PARSIPPANY — While patrolling New Road, Patrol Officer William Stone observed an improperly parked 1998 Nissan Altima on the shoulder of the road near Interstate 280.
As he passed the vehicle he conducted a check of the registration and also observed a male sitting inside the vehicle and another male standing outside it.
He quickly received a response that the vehicle was reported stolen, at which time he conducted a U-Turn to further investigate the vehicle and the two males.
While conducting the U-Turn he observed the two males crossing the roadway heading towards Wawa. Patrol Officer Stone made contact with Xaquai Green, 18, East Orange, and a 17 year old juvenile male from East Orange in front of Wawa and inquired about the vehicle.
Other patrol units arrived on scene to assist. After a brief investigation it was determined that the vehicle was reported stolen from Newark on February 24, at which time Mr. Green was placed under arrest and the juvenile male was taken into custody.
Both individuals were transported to Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department and charged with receiving stolen property.
Mr. Green’s charge had a bail amount of $2000.00 with a 10% option which he was able to post. He was released pending his court appearance. The juvenile was released to the custody of his parents pending his court date.
Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
