Press Release January 9, 2023
On December 24, 2022, at 6:46 pm, Millburn Police Officer Griffin responded to Macys at the Mall at
Short Hills for a report of shoplifters in custody. Macys associates reported that two females, Rajohnna
Walker, age 31, and Nayjah Glover, age 27, both of Newark had concealed $856.00 of merchandise and
left the store without paying. Glover and Walker were both placed under arrest and charged with
shoplifting and hindering. They were both later released on their own recognizance.
On December 25, 2022 at 10:05 am, Millburn Police Officer Jezewski responded to a West Road
residence on a report of burglary to a vehicle. The resident reported that an unknown actor entered
their 2022 BMW x5 while driveway. The suspect was described as a light-skinned male, wearing a dark
hooded sweatshirt, dark pants and a face mask. This incident remains under investigation by the
Millburn Police Detective Bureau.
On December 25, 2022, at 5:20 pm, Millburn Police Officer Matos responded to CVS on Millburn Ave for
a report of theft. CVS associates reported that two individuals, a white female and a black male,
concealed $265.21 of shaving supplies and left the store without paying. Responding officers located
individuals matching the description on Millburn Ave near Myrtle Ave. Danielle Sadowski, age 39, and
Nathaniel Powell, age 48, both of Newark. Powell was charged with shoplifting and Sadowski was
charged with CDS offenses. There were both released on thier own recognizance.
On December 28, 2022, at 5:40 pm, Millburn Police Officer Dundon responded to Macys at the Mall at
Short Hills for a report of a shoplifter in custody. Macys associates reported that Diego Ramos-Villa, age
29, of Patterson, had concealed $287.00 of merchandise and left the store without paying. Ramos-Villa
was placed under arrest and charged with shoplifting. He was later released on his own recognizance.
On December 29, 2022 at 8:49 am, Millburn Police Officer Carroll responded to a Noel Drive residence
on a report of a residential burglary. The resident reported that unknown actors forced entry into the
home and stole numerous items of jewelry, unknown value. This incident remains under investigation
by the Millburn Police Detective Bureau.
On December 29, 2022 at 5:00 pm, Millburn Police Officer Palmer responded to a Minnisink Road
residence on a report of theft of a vehicle. The resident reported that unknown actors stole their 2018
Mercedes E43 from their driveway. The key fob had been left in the vehicle. The vehicle was later
recovered in Newark. This incident remains under investigation by the Millburn Police Detective
Bureau.
On December 31, 2022 at 3:30 am, Millburn Police Officer Lyons responded to a Hartshorn Drive
residence on a report of theft of a vehicle. The investigation revealed that two unknown actors entered
the home and located the key fob for a 2022 Range Rover that was parked in the driveway. The actors
then left the residence with the key and a wallet and stole the Range Rover. The vehicle was later
recovered in Newark. This incident remains under investigation by the Millburn Police Detective
Bureau.
On January 2, 2023 at 7:42 am, Millburn Police Officer Aliotta responded to CVS on Millburn Ave for a
report of theft of a vehicle. The owner reported that unknown actors stole her 2019 Mercedes CLS from
the parking lot. The vehicle had been left running, unlocked with the keys fob in it for a few minutes
when the theft occurred. The vehicle was later recovered in Newark. This incident remains under
investigation by the Millburn Police Detective Bureau.
On January 2, 2023 at 12:30pm, Millburn Police Officer Matos responded to a Delbarton Drive residence
for a report of burglary to a vehicle. The resident reported that unknown black male wearing a bright
orange hoodie attempted to enter his BMW while parked the driveway. The male then joined a second
black male wearing a white hoodie, entered a waiting White Hyundai and drove off. The investigation
revealed that the same actors attempted to enter a vehicle on Kenilworth Drive. This incident remains
under investigation by the Millburn Police Detective Bureau.
On January 6, 2023 at 2:25 am, Millburn Police Officer Bifano responded to a Kilmer Drive residence for
a report of attempted burglary to a residence. The resident reported that unknown black male wearing
a dark puffy coat dark pant, and a ski mask attempted to gain entry to his house. At approximately 4:00
am, Officer Wichelns located a suspect matching the description, attempting to flee in an Uber/Lyft. The
investigation led to the arrest of a juvenile male, age 16, of South Orange. The juvenile was charged
with juvenile delinquency (burglary) and later release to the custody of a parent.
On January 7, 2023 at 9:58 am, Millburn Police Officer Reid responded to a Harsthorn Drive residence
for a report of theft of a vehicle. The resident reported that unknown actors stole her 2021 Honda
Odyssey from her driveway. She further reported that the vehicle contained the key fob and her purse
and that there were attempted use of her credit cards. The vehicle was later located in Livingston. This
incident remains under investigation by the Millburn Police Detective Bureau.
On January 8, 2023 at 5:29 am, Millburn Police Officers Wichelns and Bifano located a stolen 2020 Acura
TLX on White Oak Ridge Road near Hemlock Road. Upon stopping the vehicle, the occupants began to
flee. PO Wichlens apprehended two of the males. PO Bifano engaged in a foot pursuit with one male,
finally apprehending him by Hartshorn School. The fourth actor was located shortly thereafter hiding in
a yard. Asad Pitts, age 20, was charged with receiving stolen property and obstruction. One juvenile,
age 17, and two juveniles age 14 were all charged with juvenile delinquency (receiving stolen property).
Pitts was later released on his own recognizance and the juveniles were released to family members.
On January 8, 2023 at 6:45 pm Millburn Police Officer Hunt-Miles responded to a Lakeview Ave
residence for a report of burglary and theft of a vehicle. The resident reported two unknown males
stole his 2021 Mercedes G Wagon from his garage. This incident remains under investigation by the
Millburn Police Detective Bureau.
These are accusations. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until they enter a guilty plea or
are found guilty in a court of law.
