Jeremiah Footman (18) of Stamford CT was taken into custody at 1404 hours from the area of West 36th Street.
Officers conducted a field check of Footman in the area after observing him wearing soiled clothing and perspiring profusely. While speaking with Footman, they observed cobwebs and fresh dirt in his hair and on his clothing. They also detected an odor of raw marijuana emanating from his person. A subsequent search led to the recovery of marijuana and narcotic paraphernalia, along with a screwdriver, from his person.
As the investigation progressed, Footman could not provide a valid reason from possessing the screwdriver and stated that he was just visiting a friend at a nearby house. The investigation continued at the house which led to the discovery that the house had just been burglarized, displaying fresh signs of forced entry. The owner of the home was notified and confirmed that the damage caused by the break-in was, indeed, new and fresh and that Footman had no business or permission to be in the home. It was soon discovered that Footman was not visiting a friend at that location and was charged with the burglary.
He was taken to the Hudson County Jail.
Charges:
Burglary
Possession of Burglar’s Tools
Possession of 50g or less of Marijuana
Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute
Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute within 1000 Feet of a School Possession of Narcotic Paraphernalia