Tag "theft"
Brothers Arrested for Selling Stolen Copper Wire
BAKERSFIELD — A pair of Bakersfield brothers were arrested last Thursday afternoon after trying to sell large amounts of stolen copper wire to a local recycling center earlier this month.
Thief Leads Cops on Mini-Cooper Chase
Ventura County – If you’re going to steal a car and try to outrun a police pursuit, it’s important to a) steal the right kind of car and b) have professional
Redlands Police Uses Social Media in Bust
REDLANDS – A bicycle theft suspect, identified by surveillance photos sent out on social media, was arrested by Redlands Police on Wednesday. The department’s Facebook page and Twitter account posts
The $10,000 Drink
INGLEWOOD, CA—When it comes to fine liqueurs, rare Scotches and vintage Champagnes, many people judge the quality of the drink by the price tag on the bottle. Wesley Crosby, 61,
Hotel Worker Charged with Burglary, More
HAWTHORNE, CA—Moonlighting works best when one chooses a gig physically far from where one has a day job. Wendy Velazquez, 33, was arrested by Hawthorne Department officers on Wednesday, July
Did Security Guard Steal to Give Herself a Pay Raise?
INGLEWOOD, CA—Times are hard and wager earners are looking for new ways to get money, but some may be taking it far too hard. Jennifer Leticia Martinez, 30, was picked
Maricopa Horse Supply Thief Turns Himself In
TAFT — A man accused of stealing everything but a horse itself was arrested on Friday after turning himself in to authorities in Taft. Billy Joe Landreth, 46, from Maricopa
Shafter Man is Arrested for Stealing Equipment from PG&E
SHAFTER — A 42-year Shafter man was arrested earlier this week after allegedly stealing a piece of equipment from one of California’s largest utility companies. Vernon Phillips was booked into
Three Arrested for Picking Lemons from a Maricopa Farm
MARICOPA — Three men were arrested on Sunday evening for illegally picking lemons from a property owned by a large Maricopa farming outfit. Efrain Casillas, 37, 34-year-old Eduardo Castro and
Another Arrested for Vehicle Break-Ins
Another suspect is in custody after Paso Robles Police officers caught him allegedly breaking into a vehicle. According to PRPD, they received a report around 11:07 p.m. from residents who
