Weekly Police Blotter

MV Accident- On Thursday, October 14, 2021, at 3:26 p.m., officers responded to a one-car motor vehicle accident that occurred on Lacey Road, west of the Parkway.  Officers discovered that a vehicle driven by an 84 year-old female left the lane of travel and collided with a tree.  The sole occupant was airlifted to a trauma center with serious injuries. Stolen MV- On Saturday, October 16, 2021, at 2:09 a.m., Officer Bruce Carver conducted a [...]

MVA- On Thursday, October 7, 2021, at 7:03 a.m., Officer John Simonson responded to the area of Manchester Avenue and Grove Street for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a utility pole. Investigation at the scene revealed a Honda Pilot was traveling northbound on Manchester Avenue. During this time, the vehicle crossed the center line, entered the southbound lane and collided with a utility pole. The pole was broken in half causing the [...]

Theft- On Thursday, September 23, 2021, at 2:11 p.m., Officer Nyeem Calhoun was dispatched to take a theft report.  An employee of CVS reported that her mountain bicycle was stolen from outside the store.  No suspects were noted. Suspicious Person- On Monday, September 27, 2021, at 3:58 p.m., Officers Michael Hutman and Tyler Walsh responded to Wawa, 444 Route 9, in reference to a suspicious male.  Two juvenile females reported that they were approached by [...]

Trespassing- On Thursday, September 16, 2021, at 12:14 p.m., Officers Michael Hein and Scott Anderson were dispatched to Spirits Liquors in reference to a trespassing complaint.  Officers discovered that Moses Sutton, 28, was inside the store refusing to leave after being advised previously that he was not welcome on the property.  Sutton was issued a complaint for Defiant Trespass. Theft- On Friday, September 17, 2021, at 2:49 p.m., Officer Dan Ricciardella was dispatched to a [...]

Arrest- On Friday, September 10, 2021, at 8:46 a.m., Officer John Simonson was dispatched to the parking lot of Walmart for a man slumped over the wheel of a vehicle.  Officer Simonson identified the driver as Marco Espositocostaglio.  During their interaction, Espositocostaglio was found in possession of narcotics.  He was taken into custody and charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  Marco was released in accordance with bail reform. [...]

DWI- On Thursday, September 2, 2021, at 9:13 p.m., Officers Brian Holt and Joseph Pandorf responded to the parking lot of Walmart in reference to a possible intoxicated driver.  The officers located Kenneth Munz who was deemed under the influence.  Munz was arrested and charged with DWI and Reckless Driving.  Criminal charges were also prepared charging Munz with Possession of a Controlled Substance.  He was later released pending a Court appearance. Arrest- On Friday, September [...]

Fraud- On Thursday, August 26, 2021, at 10:42 a.m., Officer Michael Hutman met with an elderly resident reporting fraud.  The victim complained that she was contacted through Facebook by a person she believed to be a congressional representative.  The victim contributed $1,300 as a donation prior to realizing the scam. Arrest- On Friday, August 27, at 6:36 a.m., Officer Jason Lee was dispatched to the Second Lake for a male lighting fireworks.  Officer Lee located [...]

Arrest- On Thursday, August 20, 2021, at 10:05 p.m., officers responded to the Lacey Mall in reference to a disturbance.  Employees of Forked River Wine and Spirits reported that a customer kicked the front door and spit on the glass after being advised that the business was closed.  Officers located the subject, Kevin Unruh, 24, walking on Nautilus and attempted to speak with him.  Kevin reportedly reached inside the patrol car slapping the computer screen.  [...]