Weekly Police Blotter August 18th thru August 24th, 2015 .   Criminal Mischief – On Monday, August 24, 2015, at 8:34 a.m., Officer Kymberly Gudgeon responded to the 800 block of Sunrise Boulevard for a report of criminal mischief. The victim reported that between 4:30 p.m. on August 21, 2015 and 8:30 a.m. on August 24, 2015, an unknown person or persons slashed two tires on his box trailer and a rear tire of his work truck. The damage is estimated at $400. Warrant Arrest - On Monday, August 24, 2015, at 11:00 p.m., Officer Patrick Watkins conducted a motor vehicle stop of a vehicle failing to maintain its lane of travel on Lacey Road. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 18-year-old Michael Mitchell of East Main Street in Tuckerton, NJ, on an outstanding Howell Township Municipal Court traffic warrant in the amount of $164. Michael Mitchell was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and released after posting full bail. DUI (Arrest) – On Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 9:21 p.m., Officer Michael Verwey and a member of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office were working a special Drunk Driving Enforcement detail when they conducted a motor vehicle [...]

Weekly Police Blotter August 11th thru August 17th, 2015 .   DUI (Arrest) – On Monday, August 17, 2015, at 7:58 p.m., Officer Patrick Watkins conducted a traffic stop on F Street in Forked River. Officer Michael Verwey responded to assist. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, identified as 54-year-old Laurie Gerisch of Warren Town Road in Toms River, NJ, for DUI. She was transported to police headquarters, processed, and charged with DUI and Reckless Driving. The vehicle she was operating was impounded pursuant to John’s Law. Drug Possession (Arrest) – On Monday, August 17, 2015, at 11:30 a.m., Lieutenant Michael DiBella conducted a traffic stop in the parking lot of Walmart, located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, NJ. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, identified as 25-year-old Klint Neiman of Reading, Pennsylvania, for Possession of Marijuana. He was transported to police headquarters, processed, and charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. In addition, he received traffic summonses for Careless Driving, CDS in a Motor Vehicle, Truck Route Violation, Expired Registration, and Driving with a Suspended License. Accident with Serious Injury – On Sunday, August 16, 2015, at 2:46 p.m., Officers [...]

Weekly Police Blotter August 4th thru August 11th, 2015 .   Drug Possession, Shoplifting, and Warrant Arrest – On Monday, August 10, 2015, at 6:31 p.m., Officer Daniel Ricciardella was dispatched to the area of Walmart, located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, for a shoplifting incident. Walmart Loss Prevention reported that the female shoplifter had fled the store in a vehicle. A description of the female shoplifter and her vehicle were provided. While responding to Walmart, Officer Ricciardella observed the suspect vehicle traveling on Manchester Avenue in Forked River and conducted a traffic stop. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, identified as 24-year-old Sheri A. Healey of North Maple Avenue in Tuckerton, NJ, for shoplifting merchandise valued at $79. In addition, she was found to be in Possession of Heroin. Additionally a warrant, issued by the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office for $2,500 was also located for her arrest. Sheri Healey was transported to police headquarters and processed. She was charged on a complaint warrant with Shoplifting, Possession of Heroin, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Her bail was set in the amount of $10,000. Sheri Healey was lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility [...]