Providence: Man Arrested for Stealing 500 Pounds of Butter

Providence Man Arrested for Pilfering 500 Pounds of ButterProvidence Man Arrested for Pilfering 500 Pounds of Butter In a peculiar incident that has shaken the dairy industry in Rhode Island, a Providence man has been apprehended for allegedly stealing a staggering 500 pounds of butter worth an estimated $10,000. The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Ronald McButter, was arrested on Tuesday after police responded to a report of a burglary at a local warehouse. Upon investigating, officers discovered that over half a ton of butter had vanished, leaving only empty boxes in its wake. Surveillance footage captured from the warehouse’s security cameras showed McButter entering the premises at night, wearing a ski mask and carrying a large cart. He allegedly spent hours loading the stolen butter onto the cart and then fled the scene in a black SUV. Through an extensive investigation, detectives tracked down McButter’s residence and executed a search warrant. Inside his home, police recovered over 300 pounds of the stolen butter, hidden in a freezer and under his bed. McButter was arraigned on multiple charges, including grand larceny, breaking and entering, and possession of stolen property. He pleaded not guilty and is being held on $50,000 bail. The motive behind McButter’s butter binge remains unclear. Some speculate that he intended to sell the butter on the black market, while others believe he may have been suffering from a rare condition known as “butterphoria,” an intense craving for the dairy product. The arrest has shocked the dairy industry and has raised concerns about the potential impact on butter prices. Local grocery stores have reported a sudden surge in demand for butter, as consumers rush to stock up their fridges before the stolen goods reach the shelves. Authorities are still investigating the case and are seeking information from the public about McButter’s accomplices. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Providence Police Department.