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Bakersfield Man Arrested in Drug and Gun Bust
20 Aug
Summary
- Michael Rust prohibited from owning firearms was arrested.
- Multiple handguns were found at the Bremerton Court residence.
- Methamphetamine, fentanyl, and ammunition were seized.
Kern County Probation Department officers apprehended a Bakersfield man on Tuesday while conducting a routine home visit. The individual, identified as Michael Rust, is legally barred from possessing firearms.
During the search of Rust's residence on Bremerton Court, authorities discovered a cache of illegal items. Multiple handguns, a significant quantity of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and various types of ammunition were recovered from the property.
The arrest and subsequent seizure underscore the probation department's commitment to public safety by addressing firearm and drug-related offenses within the community. The operation aimed to disrupt potential criminal activities.
