Sussex County man accused of shoplifting from Walmart, ShopRite

Jay EdwardsJuly 27, 2021

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FRANKLIN BOROUGH, NJ (Sussex County) – A Sussex County man is accused of shoplifting from Walmart and ShopRite in Franklin Borough, according to police.

Zachary Coppolino, 33, of Hardyston Township was arrested and charged on July 8 with shoplifting and local ordinance violations, police said.

Coppolino is alleged to have removed merchandise passed the point of sale at Walmart on April 21 and July 8 and from the Shoprite on July 8 without providing payment, police said.

Coppolino was released pending his appearance in Franklin Borough Municipal Court in accordance with the NJ Bail Reform Act.

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.