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Officers Evan Migliore and Nick Mercoun and Sgt. Chris Bermudez found Leonard R. Castro, 37, of Jersey City on West Passaic Street wearing a hoodie and full face mask near Powell Avenue shortly after 2 p.m. Friday, April 22, Chief Dean M. Pinto said.
A quick check by Detective Brian Cobb turned up an active warrant for a vehicle burglary out of Clifton, Pinto said.
The officers also found Castro carrying an unlabeled prescription bottle with crack inside, as well as a crack pipe and a lighter, the chief said.
The bag contained several rolls of coins and PS4 video games suspected as burglary proceeds along with a hammer and flashlight, Pinto said.
Castro’s recent criminal history includes various burglary arrests in Bergen County, as well as a probation violation.
Rochelle Park police charged him with receiving stolen property and possession of drugs, paraphernalia and burglary tools before sending him to the Bergen County Jail.
A judge released Castro under New Jersey’s bail reform law a little over 24 hours later, records show.
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