A homeless woman was arrested in Little Rock after trespassing into an Entergy substation and randomly tampering with breakers. Dawn Wallace, 51, climbed over a barbed wire fence to access the breaker box, resulting in felony charges of breaking or entering and second-degree criminal mischief. arkansasonline reported
Woman Arrested at Entergy Substation for Flipping Breakers
A woman in Little Rock was arrested on Monday afternoon after she climbed over a fence and started flipping breakers at a power substation owned by Entergy Arkansas. The incident, which was reported by the police, occurred at the substation located at 3400 Springer Blvd.
Discovery of the Intruder
Workers at the substation noticed the woman, later identified as Dawn Wallace, 51, near the breaker switches. It was reported that she had to overcome a chain link fence topped with barbed wire in order to reach the breaker box.
Randomly Flipping Breaker Switches
According to the report, once Wallace gained access to the breaker box, she began randomly flipping switches that were connected to the power supply of both Entergy customers and the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field.
Arrest and Background Information
Police found Wallace hiding behind the only building at the substation and subsequently arrested her. The report revealed that she is a homeless resident of Little Rock.
Charges Faced by Wallace
Wallace is now facing multiple charges, including breaking or entering and second-degree criminal mischief, both of which are classified as felonies. Additionally, she is also charged with possession of an instrument of crime, which is a misdemeanor.
Current Status
As of Tuesday night, Wallace was being held at the Pulaski County jail. Her bond was set at $5,000, according to the jail’s online inmate roster.
Overall, this incident highlights the need for improved security measures at power substations to prevent unauthorized access and potential disruptions to the power supply.
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