08/12/2026
Public safety is truly a team effort. Yesterday, Acting Special Agent in Charge Brian Tosh joined leaders from the Kern County Sheriff's Office and Bakersfield Police Department to be recognized by the California State Senate for the bravery, decisive action, and commitment to protecting the people of Kern County demonstrated by our agencies. The collaborative response to the hostage situation on June 2-3, 2026, to secure the area, evacuate nearby buildings, and communicate with the subject who claimed to be armed with explosives ensured all ten hostages returned home to their families without physical injuries.
We thank our law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical service partners for their professional, collaborative response and extend our sincere gratitude to the greater Bakersfield community for their trust and support while law enforcement worked tirelessly to resolve the crisis.