Weekly Police Blotter

    Providing Alcohol to Underage Persons and Underage Possession of Alcohol – On Wednesday, January 11, 2017, Officer Dalziel was on patrol when he observed a suspicious incident involving two males and two vehicles in the 7-11 Store parking lot located on the corner of Route 9 and First Street in Forked River. Officer Dalziel ultimately conducted a traffic stop on one of the vehicles. An investigation determined that 24-year-old Michael A. Krasowski of Algonquin [...]

  Warrant Arrest (Multiple) – On Friday, January 6, 2017, at 5:00 p.m., Officers Michael Verwey and Charles May responded to the 700 block of Briar Road in Lanoka Harbor, to serve two outstanding warrants. Upon arrival the officers arrested 24-year-old Kyle Pianetti of Briar Road in Lanoka Harbor, on two (2) outstanding Lacey Township Municipal Court Warrants. Warrant number one (1) was issued in the bail amount of $500.00 and warrant number two (2) [...]

  Shoplifting - On Friday, December 23, 2016, at 9:21 a.m., Officer Jesse Dalziel responded to the Walmart, located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, for a male shoplifter who fled the store. Officer Dalziel was further advised that the suspect was at the bus stop on  the corner of Route 9 and Haines Street. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 34-year-old Jonathan A. White of Potomac Court in Barnegat, [...]

Shoplifting - On Wednesday, December 14, 2016, Officer Michael Baldasari completed a shoplifting investigation, resulting in the arrest of 56-year-old Giacomino Sandella of Oak Hill Court in Lanoka Harbor. The shoplifting occurred on November 3, 2016, at the Wawa, located at 800 Lacey Road in Forked River. During the incident Giacomino Sandella shoplifted merchandise valued at $31.69 before fleeing the store. He was processed, charged, and released on a complaint summons for Shoplifting. Criminal Mischief (Residence) - On Tuesday, December 13, 2016, [...]

     Shoplifting – On Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at 2:41 p.m., Officers Frederick Anderson and Jesse Dalziel 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 21-year-old Steven Koc of Vine Street in Bayville, NJ, for shoplifting merchandise valued at $9.97. He was transported to police headquarters and processed. Steven Koc was released after receiving a criminal summons [...]

  Residential Structure Fire - On Friday, November 25, 2016, at 12:09 a.m., Officers Christopher Meyler, Anthony Sarno, and Julie Barcalow responded to the 1800 block of Serpentine Drive in Forked River, after receiving a call from a security company advising of a smoke alarm activation at the residence. The alarm notification was followed by a second call from a neighbor reporting heavy smoke coming from the residence. Upon Officer Meyler's arrival, he observed a large [...]

    Burglary and Theft (Shed) – On Monday, November 14, 2016, at 5:28 p.m., Officer George Resetar responded to the 200 block of Oak Lane in Forked River for a report of theft. The victim reported that between 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 12, 2016 and 4:45 p.m. on November 14, 2016, an unknown person or persons entered his shed and stole a 20 inch Stihl 036 Model chainsaw valued at $500. There were no [...]

    Drug Arrest - On Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at 3:40 a.m., Officer Christopher Meyler conducted a traffic stop in the parking lot of Applebee's located at 404 Route 9 South in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 24-year-old Krystena Runkle, of Bowline Street in Beachwood, NJ, for Possession of CDS. She was transported to police headquarters and processed. Krystena Runkle was released after receiving a criminal summons [...]