ICYMI - Three Suspects Arrested for Entering a Residence, Driving a Stolen Vehicle in Warren Township

WARREN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Warren Township Chief of Police Robert W. Ferreiro announces the arrest ofthe following listed adults in relation to an incident in Warren Township: Jalen A. Cherenfant, age 20, of Irvington, NJCharges:2nd Degree, Burglary by Entering an Occupied Residence2nd Degree, Conspiracy2nd Degree, Eluding3rd Degree, Receiving Stolen PropertyDisorderly Persons Offense, Burglary ToolsDisorderly Persons Offense, Criminal MischiefLamont L. Crumbley, age 21, of Irvington, NJCharges:2nd Degree, Burglary by Entering an Occupied Residence2nd Degree, Conspiracy4th Degree, Eluding3rd Degree, Receiving Stolen PropertyDisorderly Persons Offense, Burglary ToolsDisorderly Persons Offense, Criminal MischiefAbdul W. Stewart, age 19, of East Orange, NJCharges:2nd Degree, Burglary by Entering an Occupied Residence2nd Degree, Conspiracy4th Degree, Eluding3rd Degree, Receiving Stolen PropertyDisorderly Persons Offense, Burglary ToolsDisorderly Persons Offense, Criminal MischiefChief Ferreiro stated that on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at approximately 4:10 AM, Warren Township Police received a 911 call from a resident reporting that individuals were actively attempting to gain entry into their home.

Responding officers located an occupied suspect vehicle at the scene, which was determined to be stolen. When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, it drove toward them, striking a police vehicle before fleeing at a high rate of speed in an attempt to elude apprehension. Officers initiated a pursuit, deployed a tire deflation device, and pursued the suspect vehicle for several miles. The suspect vehicle ultimately became disabled, and three occupants were taken into custody after attempting to flee on foot.

Warren Township Police thank the Bernards Township Police Department, Watchung Police Department, and Long Hill Township. Police Department, Somerset County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, and the New Jersey State Police Somerville Station for their assistance with this incident.

Chief Ferreiro stated that the department will continue to maintain a strong and visible presence and will respond decisively to individuals who target homes in Warren Township. “Our residents have the right to feel safe in their homes—not worried—and we will continue to take swift and deliberate action against those who threaten that sense of security. Crimes involving residential burglaries, whether homes are occupied or unoccupied, are taken seriously, and those responsible will be pursued and held accountable.”

Anyone with additional information relating to this incident can contact the Warren TownshipPolice Department at (908) 753-1000 or via the STOPit app. The STOPit app allows citizens to provide anonymous reports, including videos and photos. STOPit can be downloaded to yoursmartphone for free at the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, access code: SOMERSETNJ.

Information can also be provided through the Somerset County Crime Stoppers’ Tip Line at 1-888-577-TIPS (8477). All anonymous STOPit reports and Crime Stopper tips will be kept confidential.Note: We are required by the Rules of Court to include herein a statement explaining that the charges are merely an accusation and that the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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