MORRIS COUNTY — A 69-year-old Denville man has been charged with theft and illegal dumping after police said he was caught removing lumber from the Dickerson’s Corner parking lot early Saturday morning, October 3.
At approximately 5:19 a.m., Denville Police observed a man, later identified as Gary Buchanan, attempting to remove lumber from the parking lot.
During the course of the investigation, officers learned that Buchanan had allegedly been illegally dumping items into a dumpster on the property and stealing multiple pieces of lumber over the past two months. Buchanan was placed under arrest and transported to Denville Police Headquarters for processing.
Following processing, Buchanan was charged with:
- Theft by Unlawful Taking (N.J.S.A. 2C:20-3a)
- Illegal Dumping (Denville Township Ordinance 332-13)
Buchanan was released pending a future court appearance in Denville Municipal Court.
Editor’s Note: 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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