On Sunday, August 4, 2024, at approximately 1527 hours Summit Police Department responded to a report of a burglary in progress at an Ashwood Court residence.

The female caller reported a Hispanic male, later identified as Rene Gustavo Hernandez, 28, of Summit, broke a portion of her fence before attempting to gain entry to her locked 2019 Subaru Forester parked outside her residence. Unsuccessful in that attempt, Mr. Hernandez then reportedly opened the front storm door of the residence, at which point the resident observed him entering the house. The resident then utilized the interior door, which was already ajar, to push Mr. Hernandez out of the threshold. He then fled the area.

Summit police officers responded immediately and located Mr. Hernandez hiding in a nearby backyard on Ashwood Avenue. He was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to Overlook Hospital for treatment due to a high level of intoxication.

Upon release, Mr. Hernandez was charged with the following offenses: 

2C:18-2A(1) - Burglary
2C:18-3A - Criminal Trespass
2C:17-3A(1) - Criminal Mischief
2C:29-2A(2) - Resisting Arrest
3-16.2(A)(1) - Municipal Protection Ordinance

Once processed, Mr. Hernandez was transported to Essex County Jail. 

For more information on the Summit Police Department, visit the City of Summit website.