Drug Arrest – On Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at 2:48 p.m., Officer Brian Holt conducted a traffic stop in the 600 block of Lacey Road in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 21-year-old Todd R. Sinn of Chestnut Street in Waretown, NJ, for Possession of Marijuana. He was transported to Police Headquarters and processed. Todd R. Sinn was released after receiving a criminal summons for Possession of Marijuana 50 Grams or Less and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Shoplifting – On Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at 1:07 a.m., Officers Jason Lee and Scott Keefe responded to the Walmart, located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, for a male fall victim in the restroom. Upon arrival the male subject was located on the floor of the restroom. He was alert and conscious, however, had some minor injuries consistent with falling. An Investigation at the scene determined that the male, identified as 31-year-old George Buzinkai of Hilltop Drive in Bayville, NJ, had shoplifted two cans of “Dust Off” from inside the store and had used one of them as in inhalant just before falling in the restroom. George Buzinkai was treated for his injuries. [...]

  Warrant Arrest - On Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at 7:02 p.m., Lieutenant Christopher Kenny and Officer Christopher Meyler responded to Hastings Court in Forked River, for a report of a suspicious vehicle. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 27-year-old Kenneth R. Novak of Hastings Court in Forked River, on an outstanding Ocean County Sheriff's Department No-Bail Warrant. Kenneth Novak was transported to police headquarters and processed. He was lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility. Shoplifting - On Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at 6:48 p.m., Officers Scott Keefe and Jason Lee responded to the Walmart, located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, for an adult male shoplifter. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 57-year-old Paul A. Debello of Jefferson Lane in Whiting, NJ, for shoplifting merchandise valued at $80.75. He was transported to police headquarters and processed. Paul A. Debello was released after receiving a criminal summons for shoplifting. Theft - On Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at 9:27 a.m., Officer Darrell Nick responded to police headquarters in reference to a report of theft. The victim stated that between 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 24, 2016, an unknown person or persons stole his 2012 black [...]

  Criminal Mischief – On Sunday, October 16, 2016, at 5:05 p.m., Officer Julie Barcalow took a report of criminal mischief at the Lacey Pop Warner football field located in Clune Park, located at 740 Sandyhook Drive in Forked River. The complainant stated that between 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2016, and 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 16, 2016, an unknown person or persons knocked over a port-a-potty.  Additionally, the pads were removed from the goal posts on the football field and thrown into the woods, and potted mums were tossed onto the field, damaging the flowers. The total damage is estimated at $200.00. Warrant Arrest – On Sunday, October 16, 2016, at 4:03 p.m., Officer Daniel Ricciardella responded to the area of Warren Avenue and South Street in Lanoka Harbor, for a report of a suspicious male subject. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 28-year-old Franklin R. Sheppard, of Manchester Avenue in Forked River, on three (3) outstanding warrants  issued from the Atlantic City Municipal Court.  Warrant number one (1) was issued in the amount of $200.00, and Warrant number two (2) was issued in the amount of $800.00.  Warrant number three (3) was issued in the amount of $200.00.  Franklin R. [...]