Man faces charges for stealing cables, causing internet outages

Man faces charges for stealing cables, causing internet outages

Detectives in Yancey County, North Carolina, arrested a man who is accused of stealing internet and phone cable that resulted in widespread service outages.

WNC man arrested for internet, phone cable theft

YANCEY COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) - A man has been arrested in connection with an internet and phone cable theft investigation in Western North Carolina. Detectives with the Yancey County Sheriff's Office identified 46-year-old Nathan Carl Cooper, of Burnsville, as the suspect in the theft on Highway 80 South resulting in ongoing internet service outages. Deputies said Cooper's actions reportedly caused widespread disruptions for residents and business…