West Virginia Teen Charged in AEP Vandalism Probe
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Updated: 2:06 PM Nov 18, 2009
West Virginia Teen Charged in AEP Vandalism Probe
A Logan County teenager faces charges in connection with the vandalism of a transformer that left nearly 5,000 customers without electricity for almost 24 hours.
Posted: 9:12 AM Nov 18, 2009
Reporter: The Associated Press
Email Address: anna.baxter@wsaz.com
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WILLIAMSON, W.Va. (AP) -- A Logan County teenager faces charges in connection with the vandalism of a transformer that left nearly 5,000 customers without electricity for almost 24 hours.

West Virginia State Police charged 18-year-old Steven Spry of Verdunville on Monday with giving false information to an officer during the investigation.

American Electric Power has said someone shot a transformer in Dingess. Replacing the equipment cost about $1 million.

The shooting was among 20 acts of vandalism since Oct. 6 that targeted AEP equipment.

AEP is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest or conviction.

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Posted by: Reader on Nov 18, 2009 at 04:59 PM

Teen??? I think this is a man according to his biological age. This is the problem- they do not make the transition. This vandalism is a criminal act and his age takes it to another criminal level.
Posted by: Mingo on Nov 18, 2009 at 04:52 PM

This young man needs some help... but at a $1 Million the only thing he's going to see is jail. It's sad. Another lost kid. But I guess at 18 he should have known better...
Posted by: John on Nov 18, 2009 at 10:35 AM

SHOCKING STORY!!!To bad he didn't use that big a$# head of his before he pulled that trigger.I wonder what movies are playing tonight on that forehead?
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