Storm Conditions- On Friday, October 29, 2021, officers fielded an extensive amount of calls in connection with a severe storm. In many waterfront neighborhoods, tides exceeded normal limits causing flooding and damage. High winds resulted in falling trees leading to damaged property.
Arrest- On Friday, October 29, 2021, at 5:30 p.m., Officer Bruce Carver was dispatched to Wawa, 444 Route 9, for a subject causing a disturbance. The actor, Moses Sutton, was ultimately arrested for an outstanding warrant issued by the Barnegat Township Municipal Court. Sutton was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of $1,000 bail.
DWI- On Saturday, October 30, 2021, at 9:34 p.m., our agency received a call in reference to an erratic driver. The vehicle was located on Bowsprit Drive and the operator was identified as Samantha Mazzeo, 29. The investigation led to the arrest of Samantha for DWI. She was processed and later released after being charged with DWI and Reckless Driving.
Arrest- On Sunday, October 31, 2021, at 12:27 a.m., Officers Anthony Ravallo and Dan Biel conducted a motor vehicle stop after a violation. The stop resulted in the arrest of the driver for an outstanding warrant. Izm Rodriguez, 20, was processed and released for a Barnegat Township Municipal Court warrant after satisfying the $450 bail.
Arrest- On Monday, November 1, 2021, at 4:05 p.m., officers responded to Walmart in reference to a shoplifter. While there, it was determined that Rhiannon Bogdan, 23, concealed items valued at $205 and attempted to exit the store. While being placed under arrest, officers discovered that Rhiannon was in possession of a hypodermic syringe. In addition, Rhiannon was wanted by the Ocean County Superior Court for outstanding shoplifting charges. Rhiannon was charged with Shoplifting and Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe prior to being transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility.
Fire- On Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at 6:51 p.m., officers responded to Gille Park in reference to smoke. Officers discovered that the garbage can inside the men’s bathroom was smoldering. The Lanoka Harbor Fire Department extinguished the fire.