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Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office cracking down on utility wire thefts: we’re seeking out these predators

Summary by WOAY-TV
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – It’s plaguing Raleigh County and showing no sign of slowing down. Expect to get locked up if you try to pull off a copper caper, that is: steal wire from local utility poles. One individual has 38 felony charges, with others who took part in the recent copper heists forthcoming. “Businesses are being made firmly aware that we’re seeking out these predators stealing Frontier equipment from the power lines,” said Raleigh Count…
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WOAY-TV broke the news in on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
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