3 Trenton Men Arrested for Montgomery Home Burglary

Suspects charged with breaking into occupied home and fleeing police

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Three men from Trenton, New Jersey - Devoris Daniels, Mekai Wright, and Lloyd Beard-Julius - were arrested in connection with a home burglary in Montgomery Township on December 16, 2025. The resident called 911 after hearing suspicious noises and seeing a broken basement window. Police were able to apprehend Daniels at the scene, while Wright and Beard-Julius were later identified and arrested in the following weeks.

Why it matters

Home invasions and burglaries with residents present pose a serious threat to public safety. This incident highlights the need for vigilant home security and the importance of swift police response and coordination to apprehend suspects and protect the community.

The details

According to prosecutors, the resident called 911 just before 11 PM on December 16, 2025 after hearing suspicious noises and seeing a broken basement window. Police arrived and found Daniels in the driveway, but he refused to stop and ran into the backyard, eventually climbing back into the basement through the broken window where he was found hiding in a closet. Detectives later identified Wright and Beard-Julius as the two other suspects involved, and found the getaway vehicle, a 2022 Nissan Altima, in Trenton. Wright was arrested after a foot chase, while Beard-Julius was apprehended on an unrelated warrant in Burlington County on January 28, 2026.

  • On December 16, 2025, just before 11 PM, the resident called 911.
  • On December 17, 2025, detectives identified the two other suspects involved.
  • On January 28, 2026, Beard-Julius was arrested on an unrelated warrant.

The players

Devoris Daniels

A 20-year-old man from Trenton, New Jersey who was found at the scene and charged with second-degree burglary and resisting arrest.

Mekai Wright

A 24-year-old man from Trenton, New Jersey who was identified as a suspect and charged with second-degree burglary, criminal mischief, and obstruction.

Lloyd Beard-Julius

A 30-year-old man from Trenton, New Jersey who was identified as the third suspect and charged with second-degree burglary and criminal mischief.

John P. McDonald

The Somerset County Prosecutor who announced the charges against the three suspects.

Montgomery Township Police Department

The local police department that responded to the 911 call and worked with the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office to apprehend the suspects.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in Montgomery Township.”

— John P. McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor (Patch.com)

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Daniels and Wright to be released on bail pending their court proceedings.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of swift police response and coordination between local and county law enforcement to apprehend burglary suspects and protect residents. It also underscores the need for continued vigilance and home security measures to deter such crimes in the community.