Stolen motorcycle recovered after Bridgeton crash

VINELAND - A crash while riding a stolen motorcycle resulted in a serious leg injury and a couple of criminal charges for a 21-year-old Bridgeton man.

Anthony Gary Jr. of the 100 block of South East Avenue in Bridgeton was arrested Saturday on charges of receiving stolen property and criminal mischief.

In other news: Vineland man rammed cop cars during chase, police say 

On Friday, police were dispatched to Holiday Inn Express on Smith Street, near the Cumberland Mall, for reports of a stolen motorcycle.

The bike owner told investigators he parked his truck and trailer on the east side of the parking lot. The area was more secluded and he thought the bikes would be less visible, the bike owner told police.

But when he left the hotel at 7 a.m., the bike owner said he immediately noticed a 2013 Yamaha, valued at $3,200, was gone.

On Saturday, Bridgeton Police were called to a crash involving the motorcycle and a parked vehicle in the area of Maple Drive and Birch Street.

In other news: Prison Break: Escapee was up for parole

Gary, who was riding the bike, was flown to Cooper University Hospital in Camden and Bridgeton police filed the charges against him.

Bridgeton Police impounded the Yamaha, pending owner notification.

Deborah M. Marko: (856) 563-5256; dmarko@gannettnj.com