The affected officer, who was standing near a wall, reported being pushed back 4 to 6 inches such that his back made contact with the wall he was standing next to, the release said. The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for community assistance locating a missing juvenile. Just days into a trial expected to last weeks, footage of George Floyd’s arrest has dominated the proceedings. They are open forums for speakers to share their experiences, insights and ideas. Reporter Steven Mayer can be reached at 661-395-7353. BPD was called to the complex late Thursday night just off Real Road and California Avenue, near Saunders Park, where the woman was found dead. Partly cloudy skies. That part of the agenda will be closed to the public. 2,421 were here. The Official Facebook Page of the Bakersfield Police Department. The Bakersfield City Council met this afternoon to discuss possible legal action by the state Department of Justice against the Bakersfield Police Department. It reads, in full:. Positive Cases Among Kern Residents: 106,460, Updated: 4/4/2021. The department will do that through a series of listening sessions taking place next week. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a suspect wanted for a commercial burglary. The Bakersfield Police Department is now the lead agency for the investigation into the December 21, 2020 disappearance of Orrin and Orson West and … In the release, Assistant District Attorney Joseph Kinzel, who participated in the decision not to file charges in the case, suggested the allegations against Mullins were "of a relatively minor nature. Bakersfield PD announced its new role as the lead agency on March 1 from the California City Police Department. Low 52F. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man was wounded in a shooting in southwest Bakersfield early this morning. The department said the burglary occurred on March 21 in the area of Eureka Street and Currans Lane. According to BPD, 23-year-old Jose Luis Valdez had been wanted in connection to the murder and was arrested when officers were investigating an unrelated armed robbery. The fundraiser will be on Saturday at the Kern County Gun Club. 's Office said. The Bakersfield Police Department partners with our community to protect the lives and property of the people we serve. Joe Mullins, then a captain with the Bakersfield Police Department, speaks to students at Bessie Owens Intermediate School in 2017. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The city council will meet Wednesday to discuss allegations by the state Department of Justice of potential civil rights violations against the Bakersfield Police Department. 's Office said in its release. The incident centered around a briefing at BPD headquarters in June 2020, the D.A. By Malyk Johnson, 23ABC. Over the past decade, members of the Bakersfield Police Department have killed 33 people in 58 officer-involved shootings. "Based on the totality of the investigation, the District Attorney's Office has concluded that there is insufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Assistant Chief Mullins' alleged contact with the affected officer was malicious or done with any criminal intent," the release said. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. The Bakersfield Police Department said officers were sent to Catholic Charities at 809 Chester Avenue after a burglary alarm went off. Officers learned that a man forced entry into the building through the roof. Valdez had allegedly brandished a knife […] 's news release said. At least one person is injured following a shooting in East Bakersfield Sunday night. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph.. The Bakersfield Police Department is responding to a video that has been making the rounds on social media showing a confrontation between two groups. The Bakersfield Police Department said at around 2:04 a.m., it received a report of shots fired in the area of Stine and Pacheco roads. "Based on the totality of the circumstances, the District Attorney’s Office has concluded that there is insufficient evidence to prove that the alleged contact made by Assistant Chief Mullins rose to the 'harmful or offensive manner' requirement for a criminal violation," the D.A. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The city council will meet Wednesday to discuss allegations by the state Department of Justice of potential civil rights violations against the Bakersfield Police Department. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating a shooting that wounded two people near Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. park Sunday night. On Friday morning, BPD announced 46-year-old Jared Oliver was arrested and booked for murder. CA. A new report by Mapping Police Violence on Monday found that the Bakersfield Police Department killed more people per million residents than any other large police department … The affected officer was reportedly wearing soft body armor under his shirt at the time of the incident. Plenty of sunshine. In the release, Kinzel said "the involvement of several independent agencies in the investigation and filing decision is evidence of the lengths that Kern County departments will take to ensure transparency and fair treatment to all parties involved, even when allegations are of a relatively minor nature.". 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(KGET) — In a statement posted to its Facebook page, the Bakersfield Police Department addressed concerns over the recently announced state-mandated curfew for counties in the purple tier. Bakersfield Police Department Lieutenant finds balance - Orange County, CA - Marcela Haskins, a lieutenant with Bakersfield Police Department, knew … Justin Daniel Root has been located safely, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. The victim will be identified by the coroner’s office. The briefing, attended by dozens of police officers, included Mullins in attendance and as a speaker. *As reported by community healthcare providers. Source: Kern County Public Health Services Department. The Official Facebook Page of the Bakersfield Police Department. In a release, BPD said these efforts are “part of the ongoing efforts to proactively disrupt and impact the cycle of … All sessions will be accessible via Zoom. The Bakersfield Police Department requested the Kern County Sheriff’s Office conduct the investigation into the matter, the D.A. The Bakersfield Police Department (BPD) is the agency responsible for law enforcement within the city of Bakersfield, California, in the United States.It has over 590 officers and professional staff, covering an area of 151.2 square miles (392 km 2) serving an urban population of more than 400,000.The current chief of the department, since April 2020, is Greg Terry. It’s a case stirring conversation about police brutality around the nation. 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The Sheriff's Office conducted interviews with dozens of police officers who were at the briefing. The sheriff’s department already reached a settlement with the California Department of Justice. There are two new additions to Bakersfield’s police force thanks to donations from local residents. CCPD had acted as the lead agency for seven weeks since the disappearance of 3-year-old Orson and 4-year-old Orrin West on Dec. 21, 2020. You have permission to edit this article. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Last week, Bakersfield Police executed multiple search warrants that led to the seizure of drugs, guns and stolen property. In light of Mullins' longstanding tenure in the local law enforcement community, and consistent with past practices, the District Attorney’s Office sought additional supervision from the state Attorney General's Office in reviewing the case and making a determination of potential charges, the release stated. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – The Bakersfield Police Department has arrested a man in connection to a woman’s death at an apartment complex in Southwest Bakersfield. This is … According to a news release Friday from the Kern County District Attorney's Office, the D.A. Bakersfield Police Department looking for missing elderly man. Alternative remedies short of criminal prosecution are also a consideration when considering whether criminal charges are appropriate in such cases. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — It’s no secret that Kern sees some of the nation’s highest rates of officer-involved shootings. Thank you for reading! According to a news release from the department, Juan Jimenez was … We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. 2,420 were here. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Today marks the fourth day of the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer accused of killing George Floyd. 2,421 were here. Follow him on Facebook and on Twitter: @semayerTBC. The Bakersfield Police Department is welcoming 15 new officers to its ranks. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. For more information or to register, visit here. The suspect is described as a Black or Hispanic man, 25-35 years old, medium height, medium build with a beard. News Break App. Reached late Friday afternoon with the news, Mullins said he was unable to comment as an administrative investigation is still pending. Whether an action is done in a harmful or offensive manner is judged on whether an objectively reasonable person would conclude that the action was done in a harmful or offensive manner – not solely upon whether the affected person found the conduct offensive. 's Office, acting under supervision of the state Attorney General’s Office, "has concluded that criminal charges in this incident are not warranted, and thus will not be filed.". KERO 23 ABC News. No criminal charges will be filed against Assistant Bakersfield Police Chief Joe Mullins in connection with an alleged incident of workplace violence reported last year by a fellow officer. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A pedestrian was injured in a crash Sunday night on South Chester Avenue, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. Just before 9:30 p.m. BPD says a ShotSpotter activation went off in the 700 block of E. California Ave. "Additionally, the relatively minor nature of the contact was determined more befitting of administrative or human resources intervention, rather than criminal prosecution.". ", "A full investigation of the incident," Kinzel said, "was conducted that revealed that the alleged conduct, while perhaps best avoided in the workplace, does not rise to a level meriting criminal prosecution.”. A complaint was made regarding the conclusion of the briefing, at which point it is alleged that Mullins made what has been alternately described by various witnesses as a single "flick" or "jab," "tap" or "push," or "punch" motion to another BPD officer's chest, making contact and taking the officer by surprise. 2d. A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder stemming from an incident that occurred March 20. On July 31, the Sheriff’s Office submitted reports to the District Attorney's Office documenting the alleged incident for review of a potential misdemeanor charge of battery. 's release said. Joe Mullins, then a captain with the Bakersfield Police Department, speaks to students at Bessie Owens Intermediate School in 2017. The BPD Training Academy held a graduation ceremony Thursday morning at the department substation on Buena Vista Road. Bakersfield Police Department goes undercover to combat prostitution The suspect made entry into a church and stole several items. A city spokesperson Tuesday had no comment, citing potential litigation. When officers arrived, two men were found in the parking lot […] High 79F. Wednesday the Bakersfield City Council is having a special meeting in regards to allegations made against the Bakersfield Police Department. UPDATE 3/17/2021: The Bakersfield Police Department announced an arrest in the stabbing of 28-year-old Corey Thomas at the Motel 6 on Easton Drive. When officers arrived, they found a man who had suffered a gunshot wound to his leg. Bakersfield Police Records contain details on crimes, arrests, and criminal activities in Bakersfield, California. Though many officers said they did not notice the quick interaction, those who did generally described the incident as "horseplay," "playful," "joking" or in similar terms, the D.A. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department Community Collaborative is seeking community input on local police reform efforts. A protest against police brutality and racism held in downtown Bakersfield Friday night turned tense when a car drove through a crowd of people and police later dispersed the protesters. Born in the wake of the nationwide protest movement following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police in May of 2020, the Bakersfield Police Department … The Official Facebook Page of the Bakersfield Police Department. The pedestrian suffered moderate injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment, BPD said. "There was indication in the reporting that the contact made by Assistant Chief Mullins may have been a misguided attempt to determine if the affected officer was actually wearing body armor.". The Official Facebook Page of the Bakersfield Police Department. In order for a criminal offense to be supported for battery, there must be proof beyond any doubt that the willful contact made was made unlawfully and in a "harmful or offensive manner," the D.A. 2,428 were here. In this instance, civil and administrative options are available to the affected officer, including within the Bakersfield Police Department, as well as through the city of Bakersfield's Human Resources Department to address workplace disputes that do not rise to a level warranting criminal prosecution. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. Mullins, one of two assistant chiefs, has been on paid administrative leave since June 30 after a fellow Bakersfield Police Department employee requested criminal and administrative investigations of Mullins following some sort of alleged contact Mullins made with the officer at a briefing attended by 30 to 40 officers. 's Office said. Mullins, now the assistant police chief, has been cleared of criminal charges connected to an incident last year with a fellow officer. 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