Bakersfield Man Enters Plea in Jury Services Burglary
Alan Wayne Cofield faces prison time after pleading no contest to robbery charges regarding a break-in at a county building.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Property Crime
Live Poll
Do you trust that local government buildings in your area are sufficiently protected from theft?
Alan Wayne Cofield pleaded no contest to one count of robbery after being accused of burglarizing the Kern County Jury Services building. The 51-year-old suspect faces prison time for his role in the theft of equipment and property from the facility.
Why it matters
The breach of a government building raises concerns about facility security and the vulnerability of sensitive office spaces. Authorities are still working to recover items and identify others involved in the incident.
Alan Wayne Cofield, 51, faces two felony robbery counts and a misdemeanor drug charge. He is currently awaiting his sentencing hearing, which is scheduled for Nov. 13.
The players
Alan Wayne Cofield
He is a 51-year-old individual who pleaded no contest to robbery charges related to a burglary at a county facility.
Bakersfield Police Department
This is the local law enforcement agency responsible for investigating the break-in and serving the search warrant.
The details
Suspects entered the Jury Services building at 1661 L St. and accessed the Public Defender's office to steal items including laptops, cellphones, a wheelchair, and camera equipment. Following an arrest, police served a search warrant at a home on the 1300 block of Chester Avenue where they recovered a portion of the stolen goods.
Timeline
The burglary occurred at the Kern County Jury Services building between Aug. 22 and Aug. 24.
Bakersfield police arrested Alan Wayne Cofield on Aug. 31.
Cofield is scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 13.
Legal Context
This case follows the established framework of California's felony robbery sentencing guidelines regarding how multiple charges aggregate for sentencing. It highlights the local judicial approach to property crimes that involve unauthorized access to government property.
The Bakersfield Police Department continues to seek remaining stolen property and outstanding suspects involved in the breach. Residents with information are encouraged to contact the department at 661-327-7111.
The takeaway
Securing public buildings is a priority for preventing the loss of taxpayer-funded equipment and sensitive data. Residents should report any suspicious activity around local government facilities to law enforcement immediately.
What happens next
Alan Wayne Cofield is scheduled to appear in court for his sentencing on Nov. 13.
Further reading
For more information on similar incidents in the region, visit the Property Crime section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KGET 17.
Live Poll
Do you trust that local government buildings in your area are sufficiently protected from theft?
