Crime & Safety

Avenel Man Arrested on Burglary Charges in Pennsylvania

Thomas Deschaine, 24, is under arrest in Pennsylvania and has outstanding warrants in Middlesex County as well, the Express-Times reports.


An Avenel man was arrested for breaking into a Pennsylvania home and making off with cash, jewelry and electronics last week.

Thomas Joseph Deschaine, 24, of Avenel, allegedly broke into a Plainfield Township house, according to the Express-Times.

In the story, police said Deschaine, who is also wanted on an active warrant in Middlesex County, allegedly stole an iPad, a laptop, jewelry and $300 in cash. The Express-Times story reported that police found a vehicle matching the description of the one near the robbery scene in Forks Township, also in Pennsylvania. 

Deschaine admitted the robbery and is being held in lieu of $50,000 bail in Northampton County Prison.

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