Copper Crime Wars: Smittcamp vs. Janz

About this episode

Fresno County DA Lisa Smittcamp discusses the rising issue of copper theft and her stance in the dispute with Andrew Janz on how to address it.

Copper theft is exploding across the Valley—and so is the fight over how to stop it. Fresno County DA Lisa Smittcamp joins the show to lay out her side of the dispute with Andrew Janz and explain how prosecutors should move forward. Apr 28th 2026   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show ' on all platforms:   ---    ' The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts.    ---  'The Ray Appleton Show’    Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 KMJ      | Website   | Facebook | Podcast |   -  Everything KMJ     KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Ray Appleton

Guest: Lisa Smittcamp

Topics covered

• copper theft
• law enforcement
• Fresno County
• prosecutors
• crime prevention
• dispute resolution

Keywords

• copper theft
• Fresno County
• Lisa Smittcamp
• Andrew Janz
• crime
• law enforcement
• prosecutors
• dispute

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Organizations: KMJ Now, Cumulus Media Fresno

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