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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