California Man Arrested With Over $250,000 In Stolen Copper Wire
The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office (LSO) arrested a California man on Interstate 80 west of Waverly, Nebraska, after finding 44,000 pounds of stolen copper wire valued at over $250,000 during a traffic stop.
Lincoln & Hastings Kearney, NE, October 9, 2026 — A man from California was arrested in Nebraska following the discovery of a significant quantity of stolen copper wire during a traffic stop. The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office (LSO) conducted the stop on Interstate 80 west of Waverly, Nebraska.
During the stop, deputies located approximately 44,000 pounds of copper wire. The estimated value of the seized material exceeds $250,000. The driver, whose name was not immediately released, was taken into custody.
The LSO has not yet provided details regarding the specific origin of the stolen copper wire or the investigation’s next steps. Information concerning the contractor or entity from which the wire was stolen was not disclosed. The investigation is ongoing.
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