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BPD arrests man for sexual abuse of three juveniles, looking for more potential victims

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The Bakersfield Police Department is asking the community for help identifying possible sexual assault victims following the arrest of Eddie Fowler, 62.

According to the Bakersfield Police Department, 62-year-old Eddie Fowler was arrested for allegedly abusing three juveniles who ranged in age from 9-12.

Fowler now faces multiple counts of sexual abuse of a child under 14 years old.

Fowler is being held on $150,000 bail. He's set to be in court next on Sept. 30.

BPD believes there could be more unidentified victims related to this investigation. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact Detective K. Schlecht at (661) 326-3850 or the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111.

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