FLEMINGTON - A 39-year-old East Orange man who allegedly stole more than $500 in merchandise from CVS off Route 202 in Raritan Township has been indicted on third-degree shoplifting and theft.
The indictment by a Hunterdon County grand jury was unsealed on Dec. 22.
Rudolph Drakeford allegedly stole Prevagen Extra Strength, Zanfel Wash, Prevagen Chewable Tablets, Alli Refill Pack, Prevagen Dietary Supplement, Floarastor Probiotic, Dr. Scholl's Wart Remover, Braun Digital Forehead Thermometer and Aubio Cold Sore Treatment Gel.
Drakeford has previous convictions in New Jersey of theft, burglary, unlawful possession of a weapon and receiving stolen property, and served 364 days in jail, as well as four years on probation.
If convicted on both third-degree charges, Drakeford faces up to 10 years in state prison and a fine of $30,000.