A man is facing several charges related to shooting an electrical transformer, causing a power outage, according to the Randolph County Sheriff's Office.Deputies were called to Millie Lane in Asheboro on Jan. 18 for a report that an electrical transformer was shot with a gun, causing a power outage.An investigation by the sheriff's office found Augustus McAndrew, 51, of Asheboro, was responsible for the damage to the transformer. On Saturday, McAndrew was arrested and taken to Randolph County Jail, according to authorities.The sheriff's office says McAndrew was served warrants for injuring utility wires/fixture, littering hazardous waste, communicating threats, and a county ordinance violation, and is expected to be in court Tuesday.

A man is facing several charges related to shooting an electrical transformer, causing a power outage, according to the Randolph County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies were called to Millie Lane in Asheboro on Jan. 18 for a report that an electrical transformer was shot with a gun, causing a power outage.


An investigation by the sheriff's office found Augustus McAndrew, 51, of Asheboro, was responsible for the damage to the transformer. On Saturday, McAndrew was arrested and taken to Randolph County Jail, according to authorities.

The sheriff's office says McAndrew was served warrants for injuring utility wires/fixture, littering hazardous waste, communicating threats, and a county ordinance violation, and is expected to be in court Tuesday.