A 31-year-old East Orange man is being held on a $200,000 cash only bail after being charged with a July 24 gun-point robbery in Jersey City.
JERSEY CITY -- A 31-year-old East Orange man is being held on a $200,000 cash only bail after he was charged with a July 24 gun-point robbery in Jersey City.
Stebbin H. Drew allegedly used a handgun to commit robbery and steal a North Face backpack containing a Samsung Galaxy 3 cellphone, Nintendo 3DS and five games, one iPad keyboard, and an LG cellphone from the victim, the criminal complaint states.
He is also charged with robbing the victim's wallet, which contained personal papers, and "placing the victim in fear of his safety," according to the complaint, which adds that he is also charged with two weapons offenses related to a handgun.
Drew has 14 prior arrests and criminal convictions for attempting to elude police, a weapon offense, and two counts each of burglary and receiving stolen property, a court official said, adding that he has two prior arrests in Pennsylvania.
Drew made his first court appearance on the charges in Jersey City today via video link from Hudson County jail in Kearny.
Hudson County Assistant Prosecutor noted Drew's record and the fact he has two cases pending presentation to the grand jury when he asked for the high bail during today's hearing in CJP.
Armed robbery is a first degree crime and carries a possible sentence of 10 to 20 years in prison upon conviction.
