6 Charged After 18 Stores Burglarized in NJ, PA, NY, and Beyond

Six Charged in Multi-state Consignment Store Burglary Ring

Six people have been charged after 18 consignment stores were burglarized in multiple states, including New Jersey.

The following people, residents of Washington, DC, and Maryland, are each facing one count of conspiracy to sell and receive stolen property that had crossed state lines:

• 28-year-old Marco Honesty
• 35-year-old Richard Francis
• 29-year-old Dominique Hayes
• 32-year-old Deandre Dudley
• 21-year-old Ilon Coles-Melson
• 21-year-old Marcus Gallmon

Details of the Alleged Crimes

Federal authorities say the group is part of a commercial burglary ring that committed at least 18 burglaries in multiple states between March and November of 2024, including in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware.

On several dates, the defendants broke into the consignment shops in the middle of the night using sledgehammers and other objects, stole dozens of designer handbags and other items from each shop, and transported the stolen goods across state lines.

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The charge of conspiracy to sell or receive stolen property carries a penalty of up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.

Following initial court appearances, Honesty, Hayes, and Coles-Melson were detained while the others were released on unsecured bonds.

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Agencies Involved in the Investigation

U.S. Attorney Alina Habba thanked the numerous law enforcement agencies that worked on this case:

• Homeland Security Investigations
• New Jersey State Police
• Delaware State Police
• Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office
• Morris County Prosecutor’s Office
• Philadelphia Police Department
• Prince George’s County (MD) Police Department
• Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office
• Cape May Police Department
• Cherry Hill Police Department
• Colts Neck Police Department
• Englewood Police Department
• Guilderland Police Department
• Haddonfield Police Department
• Livingston Police Department
• Manalapan Police Department
• Margate Police Department
• Millburn Police Department
• Montclair Police Department
• North Castle Police Department
• Roxbury Police Department
• Saratoga Springs Police Department
• Springfield Police Department
• Tenafly Police Department
• Warren Police Department
• Watchung Police Department

Anyone who believes they may be a victim or has information about the theft group or burglaries is asked to call 1-866-DHS-2-ICE.

The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.