NY Man Fakes Slashing To Burglarize Route 17 Bank In Paramus, Police Say
A 32-year-old New York man is facing charges in Paramus, NJ for pretending he was held at knifepoint in one location when, in fact, he was burglarizing another, police said.
Officers were called to the Dunkin parking lot at 492 Route 17 North on Sunday, Sept. 1 where Jonathan Gardner, of Canastota, NY, had told authorities he was being held at knifepoint and suffered a slash to his arm while defending himself from an attacker, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said.
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6 Charged In Luxury NJ Car Thefts: Prosecutor
Five men and one juvenile were recently arrested and charged with numerous residential and vehicle burglaries in Somerset County, authorities said.
In October 2023, broke into a Bernards Township home through a rear sliding window and stole a 2023 Mercedes Benz, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald announced.
A 2020 Kia, previously stolen from Newark, was let behind at the scene. Several days later, entry was made into a home in Bernardsville and two BMWs were stolen, authorities said.
In November, a Dodge Charger and BMW were stolen, authorities said. In December, police from Gre…
Burglars Shatter Glass Door, Steal Multiple Mercedes, Key Fobs In Stafford, Sheriff Says
Suspects with high-end tastes are wanted after breaking into a Stafford County business and stealing Mercedes-Benz vehicles and key fobs, according to the sheriff's office.
Earlier this week, deputies were called to First Auto Gallery on Derrick Lane, where there was an audible alarm coming from the building, which had been broken into after suspects smashed the glass front door.
Five key fobs, all belonging to Mercedes-Benz vehicles, were stolen, along with two Mercedes vehicles, according to investigators.
During the investigation, it was determined that shortly after 11 p.m. on Sunday n…
