On April 29, 2026, Kern County Sheriff's Office deputies from the Taft Substation and detectives with the Rural Crimes Investigation Unit (RCIU), executed a search warrant in the 400 block of Helen Street in Maricopa. During the operation, RCIU detectives seized approximately 50 pounds of copper wire, which consisted of thick gauge commercial wire, two automotive radiators, and brass valves.
JOHN VAGHN (68) from New Cuyama was arrested and booked into the Lerdo jail facility for PC 290(B); Fail to register, PC 496A(A); Possession of copper wire, and PC 666.1(A)(1); Petty theft with a prior.
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