Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – September 24, 2018 through October 4th, 2018
•Theft – On Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at 10:40 a.m., Officer Michael Hutman responded to police headquarters to take a report of theft of a stolen bicycle. The victim reported that at an unknown date and time, a black beach cruiser with gray pin striping was stolen from the backyard shed of her Jones Road residence in Forked River. The bicycle was last seen on September 9, 2018. The value of the beach cruiser is $800.
•Theft – On Tuesday, October 2, 1018, at 3:29 p.m., Officer Dimitrios Tsarnas responded to police headquarters to take a report of theft. The victim reported that medication and credit cards were taken from her purse while located inside her residence. She believes the theft occurred between 1:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Monday, October 1, 2018. The total amount of the theft is estimated at $17.
•Theft – On Monday, October 1, 2018, at 10:25 a.m., Officer Michael Hutman responded to Lacey Shell on Lacey Road in Forked River for a report of theft of gas. The complainant stated that a large red dump truck with a gray cargo bed requested $100 worth of diesel fuel and while the attendant was busy with other customers, the dump truck left without paying. The incident remains under investigation.
•Warrant Arrest/CDS Arrest – On Monday, October 1, 2018, at 8:12 a.m., Officers Andrew Slota and Noah Schaffer responded to the Wawa on Taylor Lane and Route 9 South in Forked River for a suspicious incident. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 29-year-old Corey L. Heulitt of Beach Boulevard, Forked River. Corey Heulitt was found to have two outstanding warrants out of Long Branch Municipal Court totaling $2750. He was transported to police headquarters and processed. A search incident to arrest recovered hypodermic syringes and CDS, to which criminal complaints were signed. He was unable to post bail and was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility without incident.
•Assist other Agency – On Sunday, September 30, 2018, at 8:26 p.m., Officer Jesse Dalziel responded to the marshy area off of Sunrise Boulevard in Forked River. A 20+ foot boat was stuck in the marsh with several occupants. The US Coast Guard was notified and responded along with BoatUS. They removed the boat and no further assistance was needed.
•DUI Arrest – On Sunday, September 30, 2018, at 4:05 p.m., Officer Jason Lee conducted a motor vehicle stop on Lacey Road in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 40-year-old Brian W. Kelly of Vaughn Avenue, Forked River, for DWI. He was transported to police headquarters and processed. Brian Kelly received motor vehicle summonses for DWI, Reckless Driving, Failure to Maintain Lane, and Driving while Suspended. The vehicle he was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
•DUI with Accident – On Sunday, September 30, 2018, at 5:36 p.m., Officer Elton Copes responded to Parker Avenue and Oak Street in Forked River for a two-vehicle accident. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 42-year-old William T. Cordes, 3rd , of Oakwood Place, Forked River. He was transported to police headquarters and processed. William Cordes received motor vehicle summonses for DUI, Reckless Driving, Failure to Maintain Lane, and a Special Complaint Summons for Vehicular Assault. The vehicle he was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
•Criminal Mischief – On Saturday, September 29, 2018, at 1:10 a.m. Officer John McKee responded to police headquarters to take a report of criminal mischief to an auto. The complainant reported that between the hours of 5:45 p.m. and 10:25 p.m. on Friday, September 28, an unknown person(s) damaged his vehicle while it was parked in the rear parking lot of the Captain’s Inn on East Lacey Road in Forked River. The vehicle’s fender and driver-side door were scratched/keyed. The estimated value of the damage is over $500.
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – September 21st through September 28th, 2018
- CDS Arrest – On Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at 12:33 p.m., Officers John McKee and Randolph Plis were dispatched to Wawa on Lacey Road in Forked River for a suspicious vehicle. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 36-year-old James M. Salerno of Kresson Court of Toms River, NJ. James Salerno was transported to police headquarters and processed. He was released after receiving a criminal summons for possession of CDS (toxic chemicals).
- DWI Arrest – On Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at 1:09 a.m., Officer Patrick Watkins conducted a motor vehicle stop on Trenton Avenue in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 38-year-old Paul C. Wehner of Washington Avenue, Wall Township, NJ, for DWI. Paul Wehner was transported to police headquarters and processed. He received motor vehicle summonses for DWI, Reckless Driving and Open Container. The vehicle he was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
- Warrant Arrest – On Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at 12:58 a.m., Officers Elton Copes and Patrick Watkins responded to the 1700 block of Beach Boulevard in Forked River after receiving a report of a suspicious male. The officers were able to identify the individual as 25-year-old, Joshua Ridley of Toms River. Further investigation revealed that Joshua Ridley had two outstanding warrants out of Manchester Township Municipal Court totaling $1002. Joshua Ridley was transported to police headquarters where he indicated that he was unable to post bail. As a result, Joshua Ridley was transferred to Manchester Township Police custody and transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility without incident
- Warrant Arrest – On Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at 9:54 p.m., Officer Jason Lee conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 9 South in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver 25-year-old Jenna Oconnor of Sunrise Boulevard, Forked River, on four outstanding warrants. The out of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department in the amount of $10,105; the second from Ocean Township Municipal Court in the amount of $2,500; the third from Neptune Township Municipal Court in the amount of $1,500; and the fourth, a no bail warrant, out of Monmouth County Sheriff’s Department. Jenna Oconnor was transported to police headquarters where she issued summonses for times when headlights are required and unlicensed driver. Jenna Oconnor was then transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility without incident in default of bail.
- Criminal Mischief Auto – On Saturday, September 22, 2018, at 6:47 p.m., Officer Rob Duffy responded to the 600 block of Williams Avenue in Forked River for a report of criminal mischief to a vehicle. The owner of the vehicle reported that between the hours of 10:00 p.m. on Friday, September 21, and 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 22, an unknown person or persons made a two-foot long scratch on the driver’s side door of her vehicle while it was parked in the roadway directly in front of her residence. The damage to the door is estimated at $200.
- Theft – On Saturday, September 22, 2018, at 1:53 p.m., Officer Michael Hutman responded to the 300 block of Harzold Road in Forked River for a report of a theft. The victim stated that between the hours of 11:00 p.m. on Friday September 21 and 1:30pm on Saturday September 22, an unknown person or persons stole a hardtop cover for a Jeep Wrangler, valued at $900, from the front lawn of his home, although no other items were taken.
- Criminal Mischief Auto – On Saturday, September 22, 2018, at 11:33 a.m., Officer Dimitrios Tsarnas took a report of criminal mischief on the 800 block of Alpine Street in Forked River. The victim indicated that an unknown person or persons put water in the gas line of his vehicle while it was parked in the driveway of his residence during the night hours of September 17, 2018, resulting in approximately $17,000 to $20,000 worth of damage.
- Fraud – On Saturday, September 22, 2018, at 9:50 a.m., Officer Scott Anderson responded to the 900 block of Lacey Road in Forked River for a fraud report. The complainant stated that while he was checking his email, he noticed that he received a notification from Capital One stating that a new user was authorized to use his Visa account. He immediately called Capital One and cancelled the card and closed the account, before any fraudulent charges accrued. The complainant was advised to monitor his credit for any other fraudulent activity.
- CDS Arrest – On Friday, September 21, 2018, at 9:46 p.m., Chief Michael DiBella conducted a traffic stop on East Lacey Road and Route 9 North, near the Lacey Library, for failure to maintain lane. Officers Michael Baldasari and Chris Meyler quickly arrived on scene to assist. After speaking with the driver, who was identified as 27-year-old Ashley Derose of Continental Avenue, Bayville, NJ, she indicated that she was in possession of marijuana. As a result, Ashley Derose was placed under arrest, transported to police headquarters and processed. She received a summons for possession of CDS and possession of drug paraphernalia. In addition, Ashley received a motor vehicle summons for failure to maintain lane.
- Criminal Mischief – On Friday, September 21, 2018, at 8:37 a.m., Officer Randolph Plis responded to Community Hall on Route 9 North in Forked River for a report of vandalism to township property. An employee from the Department of Public Works was cleaning the men’s bathroom on the first floor when he noticed carvings on the wall of the bathroom stall. The vandalism is believed to have happened between Tuesday, September 11, and Thursday, September 20, 2018. The estimated cost of damage is $25.
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – September 7, 2018 through September13, 2018
- Shoplifting Arrest- On Thursday, September 13, 2018, at 8:54 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno responded to Walmart in Lanoka Harbor to investigate a shoplifting incident. The Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 45-year old Kristen Arntz, Leeward Avenue, Beachwood, NJ. Kristen Arntz was transported to police headquarters, processed, and released after being charged on a criminal summons with shoplifting.
- CDS Arrest/Warrant Arrest – On Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at 8:13 p.m., Officers Michael Baldasari, Julie Barcalow and Anthony Sarno responded to the Wawa located on Route 9 South and Taylor Lane in Forked River for a suspicious incident. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 27-year-old Ryan D. Territo of Poplar Street in Waretown, NJ, on an outstanding warrant out of Howell Township Municipal Court in the amount of $1000. During a search incident to arrest. Officer Keefe located several wax folds, containing suspect heroin, as well as a hypodermic syringe. Ryan Territo was transported to headquarters where he was processed and served with a criminal warrant for Possession of CDS and Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe and transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility without incident.
- Warrant Arrest – On Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at 11:50 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe was on routine patrol when he came upon two suspicious subjects in the Town Square parking lot on Lacey Road in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of Shaddiy R. Whittaker of Elwood Street in Forked River on two outstanding warrants, the first out of Barnegat Township Municipal Court for $475 and the second out of Neptune Township Municipal Court for $2000. Shaddiy Whittaker was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters. Neptune Township Police responded to police headquarters and took custody of Shaddiy Whitaker after he was unable to post bail.
- Transformer Fire – On Sunday, September 9, 2018, at 10:22 p.m., Officer Elton Copes responded to East Lacey Road, near Enos Pond Park, for a report of a downed telephone pole. The telephone pole had broken off from the top, presumably from the high wind conditions, and fell into the street. The high voltage wires were on the ground arcing and causing small fires prompting the Forked River Fire Department to respond. Officer Copes and Forked River Fire Department secured the scene and remained on location until JCP&L arrived. As a result, several residences were without power for several hours.
- Criminal Mischief – On Sunday, September 9, 2018, a 9:15 a.m., Officer Alan Abrecht responded to the 600 block of Devon Street in Forked River for a report of criminal mischief. The homeowner stated that during the overnight hours, an unknown person or persons damaged his mailbox. The damage to the mailbox is estimated at $100.
- Residential Burglary – On Sunday, September 9, 2018 at 5:41 a.m., Officers Noah Schaffer and Jeffrey Slota responded to the 800 block of Pensacola Road in Forked River for a residential burglary. In the early morning hours on Sunday, while the occupants were not home, an unknown person or persons reportedly entered the residence and stole jewelry, cash, prescription medications and miscellaneous household items. The value of the merchandise stolen from the residence is estimated at over $7000. There were no signs of forced entry to the residence however, there was several items damaged inside the residence, totaling approximately $255. Detective Pearce responded to the scene and the incident remains under investigation.
- DWI Arrest – On Saturday, September 8, 2018, at 1:55 a.m., Officers Jesse Dalziel and Rob Duffy responded to the 1400 block of Jay Street in Forked River for a dispute. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 53-year-old Jeffrey A. Grosso of Silver Court, Bayville, NJ, for DWI. Jeffrey was transported to police headquarters and processed. He received motor vehicle summonses for DWI and Reckless Driving. The vehicle he was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
- DWI with Accident – On Friday, September 7, 2018, at 8:16 p.m., Officer Jason Lee responded to the intersection of Route 9 and South Street for a motor vehicle accident where one of the drivers fled the scene. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the fleeing driver, who was later identified as 53-year-old Robert K. Coughran, Amsterdam Avenue, in Bayville, NJ for DWI. Robert Coughran was transported to police headquarters and processed. Robert Coughran received motor vehicle summonses for DWI, Reckless Driving, Failure to Report a traffic accident, Leaving the Scene of a traffic accident, and Following Too Closely.
- Warrant Arrest – On Friday, September 7, 2018, at 9:27 a.m., Officer Dimitrios Tsarnas conducted a motor vehicle stop on Jones Road and Route 9 in Forked River, for suspended driver’s license. Investigation at the scene revealed that the driver, 42-year-old Paul B. Hogans, III, of Second Avenue, Toms River, NJ also had an active child support warrant out of Mercer County Sheriff’s Department, with a bail amount of $1780.64. He was transported to police headquarters and processed. Paul B. Hogans, III, was released on his own recognizance after receiving a summons for Driving while Suspended.
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – August 31, 2018 through September 6, 2018
- Drug Paraphernalia Arrest- On Thursday, September 6, 2018, at 8:50 a.m., Officer Michael Hutman responded to the parking lot of Walmart, 580 Route 9, Lanoka Harbor, for a suspicious vehicle. The investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 30-year old Jessie Monaghan, Kingfischer Way, Manchester, or possession of drug paraphernalia. He was transported to police headquarters, processed, and released on a criminal summons, charging him with possession of drug paraphernalia.
- Structure Fire – On Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at 8:54 a.m., the Lacey Township Police Department received a call for service for heavy smoke coming from the roof of Caffrey’s Tavern located on Route 9 South, Forked River. Arriving officers confirmed that there was no one inside the building. Forked River, Lanoka Harbor, and Bamber Lake Fire Companies responded on the initial alarm. The Forked River Fire Chief called for a second alarm activating several fire companies throughout Ocean County. Lacey EMS and Lanoka Harbor First Aid responded along with a firefighter rehabilitation unit from Staffford Township. Several other fire companies arrived to the scene after a third alarm was activated. Members from the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office as well as the NJ State Fire Marshal’s Office responded. Traffic control was maintained with the assistance of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department as well as the NJ Department of Transportation. The investigation is ongoing.
- Warrant Arrest – On Sunday, September 2, 2018, at 1:14 p.m., Officer Randolph Plis responded to police headquarters for a male subject surrendering on a warrant. The subject, 39-year-old Christopher W. Haines of Seabright Road in Forked River had an outstanding no bail warrant out of Berkeley Township Municipal Court and was taken into custody. Berkeley Township Police responded to transport Christopher Haines to the Ocean County Correctional Facility without incident.
- Theft – On Sunday, September 2, 2018, at 10:34 a.m., Officer Randolph Plis responded to police headquarters to take a report of theft. The victim reported that while she was out, her prescription medication was stolen. She stored the medication in an abandoned vehicle on her uncle’s property on Station Drive in Forked River. When she returned to the vehicle, her medication was gone. The value of the stolen medication is $136. The theft took place on September 1, 2018 at approximately 2:00 p.m.
- Shoplifting Arrest – On Saturday, September 1, 2018, at 4:24 p.m., Officer Andrew Slota responded to Kohl’s on Route 9 in Lanoka Harbor for a report of shoplifting. The loss prevention employee reported that he observed a female in the store conceal a ring inside her pocket. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 18-year-old Dana Bea of Eleanor Road in Forked River. She was transported to police headquarters and processed. She received a summons for shoplifting and was released without incident.
- Fraud-Scam Alert- On Saturday, September 1, 2018, Officer Noah Schaffer responded to residence on Daytona Road, Forked River, for a resident who was scammed out of approximately $70,000.00. The resident reported that he applied for a job online that required him to buy Apple iPhones, and ship them off to Hong Kong. In return, he was promised a %10 commission after he transfers the funds back into his account from a fraudulent bank account. The reimbursement funds never cleared into his personal account, to which the victim has reported losses of over $70,000.
- Bicyclist Struck – On Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 2:21 p.m., Officer Michael Hutman responded to 606 Lacey Road for a bicyclist that was struck by motor vehicle. The vehicle was travelling at a low rate of speed. The cyclist, a 57-year-old woman, suffered a broken ankle and she transported to Southern Ocean County Hospital.
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – August 24th, 2018 through August 30th, 2018
- Underage Consumption/Warrant Arrest- On Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 8:48 p.m., Officer Jason Lee responded to the intersection of Lacey Road and Route 9, Forked River, for a male subject lying on the ground. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of Jontel Luke, 19, of Windsor Street, Forked River, for underage consumption of alcohol. Additionally, a traffic warrant in the amount of $139.00 out of Brick Twp was located. Jontel Luke was transported to police headquarters, processed, and released on his own recognizance after being unable to post cash bail. He was also charged on a special form of complaint summons with underage consumption of alcohol.
- DUI with Accident – On Thursday, August 30, 2018, at 1:25 a.m., Officer Robert Duffy responded to Sunrise Boulevard near Leeward Drive in Forked River for a motor vehicle accident. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver of the vehicle, 34-year-old Christian Santiago of Barnegat Boulevard, Barnegat, NJ, for DUI. He was transported to police headquarters and processed. Christian Santiago was issued motor vehicle summonses for DWI, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Maintain Lane. The vehicle he was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
- Warrant Arrest – On Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at 11:36 p.m., Officers Christopher Meyler and Jason Lee responded to 424 Route 9 in Forked River for a suspicious male. Investigation at the scene revealed that the male, 27-year-old Ryan D. Territo of Poplar Street, Waretown, NJ, had an active no bail warrant out of Howell Township Municipal Court. Ryan Territo was transferred to the custody of Howell Township Police without incident.
- Theft – On Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at 10:29 a.m., Officer John McKee responded to police headquarters to take a report of theft of a bicycle. The victim reported that between the hours of 8:30 p.m. on Monday, and 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, her son’s bicycle, a Shaun White Supply Co. Thrash 2.5 BMX, was taken from the front yard of her residence, located on Tampa Road, Forked River. The bicycle is valued at $25.
- Warrant Arrest – On Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at 8:58 a.m., Officer Michael Verwey responded to the 2000 block of Lakeside Drive South in Forked River to investigate a local ordinance violation. Investigation at the scene revealed that the subject, 29-year-old Wesley R. Kremple of Lakeside Drive South, Forked River, had an outstanding warrant for his arrest out of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department with bail set at $9366. He was taken into custody and transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility without incident. Wesley Kremple received a summons for Creating a Hazard.
- Drug Arrest – On Monday, August 27, 2018, at 10:20 p.m., Officers Martin Julian and Chris Meyler were dispatched to the 500 block of Vaughn Avenue in Forked River for a suspicious vehicle. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 18-year-old Davin G. Yurick of Vaughn Avenue, Forked River, for possession of CDS. Davin Yurick was transported to police headquarters and processed. He was served with a criminal summons for Possession of Less than 50 grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and later released on his own recognizance.
- Warrant Arrest – On Monday, August 27, 2018, at 5:04 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe conducted a motor vehicle stop on Lake Barnegat Drive North and Steuben Avenue in Forked River. Officer George Resetar arrived on scene to assist. Further investigation revealed that the driver of the vehicle, 40-year-old Andrea S. Witter of 7th Avenue, Long Branch, NJ, had an outstanding traffic warrant out of Holmdel Township Municipal Court in the amount of $500. After satisfying her bail, Andrea Witter was released.
- DUI Arrest – On Sunday, August 26, 2018, Officer Anthony Sarno conducted a motor vehicle stop near the Lacey Inn on Route 9 in Forked River. Officer Jason Lee arrived on scene to assist. Further investigation led to the arrest of the driver, 61-year-old Vicki Franklin of Jericho Lane, Salem, NJ, for DUI. She was transported to police headquarters and processed. Vicki Franklin was issued motor vehicle summonses for DWI, Reckless, Impeding the Flow of Traffic, and Failure to Maintain Lane. The vehicle she was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
- Theft – On Sunday, August 26, 2018, at 11:56 a.m., Officer Dan Ricciardella responded to Murray Grove Lane in Forked River for theft of a bicycle. The caller reported that a boys “Specialized” bicycle was stolen from her property. The bicycle is valued at $900.
- DUI with Accident – On Sunday, August 26, 2018, at 12:45 a.m., Officer Michael Baldasari responded to East Lacey Road and Starboard Street in Forked River for a motor vehicle accident. While investigating the accident, an additional vehicle arrived on scene. The driver of that vehicle, 43-year-old Antonio Nirvana of Beverly Road, Forked River, was arrested for DUI. She was transported to police headquarters and processed. Antonio Nirvana received motor vehicle summonses for Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Improper Backing, and Uninsured Motor Vehicle. The vehicle she was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
- DUI with Accident – On Saturday, August 25, 2018, at 11:00 p.m., Officers Jason Lee and Julie Barcalow were dispatched to the 300 block of East Lacey Road near Joey Harrison’s River House in Forked River for a motor vehicle accident. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 52-year-old Holly S. LaFalce of James Drive, Waretown, NJ, for DUI. Holly LaFalce was transported to police headquarters where she was processed. She received motor vehicle summonses for DWI, Reckless Driving, and Careless Driving. The vehicle she was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.