Three Arrested for Copper Wire Thefts Disrupting Cecil County Communications

Three individuals—Brian Clark Tulley, Stacey Lyn Tulley, and David Mark Fenstermaker—were arrested in Cecil County, Maryland, for stealing copper wire from Verizon-owned power poles. The thefts caused widespread communication outages and resulted in an estimated loss of over $66,000. The suspects face felony theft charges ranging from $25,000 to under $100,000, as well as multiple misdemeanor theft and malicious destruction of property charges. These arrests are part of a broader investigation by Maryland State Police into similar copper wire thefts across the region over the past year, with several investigations still ongoing. Authorities are urging anyone with information about copper wire thefts to contact investigators to help prevent further incidents. This crackdown aims to deter future copper thefts, which have been linked to significant service disruptions and property damage.