Theft call turns into drug related arrest

Theft call turns into drug related arrest

BOARDMAN

Jenna Nair, 26, of Hamilton Avenue, Poland, is charged with theft, possession of drug abuse instruments and drug paraphernalia after a theft report turned into a drug related arrest.

Boardman police were called about 4 p.m. Tuesday to Once Upon A Child on Boardman-Poland Road, then located on U.S. Route 224 a vehicle that was seen leaving the store. During inventory of Nair’s vehicle, police found a hypodermic needle and spoon with burnt residue inside a diaper bag. There were also five items of clothing, valued at $23.50, believed stolen.

Nair was released on a summons. She had been was arrested in October after she was accused of stealing from Old Navy while she had her child with her. She pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of disorderly conduct Feb. 11 in Boardman court and had to pay $100 in fines. She pleaded guilty to endangering children, was given six months probation, ordered to perform 80 hours of community service, referred to a drug and alcohol treatment center and to pay a $100 fine.