Department News

      CDS Arrest- On Thursday, February 22, 2018, at 6:40 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno responded to the WaWa, 800 Lacey Road, Forked River, to investigate an aggressive drive complaint. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 36 year old Ali Gunaydin, of C. Farrington, Lakewood, NJ for possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia. Ali Gunaydin was transported to police headquarters, processed, and charged on a criminal warrant [...]

DWI Arrest/Possession of CDS – On Thursday, February 15, 2018, at 7:20 a.m., Officer John McKee responded to the area of 309 Route 9 North, Forked River, for a report of a female slumped over the wheel on the side of the road. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 19-year-old Jordan L. Metcalf of Ariel Drive, Forked River, for DUI. Jordan Metcalf was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where [...]

      Residential Burglary – On Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at 4:02 p.m., Officer Keefe responded to the 500 block of Chelsea Street for a report of a burglary. The homeowner reported that between 7:15 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on February 6, 2018, an unknown person(s) entered the rear door of her residence, which was locked at the time; force was needed to gain entry. Once inside, the suspect stole assorted jewelry, a television, [...]