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Homeless Camper Arrested for Stealing Electricity

Posted: Nov. 18, 2014 6:01 PM PST

A homeless camper was living the life of luxury… so to speak.. in his encampment near Whispering Pines and Brunswick Road on the outskirts of Grass Valley. Grass Valley Police Lt Alex Gammelgard says the camp was reported by a citizen and officers followed up with a visit. An individual that is familiar to law enforcement, Kevin Kuhe, was located at the site.

Click here to listen to Lt. Alex Gammelgard

campelectric1Officers were surprised to learn where the electrical power originated to run the camp.

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campelectric2The creative circuitry required additional assistance to be disconnected.

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campelectric3As a result of the power theft and the assistance Kuhe required to set up his system, he was arrested for a variety of charges.

Click here to listen to Lt. Alex Gammelgard

Grass valley Police are working to identify the property owner to clean up and possible secure the area to prevent further camping.

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