BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Four people were arrested after authorities executed a search warrant in Bakersfield tied to copper wire thefts and allegedly found about 200 pounds of stolen commercial-grade copper wire, burglary tools, and an active illegal marijuana grow.

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said on April 1, 2026, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Rural Crimes Investigation Unit, Lamont deputies, Kern County Probation, and Code Compliance, served a search warrant in the 10200 block of South Vineland Road in Bakersfield as part of a copper wire theft investigation.

During the service of the search warrant, detectives contacted Rodolfo Juarez, Maricela Cruz, Rene Gutierrez Cortez, and Emily Yasnia.

KCSO said during a search of the property, detectives found about 200 pounds of stolen commercial-grade copper wire, burglary tools, and an active illegal marijuana grow.

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Four people were arrested after authorities executed a search warrant in Bakersfield tied to copper wire thefts and allegedly found about 200 pounds of stolen commercial-grade copper wire, burglary tools, and an active illegal marijuana grow. PHOTO: KCSO

“The Lamont, Arvin, and Tejon response areas have seen a significant increase in copper wire related thefts,” said in a release.

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KCSO said the copper wire found during the service of the search warrant was consistent with the type of wire that has been reported stolen from the surrounding areas.

Rene Gutierrez Cortez was arrested for a violation of possession of stolen copper wire and conspiracy.

Emily Yasnia was arrested for a violation of possession of stolen copper wire, possession of burglary tools, and conspiracy.

Rodolfo Juarez was arrested for a violation of possession of stolen copper wire, possession of burglary tools, and conspiracy.

Maricela Cruz was arrested for a violation of possession of methamphetamine and possession of a controlled substance with priors arrests for possession of controlled substances.

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All were transported and booked into the Kern County Jail.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to call (661) 861-3110 or the Secret Witness Hotline at (661)322-4040.