Burglary & Theft — On Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 4:44 a.m., Officer Martin Julian responded to the 200 block of Cedar Drive in reference to a report of a car burglary. The caller reported that she had just observed someone burglarizing her vehicle on her surveillance system. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 33-year-old Brendan J. Wason of Bayville, NJ. Brendan Wason was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and then transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility. Brendon Wason was charged on a warrant with Burglary and Theft. Theft — On Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at 1:18 p.m., Officer Andrew Slota responded to police headquarters for a report of theft. The victim reported that sometime during the overnight hours someone stole his daughter's scooter from the front yard of a residence on the 300 block of Riviera Drive. The scooter is described as a purple Razor European Vespa style electric scooter purple and white in color. It is valued at $342. Theft — On Friday, September 11, 2020, at 7:05 p.m., Officer Dallas Gant responded to police headquarters for a report of identity theft. The complainant reported that she received an [...]

      DWI- On Thursday, September 3, 2020, at 11:56 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe conducted a motor vehicle stop on Beach Boulevard for a speeding violation.  During the stop it was determined that the driver was under the influence.  Denise Uveges, 48, was placed under arrest and charged with DWI, Reckless Driving, and Speeding.  She was released pending a Court appearance. Fire- On Friday, September 4, 2020, at 5:38 p.m., Officer Matthew D’Antonio responded to a Capstan Drive home in reference to a grill fire.  Prior to arrival, the homeowner disconnected the propane tank and extinguished the fire.  The homeowner was treated at the scene for minor burns. Fraud- On Sunday, September 6, 2020, at 11:22 a.m., Officer Matthew D’Antonio met with a Lanoka Harbor resident in reference to fraudulent charges.  The victim reported that an unknown suspect used her debit card information on multiple occasions to make purchases through the Internet.  It appeared that the charges were made from a Miami, Florida address.  The charges totaled $336. Fire- On Sunday, September 6, 2020, at 11:56 p.m., officers responded to 441 Route 9 South for the report of a fire.  Officers discovered that a business sign adjacent to Route [...]

      Fire- On Friday, June 19, 2020 at 7:47 a.m., Officer Scott Anderson responded to a Laurel Boulevard property for a reported mulch fire.  The fire caused minor damage to the home’s exterior prior to being extinguished by the Lanoka Harbor Fire Department. Assist Other Agency- On Saturday, June 20, 2020, at 2:00a.m., Officers Michael Hein and Patrick Watkins responded to a wooded area near Bryant Road.  While meeting with the caller, a Point Pleasant resident, he reported loaning his vehicle to an acquaintance one day prior and it was never returned.  The caller reported the incident to Toms River Police and was later notified by friends that the truck was seen near Bryant Road.  Attempts to recover the vehicle were unsuccessful. Theft- On Sunday, June 21, 2020, at 3:20 p.m., Officer Andrew Slota responded to Spirits Unlimited for a reported theft.  The caller conveyed that as she exited the store she unknowingly dropped her wallet.  Once reaching her vehicle she realized and retraced her path.  A witness in the parking lot reported observing a male subject driving from the lot in a sport utility vehicle after picking up the wallet.  The victim reported that the wallet contained [...]