Charges laid in connection with alleged copper wire thefts

Four people are facing charges in connection with the alleged theft of $600,000 worth of copper wire and industrial equipment.

Police received a call on August 28th from a farmer reporting suspicious activity in a field northeast of Edmonton.

Officers found 10 spools of copper wire when they arrived at the scene.

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Further investigations led investigators to other residences where 10 more spools of copper wire were discovered, along with a 2007 Sterling picker truck with 40′ trailer and rigging equipment, 4 quads, a Ford truck, industrial equipment, and other stolen property.

Ricky Labine, 45, has been charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000, break and enter, disqualified driving, and breach of probation orders.

Robert Powder, 48, has been charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000.

Robert Sequin, 43, has been charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000, and outstanding warrants.

Shawna Manning, 42, has been charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000.

Police ask that citizens report incidents of copper wire theft by calling 780-423-4567.