North Sioux City
CRIME & SAFETY
Sioux City Man Electrocuted While Allegedly Stealing Copper Wire
Sioux City, Iowa — A Sioux City man died during an apparent burglary attempt at a business early Wednesday morning. Upon arrival, officers found 37-year-old Jerrod Schweitzberger, who had been electrocuted while apparently attempting to steal copper wire. A second person at the scene, 39-year-old Denair Byars of Sioux City was charged with third-degree burglary. The initial investigation indicates Schweitzberger was attempting to remove copper wiring from the property when he came into contact with a live electrical source, resulting in his fatal electrocution.
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