Indiana Family Accused of Stealing More Than $367,000 in Copper Wiring
A family in Indiana is accused of stealing over $367,000 worth of copper wiring from interstate construction projects along I-69, including the I-69 and I-64 interchange.
Lafayette, IN, October 17, 2026 —
A family in Indiana is accused of stealing more than $367,000 worth of copper wiring from interstate construction projects along I-69, according to the information provided. The projects included work at the I-69 and I-64 interchange.
The allegation concerns copper wiring taken from multiple construction projects. The information provided does not identify the family members, say when the alleged thefts occurred, or explain how the value of the wiring was determined. It also does not specify which projects were affected beyond noting the I-69 and I-64 interchange.
No details were provided about arrests, charges, court proceedings, or statements from the people accused. The information also does not identify the agency or agencies investigating the allegations, or describe what evidence was cited. Those details remain unclear based on the available summary.
The amount cited is an allegation, not a finding of guilt. The summary does not state whether any of the wiring was recovered or whether construction work was delayed or otherwise affected. It also does not provide information about possible penalties or the next steps in any legal process.
Further information would be needed to establish the timeline, the specific sites involved, and the status of the case. Until those details are available, the reported claim is limited to an accusation that a family took copper wiring valued at more than $367,000 from interstate construction projects along I-69.
Story summarized from the original created by Bryce West , Jill Lyman, Jordan Gartner on www.wlfi.com, see more information here.
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