Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Bakersfield.
Bakersfield man charged with injecting underage girl with methamphetamine and raping her
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man is charged with injecting an underage girl with methamphetamine against her will then raping her, according to court documents.
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Human trafficking advocates are warning parents to be vigilant of rainbow signs
Human trafficking advocates are warning parents to be vigilant of rainbow color signs popping up around schools. The signs are asking teens from the ages of 14 to 19 to call them for cash-paying jobs.
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BPD Assistant Police Chief arrested on felony domestic violence charge
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Assistant Police Chief Evan Demestihas was arrested Wednesday on a felony domestic violence charge, according to police.
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Woman reported missing over 2 years ago has been found unharmed
UPDATE: BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Cherish Smith has been located unharmed in Lamont, California on Tuesday afternoon.
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Man dies following Highway 58 encounter with CHP officers
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield police said the man hospitalized following an incident involving CHP officers along Highway 58 last week has died.
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