Shoplifting Incident Results In Narcotics, Hindering Charges In Princeton: Police

Princeton, NJ -- A shoplifting incident resulted in multiple charges against a Trenton man in Princeton this week.

William Henderson, 46, of Trenton, was charged with two counts of shoplifting, hindering apprehension and possession of marijuana on Oct. 21.

Patrols were dispatched to the Rite Aid at 301 North Harrison Street to investigate the report of a shoplifter who had left the store. Responding officers learned that the culprit had left on foot, and was in the area of Grover Avenue.

Police ultimately stopped Henderson, who they say was in possession of under 50 grams of marijuana, and stolen body wash and deodorant from Rite Aid and McCaffrey’s. Also at 301 North Harrison Street.

Henderson was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters, where he was processed.
During processing, police say he gave them false information.

He was also found to have multiple warrants from numerous jurisdictions with a total bail of $9,343.

He was later transported to the Mercer County Correctional Facility.

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