Confluence, Pennsylvania resident Teddy Mitchell is accused of stealing copper communications wire belonging to Verizon, and trying to sell it for scrap. About 400 feet of wiring, valued at over $5,000, was stolen. As a result of the theft, internet and phone access to residents in the town and beyond had been cut off. He has posted $25,000 unsecured bail, and has a preliminary hearing on August 29th.