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.  [...]

Dispute- On Friday, April 2, 2021, at 11:50 a.m., officers were dispatched to a Lacey Road parking lot for a report of two males fighting.  Officers found that two deliverymen were involved in an argument but never turned physical.  Both subjects were released without charges. Theft- On Friday, April 2, 2021, at 9:00 p.m., a Forked River Beach resident reported that a package was stolen from his front porch.  The victim reported that the Amazon delivery was taken during overnight hours. Fire- On Saturday, April 3, 2021, at 10:34 a.m., Officer Matthew D’Antonio responded to a Sunset Drive residence for a house fire.  It appeared that while an occupant of the home was cooking a grease fire began and spread to the kitchen window curtains.  The fire was extinguished by the occupant prior to severe damage.  The Forked River Fire Department assisted by ventilated the home to remove excessive smoke. Arrest- On Saturday, April 3, 2021, at 1:02 p.m., officers responded to Walmart in reference to a suspicious male.  Officers located Brian Langan, 51, who appeared intoxicated, inside the men’s room.  Investigation revealed that Brian was under the influence from inhaling chemicals.  Brian was charged with Being Under the Influence [...]