JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — A Jefferson County grand jury has returned indictments against two men accused of involvement in the theft of copper wire from telecommunications infrastructure within the county.
Court records show that Cody Steven Wilt of Wellsville and Randy Allison Martin, 39, of Youngstown, are facing multiple criminal charges stemming from the investigation.
The indictments include felony counts related to interference with public utility services, theft-related offenses, possession of stolen property, and possession of tools allegedly used in the commission of a crime. Both men are also charged with misdemeanor counts involving property damage.
In addition to those charges, Martin faces a separate misdemeanor count alleging false statements were made during the course of the investigation.
Investigators allege the copper wire was removed from AT&T utility poles located in Jefferson County, resulting in damage to telecommunications infrastructure.
The case will proceed through the Jefferson County court system. No trial date has been announced.
Under the law, all defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
