MARION (AP) — Authorities say the high prices being paid for scrap metal and copper are keeping Union Parish sheriff’s investigators busy.
The New Star reports that four people were arrested Thursday and Friday and warrants issued for another suspect.
Twenty-eight-year-old Titus Douglas, of Marion was arrested Thursday, and accused of stealing pipe and channel iron from property in Marion.
The victim reported the value of the pipe and iron at $1,000. He was booked for theft of items valued at more than $500 and trespass.
 
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