Glen Ridge Police Department

News Release:

On May 28, 2026, at approximately 2:00 a.m., a Clark Street resident reported being alerted to motion in their driveway and observed a male attempting to enter their vehicle. Officers responded to Clark Street where Officer Addu later located a male suspect matching the caller’s description near the intersection of Hillside Avenue.

Sgt. Medico met with the victim and was able to corroborate that the suspect had attempted to enter the victim’s vehicle.

Mr. Brian Hoarth, 48, of Hammonton, NJ, was arrested and charged with Criminal Attempt to Commit Burglary to a Motor Vehicle, as well as outstanding warrants from Fair Lawn, Brooklawn, and Voorhees. He was transported to police headquarters, where he was processed and charged before being remanded to the Essex County Correctional Facility.