Shoplifting / Warrant Arrest – On Friday, October 7, 2022, at 1:37 p.m., Officer Hutman and Sergeant Nick responded to Walmart for a reported shoplifting.  A store employee advised officers that they had observed a male take merchandise from within the store and immediately attempt to return it using an old receipt.  The stolen items were valued at $35.97.  Officers met with the suspect, Jason Hickey, 39, of Lanoka Harbor, and placed him under arrest.  Jason was also found to have an outstanding warrant originating out of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office.  Jason was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and charged with Shoplifting on a summons.  Jason was able to post bail on the warrant, and was released pending a future court appearances. Theft – On Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 12:34 p.m., Officer Lee responded to the Lacey Shell for a report of theft.  Upon his arrival, a gas station employee advised that a customer had just left the business without paying for gasoline.  The gasoline was valued at $15.00. Theft – On Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 1:48 p.m., Officer Lee responded to a Drew Avenue residence for a report of theft.  Upon his arrival, [...]

Criminal Mischief – On Friday, September 30, 2022, at 8:44 p.m., while conducting a check of Gille Park, Officer Swain discovered graffiti inside of one of the bathrooms.  The value of the damage was estimated at $50.00. Theft – On Friday, September 30, 2022, at 9:11 p.m., Officer Swain met with a complainant who wished to report the theft of her son’s bicycle.  The complainant advised Officer Swain that her son’s black and white Mongoose BMX bicycle was stolen from her Olds Street residence on Thursday, September 29, sometime between 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.  The bicycle was valued at $250.00. Criminal Mischief – On Monday, October 3, 2022, at 8:09 p.m., while conducting a check of Gille Park, Officer Watkins discovered graffiti both inside and outside of one of the bathrooms.  The value of the damage was estimated at $100.00. Criminal Mischief – On Monday, October 3, 2022, at 9:25 p.m., while conducting a check of Clune Park, Officer Watkins discovered graffiti on the playground equipment.  The value of the damage was estimated at $100.00. Shoplifting – On Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 11:28 p.m., Officers Walsh and Sarno responded to Walmart for a reported shoplifting.  The store employee advised officers that [...]

Disturbance/Warrant Arrest – On Friday, September 23, 2022, at 9:08 p.m., officers responded to the Lacey Inn for a report of a disturbance involving guests.  Upon their arrival, officers made contact with one of the guests, Matthew Dambrosio, 33, of South Amboy.  Matthew was found to have an outstanding warrant originating out of the Piscataway Municipal Court, and was placed under arrest.  Matthew was transported to police headquarters where he was processed prior to being released on his own recognizance, pending a future court appearance. Shoplifting – On Monday, September 26, 2022, at 5:16 p.m., Officers Gant and Keefe responded to Walmart for a reported shoplifting.  The store employee advised officers that they had observed a male and female fail to ring up a number of items while at the self-checkout, then attempt to leave the store without paying for them. The stolen items were valued at $389.43.  Officers met with the suspects, John Mimes, 25, and Ikarii Randolph, 32, both of Barnegat, and placed them under arrest.  John and Ikarii were transported to police headquarters and charged with Shoplifting.  John was charged on a warrant and transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility, where he was lodged without incident.  [...]