CLAY COUNTY – A fourth suspect has been arrested in an ongoing investigation into copper theft from a Tennessee Valley Authority facility in West Point.
Stephen D. Carpenter, 37, of West Point is charged with grand larceny, according to a Clay County Sheriff’s Office press release issued Tuesday.
Carpenter joins Michael McFalls, 23, and Christopher Hendon, 27, both charged with grand larceny and malicious mischief, as well as Madison Ray, 27, charged with conspiracy to commit a felony, who were arrested last week in the alleged theft.
Sheriff Eddie Scott said Carpenter, McFalls and Hendon allegedly stole approximately $46,000 worth of copper and were responsible for more than $1,000 worth of damage at the facility between September and October.
Scott said the suspects walked along railroad tracks near the facility to enter and exit the property with stolen goods and could face federal charges by both Kansas City Southern Railroad Police and TVA.
Scott told The Dispatch Monday that investigators believe Ray was involved but are not sure if she participated in the physical theft.
“We ain’t through yet,” Scott said. “We’re still digging.”
Anyone with information pertaining to the theft is asked to contact CCSO at (662) 494-2896 or the Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers at (800) 530-7151.
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