Fraud- On Thursday, November 12, 2020, at 1:18 p.m., Officer Andrew Slota was dispatched to a Lanoka Harbor residence in reference to fraud.  The victim reported that she received an email from “Defender Firewall” regarding a $299 purchase that she did not authorize.  When she contacted the attached phone number she was told that her account was accidently reimbursed $2,999 and asked to refund the difference by purchasing gift cards.  The amount of $2,999 was never credited to the victim’s bank account. DWI- On Saturday, November 14, 2020, at 8:36 a.m., Officer John Simonson was dispatched to Route 539 for a disabled vehicle.  While speaking with the driver, Anastasia Zosko, it was determined that she was under the influence.  Zosko was placed under arrest and ultimately released on her own recognizance pending a Court appearance.  She was issued summonses for DWI and Reckless Driving. Theft- On Saturday, November 14, 2020, at 11:35 a.m., Officer Matthew D’Antonio met with a business owner from the Lacey Business Park.  The owner reported that during the overnight hours an unknown suspect cut the catalytic converter from one of his vans.  The damage is valued at $550. DWI- On Sunday, November 15, [...]

      DWI- On Friday, November 6, 2020, at 10:25 p.m., Officers Bruce Carver and Anthony Ravallo were dispatched to 7- Eleven on Lacey Road for an intoxicated subject.  Prior to their arrival, the subject drove from the parking lot and was stopped on Lacey Road.  The driver, John Sanabia, 52, was deemed under the influence and arrested.  Sanabia was charged with DWI, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Submit to Breath Tests. Arrest- On Sunday, November 8, 2020, at 12:12 a.m., Officer Bruce Carver was dispatched to Wawa, 701 Route 9, for a suspicious male in the bathroom.  Officer Carver identified the subject as Joseph Izquierdo, 35, of Egg Harbor Township.  During the interaction, an active warrant was located for Izquierdo leading to his arrest.  Search incident to his arrest led to the discovery of narcotics and drug paraphernalia.  Izquierdo was lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility after being charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe. Shoplifting- On Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at 11:15 a.m., Officer Jason Lee responded to Walmart in reference to a theft.  While there it was determined that Kristopher Coltenback, 43, attempted to exit [...]

      DWI- On Sunday, November 1, 2020, at 6:01 p.m., Officer Bruce Carver conducted a motor vehicle stop on Lacey Road.  During the stop it was determined that the driver, Francis Magliola, was under the influence.  Magliola, 52, was arrested and charged with DWI, Reckless Driving, Failure to Maintain Lane, and Failure to Signal.  He was released pending a Court appearance. Downed Wires- On Monday, November 2, 2020, at 10:21 a.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Manchester Avenue and Shrike Court in reference to electrical wires in the street.  Traffic was detoured for approximately one hour while power was restored. Fraud- On Monday, November 2, 2020, at 4:34 p.m., Officer Jason Lee met with a Forked River resident in reference to fraud.  The caller reported that he purchased a vehicle part that he found posted on Facebook Market Place.  Shortly after the purchase, the seller deleted the account and the victim was not able to make further contact with the seller.  The purchase amount was $2,050. Fraud- On Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at 10:29 a.m., Officer Alan Abrecht took a theft report from a Township resident.  The victim reported that during a four-day period an unknown [...]