BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Bakersfield Police Department and the Bakersfield Fire Department announced multiple arrests for the sale of illegal fireworks over Independence Day weekend.
In a joint release, the agencies said they arrested four men in three separate incidents across the city. More than 3,000 pounds of illegal fireworks were seized, along with more than $9,000.
Those who were arrested were booked into the Kern County Jail for felony possession of illegal fireworks, sale of fireworks without a license, and possession of dangerous explosive devices.
Both agencies say operations like these will continue through Tues, July 4.
