Teaneck Teen Swipes Gun At Tenafly House Party: Police

An 18-year-old Teaneck resident attending a small gathering in Tenafly stole a handgun from the home, authorities said.

03/28/2024 2:17 p.m.

Tenafly police arrested Byron Jones on Wednesday, March 28, and charged him with taking the gun on Feb. 3, Capt. Michael deMoncada said.

"The victim in that case realized that a personally owned firearm was missing after a family member hosted a small gathering at the home," deMoncada said.

Detectives conducted a thorough investigation leading to Jones's arrest on charges of theft and illegal possession of a handgun, the captain said.

He remained held Thursday in the Bergen County Jail.

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