Fiber optic cable vandalism in Easton causes service outages

A Lehigh Valley telecommunications provider says its fiber optic lines were vandalized over the weekend, affecting customers in the Easton area.

Astound says the damage occurred around midnight Friday, with deliberate cuts made to its lines at two separate locations in Easton.

Easton police confirmed Monday they are investigating the reported theft of around 70 feet of the fiber optic cable as part of the incident…

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