By: Najla Alexander
Authorities in Atlantic County announced that on Friday, March 21, Tyree Gittens, a.k.a. Tyree Brewer, a.k.a. Michael Gould, 31, from Blackwood, pleaded guilty before the Honorable Joseph Levin, J.S.C., to third-degree theft and third-degree hindering apprehension, as well as disorderly persons narcotics offenses in exchange for a recommended sentence of three years in New Jersey State Prison.
According to Atlantic County officials, on October 9, 2024, Atlantic City police observed Gittens displaying signs of distress inside a restaurant in Atlantic City.
He told police he was chased inside by a woman with a baton-like stick, ACPO officials say.
Police spoke to the woman, and she said that Gittens had stolen her package, which had been delivered outside her home address, Atlantic City officials stated.
The victim provided video coverage of the incident, and the police identified the suspect as Gittens positively, ACPO authorities said. Gittens was charged on a summons.
Subsequently, on October 27, 2024, police were dispatched to the Dollar General in Atlantic City in response to a man acting irate and attempting to steal items from the store, according to Atlantic County officials.
ACPO authorities said police approached the suspect, and he stated that he did attempt to steal from the store.
The suspect had various identification cards in his possession that did not belong to him, and he gave police conflicting names, ACPO officials say. 
He was ultimately identified as Gittens, Atlantic County officials stated. His sentencing is scheduled for June 13.