Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – June 8th, 2018 through June 14, 2018
- MV Theft – On Wednesday, June 13, 2018, Officer Scott Anderson responded to the 200 block of Lane Place in Forked River for a report of a stolen vehicle from the homeowner’s driveway. The unlocked silver, 2006 Ford F150 pickup truck was missing from the driveway when the owner woke up on June 13, 2018. The keys to the truck were kept in the glove box. Another unlocked vehicle, also parked in the driveway, was rummaged through but nothing appeared to have been taken. There were three other incidents in this area during this time of victims reporting that their vehicles were entered and rummaged through; however, there were no items reported missing This incident remains under investigation.
- Fraud/Identity Theft – On Wednesday, June 13, 2018, Officer Jason Lee responded to police headquarters to take a report of credit card fraud. The victim reported that she received an email that a Walmart credit card account was opened using her social security number. After opening the account, the unknown person charged one item at Walmart valued at $692. The victim contacted Walmart’s credit company who immediately closed the account and advised the victim to follow up with a letter to the bank.
- CDS Arrest – On Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at 9:04 p.m., Officer Patrick Watkins conducted a motor vehicle stop for speeding on Harrison Avenue in Forked River. Officer Robert Duffy arrived to assist. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 52-year-old James J. Keating of Hollywood Drive in Forked River for possession of marijuana. James Keating was transported to police headquarters and processed. He was charged on a criminal summons with Possession of CDS and possession of drug paraphernalia. He also received motor vehicle summonses for Speeding and Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle. James Keating was driven back to his vehicle and released without incident.
- Warrant Arrest – On Monday, June 11, 2018, at 7:43 p.m., Officer Jesse Dalziel responded to Lacey Liquors on Route 9 North in Forked River for a report of a male subject believed to be wanted on a warrant. Officer Dalziel confronted the male, 38-year-old Brian P. Salters of Nautilus Drive in Brick, NJ. Sergeant Ronald Buxton arrived on scene to assist. Investigation at the scene led to his arrest on an outstanding no bail criminal warrant out of Stafford Township Municipal Court. Brian Salters was transported to Lacey police headquarters; Stafford Township police took custody of Brian Salters after he was processed.
- Suspicious Incident/Possession of Stolen Property– On Sunday, June 10, 2018, at 10:51 a.m., Officer Michael Hutman responded to Eric Plaza on Lacey Road in Forked River for a report of a suspicious incident. The caller stated that he was thinking of purchasing an ATV that he found on Craigslist. Upon meeting the seller, he indicated that he did not have a Title, nor a Bill of Sale for the ATV. The caller provided Officer Hutman with the seller’s registration from his NJ license plate. The seller was found on Constitution Drive in Forked River. The seller provided a photo of the VIN and upon further investigation, police officers found the ATV to be stolen out of Cleveland, Ohio. This matter remains under investigation.
- CDS Arrest – On Saturday, June 9, 2018, at 11:00 p.m., Officer Michael Baldasari conducted a motor vehicle stop on a parked vehicle on Meadowlark Drive in the beach parking lot. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver of the vehicle, 19-year-old Kenneth C. Kelly of Mill Street in Toms River, NJ, for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Kenneth Kelly was transported to Lacey police headquarters where he was processed and released without incident.
- Warrant Arrest – On Friday, June 8, 2018, at 11:13 p.m., Special Officer Michael Moeller conducted a motor vehicle stop on Dover Road near Good Luck Road. Officer Anthony Sarno arrived on scene to assist. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the passenger in the truck, 25-year-old Daniel P. O’Brien of Bayville, NJ, on several outstanding warrants out of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department totaling over $10,000, Berkeley Township Municipal Court totaling $1022, Union Township Municipal Court in the amount of $389, and Ocean Township Municipal Court in the amount of $500. Daniel P. O’Brien was arrested on the outstanding warrants and transported to police headquarters. Daniel O’Brien was also charged criminally with Hindering Own Apprehension by Providing False Information to a Law Enforcement Officer. Unable to post bail on the existing warrants, the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department picked him up and transported him to the Ocean County Correctional Facility.
- CDS Arrest – On Friday, June 8, 2018, at 8:37 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno conducted an investigation of a suspicious vehicle parked on Clearview Street near M Street in Forked River. Officers Christopher Meyler and Scott Keefe arrived on scene to assist. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 23-year-old Evan T. Pinney of Nancy Street in Howell, NJ, for possession of marijuana. He was transported to police headquarters, processed, and later released on a summons for Possession of Marijuana.
- Criminal Mischief – On Friday, June 8, 2018, at 930 a.m., Officer Daniel Ricciardella responded to Station Drive in Forked River for a report of criminal mischief. A rock, believed to be from the homeowner’s stone driveway, was thrown through the front storm door window. The caller stated that the damage occurred sometime during the overnight hours on June 7, 2018. The damage is estimated at $100.
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – June 1, 2018 through June 7, 2018
- Fraud – On Thursday, June 7, 2018, at 10:10 a.m., Officer Michael Verwey responded to police headquarters to take a report of possible identity theft. The victim stated that she received an email from LifeLock indicating that her personal information had been compromised. The representative from LifeLock stated that someone used her name, Social Security Number, and date of birth to open a Verizon account in Texas and New Jersey. The accounts were blocked before any monetary loss. LifeLock notified all three credit bureaus to put a 90 day fraud alert on her information. The victim was advised to monitor her credit on all of her accounts.
- Theft – On Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at 5:56 p.m., Officer Julie Barcalow responded to the Wawa on Lacey Road in Forked River for a report of theft of gas. The gas attendant reported that a female in her early twenties driving a blue Kia with a Florida license plate asked for $10 worth of gas and left without paying for it. After the woman’s credit card was declined at the gas pump, she was advised to go inside and try paying with the credit card or another form of payment. The woman left the store without paying for the gas.
- Theft- On Wednesday, June 6, 2018, Officer John McKee took a theft report while at police headquarters. The victim reported that he had shipped three high priced items from the UPS Store, 348 Route 9, Lanoka Harbor, to a residence in Naples, Fl. Two of the three items arrived at the destination; however, the third item, a framed autographed photo of Ebbet’s Field, was missing. The estimated value of the theft is $5000.00. The incident remains under investigation.
- DUI Arrest – On Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at 2:18 p.m., Officer John Simonson conducted a traffic stop on Route 9 South in Forked River near the Lacey Township Municipal Utilities Authority. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 60-year-old Stephen W. Matysek of Union Avenue in Linden, NJ, for DUI. He was transported to police headquarters and processed. Stephen Matysek was released after receiving motor vehicle summonses for DUI, Careless Driving, and Reckless Driving. The vehicle Stephen Matysek was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
- Fires – On Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at 6:20 p.m., Officer Andrew Slota responded to the Chase Bank on Lacey Road in Forked River for a report of a mulch fire in the landscaping in front of the bank. An employee of the bank extinguished the fire with the bank’s fire extinguisher. A short time later, she observed a different part of the garden start to smoke. The Forked River Fire Department arrived on scene and sprayed the mulch to prevent any other flare-ups. No damage was sustained from the fires.
- Warrant Arrest – On Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at 10:16 p.m., Officer Jesse Dalziel arrested 29-year-old Wesley Krempel, of Lakeside Drive South in Forked River on two outstanding no bail criminal warrants out of Lacey Township Municipal Court. The arrest took place at the Lacey Township Police Department. He was processed and transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility without incident.
- Fraud – On Monday, June 4, 2018, at 8:09 p.m., Officer Brian Holt took a report from the victim of an email scam. The victim stated that he received an email from someone who he thought was his employer, that stated he was in a meeting, and asked if he could do a favor for him and purchase five, $100 iTune gift cards. Shortly after that email, he received another email instructing him to scratch off the back of the cards to reveal the security codes and send a photo to him to which he complied. The employer then stated he needed more gift cards and to purchase $500 gift cards. At that point, he realized something was wrong and reported it to the police.
- Fraud – On Saturday, June 2, 2018, at 1:39 p.m., Officer Scott Anderson responded to police headquarters to take a report of credit card fraud. The victim reported that sometime back in October/November of 2017, he hired a man to do some work around his house. At some point, the man was inside his house and took the victim’s Home Depot credit card. The man charged $2,800 to the victim’s account. After agreeing to pay off the charges, the man paid only $1000 of the credit card debt and $1800 remained unpaid. At time of this report, the whereabouts of the handyman are unknown. The incident remains under investigation.
- Fraud – On Friday, June 1, 2018, at 4:01 p.m., Officer Michael Verwey responded to the 200 block of Sunset Drive in Forked River for a report of a possible credit card fraud. The victim stated he believed he was the victim of an internet scam. A pop-up advertisement on his computer stated his computer was hacked over 800 times and advised to call an 800 number for assistance. He spoke to a man by the name of “Dave” from Advanced Solutions who stated he would fix the issues for a fee of $1599. When the victim refused, “Dave” said he would give him a special senior discount and do it for $199. The victim agreed and provided his credit card and computer information. After hanging up the phone, the victim believed it was a scam and contacted his bank to stop payment on the credit card. The victim was advised to change all of his passwords from a different computer and cancel the credit card.
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – May 25, 2018 through May 31, 2018
- Warrant Arrest – On Thursday, May 31, 2018, at 10:56 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe conducted a motor vehicle stop on Beach Boulevard near Biscayne Drive in Forked River. Sergeant Robert Surtees arrived on scene to assist. Investigation at the scene found the driver, 47-year-old Michael Gray of Beach Boulevard in Forked River had a suspended driver’s license and a warrant out of Berkeley Township Municipal Court in the amount of $500. Michael Gray was transported to police headquarters where he was processed. He received a motor vehicle summons for suspended driver’s license. Unable to post bail for the warrant, Michael Gray was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility without incident.
- Warrant Arrest – On Thursday, May 31, 2018, at 10:06 a.m., Officer Darrell Nick conducted a motor vehicle stop on Lacey Road in Forked River near the Municipal Building. Investigation at the scene found the driver; 64-year-old Albert Rentas of Ridgemont Drive in Lanoka Harbor had two outstanding warrants. The first, a no bail warrant, out of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department. The second warrant is out of South Toms River Municipal Court for $500. Albert Rentas was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Department without incident.
- Warrant Arrest – On Thursday, May 31, 2018, at 8:39 a.m., Officer Dan Ricciardella responded to a motor vehicle accident on Hastings Drive near Portsmouth Drive in Forked River. Investigation at the scene found that one of the passengers involved in the accident, 35-year-old Ronald Ollerenshaw of Columbus Avenue in Phillipsburg, NJ, had two active warrants out of Newark Municipal Court in the amount of $1500 (criminal) and $100 (traffic). Ronald Ollerenshaw was transported to police headquarters and processed. He was released on his own recognizance and advised of his new court date.
- CDS Arrest/Warrant Arrest – On Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 12:28 a.m., Officer Anthony Sarno conducted a motor stop on Route 9 in Lanoka Harbor near the Lacey Mall. The driver of the vehicle, 20-year-old Briana Seeds of Red Bank Avenue, Bayville, NJ, was charged with possession of Marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia, and underage possession of alcohol. She received motor vehicle summonses for Careless Driving, Open Container, Failure to Exhibit a Driver License, and CDS in a Motor Vehicle. The passenger in her vehicle, 23-year-old Alan Ricci, of Red Bank Avenue, Bayville, NJ, was found to have two outstanding warrants, one for $558 out of Stafford Township Municipal Court and one out of Ocean Gate Municipal Court for $157. Alan Ricci was transported to police headquarters and processed. Stafford Township Police responded and took custody of him.
- CDS/Warrant Arrest – On Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at 9:13 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno conducted a motor vehicle stop on Moosehead Street and Bullard Avenue in Forked River. A passenger in the vehicle, 53-year-old Douglas Kern of Norwood Street in Forked River was arrested for marijuana found inside the vehicle. Douglas Kern had a warrant exceeding $11000 for unpaid support out of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department. He was transported to police headquarters, processed, and transported to the Ocean County Jail by the Ocean County Sherriff’s Department. He was charged on a criminal summons with possession of marijuana and possession or drug paraphernalia
- Theft – On Monday, May 28, 2018, at 8:52 a.m. Officer Michael Hutman met with a victim of theft at the Wawa on Lacey Road in Forked River. The victim stated that she met an unknown male in Atlantic City at which point they later drove to the Wawa on Lacey Road in Forked River. While inside the Wawa, the male left in his vehicle with her personal belongings including a cell phone, $100 cash, a wig, and multiple dresses. The estimated value of the theft is over $300. The incident remains under investigation.
- CDS Arrest – On Friday, May 25, 2018, at 2:58 p.m., Lacey Township Police Detectives arrested a Neptune Township resident at the Cedar Creek trestle. The accused, 19-year-old Jason A. Hurt of Bradford Avenue, Neptune, NJ, was found in possession of drug paraphernalia and an item commonly known as a “vape pen” used to inhale THC oil. The arrest was initiated after detectives witnessed Jason Hurt meeting with juveniles in Gille Park. Jason Hurt then drove to the trestle where detectives approached him after he met with additional juveniles. Jason Hurt was transported to police headquarters, charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and released on his own recognizance.
- Warrant Arrest – On Friday, May 25, 2018, at 10:57 a.m., Officers Andrew Slota and Dimitrios Tsarnas responded to the 1900 block of Deerhead Lake Drive in Forked River to assist the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department to serve an outstanding warrant on 24-year-old Bethany Norris of Martin Road in Toms River, NJ. The warrant was out of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department in the amount of $12000 for unpaid support. In lieu of bail, Bethany Norris was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility.
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – Mat 18th, 2018 through May 24th, 2018
- DUI Arrest – On Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at 6:10 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe conducted a traffic stop on Bay Way and Route 9 in Lanoka Harbor. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 39-year-old Jason S. Kent of Bunnell Street in Lanoka for DUI. He was transported to police headquarters and processed. Jason Kent was released after receiving summonses for DUI, Reckless Driving, and Suspended Driver’s License. The vehicle Jason Kent was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
- Criminal Mischief – On Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at 9:27 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe conducted a park check of Gille Park on Manchester Avenue in Forked River. Officer Keefe discovered the men’s bathroom, nearest the tennis court, had damage to the paper towel dispenser. The damage is estimated at $75. All other bathrooms appeared to be in good condition.
- Possession of CDS – On Monday, May 21, 2018, at 8:31 p.m., Officer Martin Julian conducted a motor vehicle stop in the area of Route 9 and Mill Street. Further investigation led to the arrest of the driver, 19-year-old Dakota Wolf-Diaz of Morris Boulevard in Manahawkin, NJ, for possession of marijuana. She was transported to police headquarters where she was processed and released on a summons charging her with possession of marijuana. Dakota Wolf-Diaz also received a traffic summons for speeding.
- Motor Vehicle Accident/Warrant Arrest – On Monday, May 21, 2018, at 4:18 a.m., Officers Elton Copes responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a car that hit a tree on Dover Road in Forked River. Upon his arrival, no occupants were found at the scene. Further investigation revealed the owner of the vehicle and the driver of the vehicle. The driver, 49-year-old Laurie L. Harrison of Goodluck Road in Forked River, was located and arrested on two outstanding warrants out of Lacey Township Municipal Court in the amount of $750. She also received motor vehicle summonses, as well as a criminal summons for knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident with injury. Laurie L. Harrison was later transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility without incident.
- Theft – On Sunday, May 20, 2018, at 7:09 p.m., Officer Brian Holt responded to the Dunkin Donuts on Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for a report of theft. An unknown male handed the cashier a hundred-dollar bill for a small purchase and then changed his mind and presented a $20 bill. The unknown male changed his mind again and said he would pay with the hundred-dollar bill. The cashier gave the unknown male change of the hundred dollars without taking any money. The unknown male left the store on foot. The total value of the theft is $99.76.
- Motor Vehicle Fire – On Sunday, May 20, 2018, at 4:17 p.m., Officer Michael Hutman responded to Chelsea Street and Weehawkin Avenue in Forked River for a motor vehicle that was on fire. The occupant in the vehicle was able to extinguish the fire upon the officer’s arrival. The vehicle was inoperable and was later towed.
- Criminal Mischief – On Sunday, May 20, 2018, at 2:54 p.m., Officer Michael Hutman responded to the 2000 block of Pineview Road in Forked River for a report of criminal mischief to a vehicle. The owner of the vehicle stated at that both driver’s side tires were slashed between the hours of 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, and 2:50 p.m. on Sunday, May 20, 2018. The damage is estimated at $150. Multiple vehicles were vandalized where tires were slashed on Pineview Road and Crestwood Road in Forked River during the overnight hours of Saturday into Sunday, May 19-20, 2018.
- Theft – On Saturday, May 19, 2018, Officer Jason Lee responded to Gary Smith Way for a report of theft of prescription medication. The caller reported that he is a home aid for the victim and when he opened a secure lockbox where medication is stored, he noticed a quantity of pills missing. On-duty caretakers will be questioned by the company in charge of the victim’s care.
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – May 11th through May 17th 2018
- Warrant Arrest – On Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at 12:04 p.m., Officer John McKee responded to police headquarters to process an outstanding traffic warrant out of Toms River Municipal Court in the amount of $350. The subject, 31-year-old Jesse R. Gibson, of Holmes Avenue North, Forked River, was processed and released by Officer McKee.
- Theft – On Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at 12:05 p.m., Officer Verwey responded to the Captain’s Inn, East Lacey Road, Forked River, for a report of theft. Eight empty beer kegs, valued at $250.00, were stolen from the business over a two day period from May 12, 2018 and May 13, 2018. Video surveillance was obtained from the scene. The incident remains under investigation.
- DUI/Warrant Arrest – On Monday, May 14, 2018, at 11:09 p.m., Officer Martin Julian conducted a motor vehicle stop on Ensign Drive, Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 30-year-old Frank A. Paradise of Chestnut Lane, Forked River, for DUI. He was transported to police headquarters and processed. Frank A. Paradise was found to have an active warrant out of Roselle Township Municipal Court in the amount of $250. He was released after satisfying his warrant and received motor vehicle summonses for DUI, Reckless Driving, Refusal, Careless Driving, Suspended Driver’s License, and Failure to Maintain Lane. The vehicle he was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
- CDS Arrest – On Monday, May 14, 2018, at 9:05 p.m., Officer Chris Meyler was checking on a suspicious vehicle in the Hometown Market Parking Lot on Route 9 in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 26-year-old Aidan Dolly of North Oak Road, Lanoka Harbor for possession of CDS, drug paraphernalia, and possession of hypodermic syringes. He was transported to police headquarters, processed, and later released after receiving a criminal summons for possession of CDS and possession of drug paraphernalia, and traffic summons for CDS in a motor vehicle.
- Commercial Burglary – On Monday, May 14, 2018, at 12:34 a.m., Officer Anthony Sarno responded to Mrs. Walker’s Ice Cream on Route 9 South in Forked River for a commercial burglar alarm coming from the front door of the building. It was discovered that the front door was pushed in and lying on the floor, an undisclosed amount of cash was taken from the business. Damage to the door and the building is estimated at $250. Detective Keith Pearce will be investigating this incident.
- Warrant Arrest – On Sunday, May 13, 2018, at 10:13 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 9 near Beach Boulevard in Forked River. Investigation at the scene found the driver, 36-year-old James L. Terry, Jr., of Amherst Road, South Toms River, NJ, to have a suspended driver’s license and an outstanding traffic warrant out of Manchester Township Municipal Court in the amount of $300. James Terry was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters and processed. He received a motor vehicle summons for Suspended Driver License and was released after posting cash bail.
- Aggravated Assault on Police – On Sunday, May 13, 2018, at 5:19 p.m., Officers Michael Verwey and Julie Barcalow responded to the intersection of Route 9/Beach Boulevard for a motor vehicle accident involving two vehicles. At the scene, the parties involved became verbally abusive to one another. This caused Officer Barcalow to intervene to de-escalate the argument. In doing so, Officer Barcalow got between the parties to stop them from arguing and was grabbed by her arm and shoved to the side. Officer Verwey observed the incident and placed 50-year-old Billi J O’Kane of Tampa Road, Forked River under arrest for Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer. She was transported to headquarters for processing and released on a criminal summons.
- Warrant Arrest – On Saturday, May 12, 2018, at 11:36 a.m., Officer Michael Hein responded to headquarters to process an outstanding traffic warrant. The subject, 33-year-old Cassandra J. Falco of Opal Court, Barnegat, NJ, had an outstanding traffic warrant out of Stafford Township Municipal Court in the amount of $539. She was processed and released by Officer Hein.
- Robbery/Carjacking – On Friday, May 11, 2018, at 1:12 a.m., Officer Jesse Dalziel responded to Eric Plaza for a report of a carjacking. The victim advised the officer that he was approached by an unknown male and female near Old York Road/Route 206 in Chesterfield, NJ when the male subject pointed a gun (black revolver) at him and advised him to drive to Lacey Township. The unknown subjects were described as a white female wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt covering most of her face and a white male wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt covering most of his face. The victim was also robbed of approximately $100.00. The victim last saw the subjects running from the area across Lacey Road towards Briggs Avenue. The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department K9 Unit responded to assist in the investigation. This incident remains under investigation.
- Brush Fire – On Friday, May 11, 2018, at 4:33 p.m., Officer Dimitrios Tsarnas responded to Good Luck Road, Forked River, for a report of a brush fire. Bamber and Forked River Fire Departments were already on scene. The fire was contained to a wooded area near a residence. The cause of the fire has not been determined. The incident remains under investigation.