Bergen County Sheriff Leo P. McGuire today announced the arrest of Richard William Foster. The arrest was affected on Monday, July 30, 2007. The arrest came as a result of an investigation conducted by members of the Bergen Sheriff’s Office, under the direction of Sheriff Leo P. McGuire and members of the Lodi Police Department, under the direction of Chief Vincent Caruso.
The arrest stemmed from an investigation which commenced on June 6, 2007, when members of the BCSO’s Detective Unit received information that a fugitive from justice, wanted for a Robbery Charge in 1978, out of the State of Florida may be residing in the Lodi, New Jersey, area. BCSO Detectives checked Foster’s residence on Contant Avenue in Lodi, New Jersey. Ultimately Foster surrendered to the Lodi Police Department on Monday, July 30, 2007. The Lodi Police contacted the Sheriff’s Office after Mr. Foster declared that he elected to surrender after he became aware that the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office had been searching for him. Detectives with the BCSO transported Mr. Foster to the Bergen County Jail without incident early this afternoon.
"Thanks to the combined efforts of the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office and the Lodi Police Department, Mr. Foster stands ready to face justice after almost 3 decades on the run," said Sheriff McGuire. "All other fugitives should sit up and take note; Here in Bergen County it’s only a matter of time before the long arm of the law comes knocking on your door."
SUSPECT INFORMATION
Name: Richard William Foster
Age: 34
Residence: Contant Avenue, Lodi, New Jersey
Time of Arrest: 11:30 AM 7-30-07
Place of Arrest: Lodi Police Department, Lodi, NJ
Arresting Agency: Lodi Police
Charges: Fugitive from Justice (2A: 160-21)