Two men accused of causing power outage while trying to steal utility pole wire Two men accused of causing power outage while trying to steal utility pole wire (Source: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office) By Patrick Deaville | May 5, 2021 at 11:53 AM CDT - Updated May 5 at 11:58 AM VINTON, La. (KPLC) - Two men are accused of trying to steal wiring from a utility pole which resulted in a power outage, according to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office. Spokeswoman Kayla Vincent says deputies received a call about someone trying to steal wiring from a utility pole near Gray Road and West Street in Vinton around 8 p.m. on May 2, 2021.