Mitchell man accused of water theft after tampering with meter

Mitchell man accused of water theft after tampering with meter

MITCHELL – According to the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department, Randle Hignite, 46, of Mitchell, is facing allegations of theft and criminal mischief after allegedly tampering with a water meter to bypass billing. Randle Hignite Captain Andrew Phillips filed a second probable cause affidavit detailing the new accusations on March 6, 2025. The affidavit states that South Lawrence Water Company employees discovered a “jumper” installed in the w…