A high visibility patrol in Bakersfield resulted in 25 arrests, including four on felony warrants. Police Sergeant Robert Pair says officers monitor the daily impact of crime on the quality of life in the downtown, and have seen a significant increase in theft and vandalism…

A 47-year-old man charged with a fourth burglary was previously arrested for felony vandalism but the victim declined to prosecute. Pair says many offenders are released because of laws for non-violent offenders.