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A man and woman from Louisville were arrested after authorities alleged they stole copper wire from a state facility, according to a WLKY report published Tuesday.
Louisville police arrested a man and a woman after authorities alleged they stole copper wire from a state facility, WLKY reported in an article published June 24, 2026.
WLKY said the alleged theft involved copper wire taken from the state facility in Louisville. Copper wire theft is often linked to resale value and can disrupt utility systems or other infrastructure tied to public buildings, though investigators’ specific impact in this case was not detailed in the report.
According to WLKY, the couple’s arrests followed the discovery of the alleged wire theft and subsequent investigation by law enforcement. The report did not name the individuals or describe the circumstances that led investigators to them.
Once the arrests were made, the man and woman were taken into custody. The WLKY account did not list specific charges, court dates, or bond information.
As the case moves forward, prosecutors will determine what charges apply and what evidence will be presented, including whether investigators can connect the suspects to the wire removal from the state property.
If convicted, a theft case involving property taken from a public facility can carry penalties under Kentucky law, and it may also require restitution or orders addressing the costs of repair and replacement for affected infrastructure.