NJ Police Can Now Pursue Stolen Vehicles, AG Says NJ Police Can Now Pursue Stolen Vehicles, AG Says
NJ Police Can Now Pursue Stolen Vehicles, AG Says Police in New Jersey can now pursue stolen vehicle thieves, state Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced on Friday, April 29. Officers and officials at all levels of law enforcement in New Jersey welcomed the news -- with one caveat: A repeal or readjustment of bail reform must be next. Platkin's move, which is effective immediately, reverses a policy update made by his predecessor, Gurbir S. Grewal, in December 2020. "Based upon recommendations from Law enforcement executives, county prosecutors and OPIA (Office of Public Integrity and Accountability) staff, I have dete…
Stratford Man Involved In Car Theft Ring Sentenced To Prison Stratford Man Involved In Car Theft Ring Sentenced To Prison
Stratford Man Involved In Car Theft Ring Sentenced To Prison A Fairfield County man is heading to federal prison for his role in an auto theft ring that targeted wealthy neighborhoods. Stratford resident Edwin Cordero, age 21, was sentenced Monday, April 18 to 30 months behind bars by US District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport. Cordero was arrested Thursday, Dec. 2 after Stratford Police said he was a passenger in a stolen Porsche that fled when police attempted to stop it. During the pursuit the driver, Christopher Mulkern, rammed a car stopped at a red light, drove onto a sidewalk, and struck a second vehicle, causing it to flip onto its ro…
Driver Reports Rented Range Rover Stolen From Outside Bergen Restaurant With $70G Inside Driver Reports Rented Range Rover Stolen From Outside Bergen Restaurant With $70G Inside
Driver Reports Rented Range Rover Stolen From Outside Bergen Restaurant With $70G Inside An out-of-towner who stopped for some Korean barbecue in Ridgefield told police he emerged to find his rented Range Rover missing -- along with $70,000 in cash that he said a friend had loaned him. The 50-year-old Asian traveler from Chicago said he'd gotten the vehicle from the Enterprise-Rent-A-Car at O'Hare Airport, Ridgefield Police Chief Thomas Gallagher said. He told police he'd stopped in Philadelphia to visit a friend who loaned him the fat stacks. Last week, he grabbed dinner at the Dae Ji Ssonday restaurant in the HMart shopping center on Broad Avenue. He told police he came…
Cremated Ashes Gone After SUV Is Stolen From NJ Funeral Home Cremated Ashes Gone After SUV Is Stolen From NJ Funeral Home
Cremated Ashes Gone After SUV Is Stolen From NJ Funeral Home The explosion of auto thefts took a heartbreaking turn when a New Jersey funeral home employee's car was stolen with cremated remains still inside. It was no surprise that the 2021 Audi SQ5 was ditched in Newark, where a majority of cars stolen in North Jersey are often abandoned. The bad news: The ashes were gone, the town's police chief told Daily Voice. Loved ones are now left without closure. The SUV was stolen from outside a Bergen County funeral home several blocks off southbound Route 17 shortly before 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3. The employee “ran in real quick to grab something, and…
Trio Arrested In String Of 20 MoCo Burglaries: Police Trio Arrested In String Of 20 MoCo Burglaries: Police
Trio Arrested In String Of 20 MoCo Burglaries: Police Three men have been arrested in a series of 20 commercial burglaries in the Silver Spring and Wheaton areas, according to police. Kevon Neal, 32, of Washington DC, Jaron Anderson, 22 of District Heights, and Kevin Bing, 27, of Washington DC were arrested and charged for a series of burglaries and auto theft by the Montgomery County Police Department. Detectives say the series of burglaries began on Dec. 17, 2021. In each case, detectives learned that the suspects would operate a black or dark-colored Jeep Cherokee displaying a stolen Maryland temporary license plate. The three men would d…
Stratford Man Involved In Car Theft Ring Sentenced Stratford Man Involved In Car Theft Ring Sentenced
Stratford Man Involved In Car Theft Ring Sentenced A Fairfield County man has been sentenced to four years in prison for his role in an auto theft ring that included using the vehicles in violent crimes.  Christopher "Chucky" Mulkern, age 22, of Stratford, was sentenced on Monday, Jan. 3, to prison time, followed by three years of supervised release, said Leonard C Boyle, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, the FBI, Connecticut State Police, and local police have been investigating multiple car theft rings in Connecticut and violent crimes that are being committed usin…
PA Man On The Run After Attacking Police Arrested At Hotel By US Marshals PA Man On The Run After Attacking Police Arrested At Hotel By US Marshals
PA Man On The Run After Attacking Police Arrested At Hotel By US Marshals A man who attacked police while being arrested on burglary charges, has been taken into custody at a Dillsburg hotel by US Marshalls. Skylor Michael Fickes, 30, of Etters, was originally wanted by police for burglary and running in a "chop shop" auto theft operation, according to a release by U.S. Marshal Martin J. Pane. Fickes was wanted for the following sought by authorities for the following, according to the release and court documents: Sept. 29, 2021, burglary– Pennsylvania State Police Carlisle barracks. Nov. 6, 2021, failure to appear warrant issued– Cumberland County court Nov. 1…
Man Wanted For Stealing Vehicle Outside Convenience Store In Region, Police Say Man Wanted For Stealing Vehicle Outside Convenience Store In Region, Police Say
Man Wanted For Stealing Vehicle Outside Convenience Store In Region, Police Say Know him? Police in Western Massachusetts are seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down a wanted suspect who allegedly stole a vehicle that was parked outside an area convenience store. In Hampden County, investigators with the Springfield Police Department released a pair of surveillance photos of a suspect who allegedly stole a vehicle after making a purchase at a store on the 600 block of Main Street. The alleged theft happened overnight on Saturday, Sept. 16. Anyone with information regarding the suspect has been asked to contact Springfield Police detectives in the Auto-Theft…
New York AG Takes Down Auto Ring Linked To Theft Of Vehicles In Westchester New York AG Takes Down Auto Ring Linked To Theft Of Vehicles In Westchester
New York AG Takes Down Auto Ring Linked To Theft Of Vehicles In Westchester Ten suspects are facing a host of charges for their roles in an auto theft ring that was tied to more than 225 vehicles, including some in Westchester. New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York Police Department Commissioner Dermot Shea announced that 10 members of an auto theft and distribution operation are facing charges for their roles in the theft ring. James said that the alleged suspects were charged for criminal possession of 45 vehicles during a six-month period and their roles related to the theft and resale of more than 225 vehicles throughout downstate New York. …
Man Arrested In Connection With Fairfield County Vehicle Burglary, Theft, Police Say Man Arrested In Connection With Fairfield County Vehicle Burglary, Theft, Police Say
Man Arrested In Connection With Fairfield County Vehicle Burglary, Theft, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been arrested for allegedly stealing one vehicle and credit cards from a second. Christopher Mulkern, age 21, of Stratford, was arrested on Thursday, July 8, for the incident which took place in December 2020 in Darien, said Sgt. James Palmieri. According to Palmieri, after the December incident, officers were investigating an auto larceny at 2 Whaling Road in Darien where a messenger bag was taken from a parked motor vehicle.  Reported missing was a wallet with bank cards and identifications, police said. The victim reported the cards had been used since be…
BAIL REFORM: Glen Rock Car Containing $230,000 In Valuables Stolen, Repeat Offender Charged BAIL REFORM: Glen Rock Car Containing $230,000 In Valuables Stolen, Repeat Offender Charged
Bail Reform: Glen Rock Car Containing $230,000 In Valuables Stolen, Repeat Offender Charged It didn’t take long for Glen Rock police detective to identify a thief who swiped a car from a resident’s driveway that contained nearly $230,000 worth of valuables, authorities said. Despite a recent series of arrests for property crimes, New Jersey's 2017 bail reform law has kept Colin McCann, 39, of Glen Rock out of jail and on the street. These include charges that he stole two Glen Rock DPW vehicles last year. McCann was awaiting trial for another theft arrest when a Southboro Lane resident called borough police earlier this month and reported a 2013 Honda Civic stolen overnight f…
Long Island Teen Accused Of Stealing Motorcycle He Crashed Hours Earlier, Police Say Long Island Teen Accused Of Stealing Motorcycle He Crashed Hours Earlier, Police Say
Long Island Teen Accused Of Stealing Motorcycle He Crashed Hours Earlier, Police Say A Long Island teen involved in a crash was later arrested for allegedly stealing the motorcycle he crashed. Joseph Scardino, age 19, of East Meadow, was arrested for criminal possession of stolen property on Thursday, June 10, in Levittown, following the crash that took place earlier in the day, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, officers responded to a 911 call for an auto accident with injuries.  Scardino was operating a 1999 Ducati motorcycle traveling eastbound on Hempstead Turnpike and struck a 2014 Honda traveling westbound prior to making a left turn on Wol…