Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
How to get electrocuted or land in jail
Record #:
30690
Author(s):
Abstract:
North Carolina government in 2012 strengthened state law to make it more difficult for thieves to sell copper and for buyers to accept stolen copper. In October, thieves in Craven and Jones counties were almost electrocuted when they stole copper grounding wire from two electricity substations. This article discusses the criminal laws and life risks for stealing copper.
Source:
Subject(s):