DENVILLE — A South River man was arrested on Saturday, June 21, following a reported motor vehicle burglary on Hillcrest Drive, according to the Denville Police Department.
At approximately 8:12 a.m., officers responded to the area after receiving a report of a burglary in progress. While en route, officers located a vehicle and driver matching the description provided by the caller. The driver, identified as 39-year-old Roman Chkheidze, was stopped by responding officers.
Further investigation revealed that Chkheidze had active warrants issued by an outside agency. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to Denville Police Headquarters for processing. He has since been charged in connection with the burglary and was transferred to the Morris County Correctional Facility, where he remains held pending a 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.
