Man Allegedly Stole Minibikes in Mendham, Sold Them to Pawnshop in Morristown, NJ
Randolph, NJ Man Charged with Burglary & Theft for Allegedly Stealing Minibikes and Selling at Discount to Morristown Pawnshop
Although it did not take long for law enforcement to identify Freed as the main suspect in the burglary and theft case, capturing him was another story entirely. Prosecutors charged Freed with multiple crimes in September 2017, but he was not brought to justice until just recently. Despite having a warrant out for his arrest, Freed did not come into contact with police until recently – when he turned himself in to Morristown authorities.
Prison Time for Felony Theft Charges in Morris County, NJ
Now that Freed is in police custody, he will have to answer multiple criminal charges. According to court records, Freed has been charged with theft of movable property and two counts of burglary. Given that the retail value of the items Freed allegedly stole exceeds $500, he is likely to face third degree theft charges. Sometimes, when a person is accused of stealing items valued at less than $200 in NJ, they are able to avoid being charged with a felony and instead face disorderly persons offense charges. (This usually happens in shoplifting cases.) In this case, however, Freed has been charged with felony theft and could be subject to prison time if convicted. That’s because a third degree crime is punishable by a sentence of 3-5 years in New Jersey State Prison. Additionally, Freed could be required to pay restitution to the victims for the value of the stolen goods.
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Don’t take any chances when it comes to your freedom. If you’ve been arrested and charged with a theft or fraud offense in Morristown, Parsippany-Troy Hills, Dover, or anywhere else in Morris County, NJ, you need to speak with experienced NJ criminal defense lawyer Travis Tormey. Attorney Tormey can help you fight the charges and avoid the harshest punishments. Contact him today.