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13A-8-3 theft of Property 1st Degree
13A-12-212 Possession of Methamphetamine
13A-8-7 Theft of Lost Property 1st Degree
LACEY’S SPRING-Investigators have been working a case involving a series of telecommunications wire thefts. The case involved the cutting down of telecommunication wires from numerous utility poles in the Lacey’s Spring area.
On May 26, 2026, Deputies were alerted to a possible theft in progress. Deputies and investigators responded to the area and located the fleeing suspect. After stopping the vehicle, a large amount of telecommunication wire was located in the vehicle, valued at over $6000.00.
Investigators arrested two subjects:
William Jacob Suits, 24 of Valhermoso Springs, charged with:
13A-8-3 theft of Property 1st Degree13A-12-212 Possession of MethamphetamineBond $50,000.00
Tina Lang Cook, 54 of Somerville, charged with:
13A-8-7 Theft of Lost Property 1st DegreeBond $50,000.00
Both were transported to and booked in the Morgan County Jail.
The investigation is ongoing with additional arrests expected.
Arrests are public information. Any indication of an individual’s arrests does not imply they have been convicted of a crime. All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Media Release/Morgan County Sheriff’s Department
