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Thefts Reported, Co-Worker Arrested in Fight
Friday, October 21, 2011 • 6:59pm
On Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Ptl. Ed Gaffney investigated a report of a theft which occurred at Lifetime Fitness on Connell Drive. The victim reported that property valued at approximately $2,000.00 was taken from the woman’s locker room sometime around 5:45 pm. Among the stolen items were an iPod and jewelry. The victim reported that two females were seen in the area that she described as a thin white female, approximately 40 – 50 years of age and a light skinned Hispanic woman who was approximately 45 – 50 years of age. The matter has been referred to the Investigations Division.
On Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 12:50 pm, Sgt. Bradley Countryman arrested John T. McGrath, 47, of Berkeley Heights. Officers responded to an Industrial Drive location after receiving a report of a fight in progress. The investigation revealed that two co-workers became involved in a dispute which led to a physical altercation. During the dispute, McGrath produced a “Black Jack”, ie. a short flexible metal wand, and struck the victim several times in the head, causing injury to him. McGrath was taken to police headquarters, processed and charged with possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and aggravated assault. Bail was set at $10,000.00 and McGrath was released with a court date to appear in Union County Superior Court after posting bail.
