Middlesex County Police Bust 11 Suspects In 'Smash & Grab' Burglary Ring

New Brunswick police arrested at least 11 suspects involved in a “smash and grab” burglary ring early this morning, Feb. 11.

The suspects allegedly smashed in the windows or glass doors of multiple convenience stores in the area and then quickly ran in to steal scratch-off lottery tickets, and in some instances, cigarettes.

According to the New Brunswick Police Department, detectives have tied the suspects to four (4) burglaries in New Brunswick. The burglaries occurred at:

· Ultra Care Pharmacy (272 George Street) on January 16, 2015

· Krauszers (50 Bayard Street) on January 24, 2015

· Ultra Care Pharmacy (272 George Street ) on February 5, 2015

· Reyes Grocery (35 Elizabeth Street) on February 8, 2015

The suspects are also believed to be involved in similar incidents in North Brunswick, Piscataway, Bound Brook, and Franklin Township. New Brunswick Police detectives are working with investigators from those municipalities along with the NJ Lottery Commission in linking those crimes.

This morning’s arrests occurred at 73 Throop Avenue (New Brunswick). Proceeds of the burglaries including: scratch-off lottery tickets, display cases and cigarettes, in addition to cash and narcotics were recovered at the house.

Arrested were:

· Tredell Barnes (40 year old male from New Brunswick), charged with:

Theft – 7 counts

Burglary – 4 counts

Criminal Mischief – 4 counts

Conspiracy to Commit Burglary – 3 counts

Conspiracy to Commit Theft – 2 counts

Receiving Stolen Property – 2 counts

Possession of CDS Heroin – 1 count

Possession with the Intent to Distribute, CDS Heroin – 1 count

Conspiracy to Distribute, CDS Heroin – 1 count

Possession with the Intent to Distribute within a School Zone, CDS Heroin – 1 count

· Jessica Romero (36 year old female from New Brunswick) charged with:

Theft – 3 counts

Conspiracy to Commit Theft – 2 counts

Receiving Stolen Property – 2 counts

Possession of CDS Heroin – 1 count

Possession with the Intent to Distribute, CDS Heroin – 1 count

Conspiracy to Distribute, CDS Heroin – 1 count

Possession with the Intent to Distribute within a School Zone, CDS Heroin – 1 count

· Peter Small (41 year old male from New Brunswick) charged with:

Theft – 1 count

Burglary – 1 count

Conspiracy to Commit Burglary – 1 count

Conspiracy to Commit Theft – 1 count

Receiving Stolen Property – 1 count

Possession of CDS Heroin – 1 count

Possession with the Intent to Distribute, CDS Heroin – 1 count

Conspiracy to Distribute, CDS Heroin – 1 count

Possession with the Intent to Distribute within a School Zone, CDS Heroin – 1 count

· Michelle Summers (50 year old female from New Brunswick) charged with:

Theft – 2 counts

Conspiracy to Commit Theft – 2 counts

Receiving Stolen Property – 2 counts

Possession of CDS Heroin – 1 count

Possession with the Intent to Distribute, CDS Heroin – 1 count

Conspiracy to Distribute, CDS Heroin – 1 count

Possession with the Intent to Distribute within a School Zone, CDS Heroin – 1 count

· Brian Beckett (30 year old male from Monmouth Junction) charged with:

Receiving Stolen Property – 1 count

Conspiracy to Commit Theft – 1 count

Possession of CDS Heroin – 1 count

Possession with the Intent to Distribute, CDS Heroin – 1 count

Conspiracy to Distribute, CDS Heroin – 1 count

Possession with the Intent to Distribute within a School Zone, CDS Heroin – 1 count

· Tina Martinez (38 year old female from New Brunswick) charged with:

Receiving Stolen Property – 1 count

Conspiracy to Commit Theft – 1 count

Possession of CDS Heroin – 1 count

Possession with the Intent to Distribute, CDS Heroin – 1 count

Conspiracy to Distribute, CDS Heroin – 1 count

Possession with the Intent to Distribute within a School Zone, CDS Heroin – 1 count

· Ricky Richardson (55 year old male from New Brunswick) charged with:

Receiving Stolen Property – 1 count

Conspiracy to Commit Theft – 1 count

Possession of CDS Heroin – 1 count

Possession with the Intent to Distribute, CDS Heroin – 1 count

Conspiracy to Distribute, CDS Heroin – 1 count

Possession with the Intent to Distribute within a School Zone, CDS Heroin – 1 count

· Pamela Kuzniar (27 year old female from Franklin Park) charged with:

Receiving Stolen Property – 1 count

Conspiracy to Commit Theft – 1 count

Possession of CDS Heroin – 1 count

Possession with the Intent to Distribute, CDS Heroin – 1 count

Conspiracy to Distribute, CDS Heroin – 1 count

Possession with the Intent to Distribute within a School Zone, CDS Heroin – 1 count

· Quyteasea Pryor (39 year old female from Middlesex Borough) charged with:

Receiving Stolen Property – 1 count

Conspiracy to Commit Theft – 1 count

Possession of CDS Heroin – 1 count

Possession with the Intent to Distribute, CDS Heroin – 1 count

Conspiracy to Distribute, CDS Heroin – 1 count

Possession with the Intent to Distribute within a School Zone, CDS Heroin – 1 count

· Kevin Summers (49 year old male from New Brunswick) charged with:

Receiving Stolen Property – 1 count

Conspiracy to Commit Theft – 1 count

Possession of CDS Heroin – 1 count

Possession with the Intent to Distribute, CDS Heroin – 1 count

Conspiracy to Distribute, CDS Heroin – 1 count

Possession with the Intent to Distribute within a School Zone, CDS Heroin – 1 count

· Chieta Hodges (26 year old female from New Brunswick) charged with:

Receiving Stolen Property – 1 count

Conspiracy to Commit Theft – 1 count

Possession of CDS Heroin – 1 count

Possession with the Intent to Distribute, CDS Heroin – 1 count

Conspiracy to Distribute, CDS Heroin – 1 count

Possession with the Intent to Distribute within a School Zone, CDS Heroin – 1 count

This investigation is ongoing and additional complaints are expected in the future. Anyone who may have information regarding these incidents is asked to contact Detective Brandon Epstein at (732) 745-5217.