physical altercation was obs...erved by responding officers. Based upon numerous prior incidents, several involved persons from each group were known by name by officers. During the course of their interaction, officers were unable to locate anyone requesting medical aid or who identified themselves as the victim of bear spray. Based upon prior experiences dealing with the ideological groups, officers insured the groups were separated so that the violence could not escalate. Information was obtained that possible criminal offenses had transpired prior to their arrival and both groups eventually left the area. The primary goal of the responding officers was to deescalate the altercation, and obtain enough information to facilitate an investigation into the events that transpired. Based upon prior assault, doxing, and harassment investigations regarding both groups, investigators have obtained the identities of most of the involved parties. An investigation into what occurred, including the genesis, actions of involved parties, and the actions of officers involved is currently underway. The investigation will include reviewing the totality of unedited video evidence, including social media, business surveillance and body cameras. Once all of the facts are known the investigation and its results will be forwarded to the Kern County District Attorney’s office for review. The Bakersfield Police Department understands the public’s frustration and perception of the events captured on the viral videos. We are committed to providing fair and impartial service to our community. Prior to the events captured in the video the Bakersfield Police Department has met with the various group leadership several times in an effort to avoid any violence and establish dialogue. A thorough investigation is being conducted, and any identified criminal activity will be presented, in its entirety to the Kern County District Attorney’s office for filing. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to call the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111.