Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – July 13th, 2018 through July 19th, 2018
- Warrant Arrest – On Thursday, July 19, 2018, at 9:45 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno conducted a motor vehicle stop near South Street and Bay Way in Lanoka Harbor for failure to maintain a lane. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the passenger of the motor vehicle, 23-year-old Nicholis A. Caruso of Dickens Street, Browns Mills, NJ, for multiple outstanding warrants. One warrant was an Ocean County warrant in the amount of $869.00 and two were out of Pemberton Township, in the amount of $651.00. Nicholis Caruso was transported to Ocean County Correctional Facility on the outstanding warrants, and also received summonses for open container in a motor vehicle and failure to wear seatbelt.
- Fraud – On Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at 8:40 p.m., Officer Julie Barcalow took a report of fraud at police headquarters. The victim reported that an unknown person opened a credit card in his name using his date of birth and social security number. The card was opened using a Post Office Box address out of Homestead, Florida on January 14, 2018. The balance on the credit card is over $4000. The Florida address is unknown to the victim. This incident remains under investigation.
- Theft – On Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at 8:46 a.m., Officer Michael Hein took a report of fraud at police headquarters. The victim reported she was interested in purchasing a motor home from Craigslist. The victim was instructed to use eBay gift cards as the $1500 down payment. The victim was told to scratch off the silver backing on the gift cards revealing the redemption codes and provide them to the seller whose address was in Fargo, ND. The victim realized that something was not right and decided to call eBay directly. The eBay representative informed her that she was the victim of fraud and the seller was not legitimate. This incident is under investigation by Ebay’s law enforcement division.
- CDS Arrest (Heroin) – On Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at 2:28 a.m., Officer Christopher Meyler responded to the 1200 block of Spruce Street in Forked River for a suspicious incident. Officer Scott Keefe arrived on scene to assist. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 26-year-old Daniel P. Putman of Bobwhite Court, Forked River, and 27-year-old Ryan D. Territo of Lisa Robyn Circle, Lakewood, NJ. Daniel Putman was charged and released on a summons for Possession of CDS, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Hypodermic Needle. Ryan Territo was charged on a warrant for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Hypodermic Needle. He was transferred to the Ocean County Correctional Facility to await a bail hearing.
- Criminal Attempt – On Monday, July 16, 2018, at 6:23 p.m., Officer George Resetar responded to the 400 block of Seabright Road in Forked River for a report of a suspicious incident. The owner of the residence reported that he noticed a bedroom window open. He knew that this was unusual as the air conditioning was on. It appeared that nothing had been taken from the residence. This incident remains under investigation.
- Shoplifting Arrest – On Monday, July 16, 2018, at 12:17 p.m., Officer John McKee responded to the Walmart on Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for juvenile shoplifters in custody. The juveniles attempted to leave the store without paying for approximately of $72 worth of merchandise. The 17-year-old female and 15-year-old male were transported to police headquarters and processed on juvenile complaints. After processing, both juveniles were released to the custody of their parents.
- Eluding Arrest – On Sunday, July 15, 2018, at 1:46 a.m., Officer Scott Keefe attempted to stop a motor vehicle near Lacey Road and the Garden State Parkway for speeding. The driver of the vehicle refused to stop as Officer Keefe actively pursued him North on the Garden State Parkway. Officer Keefe was unable to get the driver of the vehicle to pull over and terminated the pursuit due to public safety concerns. Officer Keefe conducted an extensive investigation into the eluding incident and concluded that the driver of the vehicle was 50-year-old Eric L Collins of Ocean Street, Forked River, NJ. Eric Collins was arrested by Officer Keefe on Thursday, July 19, 2018 for Eluding on a warrant and transported to Ocean County Correctional Facility to await a bail hearing.
- MVA (DWI Arrest) – On Saturday, July 14, 2018, at 6:52 p.m., Officer Jason Lee responded to Joey Harrison’s River House parking lot for a minor motor vehicle accident involving one vehicle striking two parked cars. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 27-year-old Nicholas O. Generally of Frederick Drive, Bayville, NJ for DWI. Nicholas Generally was transported, processed, and released receiving summonses for DWI, Reckless Driving, and Suspended Driver’s License. The vehicle he was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
- Mulch Fire – On Saturday, July 14, 2018, at 3:22 p.m., Officer Dimitrios Tsarnas responded to Bahama Drive near Beach Boulevard in Forked River for a report of a smoldering mulch fire. The Forked River Fire Department responded to the scene and saturated the area. No damage occurred from the fire.
- Mulch Fire – On Saturday, July 14, 2018, at 11:03 a.m., Officer Noah Schaffer responded to the front parking lot of Kohl’s on Route 9 North in Forked River for a report of a mulch fire. The Forked River Fire Department arrived on scene to extinguish the fire. The fire was deemed not suspicious and believed to be caused by the excessive heat. No damage occurred from the fire.
- MVA (DWI Arrest) – On Saturday, July 14, 2018, at 1:46 a.m., Officer Patrick Watkins responded to the Captain’s Inn on Lacey Road in Forked River for a report of hit and run accident. The vehicle struck a parked car and fled the scene. It was located just up the roadway on Starboard Street in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 28-year-old Karissa N. May of Oak Hollow Lane, Lanoka Harbor, for DWI. Officer Eton Copes arrived to assist. Karissa May was transported, processed, and released receiving summonses for DWI, Reckless Driving, and Refusal to Submit Breath Samples. The vehicle she was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
- CDS Arrest– On Saturday, July 14, 2018, at 12:42 a.m., Officers Jesse Dalziel and Jason Lee responded to the Lacey Inn on Route 9 North in Forked River for a dispute. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 31-year-old Justin S. Heuser of Brooks Avenue, Bayville, NJ for possession of CDS (Bath Salts). He was transported to police headquarters and processed. Justin Heuser was charged on a criminal complaint warrant for Possession of CDS and Possession of Paraphernalia. According to the DEA, Bath salt drugs are synthetic stimulants that, when ingested have effects similar to cocaine, MDMA or LSD. https://www.dea.gov/druginfo/drug_data_sheets/Bath_Salts.pdf
- Warrant Arrest – On Friday, July 13, 2018, at 3:22 p.m., at police headquarters, Officer Jeffrey Slota processed 24-year-old Jessica L. Gilzow of Pelican Drive, Bayville, NJ. Jessica Gilzow had an outstanding NJSP Warrant out of Wall Township Municipal Court in the amount of $539. Jessica Gilzow was released after posting bail.
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – July 6th, 2018 through July 12th, 2018
- Warrant Arrest – On Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at 8:46 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno and Sergeant Robert Surtees conducted a motor vehicle stop in the parking lot of Wendy’s on Route 9 in Lanoka Harbor. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 30-year-old Paul Mastrolia, Jr., of Dorchester Avenue in Lakewood, NJ, on a no bail warrant out of Seaside Heights, NJ. Paul Mastrolia, Jr., was arrested and transported to police headquarters. Seaside Heights police responded to Lacey police headquarters and took custody of Mr. Mastrolia.
- Drug Arrest – On Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at 2:31 p.m., Officers Michael Verwey, John McKee, and George Resetar responded to the Wawa located on Route 9 and Laurel Blvd in Lanoka Harbor for a suspicious person who had walked out of the store. The 28-year-old male, Michael Bari, of Gladstone Street in Manchester, NJ, was located across the street in the parking lot of the Laurel Plaza. Investigation at the scene led to his arrest for possession of CDS and a hypodermic syringe. He was processed and released with incident.
- Warrant Arrest – On Monday, July 9, 2018, at 8:48 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe, Anthony Sarno, and Sergeant Robert Surtees were dispatched to the 2000 block of Good Luck Road in Bamber Lake. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 49-year-old Laurie Harrison, Good Luck Road, Forked River, on two outstanding warrants out of Lacey Township Municipal Court totaling $750. Laurie Harrison was transported to police headquarters and processed. Unable to post bail, she was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility without incident.
- Warrant Arrest – On Sunday, July 8, 2018, at 8:43 p.m., Officer Christopher Meyler along with the Lacey Township Police Department Detective Bureau and the NJ State Police arrested 32-year-old Ryan P. Lee, Devon Street, Forked River near Lakeside Drive South and Longwood Drive in Forked River on an outstanding no bail warrant. Officer Meyler transported Ryan Lee to police headquarters where he was processed and then transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility without incident.
- Brush Fire – On Sunday, July 8, 2018, at 6:28 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno responded to Lake Road in Bamber for a report of a brush fire. Contact was made with NJ State Forestry Services. With the assistance of the Bamber Lake and Whiting Fire Departments, the brush fire was extinguished after burning about .25 acres. The fire was deemed accidental due to numerous firework wrappers located in the area.
- Criminal Mischief – On Sunday, July 8, 2018, at 6:51 a.m., Officer Michael Baldasari responded to Olds Street in Forked River for a report of criminal mischief to a motor vehicle. The victim reported that between the hours of 12:30 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., an unknown person broke the rear windshield on her vehicle that was parked in her driveway. It appeared that nothing had been taken from the vehicle. The damage is estimated at $350.
- Criminal Mischief – On Friday, July 6, 2018, at 4:05 p.m., Officer Andrew Slota responded to the Sunrise Beach Club on Capstan Drive in Forked River for a report of criminal mischief. Members of the club reported that during the overnight hours between July 5, 2018 and July 6, 2018 the gate to the boat ramp had been intentionally damaged. The damage to the gate, fence, post, and lock is estimated at $3000.
- Shoplifting Arrest – On Friday, July 6, 2018, at 3:54 p.m., Officers Michael Hutman, Noah Schaffer, and Andrew Slota responded to the Walmart located on Route 9 in Lanoka Harbor for a report of a shoplifter in custody. The suspect, 63-year-old Nunu Iarajuli of Continental Street in Forked River was seen putting approximately $30 worth of merchandise in her purse. Nunu Iarajuli was transported to police headquarters and processed on a summons for shoplifting less than $200 worth of merchandise.
- Theft – On Thursday, July 5, 2018, at 4:27 p.m., Officer Jason Lee responded to the 100 block of Marine Plaza in Forked River for a report of theft. The victim reported that an unknown suspect stole a floating jet-ski dock, a red kayak, and two mooring whips estimated at $2200. The incident took place around May 20, 2018.
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – June 30th, 2018 through July 5th, 2018
- Burglary/Theft/Criminal Mischief- On Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at 12:50 p.m., Officer John McKee responded to Longwood Drive, Forked River for a report of a burglary. The victim stated that sometime between 1200 p.m. on July 1, 2018, and 8:00 a.m. on July 2, the detached garage on his property was entered. An unknown suspect stole a yellow Suzuki dirt bike valued at $1000.00. The side door to the garage was unlocked at the time of the theft. During the course of the theft, damage was done to the vehicle in the garage. The estimated value of the damage to the vehicle is $400.00
- Warrant Arrest – On Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at 12:52 a.m., Officers Scott Keefe, Elton Copes, and Sergeant Robert Surtees responded to the Lacey Inn on Route 9 North in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 23-year-old Christopher D. Phillips who resides at the Lacey Inn, on two active warrants out of Berkeley Township Municipal Court totaling $891. Christopher Phillips was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and later released on his own recognizance.
- CDS Arrest – On Monday, July 2, 2018, at 9:38 a.m., Officers Michael Hein, Darrell Nick, and Special Officer Robert Campolei responded to 424 Route 9, in Forked River for a report of a suspicious vehicle. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 19-year-old Marissa E. Hebrew of Alpine Street in Forked River. Marissa Hebrew was transported to police headquarters and processed. She received summonses for possession of marijuana under 50 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia. Marissa Hebrew also received motor vehicle summonses for CDS in a motor vehicle and violation of an open container. After processing, she was released without incident.
- Trespassing – On Sunday, July 1, 2018, at 4:15 p.m., Officers Anthony Sarno and Dan Ricciardella were dispatched to the Trestle, 5000 Cedar Avenue in Lanoka Harbor. The officers observed a parked vehicle and several subjects swimming. The owner of the vehicle, 23-year-old Jake R. Cohn of East Bay Avenue in Ocean Gate, NJ, was given a Special Complaint summons for a Municipal Ordinance violation for Trespassing.
- Attempted Burglary– On Sunday, July 1, 2018, at 11:17 a.m., Officer Michael Hein responded to police headquarters to take a report of an attempted residential burglary. The victim reported that he owns a house on Dee Road in Forked River. He noticed that the deadbolt on the front door and doorknob had been forcibly removed. Nothing appeared to be missing from the home and there was no other damage noticed inside. The detective bureau was notified of the incident.
- Warrant Arrest – On Sunday, July 1, 2018, at 1:10 a.m., Officer Anthony Sarno conducted a motor vehicle stop on Lacey Road near Newark Avenue. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 22-year-old Isaiah T. Brown of Paterson Avenue in Whiting, NJ, on an outstanding warrant out of Manchester Township Municipal Court in the amount of $501. Isaiah Brown was issued motor vehicle summonses for Speeding and Driving while Suspended. Unable to post bail, Manchester Township Police took custody of Isaiah Brown for transport to the Ocean County Correctional Facility.
- Shoplifting Arrest – On Saturday, June 30, 2018, at 7:59 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno responded to 1200 block of Clearview Street where he arrested 25-year-old Victoria Malone for shoplifting from Walmart in Lanoka Harbor that stems back to the beginning of June. Victoria Malone was charged with taking merchandise valued over $200. She was transported to police headquarters, processed, and released after receiving a summons.
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – June 22, 2018 through June 28, 2018
- Fraud – On Thursday, June 28, 2018, at 6:56 p.m., Officer Jason Lee responded to Parkers Point Boulevard in Forked River for a report of fraud. The vitim relayed to Officer Lee that they received a message on their IPad stating that they were the victim of a scam and to call the phone number on their screen. The scammer, who went by the name of “Mike Start”, requested that they purchase $3600 worth of Google Play gift cards and then provide him the with bar codes. The victims completed the purchase of the gift cards and provided the codes. Shortly after, the couple realized they had been scammed.
- DUI/Hit and Run – On Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at 1:22 p.m., Officers Scott Anderson and Jeffrey Slota were dispatched for a hit and run accident near First Street and Route 9 in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 58-year-old Mark A. Dangelo, on Maple Road in Lanoka Harbor. Mark Dangelo was transported to police headquarters and processed. He received motor vehicle summonses for DUI, Reckless Driving, Open Container, Failure to Report an Accident, and Leaving the Scene of an Accident. After processing, he was released without incident.
- Fire – On Monday, June 25, 2018, at 8:01 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe responded to the 300 block of Constitution Drive in Forked River for a report of smoke inside a residence. The homeowner observed smoke hovering near the ceiling inside her home. The Lanoka Harbor Fire Department responded to the scene on scene. The origin of the smoke appeared to be coming from the dryer. The fire department removed the dryer and the smoke began to clear. The fire department deemed the interior of the residence safe and nothing appeared to be suspicious.
- Theft – On Sunday, June 24, 2018, at 1:21 p.m., Officer Michael Hein responded to police headquarters to take a report of theft. The victim reported that his motorized bike, described as a dark gray Specialized Turbo S valued at $3,500, was stolen from Caffrey’s on Route 9 South in Forked River. The theft occurred on Friday, June 22, sometime between 10:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.
- Missing Persons-Recovered —On Monday, June 25, 2018, at 9:50 p.m., Officer Julie Barcalow located an unoccupied vehicle on the west side of the Bamber Dam, in Bamber Lake. Officer Barcalow called in the license plate and dispatchers relayed that a call was received from a woman stating her 70-year-old husband and 17-year-old son were lost in the woods in that area. Officer Christopher Meyler and Sergeant Robert Surtees were dispatched to the location, as well as the Bamber Lake Fire Department and Lacey First Aid. The lost men were instructed to walk toward the sound of the sirens. Both men were eventually recovered.
- Dumpster Fire – On Friday, June 22, 2018, at 6:59 p.m., Officers Brian Holt and Scott Keefe responded to the Home Depot, Rout 9 North in Forked River for a report of black smoke coming from a dumpster behind the store. The Forked River Fire Department was on scene upon the officers arrival and extinguished the fire. The Home Depot was temporarily evacuated. Ocean County Fire Marshall Hollingsworth deemed the fire to be non-suspicious with minor damage to the inside of the garbage dumpster.
- Warrant Arrest – On Friday, June 22, 2018, at 12:41 p.m., Officer Michael Hein responded to the 500 block of Elwood Street in Forked River to serve two active warrants on 39-year-old Brenna A. Haase. Elwood Street, Forked River. Both warrants were issued out of the Lacey Township Municipal Court totaling $1000. Brenna Haase was transported to police headquarters and processed. She was later released on her own recognizance.
- Fire – On Friday, June 22, 2018, at 11:30 a.m., Officer Darrell Nick responded to Ocean Fields Residential Facility on Game Farm Road in Forked River for a report of a kitchen fire. The Forked River Fire Department was on-scene upon Officer Nick’s arrival. An employee at the facility extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher. The employee believes the flames were coming up through the burners on the grill from the grease tray. As Ocean Fields is a State run facility, the State Fire Marshal and State Health Department were notified. There appeared to be nothing suspicious about the fire.
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – June 15th, 2018-June 21st, 2018
- DUI Arrest – On Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at 5:46 p.m., Officer Jesse Dalziel responded to Haines Street and near Maxim Drive in Lanoka Harbor for a report of a motorcycle accident. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the operator of the motorcycle, 70-year-old Anthony P. Bertoti of Teakwood Drive in Lanoka Harbor. Anthony Bertoti was transported to police headquarters. He received a summons for DWI, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Maintain Lane. After processing, he was released without incident.
- DUI Arrest- On Friday, June 22, 2018, at 01:34 a.m., Officer Jason Lee was investigating a suspicious vehicle on Briggs Avenue, Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of Jenna Preno, 37, of Elizabeth Court, Lanoka Harbor, for DUI. She was transported, processed, and released after being issued motor vehicle summonses for DWI and Reckless Driving. The vehicle she was drivng was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
- Fraud – On Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at 10:30 a.m., Officer Dimitrios Tsarnas took a report of fraud. The complainant, who is employed by Benjamin Foods out of Harboro, PA, received two, $250 checks that were bad from a local establishment in Forked River. The incident remains under investigation.
- Motor Vehicle Burglary– On Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at 4:37 a.m., Officers Brian Holt, Jesse Dalziel, and Patrick Watkins responded to the 400 block of Elwood St, Forked River, reference a burglary in progress. The suspect, 34-year-old Christopher J. Matorina, of Falkenburg Avenue in Forked River was arrested while seen rummaging through a work van parked on Cliff Lane in Forked River. Christopher Matorina was arrested, transported to police headquarters, and processed. He was charged on a criminal warrant with two counts of burglary and one count of theft. Christopher Martorina was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility without incident.
- Shoplifting Arrest – On Sunday, June 17, 2018, at 4:24 p.m., Officers Scott Keefe and Darrell Nick responded to Walmart on Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for a shoplifter in custody. The suspect, 31-year-old Randi L. Sleeper of Glen Oak Drive in Forked River was observed concealing multiple items, totaling $82, and putting them in her pocketbook. While attempting to leave the store, she was stopped by the Asset Protection Officer. Randi Sleeper was transported to police headquarters where she was processed and released on a summons without incident.
- Warrant Arrest – On Saturday, June 16, 2018, at 11:51 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno conducted a motor vehicle stop near Haines Street on Route 9. Investigation at the scene found the back seat passenger, 34-year-old Richard J. Lenkiewicz of Princeton Avenue South in Bayville, NJ, to have two outstanding warrants. The first warrant is out of Berkeley Township Municipal Court in the amount of $1372; the second warrant is out of Rahway Municipal Court in the amount of $458. Richard Lenkiewicz was transported to police headquarters and released after paying his full cash bail for each warrant. He received a motor vehicle summons for failure to wear a seatbelt.
- CDS Arrest – On Saturday, June 16, 2018, at 1:42 a.m., Officer Michael Baldasari conducted a motor vehicle stop at the intersection of Route 9 and Nautilus Boulevard. Officer Christopher Meyler arrived on scene to assist. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 19-year-old Emma M. Borchert of Van Dyke Avenue in Forked River. She was transported to police headquarters and processed. Emma Borchert was charged on summons for possession of CDS and possession of drug paraphernalia. She also received a motor vehicle summons for Unclear License Plates and was released without incident.
- Warrant Arrest – On Friday, June 15, 2018, at 11:54 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno conducted a motor vehicle stop on Bay Way and Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 19-year-old Kenneth C. Kelly of Mill Street in South Toms River, NJ, on an outstanding warrant out of Lacey Township Municipal Court in the amount of $500. Kenneth Kelly was transported to police headquarters and processed. Unable to post bail, he was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility without incident. He received a motor vehicle summons for Maintenance of Lamps.
- Warrant Arrest – On Friday, June 15, 2018, at 10:18 p.m., Officer Martin Julian and Christopher Meyler responded to the 300 block of Beach Boulevard in Forked River in an attempt to serve a Lacey Township Municipal Court warrant on 29-year-old Franklin D. Biddar, 3rd, Beach Blvd, Forked River, NJ. Franklin Biddar 3rd was wanted on an outstanding warrant for aggravated assault from a previous incident in Forked River. Franklin Biddar 3rd was arrested and transported to police headquarters. After he was processed, Franklin Biddar