Internet Fraud- On Sunday, April 25, 2021, at 8:02 p.m., Officer Dallas Gant met with a Township resident in reference to suspicious messages.  The victim reported that he was threatened by an unknown person that explicit photos would be released unless their demands were met.  This appears to be part of an ongoing scam thought to originate outside of the United States. Fire- On Monday, April 26, 2021, at 4:59 p.m., officers were dispatched to Devoe Street for a structure fire.  Members of the Forked River Fire Department were the first to arrive at the scene and discovered fire at the rear of the home.  The fire spread from the back wall into the attic prior to being brought under control by firefighters.  The home suffered severe damage. Fraud- On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at 3:29 p.m., Officer Alan Abrecht met with a Forked River resident reporting an Internet scam.  The victim reported that an unknown suspect created an Internet sales account through Facebook listing him as the owner of the account.  Excessive sales were made, as far away as Canada, none of which was filled.  The victim is now receiving calls concerning the sales, some threatening. Criminal Mischief- [...]

DWI- On Thursday, April 15, 2021, at 5:00 p.m., two members of the detective bureau discovered an adult male under the influence off the shoulder of Route 9.  The male, who was operating a motor vehicle, was ultimately placed under arrest for DWI.  James Hatch, 43, was charged with DWI and Reckless Driving prior to being released. Arrests- On Saturday, April 17, 2021, at 6:20 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Captain’s Inn for a disturbance.  Upon arriving, officers discovered that two Ocean County Sheriff’s Officers were already on scene.  The disturbance allegedly began when a patron, George Monith, was asked to leave for not wearing a mask.  The sheriff’s officers, who were in the area conducting business checks, observed the disturbance and stopped to assist at which time one officer was shoved by Kimberly Monith.  Kimberly was placed under arrest and transported to the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department.  George Monith continued to be unruly leading to his arrest by Lacey officers.  George Monith was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest prior to being released on his own recognizance.  Kimberly Monith was also released after being processed. Fraud- On Monday, April 19, 2021, at 10:04 a.m., Officer Kymberly Gudgeon [...]

Arrest- On Thursday, April 8, 2021, at 6:42 p.m., officers responded to a Penn Avenue residence.  While there, an occupant of the home, Andrew Lupton, was placed under arrest.  Lupton was charged with Possession of Heroin, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe.  During his arrest, Lupton bit an officer leading to additional charges of Resisting Arrest and Aggravated Assault.  During processing at headquarters, Lupton damaged property leading to a Criminal Mischief charge.  He was lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility without bail. Theft- On Saturday, April 10, 2021, at 9:51 p.m., Officer Martin Julian was dispatched to a Cranberry Hill residence in reference to a theft.  The homeowner reported that unknown suspects entered the unoccupied home stealing items from the garage.  The stolen items, valued at $12,000, included bicycles, tools, computers, and stereo equipment. Burglary- On Sunday, April 11, 2021, at 3:03 a.m., Officers Robert Duffy and Martin Julian were dispatched to Medicine to Go for an audible alarm.  Upon arriving, officers discovered that the front glass was shattered.  Surveillance video depicted a suspect approaching the window and throwing a large rock into the store’s interior.  The subject fled on foot when the alarm sounded.  [...]