Radiator fluid assists in investigation

The perpetrator of an incident of downed power lines was found due to the trail of radiator fluid the vehicle left while fleeing the scene. 

Around 3 a.m. on Feb. 24, Marlin Police Department Officers were dispatched to Walker and Capps Streets, where they found tower lines across the road and blocking traffic. 

Once on the scene, it was determined that a single vehicle had collided with the lines, taking them down. 

Oncor was notified and responded quickly to clear the damage and debris out the roadway to allow for normal vehicle travel. The power company sent a crew to repair the damages later that morning and power was restored by the end of the day.

The unnamed suspect was obtained in a dual effort of MPD and the Falls County Sheriff’s Department and an investigation into the incident is pending. 

 

 

 

 

The Marlin Democrat

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