Theft – In early September 2022, Officer Walsh took a report from a Sunset Drive resident who wished to report a theft.  The victim advised Officer Walsh that on August 25, 2022, campaign signs of theirs had been stolen from the area of Newark Avenue and Calvin Street, as well as near the Heritage Apartment complex.  The signs were valued at less than $50.00 total. Shoplifting – On Thursday, September 15, 2022, at 2:04 p.m., Officers Schaffer and Abrecht responded to Walmart for a reported shoplifting.  The store employee advised officers that they had observed a 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 $44.33.  Officers met with the suspect, Dawn Murphy, 52, of Bayville, and placed her under arrest.  Dana was transported to police headquarters, charged with Shoplifting, and released on a summons pending a future court appearance. Motor Vehicle Stop – On Friday, September 16, 2022, at 1:54 a.m., Officers Swain and Ravallo conducted a motor vehicle stop in the area of Route 9 and Parkers Point Boulevard for an equipment violation.  Officers met with the driver, Jenell [...]

Shoplifting – On Sunday, September 11, 2022, at 12:13 p.m., Officers Tamburro and Carver responded to Walmart, 580 Route 9, for a reported shoplifting.  The store employee advised officers that they had observed a 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 $38.94.  Officers met with the suspect, Dana Pearse, 35, of Barnegat, and placed her under arrest.  Dana was transported to police headquarters, charged with Shoplifting, and released on a summons pending a future court appearance. Criminal Mischief – On Monday, September 12, 2022, at 7:45 a.m., Officers Tamburro and Carver responded to a business on South Main Street for a report of criminal mischief.  Upon their arrival, an employee advised that someone had damaged the business’ fence sometime within the past week.  The value of the damage was estimated at $3,750.00. Warrant Arrest – On Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at 5:11 p.m., Officer Hutman and Special Officer Lepeshko responded to Wawa, Route 9 South, for a report of a female harassing customers for money.  Upon their arrival, officers made contact with the female, Amy Haas, 48, of [...]

Motor Vehicle Stop/Warrant Arrest – On Friday, September 2, 2022, at 9:48 p.m., Officer Hyle conducted a motor vehicle stop near Route 9 and Haines Street for suspended driver.  Officer Hyle met with the driver, Virgil Dowtin, 36, of Jackson Township, and confirmed that his driver’s license was suspended.  Virgil was also found to have an outstanding warrant originating out of the Howell Township Municipal Court. Virgil was arrested and transported to police headquarters, and later released on his own recognizance after being served with a summons for driving while suspended. Warrant Arrest – On Friday, September 2, 2022, at 11:53 p.m., Officers responded to the Lacey Inn to serve an arrest warrant on a guest that was staying at the motel.  Upon their arrival, officers made contact with Stanley O’Donnell, 53, of Bayville.  Stanley was found to have an outstanding warrant originating out of the Berkeley Township Municipal Court.  Stanley was arrested and transported to police headquarters, and later turned over to the Berkeley Township Police Department, without incident. Warrant Arrest – On Saturday, September 3, 2022, at 12:15 a.m., Officers responded to the Lacey Inn to serve an arrest warrant on a guest that was staying at the [...]