DATE/TIME: Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.
INCIDENT: PC 487(A): GRAND THEFT
PC 496(A): RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY
LOCATION: 40140 Silver Valley Road, Daggett
VICTIM: Blattner Energy (Daggett Solar Facility)
SUSPECT: Rodrigo Garcia, 41 years-old, Resident of Uvalde Texas
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, Deputies K. Lunde and J. Francis, of the Rural Crimes Division, conducted an investigation into a theft ring at a solar energy facility in Daggett. Over the course of the year 2022, there has been over $100,000.00 in property stolen from the facility, from metal theft to UTV utility vehicles.
An arrest was made after an employee of Blattner Energy, Rodrigo Garcia, was found to have stolen over $10,000 worth of metal (copper), in addition to theft of fuel and specialty tools, found in his personal vehicle. Garcia was booked at the High Desert Detention Center. Garcia was later released on bail and is due to appear in court on November 29, 2022.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy K. Lunde or Deputy J. Francis of the Rural Crimes Division, at 760-248-7655. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Staci Parks
Station: Victor Valley
Phone No. (760) 552-6845
Case No. 082201600
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
