Prosecutor: Area Man Arrested, Charged with Police Officer Impersonation, Robbery, Drug Possession

An area man has been arrested and charged in connection with police officer impersonation, robbery and drug incidents, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Monday.

Anthony Burke, 46, of Freehold Borough, as been charged with one count of both fourth-degree impersonating an officer and second-degree robbery. Burke was also charged with four counts of third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS).

If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in state prison.

The case background …

The arrest stems from an incident that took place in Freehold Township on Sunday, Sept. 17, in which Burke attempted to impersonate a law enforcement officer by pulling over a driver and prior to leaving, he then stole the victim’s cell phone. Burke was arrested on Wednesday evening during a traffic stop in Freehold Borough.

Anyone with information about Burke’s activities in Freehold or the surrounding areas, is urged to contact MCPO Detective Kayla Santiago at 800-533-7443 or Freehold Township Police Officer Charles Lasky at 732-462-7500.

Anyone who feels the need to remain anonymous but has information about a crime can submit a tip to Monmouth County Crime Stoppers by calling their confidential telephone tip-line at 1-800-671-4400; by downloading and using the free P3 Tips mobile app (available on iOS and Android — https://www.p3tips.com/1182), by calling 800-671-4400 or by going to the website at www.monmouthcountycrimestoppers.com

— Edited press release from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office