• Drug Arrest – On Thursday, July 27, 2017, at 11:23 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno conducted a traffic stop on East Haines Street near Bayberry Drive in Lanoka Harbor. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of a passenger, identified as a 15-year-old male from Lanoka Harbor, for possession of CDS. The male was arrested and released to the custody of his guardian. He was charged on a juvenile complaint with Possession of Marijuana 50 Grams or Less.
  • Warrant Arrest – On Thursday, July 27, 2017, at 7:37 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe conducted a traffic stop in the parking lot of Wendy’s, located at 301 Route 9 North in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, identified as 57-year-old Teresa Poli of Newark Avenue in Forked River, on an outstanding Lacey Township Municipal Court warrant in the bail amount of $429. She was transported to police headquarters and processed. Teresa Poli was released ROR.
  • Theft, Possession of CDS, Hindering Apprehension and Warrant Arrest– On Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 4:41 p.m., Officer Jason Lee responded to the 900 block of Clubhouse Drive in Forked River, for a report of a stolen bicycle. The owner stated he left his bicycle in the area of Oakwood Drive and Pasadena Drive in Forked River, and when he returned to the location approximately fifteen minutes later the bicycle was missing. Investigation at the scene led officers to a residence on Pensacola Road in Forked River, where the bicycle was located. The investigation at the residence led to the arrest of 27-year-old Rafael Lewis-Gonzalez, of Ryan Road in Barnegat, NJ, for the theft of the bicycle and hindering his own apprehension by providing a false name. In addition, he was also found to be in possession of CDS. Rafael Lewis- Gonzalez was transported to police headquarters and processed. He was released after receiving a criminal summons for Theft, Hindering Apprehension, Possession of Marijuana 50 Grams or Less and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
  • Warrant Arrest – On Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at approximately 6:27 p.m., Officer Julie Barcalow was assisting with a stolen bicycle investigation from the 900 block of Clubhouse Drive in Forked River. During the course of this investigation, Officer Barcalow arrested 36-year-old James Shilling of Pensacola Road in Forked River, on an outstanding Lacey Township Municipal Court warrant in the bail amount of $1000. He was transported to police headquarters and processed. James Shilling was later lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of bail.
  • Shoplifting – On Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at 1:08 p.m., Officer Daniel Ricciradella responded to the Walmart, located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, for a shoplifter. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 27-year-old Anthony Capio of Carolyn Court in Lanoka Harbor, for shoplifting merchandise valued at $34.93. He was transported to police headquarters and processed. Anthony Capio was released after receiving a criminal summons for shoplifting.
  • Shoplifting – On Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at 12:47 p.m., Officers Darrell Nick and Brian Holt responded to the Walmart, located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, for a shoplifter. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of a 17-year-old Lacey Township female for shoplifting merchandise valued at $33.05. She was transported to police headquarters and processed. She was released to the custody of a parent after being charged on a juvenile complaint with shoplifting.
  • Criminal Mischief (Business) – On Monday, July 24, 2017, at 11:56 a.m., Officer George Resetar responded to the Goddard School, located at 214 Lacey Road in Forked River, for a report of criminal mischief. The employee reported that between Friday evening, July 21st, 2017, and 6:30 a.m. on July 24, 2017, an unknown person or persons through a glass mug against the north side of the building ultimately shattering the mug into pieces. As a result, a building window screen valued at $20 was damaged.
  • Drug Arrest – On Sunday, July 23, 2017, at 6:33 p.m., Officer Jesse Dalziel responded to Kohl’s, located at 304 Route 9 North in Forked River, for a theft. Upon his arrival, he was approached by an individual who observed drug activity in the parking lot. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 32-year-old Zachary S. Bednarek, of Michigan Avenue in Waretown, NJ and 30-year-old Courtney R. Fitterer, of Deer Run Drive North in Barnegat, NJ for the possession of CDS. They were both transported to police headquarters and processed. Zachary S. Bednarek was charged on a criminal warrant with Possession of Heroin and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility to await a bail hearing. Courtney R. Fitterer was released after receiving a criminal summons for Possession of Heroin and Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe. In addition, Courtney R. Fitterer received a traffic summons for Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle.
  • DUI Arrest – On Saturday, July 22, 2017, at 10:51 p.m., Officer Jesse Dalziel conducted a traffic stop on Lacey Road and Lane Place in Forked River. Detective Dimitri Tsarnas responded to assist. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, identified as 53-year-old Kathleen L. Caneal, of Hillside Place in Forked River, for DUI. She was transported to police headquarters and processed. Kathleen L. Caneal was released after receiving traffic summonses for DUI, Reckless Driving, Failure to Observe Traffic Signal and Failure to Maintain Lane. The vehicle she was operating was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
  • DUI Arrest – On Saturday, July 22, 2017, at 9:07 p.m., Officer Jesse Dalziel conducted a traffic stop on Steuben Avenue near Lake Barnegat Drive in Forked River. Detective Dimitri Tsarnas responded to assist. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, identified as 30-year-old Alex L. Widney, of Sands Point Road in Waretown, NJ, for DUI. He was transported to police headquarters and processed. Alex L. Widney was released after receiving traffic summonses for DUI, Reckless Driving and Speeding. The vehicle he was operating was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
  • Brush Fire – On Saturday, July 22, 2017, at 2:03 p.m., Officer Brian Holt responded to Argo’s Farm, located at 1250 West Lacey Road in Forked River, for a report of a brush fire. Upon arrival, officers observed approximately one-quarter acre on the northeast side of the property on fire. The Forked River Fire Department and the NJ Forest Fire Service responded and extinguished the fire. It was determined that the fire was caused by an improperly extinguished camp fire.
  • Burglary and Theft (Auto) – On Friday, July 21, 2017, at 4:07 a.m., Officer Jason Lee responded to police headquarters for a theft report. The victim reported that between 10:00 p.m. on July 19, 2017, and 9:00 a.m. on July 20, 2017, an unknown person or persons entered her mother’s unlocked vehicle located on Parker Street in Forked River, and stole her Coach purse, prescription medication, documents and $ 3.00 in cash. The total theft is estimated at $115.
  • Underage Consumption of Alcohol, Obstructing the Administration of Law and Warrant Arrest – On Friday, July 21, 2017, at 1:13 a.m., Officer Scott Keefe was on patrol when he observed a group of individuals walking in the area of Middle Branch Drive and Palm Beach Drive in Forked River. Officer Keefe made contact with the individuals and began an investigation. At this point, 22-year-old Brian N. Bailey, of Princeton Avenue in Bayville, NJ, fled on foot. Commands for him to stop were ignored. Officers Anthony Sarno and Jason Lee arrived on scene and after a brief foot chase they were able to apprehend Brian N. Bailey. He was arrested and transported to police headquarters. Brian Bailey was processed and charged on a criminal warrant with Obstructing the Administration of Law, Resisting Arrest by Flight and Defiant Trespassing. He was later lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility to await a bail hearing. The investigation resulted in additional charges being issued. 20-year-old Chad E. Andresen 2nd, of Applewood Drive in Freehold, NJ, was issued a Special Form of Complaint and Summons for Underage Consumption of Alcohol on Private Property and released at the scene. Furthermore, 21-year-old Dashon A. Nieves, of Middle Branch Drive in Forked River, was arrested on an outstanding Bass River warrant in the bail amount of $295. He was transported to police headquarters and processed. Dashon A. Nieves was released on his own recognizance.
  • Warrant Arrest – On Thursday, July 20, 2017, at 8:49 p.m., Officers Scott Keefe and Anthony Sarno responded to the 700 block of Stephanie Court in Forked River, for a well-being check. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 50-year-old Kathleen M. Cafiero on an outstanding Berkeley Township Municipal Court warrant in the bail amount of $500.00. She was transported to police headquarters and processed. Kathleen M. Cafiero was released on her own recognizance by the Berkeley Township Municipal Court.