Crime & Safety

Contractor Allegedly Stole Cash From Home

Resident noticed more than $1,500 missing.

A New York man was arrested Wednesday after Montville Township Police Capt. Ed Rosellini said he allegedly stole more than $1,500 cash from a Towaco home he was doing contractor work in.

James O'Sullivan, 34, of Stony Point, NY, was charged with one count of theft.

According to Rosellini, a resident of Doremus Drive called police on Nov. 30 to report that a large amount of money was missing from their home. The resident explained to police that contractors had been working on their house recently.

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In interviewing the workers, police said O'Sullivan admitted on Wednesday to taking the cash.

O'Sullivan was arrested and transported to the Montville Township police station. He was later released with a date to appear in court.

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