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BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE William Rector, Chief of Police ________________________________________________________________________ Contact: Detective Mary DeGeare Public
Information Officer 661-326-3803 mdegeare@Bakersfieldpd.us For Immediate Release November 19, 2009 Officers of the Bakersfield Police Department completed a two month investigation regarding
residential burglaries in the southeast area of the City of Bakersfield. The investigation showed over 50 residential daytime burglaries that occurred in this area. Detectives were able
to identify a new criminal street gang identified as “H.O.H.” or “Hard on Hoes” that were responsible for the burglaries. On Thursday, November 19, 2009, officers served three search
warrants on individuals who had been identified as suspects. Four additional probation searches were also completed. Three arrests were made during these searches and stolen property
was located and seized. Three firearms were seized during the searches. During the searches searches information was obtain which led officers to an additional residence where a fourth
arrest was made. During a search of that residence officers located a marijuana grow in the rear yard. Six firearms were seized including an assault rifle from the residence. As of this
date, 12 members of the “Hard on Hoes” criminal street gang have been arrested for residential burglaries. The investigation is ongoing and additional arrests are anticipated. Arrested
during today’s operation was: DaMon McGuire 43 Christopher Witfield 19 Two male juveniles ages 14 and 17