Kearny residents Stuart Bradley, top, and John Bradley, bottom.KEARNY - When Kearny Officer Vanessa Sevillano responded to at call to Liquid Cargo on 470 Schuyler Ave. about a possible theft on Tuesday, April 15 at 3:26 p.m., she was informed that Ace Auto Salvage, located at 34 Stover Ave., contacted the Schuyler Avenue business because the tank fittings bought earlier in the day may belong to them.
The two men who brought in the fittings, known to Ace as John and Stuart Bradley, were suspected of allegedly stealing the items from their garage. The pair was seen driving a black Geo Tracker.
The items, valued at over $4,000, were confirmed as being stolen from Ace.
Det. Lt. Greg Reed and Det. Ray Lopez followed up investigation. Both John and Stuart Bradley were positively identified through a photo array.
The detectives, along with the Kearny Vice Unit and directed patrol officers went to the home of suspects, who live at 27 Alexander Ave. in Kearny. A black Geo Tracker was parked on the street near Alexander Avenue. Police officials said there was money allegedly from the sale still inside the vehicle.
The officers approached the home and could see through a partially open door that John Bradley was slouched over with a syringe stuck in his left arm, reports said.
The officers entered the residence and secured the syringe, and John J. Bradley, 38, of 27 Alexander Ave. was arrested and charged with burglary, theft, conspiracy to commit theft, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and the use of a controlled dangerous substance, according to reports. Police said he has at least 44 prior arrests.
Stuart Bradley, 29, also of 27 Alexander Ave. was arrested and charged with burglary, theft, and conspiracy. Police said the younger Bradley has at least 28 prior arrests.
Many residents have called and wondered why anyone with that many priors could still be walking the streets.
See the April 30 issue of The Observer for some answers from law enforcement officials.
