Vernon Wells, 58, of Fresno, was arrested after deputies tracked a stolen farmworkers' cooling trailer using its GPS device. (Fresno County SO)
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Deputies have arrested Vernon Wells, 58, of Fresno, after a stolen agricultural shade trailer was tracked to a commercial property in the city, the Fresno County Sheriff’s office said in a news release.
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He faces charges of auto theft, possession of stolen property, and vandalism, and is being held at the Fresno County Jail, authorities said.
The arrest followed a report on Tuesday about a missing shade trailer from a location near W. Mount Whitney and S. Hayes avenues in Riverdale.
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These trailers are crucial for providing cooling stations where farmworkers can rest during hot days in the fields.
Deputies utilized a GPS device installed on the trailer to trace its location to a site near W. Ashlan and N. Valentine avenues.
They found Wells at the scene and determined he was responsible for the theft. The trailer was later returned to its owner.
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Authorities are seeking more information related to Wells.
Anyone with details is urged to contact the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office at (559) 600-3111 or reach out to Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867 or www.valleycrimestoppers.org.
Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Reference case No. 24-11819.
