Trio of Newark Teens Busted After High-Stakes Burglary Spree in Bergen County
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Closter NJ, The quiet neighborhoods of Englewood’s East Hill section were shaken this week as local authorities announced the arrest of three Newark teenagers linked to a series of brazen, occupied home burglaries and high-end vehicle thefts.
The Closter Pursuit: From Broken Windows to Patrol Car Collisions
According to Closter Police Captain Vincent Aiello, the arrests of 18-year-old Hakim White and two 17-year-old juveniles come after a chaotic night of crime that spanned multiple towns.
The group’s spree allegedly involved:
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Attempted Entry: Trying to pry open a first-floor window at one Closter residence to target a luxury vehicle.
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The Ransack: Successfully entering a second home, where they looted the kitchen and secured keys to a high-end car parked in the driveway.
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The Escape: As the suspects fled, they were spotted by Patrolman Jorge Vela. In a desperate attempt to evade capture, the trio drove over a front lawn and rammed Vela’s patrol vehicle before disappearing.
Detective Work Leads to Newark
The investigation, spearheaded by Detective Sergeant Keith Dombkowski and Detective Ryan Walsh, eventually tied the group to another burglary in the East Hill area and an attempted home invasion in Haworth.
The breakthrough came when evidence recovered from a Newark bodega linked the two juveniles to the crimes.
Charges and Legal Fallout
The legal consequences for the Newark trio are significant. The investigation successfully cleared three occupied residential burglaries, two vehicle thefts, and one attempted invasion.
| Suspect | Key Charges |
| Hakim White (18) | Occupied residential burglary, criminal mischief, possession of burglary tools, receiving stolen property. |
| Juvenile 1 (17) | Second-degree occupied residential burglary, receiving a stolen motor vehicle. |
| Juvenile 2 (17) | Second-degree occupied residential burglary, receiving a stolen motor vehicle. |
“These arrests are the result of diligent investigative work and regional cooperation to keep our residents safe from organized theft rings.” — Closter Police Department
Staying Safe: Preventing High-End Auto Theft
With “occupied” burglaries on the rise—where thieves enter homes specifically to find key fobs—police urge residents to take extra precautions:
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Secure Your Fobs: Use Faraday bags to block signal skimming.
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Reinforce Entrances: Ensure all first-floor windows and rear doors are deadbolted and alarmed.
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Lighting is Key: Motion-activated lights in driveways can deter suspects before they reach the door.
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Tags: #BergenCounty #ClosterNJ #CrimeUpdate #NewarkNews #PublicSafety #NJPolice
Hakim White needs to spent at least 20 years in state prison to learn his lesson.
I hope the sentencing judge doesn’t let us down…
A direct result of former Governor Phail “Schnaps” Murphy, and his chief coat holder, Matty Boy Platkin, going limp on criminals, and pushing the “equity” approach to dealing with thieves from certain demographics and by nature, geographic regions. And it’s more of the same with Mikie… (Who votes for a Governor named “Mikie” anyway). This state is corrupt to the core thanks to self loathing, guilt-ridden white Democrat virtue-signalers.
The answer to you question is 1.8 million people voted for a Governor named “Mikie”. Its quite easy to look up.
collecting mail-in ballets in the cemetary?