The New Jersey State Police have charged Shaun Coleman, 23, Salahudin Reddy, 37, Hanif Tucker, 31, and Rashan Clark-Reddy, 26, all of Philadelphia, PA, with numerous charges in relation to an organized cargo theft ring.
For the past two months, the New Jersey State Police Troop “D” Criminal Investigations Office has been leading "Operation Beef Bandit," targeting a criminal crew responsible for a series of nine burglaries at service areas along the New Jersey Turnpike. These incidents involved break-ins to parked and often occupied trailers, with the suspects stealing high-value goods such as meat, alcohol, and seafood. This crew has been connected to similar thefts over the past three years across the tri-state area.
In response, members of the New Jersey State Police Troop "D" Criminal Investigations Office coordinated with Troop "D" Moorestown Station, Troop "D" Cranbury Station, and the New Jersey State Police Cargo Theft Unit to identify and apprehend the suspects.
At approximately 1:25 AM on September 13, 2024, State Police personnel observed two suspect vehicles enter the Molly Pitcher Service Area on the New Jersey Turnpike. Four suspects were seen working in coordination to burglarize a parked occupied tractor-trailer.
Troopers quickly moved in on the suspects. Hanif Tucker was taken into custody immediately. Shaun Coleman attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended shortly after. Salahudin Reddy and Rashan Clark-Reddy attempted to flee in a stolen vehicle and intentionally rammed an occupied unmarked police car to evade capture. During a brief pursuit and subsequent apprehension, two marked troop cars were also damaged.
Three troopers sustained minor injuries during the arrests; one required treatment at an area hospital before being released.
All suspects have been lodged in Middlesex County Jail pending a bail detention hearing. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding these or similar cargo thefts is asked to contact the New Jersey State Police Troop “D” Moorestown Station Detective Bureau at (732) 522-4295 ext. 3226. Anonymous tips are welcome.
Charges are mere accusations; all accused are considered innocent until proven guilty.
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