TEANECK, NJ — A 19-year-old man faces multiple charges after a traffic stop led to the discovery of stolen checks, prescription drugs and postal service property.
Moses Lemite, of Teaneck, was arrested Wednesday following a motor vehicle stop conducted by Detective Sergeant James Lynch of the department’s Anti-Crime Unit.
Lynch stopped a Jeep Cherokee with Georgia registration after observing several motor vehicle violations.
During the stop, police determined the vehicle’s insurance was invalid and discovered a stolen New Jersey license plate inside the vehicle.
A search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of 198 checks made out to various individuals, totaling $122,439.15, which were believed to be stolen.
Police also recovered numerous items appearing to be United States Postal Service property, including embroidered USPS jackets, sweatshirts, hats and postal carrier bags.
Further investigation led to the seizure of burglary tools, including screwdrivers, a Sawzall blade and latex gloves.
Police also seized more than 100 dosage units of prescription legend drugs not prescribed to Lemite and a credit card issued to a different individual.
Lemite was taken into custody without incident.
While in custody, he refused to be fingerprinted and engaged in acts of criminal mischief, including attempting to clog a holding cell toilet with clothing and urinating on the cell floor and walls.
Lemite was charged with second-degree receiving stolen property, second-degree possession of prescription drugs not lawfully prescribed, second-degree money laundering, second-degree criminal attempt/forgery, third-degree receiving stolen property, third-degree hindering apprehension, fourth-degree criminal mischief and possession of burglary tools.
The vehicle was impounded, and Lemite was issued several motor vehicle summonses.
Lemite was transported to the Bergen County Corrections and Rehabilitation Center pending his first appearance in Bergen County Superior Court.
