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PLANTATION, FL – State and local fire officials announced the results of an investigation Thursday that led to the arrests of two men accused of stealing hundreds of copper and brass meters from apartment buildings and stores in Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Both men have been charged with grand theft and tampering with fire equipment. [...]

Vandals have stolen more than $10,500 worth of fire hydrants, brass valves and copper wiring from Yucaipa Valley Water District during the past six months, according to district officials. These thefts, when combined with the labor costs involved in replacing the stolen equipment, could cost the district’s customers as much as $15,000. “These thefts affect [...]