On March 9, 2025 Sgt Royce located a stolen vehicle parked and unoccupied at the Short Hills Mall, with
fraudulent temporary license plates. The vehicle was a 2020 Dodge Challenger stolen out of Elizabeth in
2023. A short time later, a male occupant returned to the vehicle and entered the driver’s seat. The
driver Waldin Dufrene, age 29, of Union, was placed under arrest. He was charged with receiving a
stolen vehicle. He had active arrest warrants out of Millburn and Union township.
On March 17,2025 Millburn Officer Recinos attempted to stop a 2025 Honda Accord on JFk Parkway
near the Short Hills mall for a motor vehicle violation. Officer Recinos activated his emergency lights and
sirens, however the vehicle failed to pull over and stop and fled on JFK Pkwy at high rate of speed.
Officer Recinos did not pursue the vehicle due to safety reasons. An investigation was conducted,
revealing the identity of the driver. Lamir Jones, 18, of Newark, was arrested and charged with eluding
police in a motor vehicle.
On March 25, 2025 Millburn Police Officer Nacim responded to single vehicle crash on Hobart Ave and
Knollwood Rd. The investigation led to the arrest of Jennifer Chinchilla, age 41, of Springfield for
suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Chinchilla was charged with DWI and several other motor vehicle
violations and later released to an acquaintance.
On April 2, 2025 Millburn Police responded to a report of check fraud at M&T Bank, located at 62 Main
Street, following an incident involving a male suspect impersonating a bank customer. The suspect
provided a fake ID and attempted to deposit a check and requested a large cash withdrawal. However,
the bank declined the transaction, and the suspect fled the scene in a grey BMW 530. Millburn Officer
Dalakian located the suspect's vehicle on Millburn Ave, where a stop was initiated. This led to the arrest
of three individuals: Sherrir Rupertt, 24, and Juzan Spence, 29, both from the Bronx, NY, and Erik Wells,
54, from Pennsylvania. All three suspects were charged with multiple offenses, including identity theft,
forgery, credit card theft, and conspiracy.
On April 2, 2025, during the early morning hours the Millburn Police Department responded to a Glen
Ave residence on a report of a burglary that just occurred. The actors entered the residence through an
unlocked window. They were scared off by the homeowners, and fled in a vehicle. The suspect vehicle
was located and a pursuit was initiated but had to be terminated due to safety concerns. This incident
remains under investigation by the Millburn Police Department Detective Bureau.
On April 7, 2025 Millburn Police Officer Recinos stopped a 2012 Honda Ody for a motor vehicle violation.
The investigation led to the arrest of Martha Cortesjimenez, age 31, of Springfield for suspicion of
driving while intoxicated. She was charged with DWI and several other motor vehicle violations.
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.
