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September 17, 2007

Johnston police still searching for disabled man

The Johnston police have not found a 43-year-old developmentally disabled man who has been missing since he was taken into custody and released alone last Tuesday.

The police took Anthony Smith into custody after pulling over a car he was riding in as a passenger. Smith gave conflicting information about his age, and the police brought him into the station to verify his identity.

Family members say the police knew that Anthony Smith, who lives with relatives in Providence, was disabled; they are angry he was taken into custody, and they are angry he was released before his uncle arrived at the police station.

The police say there were not aware of Smith's condition and that he went to the station voluntarily. A detective has been assigned to the case.

Smith’s relatives ask anyone with information about him to call (401) 954-5709, 863-0472 or 263-5389.

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 11:24 AM | Permalink

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