McDowell County — The ongoing investigation into power line theft and vandalism around the county has resulted in two arrests by the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office. Increased public awareness and crucial tips from locals and utility personnel led to these developments.
James Marvin McKinney, 36, of Marion, was charged by Detective Kyle Gibson with felony Injuring Wires and Other Fixtures of Telephone, Broadband, Broadcast, or Cable Telecommunications Companies. He received a $250,000 secured bond. The charge stems from a March 24 report in North Cove, where 600 feet of active phone and internet lines were cut and stolen from a creek bed…