Trying to steal copper wire from a PECO transformer, he suffered severe burns and is in critical condition, police said.

A new bill introduced into the Nevada Legislature would stiffen penalties for being found in possession of copper wire.

A man is in critical condition after he was shocked while trying to steal copper wire from a PECO transformer box, police say.

Copper wire theft continues to be a growing issue in Minneapolis, leaving residents in the dark both near Lake of the Isles and in Stevens Square. "It's been hard with the darkness," said Arden ...