Police: N.J. Man Butt-Dialed 911, Let Cops In On Burglary Plans

BRANCHBURG, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) -- An Elizabeth, New Jersey man was indicted this week on burglary charges after police said he inadvertently dialed 911 and let authorities in on his plans.

Police said they heard Scott Robert Esser and an accomplice talk about breaking into homes, emptying drawers and stealing goods.

Officials described the call as an errant, open-line emergency cellphone call ``commonly referred to as a `butt dial,''' NJ.com reported.

Esser, 42, was indicted in Somerset County Superior Court on burglary, theft and other charges in connection with burglaries in Branchburg and Stafford townships and Berkeley Heights.

He was being held Friday in lieu of $100,000 bail.

Esser was arrested July 29 on the Garden State Parkway. Police said they found jewelry, electronics, $11,300 in bonds and a handgun in his car.

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