PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer Gregory Bloete responded to Powder Mart on a reported shoplifting. He was further advised the suspect had left the area. While in route to the store, he observed the suspect walking nearby on Route 10 East, at 12:13 on Saturday, May 6.
He made contact with suspect and identified him as Leo Culleny III, 25, Parsippany. After a brief investigation, Mr. Culleny was found to be in possession of approximately $10.00 worth of shoplifted items from the store.
He was placed under arrest and transported to Police Headquarters for processing. While at Police Headquarters he was charged on a Complaint-Summons for Shoplifting.
He was released on his own recognizance 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.