Crime & Safety
Wanted in Johnston: Smithfield Man Is In Court Today
Smithfield detectives arrested a suspect wanted for breaking and entering in Johnston. Joseph Catoni, 21, was arrested on drug charges.
SMITHFIELD, RI — Smithfield police arrested a suspect on Thursday night at the Speedway Gas station on Putnam Pike. Joseph Catoni, 21, of was suspected of dealing drugs in Smithfield. But he was also wanted by the Johnston Police on a Breaking and Entering charge. He was taken into custody shortly before 8 p.m. in the parking lot of Speedway Gas Station, 263 Putnam Pike, Smithfield.
Police allege Catoni was in possession of 10.5 grams of cocaine, 8.1 grams of heroin and (13) thirteen Oxycodone pills. He was charged with Possession of Heroin, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Oxycodone and was cited for marijuana possession (under 1 oz.) He was held overnight and is being arraigned Friday in Kent County District Court.
SPD Detectives Arrest Local Man on Drug Charges On Thursday, May 25th, 2017, at approximately 7:52 p.m., Members... https://t.co/ja8YESliMA
— Smithfield PD (@Smithfield_PD) May 26, 2017
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