Cops: Man Had Pot When He Stole From Target

A Budd Lake man was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana after being arrested for shoplifting from the Washington Township Target store Monday afternoon,  Lt. Doug Compton said.

Denis Short, Jr., 21, was stopped by store security when he attempted to steal DVDs with a value of $898.52, Compton said. Officer Robert Brobst arrived at the store and made the arrest after confirming with security, Compton said.

Short’s offenses didn’t end there, however.

When Brobst placed Davis under arrest, he found the Budd Lake man to be in possession of marijuana, Compton said.

Short received criminal complaints for third degree shoplifting and possession of marijuana under 50 grams.

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