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BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office arrested 18 people Friday during an operation targeting homeless encampments in east Bakersfield.
Deputies conducted the operation at several locations, including alleys and roadways along River Boulevard from Columbus Street to Bernard Street, an encampment on Goodman Street, and areas near Niles, Virginia, Mount Vernon, Flower and Oswell streets.
The Sheriff’s Office said those arrested were wanted on outstanding felony and misdemeanor warrants.
Crews also removed about 1.5 tons of trash from the areas. People who were not arrested were offered shelter and other services.
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