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April 23, 2015 - Stanislaus County Rural Crimes Detectives arrested 26 year old John Evans and 25 year old Shalene Wise both from Modesto as a result of their investigation into the theft of telephone wire that disrupted service in La Grange yesterday. Evans was arrested for possession of stolen property and possession of burglary tools and Wise was arrested for criminal conspiracy.
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This morning Detectives Cody Williams and Ryan Jenkins began checking with all the local recyclers to see if the wire had been brought in. They found that a local recycler near Beard Ave in Modesto had taken in over 110 pounds of copper wire just after 5:00 P.M. yesterday.
Detective Williams identified John Evans and Shalene Wise as possible suspects after speaking with employees from the recycling center. At approximately 10:45
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Anyone with information on the theft of the telephone wire can call Detective Cody Williams at 209-525-7057.
If you have any tips, you can leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636. Tipsters can also e-mail tips athttp://www.modestopolice.com/CrimeStoppers, or text them to CRIMES (274637) by typing "Tip704" plus the message and be eligible for a cash reward.
For earlier information: Stanislaus County Sheriff Department Reports Vandals Stole a Telephone Line Knocking Out Service in La Grange