MORRIS COUNTY — A Newark man has been charged in connection with a gift card scam that took place at the CVS located at 276 East Main Street, police announced.
According to the Denville Police Department, officers responded on June 13, 2025, following a report of an individual attempting to tamper with and replace legitimate gift cards with fraudulent or altered versions—a scheme commonly referred to as a gift card scam.
Upon arrival, patrol officers located the suspect, later identified as Rinalds Ivzans, 25, of Newark, shortly after he exited the store. Ivzans was taken into custody without incident. A subsequent search of the surrounding area recovered multiple fraudulent gift cards.
Ivzans was charged with:
- Possession of forgery devices
- Tampering with evidence
- Criminal attempt – Theft by deception
He was processed at Denville Police Headquarters and released pending a mandatory court appearance.
Editor’s Note: The court’s rules require us to include a statement that states: The charges outlined in this publication are merely accusations, and the defendant and/or defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
