Disorderly Male Burglarizes School; Damages Residential Property
On July 30, 2018 at approximately 2:53 am, the Riverside
Police responded to a call for a disorderly male banging on the doors of several
residences near the downtown area. During the investigation, the police received
reports from several residents about a male who attempted to enter their homes
by force. They awoke to a male banging
forcefully on their doors seemingly attempting to gain entry. The suspect did not gain entry to any residence. The homeowners reported damage to the exterior
of their houses and other property.
Officers located a male walking nearby along a residential street fitting
the description of the suspect. He was
found to be holding a fire extinguisher and in possession of a gold hand-sized
crucifix. The suspect was identified as
Isaac Tzalam Lucas, 19 years, of Riverside.
As a result of the investigation, it was determined that
Lucas also vandalized and gained entry to the former St. Peter’s Parochial School
building on Middleton St. Once inside,
Lucas stole a fire extinguisher, a crucifix and caused damage within the
building.
Lucas was charged with Burglary,
Theft, Criminal Mischief, Defiant Trespassing and Criminal Attempt – Burglary. Lucas was lodged at the Burlington County
Correctional Facility pending a detention hearing.
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