On September 6, 2023, at 1:41 pm, Millburn Police Officer Ford and Detective Royce responded to Walgreens on a report of a shoplifting theft that just occurred. Walgreens associates reported that a white male approximately 40 years old wearing a grey shirt and carrying a book bag concealed a large amount of energy drinks, and left the store without paying. Officer Ford and Detective Royce were able to locate this male matching this description walking down Millburn Ave. They stopped and detained him. A moment later the subject fled on foot, ignoring all commands by the police to stop. Detective Royce had to tackle the suspect to the ground on Farley Pl. The suspect continued to resist arrest while on the ground. Other officers were able to assist and handcuff him. This event led to the arrest of Joseph Fredericks, age 37 of Newark NJ. Search incident to the arrest revealed 28 Monster energy drinks and a crack pipe. He was charged with shoplifting, resisting arrest, obstruction and drug paraphernalia. He had an active criminal warrant out of Red Bank NJ, who responded and took custody of him. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty

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