Suspects Sought in Theft from Pot Grower

are seeking suspects in the apparent theft of six marijuana plants and a "grow light" from a trailer parked at Salo Construction on Centre Street.

Ptlm. Adam Catamero reported that Scott Salo, who is licensed by the state as a legal cannabis grower, called the police department on Apr. 28 and said he'd found the plants and light missing from the trailer.

Catamero also wrote in his report that Salo pointed out bullet holes in a boat parked near the trailer and a utility box mounted in the bed of a pick-up truck, both apparently caused by a .22-caliber bullet found at the scene.

Salo also found a pair of wire snips that he said didn't belong to him, Catamero reported.

Because Salo admitted to moving the bullet and other objects around before police arrived, Sgt. Matthew Benson reported that "the scene had been compromised."

Catamero reported that any suspects would face one felony count each of breaking and entering and vandalism, and a misdemeanor vandalism charge.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the Johnston Police Department at (401) 231-4210.