Suspect Charged with Carjacking a Woman by Brick
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. Carjacking is considered a more serious offense than a usual theft crime because an element of force is used in the unlawful taking of another person’s vehicle.
In comparison with a simple theft offense which carries lesser criminal penalties, such as up to 5 years imprisonment, suspects charged with carjacking may face more severe criminal penalties, which can include up to 20 years in prison as well as a $200,000 criminal fine.
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