The Benicia Police Department announced the arrest of a 62-year-old man whole stole over $300k in high value alcohol from a local business.
In late March 2025, we received a report from a local business that an employee was suspected of stealing wine and spirit products. Through the review of surveillance videos, our Detectives were able to confirm the suspicions regarding the theft. It was determined that over the course of the 3 month period prior to us receiving the report, the employee has stolen over $300,000 in high value alcohol.
Benicia Police Detectives issued a warrant for the arrest of the individual, and on June 3, 2025, with the assistance of the Fairfield Police Department, the individual was taken into custody. Upon search of the residence, we were able to recover $22,000 worth of wine and spirits, which was returned to the business.
According to the arrest report, the man was identified as 62-year-old Richard Meredith. Charges include: 459 Pc: Burglary:second Degree – All Other Larceny (F), 487(a) Pc: Grand Theft:money/labor/property – From Building (F), 503 Pc: Embezzlement $950+ (F), 30305(a)(1) Pc: Prohibited Person Own/possess/etc Ammunition/etc (F)
Meredith was booked into the Solano County Jail.
No other information was released on the incident.
Other recent crime news:
- June 4 – Discovery Bay: Teacher’s Aide Arrested and Charged with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
- June 2 – Cherry Pickers Busted in San Joaquin County
