Theft of Crackers from GP Convenience Store Led to Arrest of Frequent Flyer
The theft of some crackers from a Grants Pass convenience store early yesterday led to the arrest of a well-known offender on two outstanding warrants.
According to the Police Department, officers responded to a shoplifting call at Li'l Pantry Market & Deli on NW Vine Street on Monday around 6:20 a.m..
Police said a store clerk reported a male subject concealed a bag of Cheez-Its valued at $1.99 and left the store without paying for the crackers. The clerk presented a photo of the suspect to officers who identified him as 30-year-old Dustin Michael Fontana from numerous prior law enforcement contacts.
Fontana was located nearby and placed into custody. He was found to be wanted on two Grants Pass warrants -- each charging him with failing to appear in court for Disorderly Conduct.
Fontana was lodged in jail on the warrants plus a new charge of 3rd-Degree Theft.
Posted on 1/14/25 11:11AM by Sam Marsh
