4 Charged After Breaking Into Kinnelon Home: Officials

KINNELON, NJ — Four people face charges after burglarizing a Kinnelon home Saturday, according to Mayor James J. Freda. The resident, who was at home, told authorities that the suspects broke through the rear glass sliding door.

Officials received a 911 call at 6:40 p.m. Saturday about the burglary on Denis Drive, Freda said. A suspect entered the house, but the others yelled for them to run to their getaway vehicle, according to authorities.

After they drove off, the resident gave an "excellent description" of the vehicle, according to Freda. While Kinnelon police responded to the scene, they saw the vehicle pass them on Boonton Avenue, Freda said.

Four males from Queens, New York, were charged with burglary, criminal mischief, eluding from police, supplying fictitious names and conspiracy of burglary. Freda didn't list their names in the report. Authorities took them to the Morris County Jail.

The suspects are part of a crew committing burglaries throughout New Jersey and NJew York, Freda said. The mayor advised people to keep homes well-lit and immediately report any suspicious activity or vehicles.

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