Alabama Busts Fiber Optic Cable Thieves

0:00Here's more Birmingham news for March 17. Authorities in Walker County, Alabama recently busted a theft operation targeting AT&T fiber optic cables, leading to charges against two suspects. Christopher Dan Riggs faces first degree theft of property and first degree receiving stolen property for allegedly cutting the cables, stealing them, and selling the wire. Sheriff Nick Smith stressed that stealing infrastructure like this hits hard financially and knocks out communication services for local folks. Theresa Ferryg's got arrested too, charged with receiving stolen merchandise uncovered during the probe. This case highlights how such crimes ripple through communities, prompting quicker action from law enforcement. The daily news now is presented by our sponsor, your pillow, your podcast, your moment, made for listening in bed. S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com. Made in AI.