Pequannock police solve armed robbery 4 years later - NorthJersey.com

The victim, an employee of the McDonald's in the Plains Plaza shopping center, was reportedly depositing the restaurant's weekend sales - over $5,000. The employee pulled into the parking lot of the bank, and upon exiting his vehicle, a man... The man then fled to an awaiting black 1999 Buick Regal that was stopped behind the victim's vehicle. Police identified the alleged armed robber as Newark resident Kevin R. Zimmerman, now 31, in December 2011. He was charged with committing theft with a deadly weapon and conspiracy to commit robbery. Police have now identified the alleged getaway driver as Irvington resident Chris T. Townsend, 32. He was charged with theft while utilizing a deadly weapon, conspiracy to commit theft, unlawful possession of a handgun, and possession of a handgun... Townsend was served with the charges in Northern State Prison in Newark where he is currently incarcerated on other charges. According to the state Department of Corrections, Townsend's current incarceration began on May 12, 2014 upon his conviction for unlawful possession of a handgun and possession of a. Source: www.northjersey.com