Thrill Gone Wrong: Milwaukee Man Charged After Attempted Theft Sparks Dramatic Explosion at We Energies Substation
ST. FRANCIS, Wis. — A Milwaukee man is facing serious charges following an explosion at a We Energies substation two months ago. The incident occurred when he allegedly attempted to cut a live wire connected to a transformer, resulting in a dangerous fireball that was captured on surveillance video. James Schneck, 44, has been charged with two felonies, including criminal trespass and intentional damage to energy provider property. The explosion, which took place at the …