Freehold Fireman Charged With Theft Of Services, Arrested

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, NJ — A member of the Freehold Township Independent Fire Company was arrested and charged with theft on April 29, according to Detective Sergeant Joseph Winowski.

John Catenacci, 49, of Freehold, was charged with one count of theft of services and released on a summons pending a future court date, police said.

An investigation revealed that Catenacci used his position as a member of the fire department for consideration in professional services that were never paid for. Catenacci turned himself in to police on April 29, Winowski said.

Catenacci told Patch that the charges were the result of a misunderstanding with dry cleaning services, which billed him for more than $3,000 for work even though he had only asked for an estimate. Catenacci stated that he and the merchant eventually agreed on a $1,500 payment.

Catenacci stated that he was served with the summons on the theft charge before he could provide the merchant with cash after returning from a trip.

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