WPRO News and the Associated Press
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A Providence officer accused of stealing jewelry and other items from a police evidence room has pleaded not guilty to felony charges.
Sixty-one-year-old Michael McCarthy appeared in Superior Court Friday to face charges of larceny of a firearm, receiving stolen goods, larceny over $1,500 and embezzlement. He was released on $5,000 personal recognizance.
The Warwick resident and 36-year veteran officer has been suspended from the department.
McCarthy is accused of stealing a gun, a diamond ring and cash from the evidence room.
Police officials have said they don’t believe any current cases are affected by the thefts. They say a sergeant noticed jewelry was missing as police prepared to return it to its owner.
McCarthy’s lawyer told WJAR-TV that he couldn’t comment on the case until he reviewed the evidence.
