Copper Theft Crisis in Ventura County | Los Angeles News

A 43-year-old man, Marvin Moises Colindres-Perez, was arrested in Southern California for allegedly orchestrating a wave of copper wire thefts that crippled critical communication lines—disrupting phone, internet, and emergency services across Ventura County. The spree, spanning March to July, caused hundreds of thousands in damage and endangered public safety. After months of surveillance and investigation, authorities nabbed him at a North Hills residence with evidence linking him directly to multiple thefts. He now faces serious charges including conspiracy and grand theft, with bail set at $170,000. Four others previously arrested in the case have been released as the probe continues—tips are still welcome from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/85061639ab625948 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews