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Eric Boyles arrested in suspected copper theft investigation (United States)
KWCH reported that deputies found roughly 500 pounds of suspected stolen copper at a Protection residence and arrested Eric Boyles.
What the record says
KWCH's 25 September 2026 report said Boyles was arrested on Thursday afternoon, 24 September, and booked on requested felony theft and burglary charges. A requested charge is not a conviction, and the report does not establish that Boyles stole the copper.
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