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Drone Helps Solve Wire Theft | St. Louis News
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- Jul 30, 2026
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Summary
Jefferson County detectives are armed with a game-changing drone—donated by Spectrum through the David Dorn Foundation—to hunt down wire thieves wreaking havoc on rural areas. These thieves, chasing copper, are actually cutting fiber optic cables, crippling internet, phone, and even 911 services for schools and hospitals. The drone, the first of its kind for the detective bureau, gives them a bird’s-eye view of crime scenes, speeds up investigations, and helps find missing persons and fugitives—all while covering vast, wooded terrain that would take crews days to search on foot. This powerful tool, funded by a heartfelt legacy, is already transforming how law enforcement operates. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b41a990f18b22bd9