Glen Ridge Cops Revive Burglary Suspect With Narcan: Police

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Police charged an Essex County man with robbery, aggravated assault and other offenses after he allegedly burglarized a home in Glen Ridge and assaulted a cop last week, authorities said.

According to the Glen Ridge Police Department, officers responded to the 400-block of Ridgewood Avenue at 4:42 p.m. on Friday after getting a report about a burglary in progress.

A 911 caller told police that they spotted an intruder in the house, and gave officers a description of the suspect. When police arrived, they saw Marvin Mixson, 39, of Newark, walking down the driveway attempting to flee, authorities said.

“While officers were speaking with [Mixson], he admitted to being on PCP and shortly thereafter became unresponsive,” police said. “Glen Ridge officers administered first aid followed by two doses of Narcan, at which time he regained consciousness.”

After Mixson was taken to a nearby hospital – while still in police custody – he assaulted a Glen Ridge officer, authorities said.

Mixson was charged with burglary, aggravated assault, robbery and theft.

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