Crime & Safety
Smithfield Police Log: Embezzlement, Spray Painted Cars, Suspended Licenses
The following information was supplied by the Smithfield Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction:

Editor's note: The following is a partial account of the incidents Smithfield Police responded to during May 6-8.
Monday, May 6:
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- At about 3:45 p.m., Smithfield Police responded to Chelo's at 444 Putnam Pike for a report of a suspicious man loitering in his vehicle at the parking lot.
Tuesday, May 7:
- At about 7:45 a.m., Smithfield Police arrested Chamika Chandler, 28, charging her with driving on a suspended license.
- At about 3:45 p.m., Smithfield Police responded to Rite Aid Pharmacy for a report of embezzlement of less than $100. Police arrested Robert J. Poholek, 68.
- At about 3:45 p.m., Smithfield Police responded to a Farnum Pike address for a report of a verbal domestic dispute.
- At about 11:45 p.m., Smithfield Police responded to provide medical aid at an Latham Farm Road address.
Wednesday, May 8:
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- At about 7:45 a.m., Smithfield Police arrested Aneudy Ortega, 26, charging him with driving on a suspended license.
- At about 7:45 a.m., Smithfield Police responded to two calls reporting spray painted vehicles at Pine View Court and on Hanton City Trail.
- At about 3:45 a.m., Smithfield Police responded to a call reporting a vehicle that had been spray painted overnight on Stillwater Road.
- At about 11:45 p.m., Smithfield Police responded to a traffic crash with no injuries at Dave's Market on Cedar Swamp Road.
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