{"id":249121,"date":"2026-04-02T22:33:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T22:33:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/249121\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T22:33:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T22:33:31","slug":"four-arrested-after-deputies-find-200-pounds-of-stolen-copper-wire-during-search","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/249121\/","title":{"rendered":"Four arrested after deputies find 200 pounds of stolen copper wire during search"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK\/KBFX) \u2014 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.<\/p>\n<p>The Kern County Sheriff\u2019s Office said on April 1, 2026, the Kern County Sheriff\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>During the service of the search warrant, detectives contacted Rodolfo Juarez, Maricela Cruz, Rene Gutierrez Cortez, and Emily Yasnia.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"{p}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{\/p}\" class=\"ImageEmbed_image__qZBo_\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/913d6aba-dacb-4255-8c5d-035d5c281804-Untitled20.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Lamont, Arvin, and Tejon response areas have seen a significant increase in copper wire related thefts,\u201d said in a release.<\/p>\n<p>SEE ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/bakersfieldnow.com\/news\/local\/two-arrested-in-lamont-after-allegedly-found-with-300-pounds-of-stolen-copper-kern-county-california\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Two arrested in Lamont after allegedly found with 300 pounds of stolen copper<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Rene Gutierrez Cortez was arrested for a violation of possession of stolen copper wire and conspiracy.<\/p>\n<p>Emily Yasnia was arrested for a violation of possession of stolen copper wire, possession of burglary tools, and conspiracy.<\/p>\n<p>Rodolfo Juarez was arrested for a violation of possession of stolen copper wire, possession of burglary tools, and conspiracy.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>SEE ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/bakersfieldnow.com\/news\/local\/kcso-wasco-man-arrested-in-probe-of-rising-copper-wire-thefts-across-kern-county-california\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">KCSO: Wasco man arrested in probe of rising copper wire thefts across Kern County<\/a><\/p>\n<p>All were transported and booked into the Kern County Jail.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to call (661) 861-3110 or the Secret Witness Hotline at (661)322-4040.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"BAKERSFIELD, Calif. 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