Crime & Safety

Fake Money Leads to Burglary Charges, Police Say

Pennsylvania pair accused of Reger Road residential break-in.

A Pennsylvania pair has been charged in connection with a Reger Road residential burglary last month, Chester Township Police said.

Edwin Morales, 28, was charged with burglary, theft, criminal mischief and conspiracy to commit burglary and theft. Mary A. Jennings, 33, was charged with conspiracy to commit burglary and theft.

Morales and Jennings were charged on Oct. 26 in connection with the Oct. 15 alleged burglary of a Reger Road home, according to a statement released Sunday by Lt. Thomas Williver.

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The pair was arrested the day before on Oct. 25 for allegedly trying to pay for gas with counterfeit money at an Allamuchy gas station, according to NJ.com.

Jennings was released after being charged in Chester Township. Morales has been remanded to the Warren County Correctional Facility in lieu of $25,000 bail.

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If you have additional information, contact the Chester Township Police and speak with Det. Anthony DaCunza at 908-879-5514 ext. 833 or Det. Brian Gill 908-879-5514 ext.832.


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