Kern County Sheriff's Office reports rise in copper wire thefts; several suspects arrested.

The Kern County Sheriff's Office has reported a rise in copper wire thefts, leading to significant damage and repair costs in the area's farmlands and oilfields. Two men, Andrew Smith and Jimmie Beck, were arrested on suspicion of stealing copper wires from an orchard near Highway 166, with Smith linked to multiple thefts. Additionally, Steve Havens, a 53-year-old man from Taft, was arrested for possession of stolen copper wire and drugs, while on probation for theft. The Sheriff's Office is urging the public to provide any information related to these thefts.

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