BARSTOW, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Two male suspects were arrested after they were caught attempting to steal copper wire in Barstow.
On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at approximately 1:44 P.M., the Barstow Police Department Dispatch Center received a call for service regarding a possible theft in progress at Dana Park, located in the 800 block of Barstow Road.
The reporting party told Dispatch that two subjects were attempting to steal copper wire from the light poles near the tennis courts. Barstow Police Officers quickly responded and located two subjects that matched the description, provided by the reporting party, in the area of the tennis courts.
The subjects were identified as 37-year-old Samuel Good, and 27-year-old Rhodes Irwin, both residents of Barstow. Good and Irwin were positively identified by the reporting party as the suspects.
Barstow Police Officer Watkins’ investigation revealed Good and Irwin attempted to steal copper wire from a light pole, which caused damage to the main electrical box. The damage was estimated at approximately $10,000.00.
Good and Irwin were arrested without incident. They were later transported and booked at the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Jail in Adelanto for PC 594(b)(1) – Felony Vandalism.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation may contact Officer Ronald Watkins at (760) 256-2211 or at rwatkins@barstowca.org. Those wishing to remain anonymous may also provide information by calling the WE-TIP hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27469) or by going to www.wetip.com.
