Crime & Safety
Johnston Police Log: Leads Sought in Copper Theft; Warrant Arrest
The following reports were provided by the Johnston Police Department. Where an arrest is noted, it does not indicate a conviction.
Leads Sought in Copper Theft:
Johnston Police are seeking information on the apparent theft of copper pipes and fittings from 747 Greenville Ave., which occurred between Oct. 24 at 6:30 pm and Oct. 27 at 4 pm.
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Ptlm. Troy Maddocks reported that he spoke with Kenneth McNeil, who stated that he discovered the copper missing when he checked the contents of a metal storage container on his property.
Maddocks said he saw fingerprint "smudge" marks on the outside of the storage container and referred the matter to detectives for further investigation.
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The estimated value of the copper is $3,400.
Warrant Arrest:
Ptlm. Derick Ofori reported that he went to 19 Vacca St. to disperse Brian Botelho, 33, of 63 Cypress St., Providence from the property.
A check of Botelho's identification returned an active warrant issued by Providence Superior Court for failiure to appear at a court hearing.
Online court records show that Botelho pleaded no contest to a felony charge of assault on Feb. 3, 2009, and owes $240 in restitution.
Magistrate Patricia L. Harwood issued the warrant on Sept. 19 after Botelho failed to appear at a restitution review the day before.
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