How LA’s $588 million ‘Ribbon of Light’ landmark became proof that ‘we can’t have nice things’
The Sixth Street Viaduct was a glowing landmark in Los Angeles … until thieves stole the copper wire for the lights.
Member of St. Paul copper wire theft ring pleads guilty, will not serve more jail time
A man charged in connection to a group accused of stealing copper wire from streetlights in St. Paul will not serve any additional jail time, court documents show.
2 arrested in Morgan Hill copper wire thefts
Two men were arrested this week after leaving parts of the Morgan Hill in the dark by stealing copper wiring from several ...
St. Paul woman gets probation in Cottage Grove copper wire theft case
Judge Siv Mjanger ordered Paw La to pay a third of the $5,720 in restitution to the city of Cottage Grove for the damaged ...
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WLKY Investigates: Kentucky bill looks to strengthen criminal penalties against copper wire theft
Kentucky Sen. Brandon Storm of London filed Senate Bill 64. SB 64 strengthens criminal penalties against those who threaten infrastructure security by classifying theft, damage or tampering with ...
Copper wire thefts leave hundreds of streetlights damaged in San Jose
Copper wire theft continues to plague San Jose and leave many residents in the dark due to thieves stripping wires from public lights.
As Minnesota spends millions on copper theft, recyclers crack the 'Whac-A-Mole' code in Texas
Thieves bested most Minnesota workers' efforts last year, downing 911 lines and costing the state millions. Officials believe ...
Thieves caught on camera stealing copper wire from Denver live music restaurant
A Denver live music restaurant became victim to copper wire theft, a crime electricians in the metro area said is becoming ...
Port Orchard wire theft part of trend that's growing as copper prices rise
Witnesses helped lead to an arrest in South Kitsap, but vandalism that causes outages continues to happen around Puget Sound.
Copper wire stolen from power poles as providers switch to stainless steel
Ergon Energy repair crews were called to fix axe-hacked live wires and replace the missing copper in an incident they say has become common.
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Port Orchard wire theft part of trend that's growing as copper prices rise
A Port Orchard man with electrical experience was arrested for allegedly stealing copper wire from phone lines. Copper wire theft is increasing nationwide, driven by rising copper prices.