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Fresno County Passes Ordinance to Punish Copper Wire Thieves
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By Jahz Tello, Videographer
Published 5 months ago on
April 8, 2025
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The Fresno County Board of Supervisors has passed an ordinance to make it easier for law enforcement to arrest copper wire thieves.

Individuals possessing or transporting 10 pounds or more of stripped copper wire, without appropriate licenses, will be subject to arrest and fines.

Law enforcement and political officials are trying to reduce the negative impacts to street lights, schools, farms, and businesses caused by copper wire thieves.

With help from the Fresno County sheriff, the ordinance was passed Tuesday, April 8. The ordinance returns to the supervisors a month from now for confirmation.

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Jahz Tello,
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Jahz joined GV Wire in early 2018 as a Video Production Assistant and is now a Videographer. He came to us with experience in video editing and production, most recently with Fresno State Athletics. Jahz received a Bachelor’s Degree in Multimedia from Fresno State in 2014. He has a passion for video, music and film. In his spare time, Jahz likes to cook, catch up on current events, listen to music and exercise. You can contact him at 559-492-4016 or Send an Email .

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