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Theft of copper wire and tools in Union County; Rollover accident reported also

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May 26th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Sheriff’s officials in Union County say a man from Lorimor reported this week, that someone had entered his storage shed and stolen 100-pounds of copper wire, an electric drill, a battery charger, hand tools and wrenches.  The theft happened sometime over the past few days. The loss was estimated at $550.

And, a rollover accident Wednesday night in Union County resulted in one person being sent to the hospital. Sheriff’s officials say 27-year old Tara Lynn Mickael, of Creston, was driving a 2002 Buick LeSabre near the intersection of East and North Streets, in Creston, when she lost control of the car.

The vehicle entered the west ditch and flipped over, ending up on its top. The accident happened at around 8:30-p.m., Wednesday. Authorities say excessive speed was to blame for the accident. Mickael was transported to the hospital by private vehicle. She was cited for Driving While Suspended.