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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