Crime & Safety

Cops: Man Busted In Long Branch For Stealing Drugs, Christmas Gifts

Pedro Aviles of Drum Point Road was charged with stealing Ambien, electronics and Christmas gifts.

A 34-year-old Brick man was charged with stealing drugs and numerous Christmas gifts from a Monmouth County apartment this past month, police said.

Pedro Aviles of Drum Point Road was charged with stealing electronics and Christmas gifts that were valued at more than $500 in Long Branch on Dec. 22, police said.

Aviles also stole Ambien after forcing the front door to the Long Branch apartment open, police said.

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Aviles was arrested on $20,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday at 9 a.m.

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