MVA- On Thursday, November 11, 2021, at 2:24 p.m., Officer Dan Ricciardella investigated a motor vehicle accident on West Lacey Road. It was reported that the accident occurred when the 85 year-old driver of one vehicle turned in front of another vehicle being operate by a 72 year-old Forked River resident. Although the vehicles did not collide, the second vehicle was forced to leave the roadway and strike a traffic sign. Through video surveillance, Officer Ricciardella was able to determine that Charles Hicks, 51, was the driver of the first vehicle and not his mother Joan Hicks. Charles was charged criminally with Operating a Motor Vehicle During License Suspension. Joan was charged with Hindering the Apprehension. Both were released on their own recognizance pending a Court appearance. Assault- On Friday, November 12, 2021, at 4:31 p.m., Officers Anthony Sarno and Elton Copes were dispatched to a Harris Road residence for a landlord/tenant dispute. The owner of the home, Sean Mahoney, 51, was issued a summons for simple assault after striking the tenant. Arrest- On Friday, November 12, 2021, at 9:04 p.m., Officers Anthony Sarno and Patrick Watkins were dispatched to a Radcliffe Road residence. During an interaction with Randy Rozell, [...]

Burglary- On Thursday, November 4, 2021, at 10:32 a.m., Officer Michael Hein was dispatched to Key West Road in reference to theft from a vehicle. The victim reported that during overnight hours, an unknown suspect(s) stole tools, cash and medication from his vehicle. The actor is suspected to have gained entry through a broken window that was covered with plastic. Arrest- On Saturday, November 6, 2021, at 12:42 a.m., Officers Randy Plis and Brian Holt encountered a Long Branch man sleeping in his vehicle at Wawa, 444 Route 9. During their interaction, officers discovered an outstanding warrant for the driver, William Greene-Vonglahn, 26. While being placed under arrest, Vonglahn was found in possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia. Vonglahn was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe. He was later lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility on the strength of the warrant. Fraud- On Sunday, November 7, 2021, at 9:17 p.m., Officer Dan Biel met with a Forked River resident in reference to fraud. The victim reported that he was contacted by a person representing himself as technical support from a computer company. The suspect convinced the victim to [...]

Storm Conditions- On Friday, October 29, 2021, officers fielded an extensive amount of calls in connection with a severe storm. In many waterfront neighborhoods, tides exceeded normal limits causing flooding and damage. High winds resulted in falling trees leading to damaged property. Arrest- On Friday, October 29, 2021, at 5:30 p.m., Officer Bruce Carver was dispatched to Wawa, 444 Route 9, for a subject causing a disturbance. The actor, Moses Sutton, was ultimately arrested for an outstanding warrant issued by the Barnegat Township Municipal Court. Sutton was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of $1,000 bail. DWI- On Saturday, October 30, 2021, at 9:34 p.m., our agency received a call in reference to an erratic driver. The vehicle was located on Bowsprit Drive and the operator was identified as Samantha Mazzeo, 29. The investigation led to the arrest of Samantha for DWI. She was processed and later released after being charged with DWI and Reckless Driving. Arrest- On Sunday, October 31, 2021, at 12:27 a.m., Officers Anthony Ravallo and Dan Biel conducted a motor vehicle stop after a violation. The stop resulted in the arrest of the driver for an outstanding warrant. Izm Rodriguez, 20, was processed [...]