WILLIAMSON — A Logan County teen has been arrested in connection to the destruction of an electrical power line transformer that left nearly 5,000 without power for a day.

The West Virginia State Police arrested Steven Spry, 18, of Verdunville, while he was attending class at Tug Valley High School on warrants obtained last week for giving false information to a state police officer.

On Nov. 9, Spry was interviewed by WVSP Senior Trooper B.R. Moore, and Spry allegedly gave false information regarding the investigation.

Spry was arraigned in front of Mingo County Magistrate Pam Newsome this week and bond was set at $1,000. Spry was then transported to Southwestern Regional Jail at Holden.

According to previous Williamson Daily News articles, the incident caused an oil leak and cost Appalachian Electric Power (AEP) approximately $1 million to restore power after close to a 24-hour power outage.

AEP is still offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction of the guilty parties. Individuals with such information are instructed to contact the West Virginia State Police or AEP at (866) 747-5845.

All tips will be private and kept confidential.