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Taylor County Man Arrested After Stealing Copper In Grafton

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Ralph Triplett, 21 Ralph Triplett, 21
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GRAFTON -

A Taylor County man is behind bars on breaking and entering and petit larceny charges.

The Taylor County Sheriff's Department said Ralph Triplett, 21, of Grafton was arrested after he broke into the CSX Transportation building in Grafton.

Deputies said he was found stealing copper wire.

He is currently being held in Tygart Valley Regional Jail with bail set at $12,000.

The investigation is ongoing and there could be additional suspects.