DENVILLE — Two men were charged after Denville police said a motor vehicle stop led officers to discover a large container of used cooking oil allegedly stolen from Hunan Taste on Bloomfield Avenue.
According to a public information release from the Denville Police Department, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop at approximately 7:00 a.m. on Friday, May 22, on Route 46 West near St. Mary’s Place after observing several motor vehicle violations. During the stop, officers observed a large container of used cooking oil inside the vehicle. Police said a subsequent investigation determined the occupants had stolen approximately $800 worth of used cooking oil from Hunan Taste.
Police identified the defendants as Jefferson Servil, 27, of Newark, and Kervens Alsas, 30, of Harrison. Both were arrested and transported to Denville Police Headquarters for processing.
Servil and Alsas were charged with theft by unlawful taking, a third-degree offense under N.J.S.A. 2C:20-3A. Police said the driver also received motor vehicle summonses for failure to possess an insurance card, failure to possess a registration card, delaying traffic, improper use of horn, and driving without a license.
Both individuals were released pending a future 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.
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