A Fairfield man was arrested by Benicia officers on suspicion of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of high-value alcoholic beverages, according to police. Benicia detectives began in March to investigate an employee suspected of stealing wine and other spirits from his jobsite, police said Wednesday. Surveillance footage allegedly showed the suspect taking the booze. Investigators believe that over three months, the suspect had stolen over $300,000 worth of high-value alcohol. On Tuesday, officers went to Fairfield to arrest Richard Meredith, 62, in the 1100 block of Broadway. A search of his residence allegedly uncovered $22,000 worth of wine and spirits belonging to the business. Meredith was booked into the Solano County Jail on suspicion of second-degree burglary, grand theft, embezzlement and being a prohibited person in possession of ammunition. As of Wednesday, Meredith was still in custody, held on $60,000 bail. He is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.
Definitely, NOT, Mensa material.
“… a prohibited person in possession of ammunition.”
The new normal in California . . . . . .
So there has to be a firearm somewhere….
This theif will be drinking plenty of jail liquor. Glad he got caught. You cant trust anyone anymore with anything.
you think this person you hired will be a good employee in this bad job market. Meanwhile he steals liquor from your business. Practically all of it. Throw away the key!!
look at that old box of remmington…. likely didn’t even remember buying that back in the 80’s
“a prohibited person” Just goes to show WOKE is alive and well in California. What a crock!
“Bubba” ??? WHO IS THE NEW WRITER OF CLAYCORD??? These headlines lately are very interesting. Not bad, just not the usual, that’s for sure! I’m guessing a Gen X’er?. Coca come back.