Crime & Safety
Shoplifting, Heroin Lead To Arrest For Naugatuck Man: Police
Police say the drugs were found after investigating a larceny complaint.
Naugatuck police said they responded to WalMart at 8:15 p.m. on Nov. 13 to investigate a larceny complaint.
John Turbeville, 35, of 29 Nichols St. allegedly stole items from the automotive department valued at $70.71, according to police.
The accused was then found to allegedly be in possession of 3.5 grams of heroin, police said.
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Turbeville was given a court date of Nov. 25 for the charges of sixth-degree larceny and narcotics possession. He was released on $500 bond for the larceny charges and $1,000 bond for the narcotics charges.
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