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Couple Pleads Guilty To Theft of Copper Wire from Kentucky Highway Lights

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A couple is facing prison time after pleading guilty to stealing copper wire from lighting systems along Kentucky highways, causing millions of dollars in damage. 

Aaron and Cindy Ferguson face 10 years and 12 months of prison respectively. The Fergusons were originally charged for 22 incidents of copper wire thefts in nine counties between April and November of last year. The two were caught after an informant came forward for a reward from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

KYTC and the State Police continue to offer their $2,500 dollar reward for information leading to the criminal prosecution of those stealing copper wire from highway lights.

A proud native of Murray, Kentucky, Allison grew up roaming the forests of western Kentucky and visiting national parks across the country. She graduated in 2014 from Murray State University where she studied Environmental Sustainability, Television Production, and Spanish. She loves meeting new people, questioning everything, and dancing through the sun and the rain. She hopes to make a positive impact in this world several endeavors at a time.
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