Police Arrest Suspect in Copper Wire Theft
February 7, 2025 -- Police on Wednesday arrested a suspect who allegedly stole more than 300 pounds of copper wire from electrical pull boxes along Colorado Avenue. Juan Carlos Gonzalez Alvarado, 43, was spotted by officers at around 1:30 a.m. near the 1500 block of Colorado pushing a city-owned trash container with the stolen wire.
Las Vegas copper theft crackdown shows results with new ordinances
Three men have been arrested for allegedly stealing copper wire from an NV Energy substation, causing a power outage at Reid Airport and $30,000 in damages. Th
3 suspects in copper cable theft arrested. Fort Worth saw 545% increase in AT&T wire theft
Three people were recently arrested in connection with the theft of over 150 pounds of copper wire, according to a news release from Fort Worth police. Officers responded to a suspicious person call in the 2900 block of Shamrock Avenuve on Jan. 20, where it was reported that three people appeared to remove copper cable from a building.
King County crackdown on copper wire theft leads to arrests and felony charges
The push in King County to investigate and arrest people believed to be stealing copper wire and to get them prosecuted is finding success!
Suspected copper wire theft at NV Energy substation causes power outage in Las Vegas
A suspected copper wire theft at an NV Energy Substation is believed to be the cause of a power outage in the Las Vegas valley.
Vermilion RCMP arrest man for theft of copper wire, and stolen vehicle recovered
A Saskatchewan man is facing multiple charges after Vermilion RCMP responded to a call about a suspicious vehicle stuck on a lease road. RCMP said officers were called to the area near Range Road 72 and Township Road 520 on Feb.
Power restored at Vallejo school closed due to copper wire theft
A Vallejo school that closed for over a week after thieves stole copper wiring from the campus is scheduled to reopen Tuesday.
Arrest report: Men arrested in copper wire theft allegedly split money, received $200 each
The three men accused of stealing copper wire from the NV Energy plant were arrested near the scene, according to an arrest report for one of the men. The incident happened on Monday, February 3 at the 5600 block of Procyon Street,
3 arrested in attempted copper wire theft that caused Las Vegas power outage
Three people have been arrested in connection with an attempted copper wire theft Monday at an energy substation, which caused a temporary power outage. The Metropolitan Police Department said copper wire had been removed from several breaker boxes in the 5600 block of Procyon Street,
Report: Suspects sold stolen NV Energy copper wire for $600
(FOX5) - $30,000 worth of NV Energy copper wire was later found at encampment by Las Vegas police. FOX5 obtained the arrest ...
Here’s what Tulare County’s DA is offering farmers to help deter copper wire theft
To prevent copper wire thefts in Tulare County, farmers and ranchers can receive waterproof equipment stickers. The Tulare ...
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Gage County Sheriff’s Office investigating copper wire theft from irrigation system
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Gage County Sheriff’s Office is warning farmers of recent copper wire theft from an irrigation ...
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Police: New Kensington man intended to take copper wire from former Laurelton Center
A Westmoreland County man is facing felony charges after trespassing at the former Laurelton Center in Hartley Township with ...
Fort Worth neighborhoods are losing internet service for weeks. Blame copper wire thieves.
These thefts are impacting hospitals, post offices and every facet of life, said Sgt. Anthony White, who heads up the Fort ...
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Copper Wire and Cable Enterprises Resume Work Orderly After the Holiday, Industry Gradually Returns to Normal [SMM Analysis]
Copper Wire and Cable Enterprises Resume Work Orderly After the Holiday, Industry Gradually Returns to Normal] This week (1.31-2.6), the operating rate of SMM copper wire and cable enterprises was 27.
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Turning Old Electrical Motors into Recycled Copper Gold
Witness the remarkable process of recycling old electrical motors, where expert techniques are used to dismantle heavy motors and recover pure copper wire. This efficient process not only helps in ...
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4 men allegedly stole $10k worth of copper wire from Clementi worksite, sold it to scrap metal firm
Four men, aged between 24 and 30, were arrested for allegedly breaking into a construction site along Clementi Road and ...