Man Charged In 19 Car Burglaries: Hopatcong Police

HOPATCONG, NJ — Police have arrested a man in connection to 19 car burglaries in Hopatcong, they announced on Facebook.

On March 23, Christopher Faulkner was charged with 19 counts of burglary, criminal mischief, and theft of $2,3000 worth of property in connection to a string of car burglaries in May and June 2016, police said.

Police say forensic evidence led them to Faulkner, and Faulkner admitted during questioning.

Faulkner has an upcoming court date in Sussex County Superior Court.

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