On Sunday, October 15, we reported an armed robbery of individuals at the new basketball courts at Hillside Elementary School. This is an activity we frown upon very much. At the time of the robbery, we reported it was not a random situation and the investigation to date indicates that it remains that way.

Arrested on November 19 for armed robbery and related offenses was Jeffrey M. Beck Jr, 19 years old with no permanent address. Bail was set at $99,000 by on-call MDJ Jonathan R. Birbeck and a preliminary hearing is scheduled before MDJ Delozier on November 30, 2023.

The investigation continues.