(The Toledo Blade posted the following article on its website on September 7.)
CONTINENTAL, Ohio — Three men were arrested yesterday after they were accused of trying to steal copper wire and tubing from an enclosed area secured by the Norfolk Southern Railway in this Putnam County village.
Joshua Newsome, 19, of Oakwood, Ohio, and Brodie DePew, 24, and Neil Dove, 35, both of Butler, Ind., were arraigned in Putnam County Court on charges of criminal trespassing and grand theft.
All were being held in the Putnam County jail.
Sheriff’s deputies said they apprehended Mr. Newsome about 12:15 a.m. as he was walking near the railroad property where a possible theft had been reported.
The two Indiana men were found hiding in the area about 2 a.m.