False Report (Juvenile Matter) – On Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at 5:18 p.m. the Lacey Township Police Department received a call that a 12-year-old boy from the area of Williams Street in Forked River near Station Drive was reporting that he was stabbed by an intruder in his family home. Lacey Township patrol officers responded to the scene and were able to determine that the incident did not occur as initially indicated. The matter involved a completely false report. Based on apparent outside monitoring of the public safety radio transmissions of the initial dispatch, the false story quickly spread via social media causing unnecessary public alarm. At no time did the Lacey Township Police Department release information that a stabbing occurred, as it was quickly discovered by officers that the incident did not occur. Hindering Apprehension (Formal Charges) - On Wednesday, March 4, 2015, Officer Anthony Sarno furthered the investigation into the arrest of David Spinks, 826 Hazelton Avenue, Lanoka Harbor, and the parties who hindered his apprehension. The follow-up investigation led to the serving of a formal charge against 44-year-old Stephen Bassford of 15 Lancaster Court in Forked River. Stephen Bassford was charged with Hindering the Apprehension of David Spinks. The original [...]

Warrant, Obstructing & Resisting (Arrest) – On Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at 8:55 p.m., officers received a report that 55-year-old David Spinks was wanted out of Toms River Township on an outstanding warrant for a Violation of a Restraining Order and Harassment. Officer Anthony Sarno responded to Hazelton Avenue in Lanoka Harbor, which was the last known address associated with David Spinks. Upon David Spinks observing Officer Sarno approaching, he exited a vehicle and fled on foot through his former yard, through other yards as well, then into a wooded area toward Sinclair Avenue. A search was initiated and two Ocean County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Units responded to assist in the search. During the continuing search efforts, the concern arose that David Spinks may have received assistance from other residents to either leave the area or find concealment. At 2:24 a.m., information was received that David Spinks may have received assistance from male subjects at a residence on Hazelton Avenue. Officer McKee and Sgt. Sullivan responded to the Hazelton Avenue residence to speak with three male subjects.  David Spinks was observed at the residence and again attempted to flee on foot. David Spinks was arrested, transported to police headquarters, processed, then committed to the Ocean [...]

DUI (Arrest) – On Tuesday, February 24, 2015, at 12:24 a.m., Officer Anthony Sarno conducted a traffic stop on Route 9 North near Haines Street in Lanoka Harbor. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver identified as 29-year-old Victoria L. Thomas of Alpine Street in Forked River for DUI. She was transported to police headquarters and processed. Victoria L. Thomas was charged on traffic summonses with DUI, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Maintain Lane. The vehicle she was operating was impounded pursuant to John’s Law. Theft – On Monday, February 23, 2015, at 8:03 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe responded to the 400 block of Beach Boulevard in Forked River for a theft. The victim reported that between the hours of 3:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2015, her bedroom was entered and approximately $50 in loose change was removed. The victim provided the name of a suspect who was in the residence during the time in question. There were no signs of forced entry. Trespassing – On Sunday, February 22, 2015, at 1:45 p.m., Officers Evan Androcy and Darrell Nick responded to Walmart, located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, for [...]