Crime & Safety

Freehold Resident Accused of Stealing Copper Wire From A Local Business

Man faces two charges of criminal mischief.

A Freehold man faces two charges of criminal mischief after he allegedly attempted to steal copper wires from a local restaurant.

Harrison Howard, 56, of Broad Street was arrested on Sunday, Nov. 4 after he allegedly damaged electrical wires connected to the Golden China restaurant. According to the complaint warrant, Howard allegedly attempted to steal copper electrical wires from the business by cutting them with wire cutters.

Howard has been remanded to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI) on $5,000 bail for both charges.

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