Alleged Burglars Indicted for Welsh Farms Break-In, Others

A Monmouth County grand jury indicted Kareem Gary, 32, of Elizabeth, and Herman Rozier, 46, of Linden, on Dec. 13 on seven charges stemming from the alleged burglaries and attempted burglaries of businesses in Red Bank, Matawan and Aberdeen.

The investigation began in Matawan after the July burglary of Wine Nation, where the front glass window was shattered and cash and cigarettes were stolen.

As a result of the Wine Nation burglary investigation, Matawan Detectives Joseph Lovallo and Steve Sakowski were able to identify one of the suspects and tracked his whereabouts for ten days, Lt. Jason Gallo told Patch in August. The detectives were aware that the burglary of Wine Nation was similar to several 'smash and grab' style burglaries committed across the state, Gallo said, after attending a statewide intelligence meeting.

During the detective's surveillance, the identified suspect returned to Matawan where he and a second suspect allegedly attempted to burglarize Milk Box, a Matawan business located on Route 34.

At the time of their arrest, a crow bar, bolt cutters, hammer, screw driver, ski masks, gloves, and pillow cases and other bags used to carry stolen items, were recovered from the suspects' car, according to Matawan Det. Joseph Lovallo. 

Gary and Rozier were indicted on burglary and theft of movable property charges stemming from the July 23 burglary of Welsh Farms in Red Bank, the July 10 burglary of Singin Gas station in Aberdeen, and the July 25 burglary of Wine Nation. They were also indicted on attempted burglary charges in relation to the Aug. 20 attempted burglary of The Milk Box in Matawan. 

An indictment does not indicate a conviction, only that a grand jury voted that there is enough evidence to proceed with a trial.