Morris County Auto Theft Task Force Makes Arrest In Mendham Case

MENDHAM, NJ - A 24-year-old man is facing a slew of charges related to car theft and burglaries that took place in Mendham Borough on Nov. 17, according to the Morris County Prosecutor's Office.

According to officials, this arrest stems from the continued efforts of the Morris County Auto Theft Task Force (ATTF), implemented in 2019 to combat the growing trend of auto thefts throughout Morris County.

Last November, Mendham Borough Detective Christopher Gobbi, with the assistance of the ATTF, investigated an unsolved burglary and theft of a motor vehicle which occurred in Mendham Borough on Nov. 17. Through the efforts of this joint task force, led by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and supported by the Morris County Chiefs of Police Association, Abdul Bryant was identified as a suspect after the stolen vehicle was tracked to East Orange, where Bryant was located inside the car.

• One count of third degree burglary;
• One count of third degree theft; and
• One count of third degree conspiracy to commit burglary and theft.

A motion for pretrial detention has been filed by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and this
decision is pending before the Court.

“The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office continues its commitment to this collaborative, intelligence-driven approach to solving crimes throughout Morris County. This coordinated approach of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Intelligence Unit, the Morris County Auto Theft Task Force, and the Mendham Borough Police Department led to the arrest of this individual, and they should be commended for their investigative efforts," Acting Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said. "It demonstrates our collective commitment to sharing resources in the goal of keeping Morris County safe.”

Morris County citizens are reminded to remove valuables and keys from their vehicles and make
sure the vehicles are locked and secure.

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