TOMS RIVER – A local man has been arrested and charged in connection to multiple vehicle burglaries in the area, police said.
On July 24 around 12:50 a.m., officers responded to St. Regis Court regarding a man wearing a white t-shirt and khaki shorts attempting to enter cars parked in a driveway.
While checking the area, police found a man in a parked car in the driveway of a home on Feldmus Lane. The man then fled on foot into nearby woods, but was later located in the retention basin.
The man, who was identified as Kristopher Fudali, was arrested for multiple vehicle burglaries and theft. Fudali also had an active warrant for his arrest relating to vehicle burglaries committed on June 29, police said.
In addition, Fudali had been arrested multiple times this year for the fraudulent use of credit cards, which were stolen from resident’s vehicles, police said.
At this time, investigation is continuing and additional complaints are pending. If anyone has any additional information pertaining to this individual or related crimes, contact Detective Grob at 732-349-0150 ext. 1319.
Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.
