Man charged with credit card theft, fraud following stolen wallet investigation in Sussex County

NEWTON, N.J. (Sussex County) — A 21-year-old Sussex County man has been charged with credit card theft and fraud following an investigation into a stolen wallet and an unauthorized $150 transaction in Newton, according to police.

Police announced Monday, Oct. 26, that Anthony Melvin, 21, of Newton, was charged Sept. 24 with third-degree fraudulent use of a credit card and fourth-degree credit card theft.

The investigation began July 1, when Newton police responded to a report of a stolen wallet and unauthorized credit card activity. The victim told officers that her wallet, which contained several credit cards, was missing and that a fraudulent electronic transaction totaling $150 had occurred.

According to police, the initial investigation was conducted by the department’s patrol division before being continued by the Newton Police Department Detective Bureau. The investigation resulted in charges being filed against Melvin.

Melvin was processed and issued a complaint summons pending a court appearance, police said.