Two arrested in attempt to steal copper wire

Published: Monday, March 16, 2015 at 11:54 AM.

WESTVILLE Holmes County Sheriffs Office arrested two men from Geneva County on March 11 in a failed attempt to steal copper wiring from a vacant home near S.R. 2 and Rum Rd.

An alert citizen tipped off authorities of a burglary in progress and was able to provide a clothing description and tag number to deputies, who arrived to immediately find two suspects.

Stefan Cox, 23, and Charles Huckabee, 46, were apprehended at the scene. A third suspect drove away and back to Geneva County, where Geneva County authorities later made contact with the suspect.

Cox is charged with burglary of a dwelling, traveling across state lines with intent to commit burglary, possession of burglary tools and possession of a controlled substance. Huckabee is charged with burglary of a dwelling and traveling across state lines with intent to commit burglary. Charges are pending against the third suspect.

Sheriff Tim Brown would like to thank the watchful citizens of Holmes County for their assistance.

If you have any information on this crime or any other suspicious activity, please call the Sheriffs Office at 547-4421 or Holmes County Crimestoppers at 1-866-689-8477.

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