Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – August 17, 2018 through August 24th, 2018
- DWI with Accident – On Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at 12:55 a.m., Officers Michael Baldasari and Brian Holt responded to Kent Drive in Forked River for a motor vehicle accident. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 35-year-old Erik W. Quist of Sweetwood Drive, Forked River, for DUI. He was transported to police headquarters where he was processed. Erik Quist received 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 Arrests – On Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at 9:04 a.m., Officer Noah Schaffer responded to police headquarters for a subject turning himself in on two outstanding warrants. The first, a criminal warrant out of the Lacey Township Municipal Court, was in the amount of $2500. The second, a traffic warrant out of Ship Bottom Municipal Court, was in the amount of $350. After posting bail, the subject, 47-year-old Joseph J. Ulrich of Oakwood Drive, Forked River, was released without incident.
- Warrant Arrest – On Monday, August 20, 2018, at 9:44 p.m., Chief Michael DiBella conducted a motor vehicle stop on Lacey Road and Manchester Avenue in Forked River. Officer Julie Barcalow arrived on scene to assist. Investigation at the scene revealed the owner of the vehicle, 63-year-old John F. Beattie of Hyers Street, Toms River, NJ, had an outstanding warrant out of Southampton Township Municipal Court in the amount of $500.02 and a suspended driver’s license. He was released on his own recognizance after receiving a motor vehicle summons for Driving While Suspended and for Failure to Produce a Valid Insurance Card. John F. Beattie received verbal warnings for failing to produce documents.
- Warrant Arrest – On Monday, August 20, 2018, at 9:18 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 9 South near the Bay Harbour Motor Lodge in Forked River. Investigation at the scene revealed the driver, 36-year-old Christopher A. Foster of Clairmore Avenue, Lanoka Harbor, had an outstanding warrant from the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department in the amount of $10,000. He was transported to police headquarters and processed. Unable to post bail, he was later transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility without incident.
- DUI Arrest – On Sunday, August 19, 2018, at 7:33 p.m., Officers Michael Baldasari and Scott Keefe were dispatched to the Wawa on Taylor Lane and Route 9 South in Forked River for a male sleeping behind the wheel inside his vehicle. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 53-year-old Paul V. Hikade of Gardenia Drive, Brick, NJ, for DUI. Paul Hikade was transported to police headquarters where he was processed. He received motor vehicle summonses for Driving While Intoxicated, Refusal to Submit to Breath Testing, Reckless Driving, and Open Container in a Motor Vehicle. The vehicle he was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
- Burglary of Motor Vehicle– On Sunday, August 19, 2018, at 3:19 p.m., Officer George Resetar responded to the 200 block of Lakeside Drive in Forked River for a burglary to a vehicle. The unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle, parked in the driveway, and rummaged through the console leaving items strewn about the interior. The victim reported that only $1 had been taken from the car. The vehicle was unlocked at the time of the theft.
- Criminal Mischief Auto – On Sunday, August 19, 2018, at 10:56 a.m., Officer Michael Verwey responded to the 400 block of Adolphus Street in Forked River for a report of criminal mischief to an auto. The victim reported that during the overnight hours, an unknown person broke the back window of her vehicle. The damage is estimated at $500.
- Warrant Arrest – On Saturday, August 18, 2018, at 8:28 p.m., Officer Michael Baldasari was on patrol when he observed a subject, known to have outstanding criminal warrants out of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, walking on Route 9 South near Parker’s Point Boulevard in Forked River. The subject, 30-year-old Alan M. Hill of Taylor Lane, Forked River, was searched incident to arrest and transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility without incident.
- Warrant Arrest – On Friday, August 17, 2018, at 10:18 p.m., Officer Christopher Meyler conducted a motor vehicle stop on Bay Way and Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor. Officer Anthony arrived on scene to assist. Investigation at the scene revealed that 21-year-old Jacen A. Lagattuta had an outstanding traffic warrant out of Lacey Township Municipal Court in the amount of $600. He was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. After receiving a new Court date, he was released on his own recognizance.
- Criminal Mischief Auto – On Friday, August 17, 2018, at 7:18 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe responded to the Exelon Power Plant on Route 9 South in Forked River for a report of criminal mischief to a motor vehicle. The vehicle owner stated that between 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on August 17, 2018, an unknown person shattered his rear passenger-side window of his vehicle. Nothing appeared to be taken from the vehicle. The damage to the vehicle is estimated at $500.
- Drug Arrest/Warrant Arrest – On Friday, August 17, 2018, at 7:11 p.m., Officers Anthony Sarno and Chris Meyler responded to the 300 block of Enterprise Drive in Forked River for a suspicious vehicle. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 36-year-old James Damico of Commodore Drive, Forked River, on an outstanding warrant out of Toms River Municipal Court in the amount of $350. Search incident to arrest revealed James Damico to be in possession of heroin. James Damico was transported to police headquarters and processed. He was served with a criminal summons for Possession of Heroin and released on his own recognizance.
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – August 10th, 2018 through August 16th, 2018
- Motor Vehicle Theft/Recovery/Arrest – On Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at 1:14 p.m., Officer Michael Hutman responded to the 400 block of Drew Avenue, Lanoka Harbor, for a report of a stolen vehicle. The complainant stated that a female acquaintance of his son had taken the keys to his son’s vehicle while he was at work and left the residence with it without authorization or permission. On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at 2:14 p.m., this agency was contacted by the Pleasantville Police Department who had conducted a motor vehicle stop on the stolen vehicle and had the driver in custody. The suspect, 19-year-old Samirah L. Wilson, North Arkansas Avenue, Atlantic City, New Jersey, was turned over to our agency. She was transported to police headquarters, processed, served with a criminal complaint warrant for Theft of a Motor Vehicle, and was then transported to the Ocean County Jail.
- CDS Arrest – On Sunday, August 12, 2018, at 6:03 p.m., Officer Julie Barcalow conducted a motor vehicle stop at Parker Avenue and Mill Street, Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the passenger, 27-year-old John R. Moore, of Vath Street, Jackson, New Jersey, for possession of CDS. He was transported to police headquarters, processed, served with a criminal summons for Possession of Marijuana under 50 grams and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and was released. The driver was issued motor vehicle summonses for speeding and CDS in a motor vehicle.
- CDS Arrest – On Sunday, August 12, 2018, at 9:19 a.m., Officers John McKee and Jesse Dalziel responded to CVS Pharmacy, located at 700 Route 9 North, Lanoka Harbor, for a report of a suspicious male who appeared to be under the influence. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 28-year-old Joseph A. Bombardier of Tuyahov Boulevard, Toms River, New Jersey, for possession of CDS. He was transported to police headquarters, processed, served with a criminal summons for Possession of a prescription legend or stramonium preparation, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of a hypodermic needle and was released.
- Warrant Arrest – On Sunday, August 12, 2018, at 8:41 a.m., while investigating a report of a verbal dispute, Officer George Resetar discovered that one of the involved parties was found to have an active arrest warrant. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 32-year-old Matthew T. Tanfield, Edgewood Drive, Toms River, New Jersey, on an outstanding criminal warrant out of Wall Township in the amount of $500. As a result of Matthew Tanfield being transported to the Ocean County Jail.
- CDS Arrest – On Sunday, August 12, 2018, at 8:19 a.m., Officers George Resetar, John McKee and Randolph Plis responded to the 200 block of Laurel Boulevard, Lanoka Harbor, for a report of a dispute. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 32-year-old Matthew T. Tanfield of Edgewood Drive, Toms River, New Jersey, for possession of CDS. He was transported to police headquarters, processed, served with a complaint warrant for Possession of CDS, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Hypodermic Syringe and was transported to the Ocean County Jail.
- Electrical Fire – On Saturday, August 11, 2018, at 5:13 p.m., Officers Julie Barcalow and Anthony Sarno responded to a report of an electrical fire on the 200 block of Lane Place, Forked River. The homeowners stated that they lost power in their back bedroom and when they shut the breaker off and on they heard a strange noise. They then went outside to find the outlet box on the outside of the residence smoking. The Forked River Fire Department arrived on the scene and determined that the house had been struck by lightning when the residents were not home. The damage to the residence included the outlet, outlet box, electrical wires, plywood and siding.
- Fraud – On Friday, August 10, 2018, at 5:17 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno responded to police headquarters for a fraud report. The victim stated that someone used her TD Bank debit card at 1:07 p.m. that day, through her Walmart account, to purchase a Refurbished Apple iphone 7 32GB unlocked GSM Smartphone (black) valued at $313.98. The victim was able to provide a receipt which showed her address as the billing address, but a different name and address in Pennsylvania as the delivery address. The victim was not familiar with the name or address of the delivery party. She was advised to contact Walmart to cancel the order and advise them that she was a victim of fraud. She had already been in contact with TD Bank and the debit card was immediately cancelled.
- Criminal Mischief – On Friday, August 10, 2018, at 4:23 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe responded to police headquarters for a report of criminal mischief to a motor vehicle. The complainant advised that between 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 9, 2018, and 7:00 a.m. on Friday, August 10, 2018, someone “keyed” her 2006 black Nissan Xterra while it was parked in the driveway of her residence. She estimated the damage to the vehicle to be in excess of $500.00. The incident remains under investigation.
- Criminal Mischief – On Friday, August 10, 2018, at 3:55 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno responded to the 400 block of Beach Boulevard for a report of criminal mischief. The complainant advised that she has an ongoing feud with her neighbor concerning the type of traps she uses in her garden to catch small rodents. A conservation officer ultimately came out and inspected her garden and stated that everything was fine. The day prior her garden was healthy, but at around 5:30 p.m. she noticed several tomato plants “browning.” On this date, approximately six (6) tomato plants are dying and she believes that someone from her neighbor’s residence threw a bucket of “Round Up” over the fence on her garden. The value of the damaged plants is approximately $200.00.
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – August 3rd, 2018 through August 9, 2018
- Criminal Mischief Auto – On Monday, August 6, 2018, at 1:07 p.m., Officer Noah Schaffer responded to the 700 block of Spruce Road in Lanoka Harbor for a criminal mischief complaint. The caller reported that his vehicle, which was parked in the street in front of his residence, was vandalized. The passenger-side taillight was broken with no other observable damage to the bumper. The owner believes the taillight was intentionally broken. The estimated damage is $400.
- Warrant Arrest – On Monday, August 6, 2018, at 12:27 p.m., Officers Michael Hutman, responded to the 200 block of Chestnut Lane in Forked River after being advised that 51-year-old Douglas L. Heege of Aldrich Road, Jackson, NJ, was present at the residence. Douglas Heege was arrested on three outstanding warrants from Brick Township Municipal Court, Ocean County Superior Court, and Freehold Township Municipal Court. He was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and taken to the Ocean County Correctional Facility without incident.
- DWI Arrest – On Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at 2:16 a.m., Officers Michael Baldarsari, Elton Copes, and Brian Holt responded to the 1200 block of Lakeside Drive South for a disturbance. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 46-year-old Dolores E. Kenny of Pershing Avenue in Forked River for DUI. Dolores Kenney was transported to police headquarters where she was processed. She received motor vehicle summonses for Reckless Driving, DWI, and DWI with a Minor. The vehicle she was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
- Criminal Mischief – On Sunday, August 5, 2018, at 8:37 p.m., Officer Elton Copes was patrolling Pensacola Road when he was flagged down by a juvenile. The juvenile directed him to two street signs that were defaced with green spray paint. The Department of Public Works was notified and work orders were completed.
- Criminal Mischief Auto – On Sunday, August 5, 2018, at 4:15 p.m., Officer Dimitrios Tsarnas responded to the intersection of Lakeside Drive East and Riverview Road in Forked River for a criminal mischief complaint. The victim reported that he parked his vehicle on the shoulder of Lakeside Drive East around noon and went on his boat. When he returned at 4 p.m., he noticed his two passenger-side tires on his vehicle were flat. Upon further inspection, he realized the tires had been slashed. The estimated damage is $400.
- Drug Arrest – On Sunday, August 5, 2018, at 11:48 a.m., Officer Jeffrey Slota responded to the parking lot of the Home Depot on Route 9 North in Forked River for a suspicious vehicle. The vehicle was parked across the parking stalls with no other vehicles around it. The driver of the vehicle, 20 year-old Alexander J. Shellhamer of Woodcrest Drive in Vineland, NJ, was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia in a motor vehicle. Alexander Shellhamer was transported to police headquarters, processed, and later released on a criminal summons.
- Theft – On Sunday, August 5, 2018, at 10:02 a.m., Officer Dimitrios Tsarnas responded to the 400 block of Barnacle Road in Forked River for a report of theft. The caller reported that she purchased a black Dyna-Glo 3-burner grill from Home Depot. The grill was secured in the bed of her pickup truck and parked in her driveway. She went inside the house for a short period to time and when she came back outside, the tailgate of her truck was down and the grill was gone. The estimated value of the grill is $99.
- DWI Arrest/Possession of Hypodermic Syringe- On Saturday, August 4, 2018, at 5:50 p.m. Officer Michael Hein responded to the intersection of Route 9 and Sunrise Blvd, Forked River, for a three car motor vehicle accident. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of Alyssa Hari, 23, of Walnut Drive, Lanoka Harbor, for DWI. She was transported to police headquarters where she was processed and released. A. Harri was charged on motor vehicle summonses wth DWI and Reckless Driving. She was also charged on a criminal summons with possession of a hypodermic syringe.
- Warrant Arrest – On Saturday, August 4, 2018, at 5:08 a.m., Officer Christopher Meyler responded the Wawa on Route 9 in Lanoka Harbor for a disturbance inside the store. Officer Julie Barcalow and Scott Keefe arrived on scene to assist. The subjects were sitting outside in their vehicle. Further investigation discovered the driver, 32-year-old Raymond P. Sleeper, had two outstanding warrants out of Robbinsville, NJ, totaling $1000. Raymond Sleeper was transported to police headquarters and processed. He was released on his own recognizance after receiving motor vehicle summonses for driving while suspended and unregistered vehicle.
- Warrant Arrest – On Friday, August 3, 2018, at 9:27 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe responded to police headquarters to process a subject turning himself in on an outstanding warrant. The subject, 31-year-old Stephen L. Carrington of Tampa Road, Forked River, was processed on a no bail warrant out of Ocean County Superior Court. Stephen Carrington was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility without incident.
- Theft – On Friday, August 3, 2018, at 7:12 p.m., Officer Michael Baldasari responded to the 900 block of Elwood Street in Forked River to take a report of theft. The victim reported that she ordered a Samsung Galaxy S9 phone and a Galaxy Note 9 and received confirmation from FedEx that the packages had been delivered at 3:06 p.m. The victim reported that she was home all day and believes the packages were taken from her front porch without her knowledge. The total amount of the theft is $1500.
- Warrant Arrest – On Friday, August 3, 2018, at 9:44 a.m., Officer Dan Ricciardella responded to a motor vehicle accident on Adolphus Street and Lake Barnegat Drive North in Forked River. Investigation at the scene found the driver of the vehicle, Juan L. Arguelles Vizcarra, had an active traffic warrant out of Berkeley Township Municipal Court in the amount of $100. Juan Vizcarra was transported to police headquarters and processed. After posting bail, he was given a courtesy ride to his residence.
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – July 27th, 2018 through August 3, 2018
- DWI Arrest – On Thursday, August 2, 2018, at 1:18 a.m., Officer Martin Julian conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 9 North near Lakeside Drive South. The driver of the vehicle, 58- year old Mark Startek, Lakeside Drive, was arrested for DWI. He was transported to police headquarters and processed. Mark Startek was later released after receiving summonses for DWI and Reckless Driving. The vehicle he was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
- Theft – On Thursday, August 2, 2018, at 1:58 a.m., Officers Martin Julian and Dimitri Tsarnas responded to Walmart on Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for a report that a male and female were leaving the parking lot riding two Walmart motorized shopping carts heading west on Haines Street. The store manager was notified. The Loss Prevention Department will be checking surveillance footage. The value of the theft is estimated at $1000.
- DWI Arrest – On Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at 12:11 a.m., Officer Michael Baldasari conducted a motor vehicle stop on Western Boulevard and Brick Avenue in Lanoka Harbor. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver of the vehicle, 29-year-old Jennifer Musemeci of Ensign Avenue in Beachwood, NJ, for DUI. She was transported to police headquarters and processed. Jennifer Musemeci received summonses for DWI, Reckless Driving, and Open Container. The vehicle she was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
- Criminal Mischief – On Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at 11:58 a.m., Officer Michael Hein responded to the 2000 block of Hillwood Road in Forked River for a report of criminal mischief to a vehicle that was parked in the driveway of the residence. It appeared that the vehicle had been scratched along both sides of the vehicle during the overnight hours of July 30th. The damage is estimated at $500.
- DWI Arrest – On Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at 1:18 a.m., Officer Jesse Dalziel conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 9 North near McDonalds. The driver of the vehicle, 41-year-old Jill A. Valentino of Beach Boulevard in Forked River was arrested for DWI. Jill Valentino was transported to police headquarters and processed. She received summonses for DWI, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Dim High Beams. The vehicle she was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
- Criminal Mischief – On Monday, July 30, 2018, at 5:41 p.m., Officer Elton Copes responded to the 700 block of Montauk Drive in Forked River for a report of criminal mischief to a vacant residence. The house was spray-painted on the front door and siding with profanities. The paint appears to be the same green spray-paint used in other vandalism. Estimated damage to the home is $100.00.
- Criminal Mischief – On Monday, July 30, 2018, at 5:20 p.m., Officer Elton Copes responded to Cape May Drive in Forked River for a mailbox that was spray-painted with graffiti. The damage is estimated at $50. In the nearby vicinity, a stop sign was sprayed-painted with what appeared to be the same green spray-paint. A total of three traffic signs were defaced. The Department of Public Works was notified of the damage to the signs.
- Criminal Mischief – On Monday, July 30, 2018, at 1:02 p.m., Officer Noah Schaffer was dispatched to the dock area of 900 Beach Boulevard, Lacey Elks, in Forked River for a report of criminal mischief to a boat. The owner directed Officer Schaffer to his 23’ Sportscraft boat docked in the northeast corner of the marina. The right side of his boat was spray-painted in green letters. The damage to the boat is estimated at $300. He then directed me to a 20’ long trailer on the property. The trailer was spray-painted with what appeared to be the same green spray-paint. The damage to the trailer is estimated at $200. The criminal mischief may have occurred sometime between 6:00 p.m. on July 29th and 1:00 p.m. on July 30th.
- Warrant Arrest – On Monday, July 30, 2018, at 10:43 a.m., Officer Alan Abrecht and Special Officer Robert Campolei responded to Lake Barnegat Beach on Lakeside Drive in Forked River for a report of a male and female on the beach without badges refusing to leave. The male, 32-year-old Raymond P. Sleeper of Glen Oak Drive in Forked River, began yelling at the badge checkers. Investigation at the scene found that Raymond Sleeper had a warrant out of Jackson Township Municipal Court for $350. He was transported to police headquarters and processed.
- DWI Arrest – On Monday, July 30, 2018, at 12:29 a.m., Officer Jesse Dalziel conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 9 North and Laurel Boulevard in Lanoka Harbor. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver of the vehicle, 21-year-old Tycen R. Stiffler of Lawrence Drive in Lanoka Harbor, for DUI. Tycen Stiffler was transported to police headquarters and processed. He received motor vehicle summonses for DUI, Reckless Driving, Maintenance of Lamps, and Possession of CDS in a MV. Additionally, he received a criminal summons charging him with possession of CDS. The vehicle he was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
- DWI Arrest – On Sunday, July 29, 2018, at 2:37 a.m., Officer Jason Lee responded to the area of Lacey Road for a report of an aggressive driver. Investigation led to the arrest of the driver, 53-year-old Frederick A. Hatrak of Leeward Drive in Forked River, for DUI. Frederick Hatrak received summonses for DWI, Reckless Driving, Failure to Maintain Lane, and Open Container. The vehicle he was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
- Fire – On Saturday, July 28, 2018, Officer Noah Schaffer responded to Lakeside Drive South and Taylor Lane in Forked River for a telephone pole that was on fire. The Forked River Fire Department was already on scene. It appeared that a cable wire that ran from the ground up to the top of the pole shorted out and caught fire. The nearby residences on Taylor Lane suffered a temporary power outage. The damage to the pole was minor.
- Burglary – On Friday, July 27, 2018, at 8:42 p.m., Officer Chris Meyler responded to the 1800 block of Deerhead Lake Drive in Forked River to take a report of a residential burglary. The homeowner reported that an unknown person(s) entered his home between Wednesday, July 25th, and Friday, July 27th, and took a cell phone, prescription medications, cash, and a watch. The value of the stolen merchandise is estimated at $848. The incident remains under investigation.
- Kidnapping/Burglary/Aggravated Assault-On the night of June 12, 2018, police responded to a Caldwell Avenue, Forked River, home after a man reported being kidnapped. The victim was not on scene, and limited information was gathered at the scene. Shortly after, the victim arrived at police headquarters explaining that he was assaulted and kidnapped while in Seaside Heights. The man apparently suffered extensive injuries including broken bones in his face and leg. The victim was reportedly assaulted by the attacker as he waited in a car for a female companion. The suspect reportedly entered the vehicle striking the victim numerous times and then forcing him into his (suspect) vehicle. The victim was continually assaulted as the suspect drove him to Forked River where he eventually escaped from the car. The continued investigation led to charges being filed on Kevin Johnson, 52, East Main Street, Tuckerton. On July 27, 2018, Kevin Johnson was located at a Toms River residence and arrested by members of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department and U.S. Marshals. Johnson was lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility in accordance with Bail Reform. His criminal charges included Kidnapping, Burglary, and Aggravated Assault.
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – July 20, 2018 through July 26th, 2018
- Warrant Arrest – On Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at 1:40 p.m., Officers Darrell Nick, Dan Ricciardella, and Special Officer Austin Deane responded to the 500 block of Elwood Street in Forked River to serve a warrant out of Lacey Township Municipal Court on 39-year-old Brenna A. Haase, Elwood street, Forked River, in the amount of $1000. She was transported to police headquarters and processed. Brenna Haase was unable to post bail and was transferred to the Ocean County Correctional Facility without incident.
- Fraud – On the morning of Wednesday, July 25, 2018, Officer Dan Ricciardella investigated a matter involving credit card fraud. A local business reported that the company credit card was used fraudulently to make over $600 in purchases. Officer Ricciardella was able to identify the suspect through surveillance video and with the help of the business owner, was able to identify the suspect as an employee of the business. On Thursday, July 26, 2018, 25-year-old Christopher Muraczewski was arrested by detectives and charged with Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card. Christopher Muraczewski was released on his own recognizance pending a Court appearance.
- Burglary – On Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at 8:23 a.m., Officer John McKee responded to Nautilus Boulevard in Forked River for a report of a residential burglary. The victim reported that while she and her husband were away, someone entered her secured home without permission and stole cash, tools, and gift cards totaling over $700. The incident remains under investigation.
- Motor Vehicle Fire – On Monday, July 23, 2018, at 10:38 p.m., Officers Brian Holt and Patrick Watkins responded to Jacqueline Court in Lanoka Harbor for a report of a vehicle on fire that was making contact with the house. The Lanoka Harbor and Forked River Fire Departments arrived on scene and extinguished the fire. The Lanoka Harbor First Aid Squad was also on scene. Ocean County Fire Marshall’s Office responded to investigate the cause. The fire was deemed accidental due to electrical/mechanical failure.
- DUI Arrest – On Monday, July 23, 2018, at 1:50 a.m., Officer Brian Holt conducted a motor vehicle stop on Western Boulevard in Lanoka Harbor for speeding. Investigation at the scene led to arrest of the driver of the vehicle, 22-year-old Justin D. Hemlock of Enterprise Drive in Forked River for DUI. Justin Hemlock was transported to police headquarters where he was processed. He received summonses for Reckless Driving, Speeding, and DWI and was released without incident.
- DWI with Accident – On Sunday, July 22, 2018, at 10:41 a.m., Officer Michael Hutman responded to the intersection Lake Barnegat Drive North and Lacey Road for a motor vehicle accident. Officers Jeffrey Slota and Special Officer Michael Moeller responded to the scene. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 38-year-old Corry L. Ferriday of Bay Parkway in Waretown, NJ, for DWI. Corry Ferriday was transported to police headquarters and processed receiving summonses for DWI and Reckless Driving. The vehicle she was driving was impounded pursuant to Johns Law.
- Burglary/Boat – On Saturday, July 21, 2018, at 2:56 p.m., Officer Dimitrios Tsarnas responded to police headquarters to take a report of theft. The victim stores his boat in Southwinds Marina on East Lacey Road in Forked River. The victim reported that when he removed the shrink-wrap from the boat on June 1, 2018, he noticed that the canvas to the boat had been stolen along with two snap-in carpets that were inside the boat. The estimated stolen property value is $7,400. It appears that the theft took place between May of 2018 and June of 2018.
- Shoplifting – On Saturday, July 21, 2018, at 12:08 p.m., Officers Michael Hutman and Jeffrey Slota responded to Walmart on Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for a report of a shoplifter in custody. The suspect, 38-year-old Petrina Kenny of Madison Avenue in Bayville, NJ, was observed concealing merchandise inside her purse totaling over $77. Petrina Kenny was transported to police headquarters and processed receiving a summons for Shoplifting. She was given a courtesy transport to her vehicle.
- Fraud – On Friday, July 20, 2018, at 3:35 p.m., Officer Alan Abrecht responded to Lower Lake Drive in Forked River for a report of a suspicious incident. The victim stated that an unknown person(s) hacked his iTunes account. He called a customer service number whom he believed was an Apple customer service number and the associate advised him to purchase a $50 iTunes gift card and provide the pin number to him. He was advised to purchase more gift cards, five in total, and provide the codes to the associate. He then realized he was being scammed.
- CDS Arrest- On Friday, July 13, 2018, members of the Lacey Township Detective Bureau observed what appeared to be a drug transaction amongst occupants of a motor vehicle. A resident of 421 Lake Barnegat Drive, Forked River, was seen entering the rear seat of a vehicle parked in front of the home, then exiting shortly after. The investigation at the scene determined that an exchange of heroin for money was made. Keith Sheedy, 43, of Weehawkin Ave, Forked River, was arrested and charged with possession of heroin and distribution of heroin. The driver of the vehicle, Danielle Matturro, 45, of Juniper Pl, Toms River, and passengers Vanessa Quinto, 40, of Buckingham Drive, Mancchester, and James Stanley, 45, of Walnut St, Toms River, were all arrested and charged with possession of heroin. Matturro was also charged with conspiracy to distribute heroin. Each of the arrestees was released on their own recognizance in accordance with bail reform. The owner of the home, Allen Bush, 76, was issued a summons for maintaining a nuisance.