Skip to main navigationSkip to News Headlines
Global Navigation
Office of The Attorney General
OAG Home
OAG Home Superintendent's Bio
Superintendent's Bio
NJSP Home
> NJSP Home  |  > News Releases
 
2014 New Jersey State Police News Releases NJSP Badge
     Archives  

NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE
OFFICIAL NEWS RELEASE


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Office of Public Affairs (609) 882-2000
Capt. Stephen Jones - ext. 6513
SFC Brian Polite - ext. 6514
SFC Gregory Williams - ext. 6515
Tpr II Jeff Flynn - ext. 6516
Tpr. Alina Spies - ext. 6531

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 19, 2014

Bookmark and Share

Six Arrested In Connection With Home Invasion
of Alleged Drug Dealer

Green Township, N.J. – An extensive three-month investigation has led to the arrest of six individuals in connection with a home invasion and robbery of a Sussex County couple, and a drug possession and distribution arrest of one of the homeowners.

At 7:35 p.m., on Saturday, December 28, 2013, the victim was home alone when she heard a knock at her front door. When she opened it, she saw a petite female who looked like she was in her late teens or early twenties. Seconds later, three assailants wearing ski masks and brandishing handguns knocked her down as they forced their way inside. Once in the home, the assailants dragged her into the living-room where they bound her feet with plastic zip-ties, covered her with a bed sheet, and held her at gun-point threatening to kill her if she did not cooperate.

When State Troopers from the Sussex Barracks arrived at residence, the victim told responding troopers that she was able to see one of the assailants go to the upstairs of her home and return with a partially full plastic bag. As the troopers began to check the residence, they observed marijuana in plain view. They also noted the odor of marijuana throughout the home.

The homeowner, Larry Gribler, responded to the scene after being notified of the home invasion. After speaking with troopers at his home, Gribler was interviewed at Sussex Barracks. Further investigation led troopers to obtain a warrant to search the residence.

As a result of the search, troopers discovered marijuana, cocaine, $12,000 U.S. currency, and various paraphernalia consistent with drug distribution. Larry Gribler, 68, of Green Township was arrested and charged with Distribution of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Cocaine. He was lodged in the Sussex County Jail in lieu of $150,000 full cash bail.

In January, based on facts gathered by the investigators, six individuals were identified as suspects in the home invasion and theft of U.S. currency and jewelry valued at more than $500. They were apprehended over the past several weeks with the assistance of the New Jersey State Police Fugitive Unit, T.E.A.M.S. Unit, and the Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office.

      Bail Charges
Larry Gribler
Larry Gribler
68 Green Twp $150k Distribution of a Controlled Dangerous Substance
Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Cocaine
The suspects charged in the connection of the home invasion are:
Delquan J. Baskett
Delquan J. Baskett
29 Hillsborough $400k Kidnapping
Robbery
Unlawful Possession of Weapons
Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose
Certain Persons Not to Possess Weapons
Theft
He was lodged in Sussex County Jail in lieu of $400,000 full cash bail
Jarrell C. Belle
Jarrell C. Belle
24 Newark $400k Kidnapping
Robbery
Unlawful Possession of Weapons
Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose
Certain Persons Not to Possess Weapons
Theft
He was lodged in Sussex County Jail in lieu of $400,000 full cash bail
Elizabeth A. Cooper
Elizabeth A. Cooper
19 Princeton $200k Robbery
Burglary
Unlawful Possession of a Weapon
Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose
Theft
She was lodged in Sussex County Jail in lieu of $200,000 full cash bail.
Donte R. Crumidy
Donte R. Crumidy
36 New Brunswick   Kidnapping
Robbery
Unlawful Possession of Weapons
Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose
Certain Persons Not to Possess Weapons
Theft
He was served the warrant at Bayside State Prison
Morgan Ivory
Morgan Ivory
30 Franklin Borough $200k Robbery
Unlawful Possession of Weapons
Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose
Two counts of theft
She was lodged in the Sussex County Jail in lieu of $200,000 full cash bail.
Michael Johnson
Michael Johnson
20 North Brunswick $300k Kidnapping
Robbery
Unlawful Possession of Weapons
Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose
Certain Persons Not to Possess Weapons
Theft
He was lodged in Sussex County Jail in lieu of $300,000 full cash bail

Charges are mere accusations and the suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

# # #

Follow the New Jersey State Police online at Twitter and Facebook. The social media links provided are for reference only. The New Jersey State Police do not endorse any non-governmental websites, companies or applications.

For additional information visit our website at www.njsp.org.

 

Back | Top  
   
Contact Us | Privacy Notice | Legal Statement | Accessibility Statement spacer
NJ Home Logo
Divisional: NJSP Home | Contact NJSP | About NJSP | NJSP News | NJSP FAQs | Recruiting
Departmental: OAG Home | Contact OAG | About OAG | OAG News | OAG FAQs
Statewide: NJ Home | Services A to Z | Departments/Agencies | FAQs
Copyright © State of New Jersey
The State of New Jersey Office of The Attorney General (Dept. of Law & Public Safety) The State of New Jersey NJ Home Services A to Z Departments/Agencies OAG Frequently Asked Questions