DWI- On Thursday, December 26, 2019, at 2:43 p.m., Officer Anthony Ravallo conducted a motor vehicle stop in the Lacey Mall parking lot.  During the stop, Officer Ravallo determined that the driver, William Culver, 63, was under the influence.  Culver was charged with DWI, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Wear a Seatbelt. Stolen Vehicle- On Thursday, December 26, 2019, at 9:15 p.m., Officers Elton Copes and Brian Holt responded to a Bamber Lake residence in reference to the recovery of a stolen vehicle.  Once there, they met with the complainant and his recovered vehicle.  The victim reported that while having a gathering at his Manchester Township home, a partygoer took his Ford van without consent.  The suspect could not be located and the van was returned without damage. Fraud- On Friday, December 27, 2019, at 7:40 p.m., Officer Bruce Carver met with a Lacey resident who reported fraudulent charges.  The victim stated that an unknown suspect opened a Pay Pal account using his personal information and made a $709 Internet purchase. Warrant Arrest- On Friday, December 27, 2019, at 10:41 p.m., Officer Bruce Carver arrested Robert Caballero, 46.  The arrest was made in connection with an outstanding [...]

      Fraud- On Thursday, December 19, 2019, at 7:35 p.m., Officer Bruce Carver met with a Forked River resident who reported fraudulent activity.  The victim stated that she received an email from her credit card company reporting recent purchases.  An unknown actor reportedly placed several orders at Target through the Internet using her credit card information.  Afterward, the suspect arrived at the Manahawkin Target picking up the purchases valued at $569. Arrest- On Saturday, December 21, 2019, at 3:10 p.m., officers were dispatched to Wawa, 444 Route 9, in reference to a suspicious male.  Upon arrival, officers located Charles Maulbeck, 46.  During an inquiry, officers discovered that Maulbeck was wanted by the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department for a Child Support Warrant.  Maulbeck was placed under arrest and transported to headquarters for processing.  Prior to being transferred to the Ocean County Correctional Facility, four additional Municipal Court warrants from Brick and South Toms River were discovered. Arrest- On Monday, December 23, 2019, at 8:35 p.m., Officer Patrick Watkins was dispatched to an aggressive driver call.  Officer Watkins was able to locate the vehicle in a commercial lot on Route 9.  While speaking to the driver, Dylan Hahn, 30, Officer [...]

      Arrest- On Friday, December 13, 2019, at 1:06 a.m., Officers Jesse Dalziel and Dallas Gant observed a vehicle parked near the bay at the end of Laurel Boulevard.  While investigating, it was discovered that the driver, David Thompson, 22, was in possession of marijuana.  Thompson was ultimately arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  He was released on his own recognizance. Fraud- On Friday, December 13, 2019, at 7:11 p.m., Officer Brian Holt responded to Wawa, 701 Route 9, in reference to fraud.  A worker reported that a $100 bill was accepted for a purchase and it was later determined to be counterfeit.  Surveillance video from the store is being used to identify the patron. MVA- On Saturday, December 14, 2019, at 10:39 a.m., Special Officer Chris Triano witnessed a vehicle back into another vehicle at the intersection of Lacey Road and Route 9.  As Officer Triano approached the vehicle it appeared that the driver, a 70 year-old man, was in a medical emergency.  Officer Triano was able to force his way into the vehicle and render first aid. Shoplifting- On Saturday, December 14, 2019, at 11:24 p.m., officers responded to Kohl’s [...]