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Motor Vehicle Theft Reported in Wilkes-Barre

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Motor Vehicle Theft Reported in Wilkes-Barre

**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – A theft from a motor vehicle occurred on Chester Street. The incident happened on Monday at 11:00 AM.

A 61-year-old female resident of Wilkes-Barre reported the theft. She informed the authorities at City Headquarters about the incident.

According to her report, an unknown suspect entered her vehicle overnight. Several items were taken while the vehicle was parked near her residence.

The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department has registered the case under IRC number 240254646. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

Motor Vehicle Theft Reported on South Franklin Street

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Motor Vehicle Theft Reported on South Franklin Street

**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – Authorities responded to a theft involving a motor vehicle on South Franklin Street on November 20, 7:20 a.m.

A 37-year-old male from Philadelphia reported that his 2021 red Hyundai Tucson had been removed from the 500 block of South Franklin Street.

The vehicle bore Pennsylvania registration MJW-7266.

Officers were called to the scene following the victim’s report concerning the theft.

Wall Township Resident Pleads Guilty to Motor Vehicle Theft

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Wall Township Resident Pleads Guilty to Motor Vehicle Theft

**Toms River, NJ** – Jaquel Accoo, 29, from Wall Township, pled guilty to motor vehicle theft and witness tampering. This plea was made in the presence of Judge David M. Fritch, J.S.C., in relation to an incident in Toms River in October 2023. At his sentencing on January 3, 2025, the state will recommend a five-year prison term for each charge to run concurrently in New Jersey State Prison.

An individual reported his motor vehicle stolen on October 14, 2023, at the Toms River Township Police Headquarters. The investigation revealed that Accoo had not returned the borrowed vehicle and had sold it to an individual in Georgia. This led to a theft charge being filed against Accoo on November 22, 2023.

A warrant was issued for Accoo’s arrest, and he was placed in the National Crime Information Center database. The New York/New Jersey United States Marshals Service Regional Fugitive Task Force, along with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office, apprehended Accoo in Red Bank on January 22, 2024. He was released under New Jersey Bail Reform after being

Police investigate theft of motor vehicle in Wilkes-Barre

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Police investigate theft of motor vehicle in Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE, PA – Officers were dispatched to a residence on Hazle Street after a report of a motor vehicle theft. The incident occurred on Thursday at 12:57 PM.

According to the victim, a 21-year-old male from Wilkes-Barre, an unknown suspect unlawfully took his gray 2019 KIA Forte. The vehicle was parked near his residence at the time of the theft.

The Pennsylvania registration number for the stolen vehicle is MGC-0306. The police investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Law enforcement officials are working to gather more information regarding the theft. There have been no reported leads on the suspect as of now.

This incident adds to concerns over vehicle thefts in the area. Authorities urge residents to remain vigilant regarding their parked vehicles.

The police encourage anyone with information to come forward to assist in the investigation.

Motorists are advised to take extra precautions to secure their vehicles.

A 2019 KIA Forte has gone missing in Wilkes-Barre, and police are on the lookout for leads.

Couple arrested in rental car theft after police chase

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Couple arrested in rental car theft after police chase

Leonia, NJ

A couple was apprehended following a police pursuit that revealed a stolen rental vehicle from Oakland. The incident occurred shortly after 9 p.m. on Thursday, December 11.

Officer Kevin Do was conducting a “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” detail when an automated license plate reader indicated that the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander was stolen.

Do followed the car south on Grand Avenue, where the driver eventually stopped in Palisades Park.

Officers Mark Schmidt and Sgt. Sihoon Chung joined the investigation, along with additional team members from Palisades Park and Ridgefield.

The driver, Herbert J. Jones, 41, of Dumont, was identified alongside his fiancé, Jenna E. Staudt, 32, of Newton, who rented the car.

Oakland Police Chief Timothy Keenan confirmed that the Outlander had been due for return to the local Enterprise Rent-A-Car on November 7.

Attempts to contact Staudt were unsuccessful, and the vehicle was entered into the National Crime Information Center database as stolen.

Following their arrests, Oakland officers transported Staudt from Leonia police headquarters to charge her with motor vehicle theft and theft of services.

Staudt remains in Bergen County jail, awaiting her first appearance in Central Judicial Processing Court in Hackensack.

Jones faces charges of receiving stolen property and was released pending court action, with both parties also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

License Plate Stolen from Vehicle on Laurel Street

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License Plate Stolen from Vehicle on Laurel Street

**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – On February 26th, officers from the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department responded to a theft incident on Laurel Street. The incident occurred at 4:01 PM and involved theft from a motor vehicle.

A 27-year-old male victim from Wilkes-Barre reported that an unknown suspect removed the license plate from his vehicle. The vehicle was parked near the victim’s residence at the time of the theft.

The stolen plate is a New York registration with the identifier KLN-3844. Police are currently investigating the incident.

Multiple Vehicle Burglaries Lead to Arrest in West Orange

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Multiple Vehicle Burglaries Lead to Arrest in West Orange

**West Orange, NJ** – The Township experienced multiple vehicle burglaries on Monday and Tuesday evenings at Essex Green Shopping Plaza, specifically the parking lot of LA Fitness and other areas of the shopping plaza. Detective Austin Vanderhoof led the investigation with minimal evidence available at the crime scenes.

The West Orange Police Department worked with law enforcement from Verona and Cedar Grove Police Departments. Through video analysis and intelligence sharing, Detective Vanderhoof successfully identified the suspect. His methods included surveillance, interviews, and searches.

On December 2, Hakir Hodges, 28, from Newark, NJ, was charged in connection with these incidents. He faces eight counts related to burglary and theft from motor vehicles, and two counts of attempted burglary.

Hodges is currently held at Essex County Correctional Facility. Further details on the case have not been released at this time.

Vehicle Theft Reported on Joseph Lane

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Vehicle Theft Reported on Joseph Lane

**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – On Tuesday, officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle theft at a residence on Joseph Lane. The incident occurred at 6:52 a.m. according to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department.

The victim, a 51-year-old woman from Wilkes-Barre, reported that her silver 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe was stolen overnight. The car was taken unlawfully from the driveway of her residence.

The vehicle is registered in Pennsylvania with the license plate number GYM-2578. The investigation into the theft is currently ongoing.

New Jersey Man Arrested in Connection with Vehicle Burglaries

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Man Arrested in Connection with Vehicle Burglaries

**Gloucester Township, NJ** – Gloucester Township Police arrested a man suspected of involvement in multiple motor vehicle burglaries in the Hilltop section. The arrest occurred on Thursday at 1:21 AM after officers were alerted to a man in dark clothing attempting to burglarize a vehicle on Old Black Horse Pike.

During the investigation, it was reported that the suspect had burglarized four additional vehicles. The unidentified man managed to gain entry into four unlocked vehicles, stealing various items. Officers located the suspect, identified as Gilbert J. Ferguson, on Landing Road.

Ferguson attempted to flee on foot but was detained after a brief pursuit on Brewer Avenue. Upon detention, he was found with proceeds from the burglaries and was subsequently charged with multiple offenses, including four counts of burglary. Gilbert Ferguson was remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility in compliance with the New Jersey Criminal Justice Reform Act.

The Gloucester Township Police Department emphasizes the importance of preventing car burglaries by securing vehicle doors and windows. Residents are encouraged to park in well-lit areas, utilize anti-theft devices, and report suspicious activities.

Multiple Vehicle Thefts Reported in Maplewood

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Multiple Vehicle Thefts Reported in Maplewood

**Maplewood, NJ -** Police officers were dispatched to a Union Avenue residence to investigate a reported motor vehicle theft. The incident occurred on November 3 and involved a 2021 Kia Sorento that was left overnight in a driveway with the keys inside. The owner reported the vehicle was stolen by an unknown suspect who fled in an unspecified direction.

On Tuesday, Maplewood Police also responded to another motor vehicle theft report on Newark Way. This incident involved a 2018 Kia Soul, which was parked in a lot before being stolen. The suspect’s identity and direction of escape remain unknown.

That same day, officers attended a similar report of a vehicle theft at a Hilton Avenue residence. Details of this incident have not been fully disclosed. The Maplewood Police Department continues to investigate these incidents.

Further information can be found on the Maplewood Police Department website. The community is urged to share any helpful information regarding these thefts.

Motor Vehicle Stolen in Wilkes-Barre

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Motor Vehicle Stolen in Wilkes-Barre

**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – Officers responded to a theft of a motor vehicle on South River Street on Friday at 8:33 AM. The victim, a 24-year-old male, reported the incident to the authorities.

According to the victim, an unknown individual unlawfully took the vehicle overnight. The stolen car is a silver 2015 KIA Optima with Pennsylvania registration MJJ-6278.

The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department has acknowledged the theft and is continuing the investigation. They urge anyone with information to come forward to assist in the recovery of the vehicle.

The incident reference number for this case is 240242106. The investigation remains active as police work to identify and apprehend the suspect responsible.