DENTON COUNTY, TX - A suspected copper thief got more than he bargained for yesterday in Denton County.
The Denton County Sheriff's Office tells us 24-year-old James Johnson set fire to a telephone pole off Harmon Road last night trying to steal copper, but the pole and live electrical wires fell onto Johnson, shocking him. He was taken by air ambulance to Parkland Hospital, where he's now in stable condition.
Johnson faces charges of arson and criminal mischief.
Posted: 05/23/13 - Julie Luton of Bonham took home the top honor of the evening at the recent volunteer banquet hosted by the Fannin County Children’s Center. Luton was named the CASA Volunteer of the Year for her work in advocating for abused and neglected children in foster care. Read More
Posted: 05/22/13 - (Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library. Read More
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