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Janiel J. Garcia, 21, purchased $943.55 worth of merchandise at Walmart in Mansfield Township just before 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 28, authorities said.
Garcia had three passengers in his car when police found and stopped him a short time after making the purchases.
Police then contacted the owner of the credit card confirming that it had been used fraudulently, authorities said.
A subsequent search of Garcia’s vehicle turned up marijuana, drug paraphernalia and stolen merchandise, police said.
Garcia was arrested and charged with credit card fraud, possession of under 50 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
His passengers, Bronx residents Ruben A. Rossi, 19, Henry Batista, 18, and a 17-year-old juvenile, were charged with possession of under 50 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
They were all released pending an appearance in court.
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