On October 2, 2023 at 1200 pm Officer Marone responded to Shoprite on a report of a theft that just
occurred. The loss prevention officer stated that the previous day an actor entered the store, described
as a husky black male in his thirties, and stole 63 packs of allergy medicine and left the store without
paying. He left the parking lot in a white tesla with a Tennessee license plate. Millburn Detective
Wichelns began to investigate this incident. On October 12, 2023 the investigation led to him charging
Darius Charles, age 27, of Newark with shoplifting.
On October 11 2023, at 1:09 am, Millburn Police responded to an East Hartshorn residence on a report
of motor vehicle burglary. The homeowner reported that he reviewed ring camera footage and saw a
small white SUV pull into his driveway. The actor exits the suspect vehicle and enters the homeowners
unlocked 2022 Audi Q3 for approximately one minute. The actor exits vehicle and leaves area. Nothing
appeared to be missing. This incident remains under investigation by the Millburn Police Detective
Bureau.
On October 11, 2023, Millburn Police Officer Kerwien responded to a Hartshorn Drive residence on a
report of a burglary to the residence. The resident reported that they recently began demolition
operation at this residence and has hire a contractor to begin the demolition. The homeowner stated
over the past few weeks, several items have been stolen from the inside of the house including a hot
water heater, furnace, 2 vanities, and pavers. The contractor they hired did not take these items. This
incident remains under investigation by the Millburn Police Detective Bureau.
On October 12, 2023, Millburn Police Officers Herrera and Dalakian responded to The Mall at Short Hills
on a report of a theft that just occurred at Burberry. The suspect stole a $4,099 dollar Burberry jacket
and walked out of the store wearing it, without paying for it. The suspect left Burberry and was now at
the Canada Goose store. Millburn Officers arrived at Canada Goose as the suspect was walking out of
the store with a $1,575.00 jacket in his hands, that he did not pay for. The suspect immediately shoved
Officer Herrera, and attempted to punch the officers in the face. At this time, the suspect was restrained
and taken the ground and handcuffed. Richard Boursiquot age 38 of Union NJ was placed under arrest.
He was searched incident to arrest which yielded a folding knife, which he was seen earlier walking
around the mall with it in his hand. Further investigation revealed that he also stole items from Louis
Vuitton, Neiman Marcus, Prada, and Robert Graham. Total amount of merchandise that was stolen was
$9658.00. He was charged with Robbery, aggravated assault on an officer, resisting arrest, shoplifting,
and criminal mischief and remanded in the Essex County correctional facility.
On October 15, at 9:13 pm Officer Goldfarb responded to Edison PD on a report of an adult female in
custody on a Millburn arrest warrant. Officer Goldfarb arrived and arrested Brianna Philmore age 23 of
Newark for failure to appear in court for charges in early of 2022. She was placed under arrest and
transported to Essex County correctional facility.
On October 16, 2023 at 10:40 am, Millburn Police Officer Catinella responded to a Myrtle Ave residence
on a report of attempted burglary to a motor vehicle. The reporting person stated that he observed
from his second-floor window, a silver Toyota corolla pull up and the passenger attempt to enter his
parked 2017 Porsche Macan and his 2017 black Lexus. Both vehicles were locked so the actor was
unsuccessful. The actor then fled in the suspect vehicle. This incident remains under investigation by the
Millburn Police Detective Bureau.
On October 16 ,2023 10:55 am Millburn Police Officer Ford stopped a 2013 grey Hyundai Elantra on
Millburn Ave for motor vehicle violations. The investigation led to the arrest of Timiyah Gardner age 24,
of Springfield, for open warrant out of East Orange NJ, for terroristic threats. Gardner was issued
summonses and later transported to East Orange Police department, who took custody of her on their
arrest warrant.
On October 16, 2023 at 02:16 pm, Officer Catinella responded to White Oak Ridge Rd residence on a
report of theft of construction tools. The contractor stated sometime over this past weekend an
unknown actor stole 3 of his saws, with a total value of $1,000.00. This incident remains under
investigation by the Millburn Police Detective Bureau.
On October 18, 2023, at 01:45 pm Detective Sergeant Royce observed a suspicious male operating a
bicycle on Millburn Ave peering at houses. Detective Sergeant Royce and Detective Wichelns and
Herrera began surveillance of this subject from their unmarked police vehicles. The suspect was then
observed getting off his bicycle and walking up to a Blaine Street residence. He then Selected a UPS
package from the porch and concealed it under his jacket and walked back to his bike. At this time, the
suspect was detained. Further investigation led to the arrest of Matthew Williams, age 32, of Elizabeth
NJ. Search incident to arrest yielded a Humira Pen, which was prescribed to a Main Street resident in
town. The owner of this prescription confirmed it was stolen out of the inside of their apartment
building. Williams was charged with Burglary, 2 counts of theft and possession of burglary tools. He was
released on his own recognizance. His current bicycle was seized for further investigation.
Several minutes after Williams was released from Millburn Police custody, he was seen by
Officer Dundon operating a different bicycle west on Millburn Ave. The subject was detained again. The
bicycle was taking for safekeeping. He was released at scene. A little while later, a child dialed 911
stating his bicycle was stolen from his Millburn Ave residence. This matched the description of the
bicycle the suspect was riding. The suspect was located again in Taylor Park and placed under arrest
again for possessing the stolen bicycle. He was charged with theft of movable property and remanded to
the Essex County correctional facility.
