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Home My WebLink About13_05_22 UPDATE ARREST BHS Detonated Devices Incident BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE Greg Williamson, Chief of Police Contact: Michaela Beard Public Information Office 661-326-3803 mbeard@bakersfieldpd.us For Immediate Release May 22, 2013 The Bakersfield Police Department has arrested three juvenile suspects for possession of a destructive device, possession of a destructive device near a place where people pass by, possession of substances or materials with the intent to make a destructive device and for conspiracy. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111. Previous Release May 20, 2013 On May 20, 2013, at 11:09 a.m., the Bakersfield Police Department received a call of a possible detonated device outside the science building at Bakersfield High School, located at 1241 G Street. When Bakersfield Police Officers were on their way to Bakersfield High School, they received reports of two other detonations: one occurred inside Warren Hall inside the boy’s restroom and another in an open area outside the industrial building. There were a total of three detonated devices, which appeared to be related. The device was described as a chemical reaction device. No one was injured during the detonations. The Bakersfield High School Administration placed the school on lockdown. Students were later released around 1:45 p.m. The Bakersfield Police Department, Bakersfield Fire Department and Kern High School District Police worked in conjunction with one another to see if there are any other devices. One student was detained for possibly being involved. No arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111. You can now send an anonymous text message to the Bakersfield Police Department. It’s quick and it’s easy. Simply enter 274637 into your phone and text BPDCRIMES along with your message. The text is sent to the police department and the sender remains completely anonymous. Tips can also be anonymously sent through the smartphone “TipSubmit” mobile App or via email at https://www.tipsubmit.com.