MOORE COUNTY — Eric Wayne Callihan, 44, was arrested after allegedly stealing power wires in the Eagle Springs area, causing a power outage affecting 150 Randolph Electric customers.
Deputies responded on Friday to reports of stolen wires from a power pole. Investigators identified Callihan as the suspect, who was taken into custody the same day.
Callihan faces several felony charges including injuring an energy facility, larceny, possession of stolen goods, and obtaining property by false pretense.
He remains held at the Moore County Detention Center under a $275,000 secured bond. His first court appearance is scheduled for September 10.