Criminal Mischief- On Saturday, May 29, 2021, at 3:14 a.m., police received a call from a Brentwood Road resident reporting damage to his home.  Officers discovered that a large rock was thrown through the front window of the residence while the family slept.  A search of the area did not reveal any suspects. Missing Person- On Saturday, May 29, 2021, at 10:10 a.m., Officer Alan Abrecht took a report concerning a missing 73 year-old man.  The caller reported that the man suffers from dementia and might have been missing for nearly two days.  Search efforts were conducted with the assistance of several other agencies including K-9 units.  At 2:45 p.m., the man was located lying in a wooded area approximately ½ mile from his Lanoka Harbor residence.  The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Theft- On Sunday, May 30, 2021, at 10:26 a.m., Officer Andrew Slota was dispatched to an Edgemere Avenue home in reference to a theft.  The victim reported that an unknown suspect stole 12 decorative fence pieces from the front of the residence.  The theft was valued at $120. Fraud- On Monday, May 31, 2021, several reports were taken involving fraudulent claims.  Two victims [...]

Theft- On Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 6:53 p.m., Officer Elton Copes took a theft report from a local business.  An employee reported observing a customer acting suspicious prior to leaving the store.  Afterward, the employee discovered that her wallet was missing.  Officer Copes was able to locate the customer and recover the wallet.  No criminal charges were filed. Theft- On Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 7:01 p.m., Officer Patrick Watkins was dispatched to the rail trail for a theft report.  The victim reported that his electric bicycle, valued at $1,600, was taken by another male subject.  A suspect was identified and is being sought. DWI- On Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 7:13 p.m., Officers Dallas Gant and Anthony Sarno responded to a two-car motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Manchester Avenue and Haines Street.  During the investigation it was determined that one driver, Robert Coughran, was under the influence.  Coughran was arrested and charged with DWI and Reckless Driving.  He was also charged criminally with Assault by Auto prior to being released pending a Court appearance. DWI- On Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 10:49 p.m., Officers Elton Copes and Patrick Watkins arrested an individual for DWI.  The arrest [...]

Shoplifting- On Friday, May 14, 2021, at 7:34 p.m., Officers Keith Pearce and Brian Holt were dispatched to Walmart for a shoplifting incident.  During their investigation, officers determined that two Bayville residents, Valerie Coelho, 53, and Pelagio Coelho, 49, attempted to steal merchandise valued at $185.72.  Both were arrested and charged with Shoplifting prior to being released. Theft- On Saturday, May 15, 2021, at 8:21 p.m., a Llewellyn Parkway resident contacted police reporting a theft.  Officer Randy Plis responded and reported that a Charbroil gas grill was stolen from the homeowner’s driveway.  The male suspect, who was captured on surveillance video, was operating a Honda Ridgeline.  The grill was valued at $200. Arrest- On Sunday, May 16, 2021, at 5:53 p.m., Sergeant Michael Verwey and Officer Matthew D’Antonio responded to Route 9 and Lacey Road for a vehicle not moving from the intersection.  Officers discovered a male driver and a female passenger asleep in the vehicle and not responding.  Upon awakening, both subjects appeared under the influence.  A search of the vehicle yielded 165 bags containing heroin, 20 syringes, and over $500 cash.  The couple, Joseph Sinopoli, 28, and Alysha Manhat, 31, were arrested and charged with Possession of Heroin, [...]