South Jersey Teen Driving Stolen Car Found With Fake Gun, Police Say

A Millville teen was accused of carjacking someone and driving the vehicle in Bridgeton, authorities said.

11/15/2024 12:54 p.m.

Juan Vasquez Jr., 19, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 14, the Bridgeton Police Department said in a news release.

Officers stopped Vasquez while he was driving at around 11:06 a.m. Investigators said he was in a vehicle stolen during a carjacking in Millville.

Vasquez was charged with carjacking, unlawful possession of a weapon, and unlawful possession of an imitation firearm.

The teen was held in the Cumberland County Jail.

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