Weekly Police Blotter

  Arrest- On Thursday, January 6, 2022, at 2:34 p.m., Officer Michael Hein responded to Home Depot in reference to a shoplifter who fled in a vehicle.  The vehicle was later located on Harzold Street and the driver was placed under arrest.  Erin Royer, 38, was charged with Shoplifting and found to have two outstanding warrants issued by the Toms River and Seaside Heights Municipal Courts.  She was lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility [...]

        Burglary- On Thursday, December 16, 2021, at 10:31 a.m., Officer Matthew D’Antonio and Detective Jesse Dalziel responded to a commercial burglary at Family Dentistry on Route 9.  Officers discovered that an unknown actor(s) forcibly entered the business and stole minor items valued at $300.  Damage to the business was estimated at $1,500. Gas Leak- On Thursday, December 16, 2021, at 3:34 p.m., Officer John Simonson was dispatched to the 100 block [...]

Theft- On Friday, November 19, 2021, at 12:36 a.m., Officer Scott Keefe was dispatched to Wawa, 800 Lacey Road in reference to a theft. The victim reported that she exited the store and accidently left her purse behind. As she returned to retrieve the purse, it was missing. The purse was later located in the lot with contents removed. The incident remains under investigation. Arrest- On Friday, November 19, 2021, at 1:04 p.m., Officer Nyeem [...]

MVA- On Thursday, November 11, 2021, at 2:24 p.m., Officer Dan Ricciardella investigated a motor vehicle accident on West Lacey Road. It was reported that the accident occurred when the 85 year-old driver of one vehicle turned in front of another vehicle being operate by a 72 year-old Forked River resident. Although the vehicles did not collide, the second vehicle was forced to leave the roadway and strike a traffic sign. Through video surveillance, Officer [...]

Burglary- On Thursday, November 4, 2021, at 10:32 a.m., Officer Michael Hein was dispatched to Key West Road in reference to theft from a vehicle. The victim reported that during overnight hours, an unknown suspect(s) stole tools, cash and medication from his vehicle. The actor is suspected to have gained entry through a broken window that was covered with plastic. Arrest- On Saturday, November 6, 2021, at 12:42 a.m., Officers Randy Plis and Brian Holt [...]

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 [...]