Two Cited for Shoplifting

Smithville Police issued citations for shoplifting against two people last week.
34 year old Bridget Nicole Vientos is cited for shoplifting and public intoxication.
Chief Randy Caplinger said an officer was called to Rite Aid Pharmacy on Friday afternoon, December 2. Vientos was observed by an employee leaving the store with items she had not purchased.. When confronted, Vientos allegedly claimed she had simply forgot to pay for them. She was cited for shoplifting, Several hours later on the same day Vientos got into more trouble as she was cited for public intoxication. An officer was called to check out a public disturbance on Meadowbrook Drive. Vientos and her boyfriend were together in their automobile. She got out of the car on Meadowbrook Drive, climbed onto the hood, and began screaming. Police were notified. Upon arrival, The officer found Vientos agitated, belligerent, and unsteady on her feet. She was cited for public intoxication. Vientos will be in court on December 22.
Meanwhile 27 year old Daniel R. Wilson is cited for shoplifting and charged with resisting arrest. His bond is $1,500 and he will be in court on December 15
Chief Caplinger reports that an off duty Smithville Police Officer saw Wilson in Walmart on Sunday, December 4 and noticed that he was acting suspiciously. Wilson was seen leaving the store with a camouflaged jacket he had not purchased. An on duty officer was notified and saw Wilson running from the store upon his arrival. Wilson was chased down in the parking lot. Again, he was cited for shoplifting and charged with resisting arrest.

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