The Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office (CPSO) has successfully solved a copper wire theft case that led to the arrest of a Haynesville man and the recovery of stolen property.

The investigation began on June 22, when the CPSO was contacted by an employee of a local utility company reporting the theft of approximately 1,000 feet of copper wire from a utility pole. The incident caused a temporary power outage in the area, prompting immediate concern and response.

The following day, June 23, CPSO detectives officially opened an investigation and responded to the reported theft location. Evidence gathered at the scene enabled detectives to identify a person of interest and begin narrowing their search.

Later that same day, CPSO detectives and a patrol deputy arrived at a nearby residence in Haynesville. There, authorities observed copper wire consistent with the description of the stolen material.

Johnathan Mack DeLoach, a Haynesville resident, was taken into custody at the residence without incident. The utility company was subsequently contacted and reclaimed the stolen wire.

DeLoach was transported to the Claiborne Parish Detention Center, where he was booked and charged with felony theft. He was also booked as a fugitive from Union County, Arkansas, in connection with an unrelated matter.

The Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office credited swift investigative work and cooperation between patrol and detective divisions in resolving the case.

Anyone with further information related to this or similar cases is encouraged to contact the Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office.