Drifter Nabbed With 'Numerous' Stolen Items: Newport Police

NEWPORT, RI — A man with no permanent address was caught with a trove of stolen property, police said.

The rash of thefts came to light Nov. 30 after Traffic Investigator Detective Michael Sherman took a larceny report from a local business owner who reported two items valued at over $1,600 had been stolen from in front of the business, the Newport Police Department said in a media release.

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Sherman located Steven Kuntz, 60, the stolen property and "numerous other items believed to be stolen," the release said.

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Kuntz was also in possession of cocaine, according to the release.

The ensuing investigation revealed that Kuntz had broken into two residences and attempted
to break into a third, the release said.

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"Mr. Kuntz also broke into numerous vehicles in the Newport area," according to the release. "Over 60 stolen items were recovered, including an iPad, 2 E-ZPasses and various other items."

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Kuntz was charged with breaking and entering a residence, breaking and entering a business,
attempted breaking and entering another residence, trespassing, larceny from a motor vehicle and possession of Cocaine, according to the release.

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