Man accused of stealing thousands in emergency equipment facing dozens of charges
PERRY COUNTY, Tenn.-The Perry County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a man, accused of stealing thousands of dollars in emergency communications equipment.
Investigators said Frank Thomas Alridge is accused of forcing entry into a communications tower in Lobelville.
He is also accused of removing more than $10,000 worth of emergency communications equipment and attempting to resell the equipment for personal gain.
Aldridge faces more than a dozen charges, including theft over $10,000, aggravated criminal trespassing,
vandalism over $1,000 and burglary.
The burglary and theft disrupted critical communications for several agencies including the Perry County Sheriff’s Department.
Aldridge’s bond was set at $75,000.
