A Stafford Township man is in custody after a string of Burglaries and Thefts

A Stafford Township man is in custody after a string of Burglaries and Thefts

A Stafford Township man is in custody after a string of Burglaries and Thefts

Staffford is the place for groceries, gadgets, power and manual tools, and flat-screen televisions. A convicted serial burglar currently residing in Ocean County Prison stole these items. Two separate incidents involving break-ins at properties on Jennings Road led to the arrest of 24-year-old Gerardo Antonio Hernandez-Martinez by the Stafford Township Police this month.

On January 8, someone called the police to report that a burglary was underway. When they saw Hernandez-Martinez, patrol officers rushed to his aid. Following his arrest, he faced charges of burglary, theft, criminal trespassing, and more. Bail reform resulted in Hernandez-Martinez’s release from jail, with the understanding that he would have to appear in court again.

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The next day, January 12, the police got a call from yet another Jennings Road resident detailing further theft and burglary occurrences. We retrieved and returned several stolen things from earlier crimes to the victims.

Stafford Police arrested Hernandez-Martinez at his Forked River employment as they continued to investigate the connection between him and the other events. He is currently held at the Ocean County Jail and is scheduled to appear in court on further charges of burglary, theft, and criminal mischief.

Thus, victims should be commended for reporting the offenses promptly to the Stafford Police Department, which resulted in the rapid arrest of the accused. Citizens are urged to contact the Stafford Police Dispatch Center at 609-597-8581 or 911 in case of any suspicious activity.

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