State v. Fausto Camacho (072525)

In this appeal, the State challenges the reversal of defendant, Fausto Camacho’s, conviction for second-degree eluding, contrary to N.J.S.A. 2C:29-2(b).

Defendant was charged with allegedly driving off with an Audi A4 automobile that had been left outside a restaurant in Walling-ton with the keys in the ignition. After the owner saw that his vehicle was missing, he called 9-1-1 and reported the vehicle stolen. Approximately one hour later, a Fair Lawn police officer saw an Audi being driven in a very aggressive manner. The officer turned on the patrol car’s lights and siren, and began to…