Serial Copper Theft Suspect Arrested Near Light Rail Tracks
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA — JANUARY 14TH 2026
“Deputies assigned to Sacramento Regional Transit (@ridesacrt) arrested 51-year-old Jesse Jeremiah, January 15, after an overnight operation.
Deputies located Jeremiah near the tracks with a wagon tied to an ongoing serial copper theft investigation. Inside the wagon, Deputies found 18 large strands of copper wire belonging to Regional Transit and multiple burglary tools used in these thefts.
A follow-up investigation led deputies to Jeremiah’s storage unit, where additional copper wire, identifiable clothing, and a metal cart were recovered. Surveillance video further linked these items to additional copper theft cases, one of which caused approximately $73,000 in damage.
Jeremiah was booked into custody at the Sacramento County Main Jail, where he remains ineligible for bail.
Detectives believe Jeremiah may be responsible for other unreported thefts.
He is a career criminal with a lengthy criminal history, and his booking photo is being shared in hopes the public can help identify him in connection with other possible crimes. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office at 916-874-5115.
A records check revealed he had an active felony warrant and was currently on probation for attempted grand theft, vandalism, burglary, and resisting arrest.”
