Aggressive Driver/Endangering Another Person- On Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 9:55 p.m., Officer Hyle responded to the 700 block of Cambridge Road, for an aggressive driver complaint. Upon arrival, officers met with the complainant who reported while they were traveling in the area of Route 9 and Lacey Road, a vehicle driven by Gerard O’Connor, 19, of Toms River, cut her off. The victim also reported that Gerard had thrown a plastic water bottle through their vehicle’s window, which struck the driver in the chest. At the conclusion of the investigation, Gerard was charged with Endangering Another Person on a special form of complaint summons and released at the scene. Fraud- On Friday, July 15, 2022, at 11:17 a.m., Officer Biel responded to police headquarters for a fraud report.  Upon arrival the victim reported they have been receiving letters from credit and debit card companies for multiple accounts that have been unknowingly opened in his name.  The banks had been notified of the fraudulent activity and the accounts were closed. Shoplifting- On Friday, July 15, 2022, at 6:17 p.m. Officer Biel responded to Walmart for a report of a shoplifter in custody. Upon arrival the loss prevention associate reported Lynn [...]

Fraud- On Friday, July 8, 2022, 2:39 p.m., Officer Nilon responded to police headquarters for a report of credit card fraud. The victim reported on June 1, 2022, someone purchased a yearly computer program subscription using his credit card.  The value of the unauthorized purchase was $106.61. Theft- On Friday, July 8, 2022, at 8:45 p.m., Officer Gant responded to police headquarters for a report of a theft.  The victim reported their unsecured bicycle was stolen from the bike rack at the Lacey Township High School during the evening of July 8, 2022.  The value of the bicycle was estimated at $100.00. DWI- On Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 8:48 p.m., Officer Keefe responded to Wawa, 800 Lacey Road, for a report of a vehicle parked in front of the store, occupied by a male driver who was nodding out. Upon arrival, Officer Keefe observed the running vehicle and made contact with the driver, Matthew R. Leroy, 49, of Sussex Place, Forked River.  Following an investigation at the scene, Matthew was placed under arrest and was transported to headquarters.  At the conclusion of processing, Matthew was issued motor vehicle summonses for DWI and Reckless Driving then released in accordance to [...]

Warrant Arrest – On Sunday, July 3, 2022, at 1:17 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Windsor Street and Arlington Avenue, Forked River, for a report of a male subject with long hair that was dancing and talking to himself.  Upon their arrival, officers observed a male subject matching the description given, whom they identified as Brenden Evans (35) of Devon Street, Forked River.  It was discovered that Brenden had an active warrant issued out of the Ocean County Superior Court.  Brenden was placed under arrest and transported to the Ocean County Jail, where he was lodged. DWI - On Monday, July 4, 2022 at 6:24 p.m., Lieutenant Sullivan conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 9 near Game Farm Road, Forked River, for careless driving and failure to maintain lane.  Officers Lee and Hyle responded to assist, and met with the driver, Carolyn Landes (61) of Toms River.  Investigation at the scene revealed that Carolyn was driving while intoxicated.  Carolyn was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters, where she was processed.  Carolyn was issued several motor vehicle summonses, including DWI, Refusal to Submit Breath Samples, and Reckless Driving.  Carolyn was served her copies of the summonses [...]