{"id":246121,"date":"2026-04-01T03:21:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T03:21:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/246121\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T03:21:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T03:21:35","slug":"2-arrested-in-lamont-after-deputies-find-stolen-copper-wire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/246121\/","title":{"rendered":"2 arrested in Lamont after deputies find stolen copper wire"},"content":{"rendered":"

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) \u2014 Two people were arrested in Lamont after officials allegedly found them with stolen copper wire on Saturday, according to the Kern County Sheriff\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n

Deputies at the Lamont Substation saw Rodrigo Garcia, 20, and Juan Cachu, 43 \u2014 both from Lamont \u2014 in the 7700 block of Buena Vista Boulevard, according to sheriff\u2019s officials.<\/p>\n

Garcia was allegedly riding a stolen motorcycle and pulling a suitcase containing about 100 pounds of copper wire, investigators said. He tried to flee on foot but was arrested shortly after.<\/p>\n

A search warrant was obtained for a nearby home where one of the suspects was seen loading copper wire, KCSO said.<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of the Kern County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/p>\n

During the search, deputies and detectives found 200 more pounds of commercial grade copper wire, according to investigators.<\/p>\n

Garcia and Cachu were both arrested on suspicion of possession of stolen copper wire, conspiracy and other related charges, according to KCSO.<\/p>\n

Garcia was also arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle and resisting arrest charges, officials said. Both were booked into the Kern County Jail.<\/p>\n

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to call 661-861-3110 or the Secret Witness Hotline at 661-322-4040.<\/p>\n

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