Vandals knock out cable TV, phone and internet service to thousands of Charter customers in Sparks. 2 News reports thick fiber optic cables were cut down and lying on the ground Monday and one day last week near Wildcreek Park off El Rancho Drive.The pole they hang on was also on the ground. Investigators say the vandals may’ve been looking for copper wiring, but these cables did not contain any. Service was restored to customers at 8 a.m. Monday though more extensive damage to the wiring will take longer to repair.