Accused Metal Thieves May Accept Plea Bargains

Two Hellertown men who were allegedly involved in a conspiracy that involved stealing tens of thousands of dollars worth of copper and other metals from area businesses may accept plea bargains, according to a story published by the Express-Times.

The newspaper article indicated that Corey Merwarth, 34, and Michael Ridgick, 32, waived preliminary hearings Wednesday as part of the proposed arrangement, which is also expected to involve restitution payments.