On January 9, Brett M. Parks, 37, of Blossvale, was arrested after being caught in possession of stolen wire in Rome, New York. The arrest followed a larceny report filed by Verizon employees, who reported a section of wire had been cut from a telephone pole on South James Street.
Upon investigation, Parks was found nearby with the stolen wire actively burning. He was charged with felony criminal possession of stolen property.
Parks was released with a ticket, instructing him to appear in Rome City Court at a later date.