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Suspect Charged with Carjacking a Woman by Brick

By Lependorf & Silverstein

An article in the New Jersey Real-Time News reported that a Newark man is suspected of carjacking a woman using a brick. Allegedly, the man approached the woman and demanded her 2006 Dodge Durango vehicle by threatening to attack her, using the brick as a weapon. Police say the woman surrendered her vehicle, and they believe the suspect drove away with the SUV. The suspect was arrested after the police stopped the vehicle which sent out an anti-theft device signal to the Essex County police department. The suspect was charged with carjacking, receiving stolen property, and using a false identification with an arresting officer. He is currently awaiting trial for the charges. New Jersey courts classify carjacking as a robbery offense, which receives the same penalties as a first degree offense...continue to full post

Full post as published by New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog on June 29, 2010 (boomark / email).