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Three Charged in Cecil County Copper Wire Thefts That Disrupted Verizon Service

Investigators link the case to a wider regional probe, seeking tips at 410-996-7814.

Overview

  • Maryland State Police said the suspects were arrested last week in connection with three incidents involving active power poles in Cecil County.
  • The accused are Brian Clark Tulley, 55, of Harbeson, Delaware; Stacey Lyn Tulley, 46; and David Mark Fenstermaker, 62, both of Elkton.
  • Each faces felony theft counts plus multiple misdemeanor theft and malicious destruction of property charges.
  • Police said copper removed from Verizon lines caused communication outages and losses totaling about $66,000.
  • Authorities continue to examine similar copper thefts reported across the region over the past year.