Deputies Nab Utility Wire Theft Suspect in Iron Mountain Lake

St. Francois Co., Mo. (KFMO) - St. Francois County Deputies arrested John Watson of Iron Mountain Lake after he was accused of stealing AT&T utility wire.

Deputies responded to the theft early Wednesday, August 27, 2025, and found evidence along a 4-wheeler trail that led them to Watson, who later admitted to cutting the wire.

He is charged with Second-Degree Tampering with Utilities and remains in custody.

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