Stafford Police Arrest Three during a Package Delivery Theft Sting Operation

STAFFORD - On Wednesday, May 1, Detectives from the Stafford Township Police Department conducted an undercover operation and successfully apprehended three suspects involved in a series of smart phone package thefts being shipped by FedEx.  These thefts are part of an organized crime operation and have been occurring frequently in Stafford Township and throughout the state.

The Detectives observed a Honda CRV with a New York registration approach a residence on Blue Jacket Ave in Ocean Acres.  23 year-old Joel Ramirez Espinal of New York, exited the vehicle and attempted to steal a FedEx package off of the front porch which contained a number of I-phones.

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When police approached, Espinal attempted to flee on foot but was quickly apprehended by detectives.   Following Espinal's arrest, two others in the car, 23 year-old Brandor Rijimarte and 24 year-old Keyter Chala-Mejia, both of New York, attempted to flee the scene in the Honda CRV but were subsequently detained by Detectives who were positioned in the area.

All three suspects were taken into custody and were  transported to Stafford Township Police Headquarters to further the investigation. Each were each charged with Theft, Conspiracy, and Resisting Arrest by Flight, and were released with summonses.  Detectives Jacob Conner, Edward Kunder, and Michael Wade were the arresting officers.

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