DENVILLE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — Two men were arrested after police said they stole approximately $800 worth of used cooking oil from a Denville restaurant earlier this month.
According to Denville police, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop at approximately 7 a.m. May 22 on Route 46 West near St. Mary’s Place after observing several motor vehicle violations.
During the stop, officers observed a large container of used cooking oil inside the vehicle. An investigation determined the oil had allegedly been stolen from Hunan Taste on Bloomfield Avenue.
Police identified the suspects as Jefferson Servil, 27, of Newark, and Kervens Alsas, 30, of Harrison.
Both men were charged with third-degree theft by unlawful taking.
Police said the driver was also issued motor vehicle summonses for failure to possess an insurance card, failure to possess a registration card, delaying traffic, improper use of a horn and driving without a license.
Servil and Alsas were transported to Denville Police Headquarters for processing and later released pending future court appearances.
