S.C. Police Arrest One in Theft of Urine Samples
May 08--Conway police said two men broke into the Intervention Office at the 15th Circuit Solicitor's Office and stole nearly 40 urine samples.
Benjamin Frederick, 21, of Conway has been charged with second degree burglary and criminal conspiracy. Police have issued warrants for the arrest of Charlie Dennis Altman, 29, with the same charges in connection to this incident.
Catina Hipp, spokeswoman for Conway police, said the arrest is in connection with a burglary at the office at 114 Laurel Street in Conway on April 24.
Police said employees at the Intervention Office found the rear door to the building forced open. The only thing missing was a translucent bin containing 37 urine samples that were going to be sent away for alcohol testing.
Frederick is being held at J. Reuben Long Detention Center and his bond was set at $35,000.
Anyone with any information concerning this incident or the whereabouts of Altman is asked to contact the Conway Police Department.
The stolen urine belonged to the Pre-trial Intervention Office which is a statewide initiative for first-time offenders of non-violent crimes. The system, according to the solicitor's office, involves a program with counseling and guidance, community service and restitution. Successful completion of the program could give first-time offenders a second chance by expunging their arrest record.
Contact AMANDA KELLEY at 626-0381.
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