HANOVER — On October 27, 2024, Hanover Township Police Officers Daniel Foesel, Carlos Najera, and Michael Kaiser arrested Carolyn Coombs, 54, and Brian Coombs, 55, both of Whippany. The pair were charged with shoplifting, conspiracy to commit shoplifting, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
According to a Wegmans employee, the Coombs loaded a shopping cart with over $900 worth of groceries and exited the store without paying. During the subsequent investigation, officers discovered drug paraphernalia in their possession.
Carolyn and Brian Coombs were taken into custody, formally charged, and released with a scheduled court appearance.
Editors 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 reasonable doubt.