Weekly Police Blotter

Weekly Police Blotter

February 3rd thru February 8th, 2016

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• Drug Possession and Distribution (Arrests) – On Wednesday, February 3, 2016, detectives of the Lacey Township Police Department obtained a search warrant for 207 Greenwood Lane in Forked River as part of an ongoing drug distribution investigation. The warrant execution was preceded by a motor vehicle stop that led to the arrest of a female passenger. Michele Baig, 26, of 719 Drew Avenue in Lanoka Harbor was placed under arrest during the stop after crack-cocaine was found in her possession. The target of the investigation, 54-year-old Steven Concannon of 207 Greenwood Lane in Forked River, was a second passenger in the vehicle and was detained while the warrant was executed at his residence. A search of 207 Greenwood Lane yielded Heroin that was located in the bedroom of Concannon. Concannon was placed under arrest and lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility after being charged with Possession of Heroin and Intent to Distribute Heroin. His bail was set at $50,000. Michele Baig and the driver of the vehicle, 34-year-old Robert Goffio of 1205 Ocean Street in Forked River, were both charged with Possession of CDS.

• DUI (Arrest) – On Saturday, February 6, 2016, at 4:05 p.m., Officer Adam Ewart responded to the 7-11 at 524 Lacey Road in Forked River, NJ for a report of an erratic driver on Lacey Road who had just pulled into the parking lot. The caller reported that the vehicle had been traveling east on Lacey Road and had entered the westbound lanes of travel almost colliding with oncoming traffic. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 40-year-old Mahesh M. Chaudhari of Toms River, NJ for DUI. Mahesh Chaudhari was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and charged with DUI and Reckless Driving.

• Warrant Arrest – On Saturday, February 6, 2016, at 3:35 p.m., Officer Jesse Dalziel stopped a motorist on Lacey Road near Eagleswood Avenue in the North Barnegat Pine Section of Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 21-year-old Gianna M. Yeager of Lanoka Harbor, NJ on an outstanding Borough of Island Heights Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $250. Gianna Yeager was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where she was processed and released after posting bail.

• Warrant Arrest – On Saturday, February 6, 2016, at 11:42 p.m., Officer John McKee stopped a vehicle for having a suspended registration. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 27-year-old Erin M. Murphy of Bayville, NJ on an outstanding Wall Township Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $500 and a Mantoloking Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $250. Erin Murphy was issued a summons for Driving While Suspended and Expired Driver’s License.

• Burglary Warrant (Arrest) – Detective Keith Pearce has been assisting Detective Robert Surtees with a continuing investigation into multiple incidents of thefts from unlocked vehicles which occurred in Lacey Township in both December and January. A cooperative investigation with surrounding jurisdictions revealed Joshua Everett of Forked River as a suspect. Detectives from the Berkeley Township Police Department issued warrants for the arrest of Joshua Everett on charges of Burglary and Theft out of their jurisdiction. Similar charges from detectives of the Lacey Township Police Department are pending further investigation. Investigation since the issuance of the Berkeley Township warrants revealed that Joshua Everett fled the area and was possibly staying in or around the Atlantic City area. Detective Pearce continued his investigation into the location of Joshua Everett and provided information to Patrol Officer Anthony Sarno.

  On Thursday evening, February 4, 2016, Officer Anthony Sarno of the Lacey Township Police Department conducted a motor vehicle stop of a vehicle exiting the Garden State Parkway from the South onto Lacey Road. The vehicle was subsequently stopped in the parking lot near Deerhead Lake in Forked River. Joshua Everett was found hidden in the back seat wearing a black wig, skull cap, and glasses. Officer Sarno placed Joshua Everett under arrest and a search of him revealed 32 empty wax folds, a hypodermic syringe, 4 Trazodone pills, and other drug paraphernalia in his possession. Joshua Everett was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters and charged with Possession of a Hypodermic Needle, Possession of Prescription Legend Drugs, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia on a warrant with bail set at $7,500. The Berkeley Township warrant for Burglary and Theft was executed with bail set at $25,000. Joshua Everett had two additional outstanding traffic warrants out of Deptford Township and the Borough of Westville with a combined bail of $389. Joshua Everett was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility.

• Auto Theft – On Thursday, February 4, 2016, at 7:14 a.m., Officer Darrell Nick responded to a residence on Neptune Court in the Forked River Beach section of the township for a report of a stolen vehicle. The victim reported that he parked his gray, 2005, Ford Escape in front of his house at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 and upon waking in the morning, he discovered that it was missing. The victim reported that he could not locate his keys and may have dropped them outside the night prior. The vehicle was reported to be valued at $1,000. On Saturday, February 6, 2016, the vehicle was located in Atlantic City. The Lacey Township Police Department Detective Bureau is investigating.

• Fire – On Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at 9:35 p.m., Officer Michael Verwey responded to Quality Chiropractic, 15 Manchester Avenue in Forked River, NJ for a report of a fire. The staff had extinguished the fire prior to the arrival of the emergency services. It is believed that the fire occurred as a result of water leaking into a light fixture. The Ocean County Fire Marshall responded and is investigating. The damage is believed to be minimal.

• Warrant Arrest – On Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at 12:49 a.m., Officer Jason Lee was on patrol when he stopped a vehicle on Route 9 near Jones Road in the Forked River section of the township for speeding. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the 24-year-old Taylor A. Swinson of Strathmere Street in Waretown, NJ on an outstanding Colts Neck Township Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $215. Taylor Swinson was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and released after posting bail. Taylor Swinson was issued a summons for speeding.

• Shoplifting (Arrest) – On Tuesday, February 2, 2016, Officer Patrick Watkins responded to Walmart, 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, for a report of shoplifting. The loss prevention employee reported that he observed a female subject place items into her shopping cart and then attempted to leave the store without paying for them. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 54-year-old Maureen M. Leal of Harzold Road in Forked River, NJ for shoplifting $36.84 worth of merchandise. Maureen Leal was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where she was processed and charged with Shoplifting.

Weekly Police Blotter

January 26th thru February 2nd, 2016

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• Warrant Arrest – On Monday, February 1, 2016, at 10:13 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe was on patrol when he observed 32-year-old Paul. E. Shook 3^rd of Sexton Drive in Barnegat, NJ on Seabright Road and Cape Cod Road in Forked River. Paul. E. Shook 3^rd was placed under arrest on a Toms River Township Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $1,500; a Little Egg Harbor Township Municipal Court warrant in the amount $450; and a Barnegat Township Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $500. Paul Shook was transported to the Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and then transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of the bail.

• Theft – On Monday, February 1, 2016, at 1:28 p.m., Officer Patrick Watkins responded to the Labcorp building, 525 Lacey Road in Forked River, NJ for a report of theft. The manager reported that between October 2015 and February 1, 2016 some person or persons cut and removed the copper from five air conditioning units that are located on the outside of the building. The theft and damage are estimated at $18,000. The Lacey Township Police Department Detective Bureau responded to assist in the investigation.

• Criminal Mischief – On Monday, February 1, 2016, at 1:28 p.m., Officer Kymberly Gudgeon responded to Bella Bronze Tanning Salon, 335 Route 9 North in Forked River, for a report of criminal mischief. The owners reported that between 5:00 p.m. on January 30, 2016 and 10:00 a.m. on January 31, 2016, an unknown person or persons damaged the neon sign located outside the front of the business. The damage is estimated at $2,000.

• DUI (Arrest) – On Saturday, January 30, 2016, at 8:47 p.m., Officer John McKee was on patrol when he observed a vehicle failing to maintain its lane. Officer John McKee conducted a traffic stop on Route 9 and South Street in Lanoka Harbor. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 39-year-old Lisa A. Crooks of Locker Street in Beachwood, NJ, for DUI. Lisa Crooks was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where she was processed and charged with DUI, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Maintain Lane. The vehicle she was operating was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.

• Robbery (Arrest) – On Friday, January 29, 2016, at 6:18 p.m., Officer Elton Copes responded to the area of Clearview Street and Ocean Street in the South Barnegat Pines section of the township for a report of a strong-arm robbery. A resident reported that he was walking his dog in that area when he heard a female yell that she had just been robbed. The resident chased the suspect towards Ocean Street where he eventually lost sight of suspect. The female victim reported that on Friday, January 29, 2016, she gave a male subject, later identified as 22-year-old Joseph L. Biggs of 210 Brookville Road in Barnegat, NJ, a ride to Lacey Township from a friend’s house in Waretown, NJ. Upon getting to Lacey, Joseph Biggs reportedly told her to pull over where he allegedly grabbed her wallet from the center console of the vehicle and got out of the vehicle with it. The victim confronted Joseph Biggs, who then reportedly kicked her legs out from under her and pushed her to the ground causing injury. The suspect fled the scene on foot. Further investigation led to Joseph Biggs being charged with 2^nd Degree Robbery with a warrant was issued for his arrest. Superior Court Judge Wendel Daniels set bail at $150,000. Joseph Biggs turned himself in on Sunday, January 31, 2016. He was processed and transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of bail.

• DUI (Arrest) – On Friday, January 29, 2016, at 9:45 p.m., Officer Adam Ewart and Officer Charles May responded to the CVS Pharmacy, 700 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, for a report of a vehicle that was reported to have almost hit a pole as it was pulling out of the parking lot. The vehicle left the scene, but the caller provided the registration number on the license plate which indicated that the registered owner resided on Maple Road in Lanoka Harbor, NJ. Officer Ewart and Officer May responded to Maple Road and observed the driver passed out and slumped over the center console of the vehicle. The officers were able to awaken the driver and investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 55-year-old Mark A. Dangelo of Maple Road for DUI. Mark Dangelo was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and charged with DUI and Reckless Driving. The vehicle he was operating was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.

• Warrant Arrest – On Thursday, January 28, 2016, at 11:40 a.m., Officer Michael Hein and Officer Frederick Anderson responded to 1530 Arient Road in the South Barnegat Pines section of the township to serve a no bail Ocean County Sheriff’s Department warrant on 29-year-old Matthew C. Clinton of 536 Devon Street in Forked River, NJ. Upon arrival at the residence, Matthew Clinton attempted to flee by escaping through a window of the residence and climbing a fence. Officer Anderson gave chase and was able to apprehend Matthew Clinton. Matthew Clinton was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and then transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility.

• Drug Possession (Arrest) – On Thursday, January 28, 2016, at 1:02 p.m., Detective Robert Surtees and Detective Brian Flynn were driving in the area of Nautilus Boulevard and Raleigh Drive in the Sunrise Beach section of the township when they observed 34-year-old Dana Kutassy of 431 Cabot Street in Forked River, NJ. Dana Kutassy had been reported to have been knocking on the doors of local homes and attempting to sell Kohl’s gift cards the day prior. Upon approaching Dana Kutassy, he was observed putting packets of Heroin in his pocket. The detectives arrested 34-year-old Dana Kutassy for possession of Heroin. Dana Kutassy was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and charged with Possession of Heroin, Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

• Warrant Arrest – On Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at 7:33 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno was on patrol in the area of Route 9 North and Oak Street when he observed 30-year-old Nicholas M. Picone of Whitcomb Road in Forked River, NJ driving down the roadway. Officer Sarno was aware that Nicholas Picone had a suspended driver’s license and two warrants for his arrest. Officer Sarno stopped the vehicle on Oak Street near Route 9. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of Nicholas Picone on two outstanding Lacey Township Municipal Court warrants in the amounts of $250 each. Nicholas Picone was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and released after posting bail. He was issued a summons for Driving with a Suspended License.

• DUI (Arrest) – On Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at 4:20 a.m., Officer Christopher Meyler was on patrol when he stopped a vehicle on Joffre Road in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 26-year-old Samantha J. Rooney of Willow Street in Waretown, NJ for DUI. Samantha Rooney was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where she was processed and charged with DUI, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Signal Turn. The vehicle she was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s law.

Weekly Police Blotter

January 19th thru 25th, 2016

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• Extortion via the Internet – On Monday, January 25, 2016, at 12:41 p.m., Lacey Township Police responded to a Lanoka Harbor address in reference to a report of extortion. The victim reported that he was engaged in a sexually-related video chat with a subject online and was utilizing the video chat service “Skype.” The victim reported that the subject who he believed was a female actually misrepresented his/her gender and ultimately revealed himself as a male. Upon the victim preparing to cease the video chat, the unknown male subject reportedly threatened to post a sexually explicit video on YouTube that he had captured of the victim unless the victim paid $250. The victim reported that he abruptly discontinued the video link only to later find that the video was posted on YouTube. The explicit video was reportedly removed shortly thereafter, prior to police involvement.

• Warrant Arrest – On Sunday, January 24, 2016, at 6:47 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe responded to the 200 block of Quail Lane South in Lanoka Harbor to serve a warrant on 37-year-old Ivan B. Garrison. Ivan Garrison was located and arrested on an outstanding Berkeley Township Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $20,000 and an outstanding Lacey Township Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $750. Ivan Garrison was processed at Lacey Township Police Headquarters and then transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of the bail.

• Theft – On Sunday, January 24, 2016, at 4:04 p.m., Officer Patrick Watkins responded to Retro Fitness, 416 Route 9 South in Forked River, for a report of a stolen wallet. The victim, Adam Petrowski, reported that between 2:30 p.m. and 3:55 p.m. on Sunday, January 24, 2016, an unknown person or persons stole his wallet. The victim reported that the wallet was stolen from an unsecured locker in the men’s locker room of the facility. The brown leather Eagle wallet reportedly contained $45 in cash, his NJ driver’s license, and various ATM and credit cards. The total value of the stolen property is estimated at $57.

• Shoplifting (Arrest) – On Sunday, January 24, 2016, at 2:16 p.m., Officer Brian Holt responded to Walmart, 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, for a report of shoplifting. The loss prevention employee reported that a male subject removed a security device from a HP desktop computer and attempted to leave the store without paying for the item. The computer was recovered by loss prevention before the suspect exited the store and fled in a vehicle. The vehicle was immediately located and was stopped by Special Officer Edgaras Lenkauskas on Murray Grove Lane. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 30-year-old Christopher L. Wells of 286 Roosevelt Avenue in Bayville, NJ for shoplifting and 27-year-old Jessica L. Mairoano of 32 South Tennessee Avenue in Atlantic City, NJ on an outstanding Ocean County Sheriff’s Department Child Support Warrant in the amount of $13,570; an outstanding Mahwah Township Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $1500; an outstanding Mahwah Township Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $750; and an outstanding Absecon Township Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $658. Jessica L. Mairoano was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and a hypodermic syringe. Both suspects were transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters. Jessica L. Mairoano was processed and charged with Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Jessica L. Mairoano was turned over to the custody of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department. Christopher L. Wells was processed and charged with Shoplifting.

• Shoplifting (Arrest) – On Sunday, January 24, 2016, at 12:33 p.m., Officer Charles May responded to Home Depot, 244 Route 9 North in Forked River, for a report of shoplifting. The loss prevention employee reported that he observed a male subject grab two 5-gallon buckets of paint and then attempted to leave the store without paying for the merchandise. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 23-year-old Ryan T. Miller of 745 Center Street in Forked River, NJ, for shoplifting two 5-gallon buckets of exterior paint valued at $350. Ryan Miller was also found to have a hypodermic syringe, crack pipe, and drug paraphernalia in his possession. Ryan Miller was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and charged with Shoplifting, Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe, and two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

• DUI (Arrest) – On Sunday, January 24, 2016, at 2:23 a.m., Officer Andrew Slota responded to the area of Lakeside Drive South and Sylvania Place in reference to a report of an intoxicated driver whose vehicle was stuck in the snow. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 18-year-old Krista M. Marshall of Woodland Road in Forked River, NJ for DUI. Krista Marshall was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where she was processed and charged with DUI and Reckless Driving. The vehicle she was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.

• Shoplifting (Arrest) – On Thursday, January 21, 2016, at 2:01 p.m., Officer Jesse Dalziel responded to Walmart, 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, for a report of shoplifting. The loss prevention employee reported that a female removed three boxes of Lego’s valued at $179.88 from the store shelves and concealed them in Walmart shopping bags. The female then left the store without paying for the merchandise and then entered a vehicle that was parked in the parking lot. A male subject exited the vehicle with the Lego’s and attempted to return them without a receipt. The store refused to do the return and the subjects left with the merchandise. The loss prevention employees reviewed surveillance video and determined that the merchandise had been stolen. Officer Dalziel located the suspect vehicle and effectuated a motor vehicle stop near the intersection of Route 9 and Haines Street. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 25-year-old Nicole E. Lugo of 1322 Lee Way in Forked River, NJ for shoplifting and 28-year-old Vincente A. Scalzo of 425 Drew Avenue in Lanoka harbor, NJ, for receiving stolen property. Nicole Lugo was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where she was processed and charged with Shoplifting, Driving While Suspended, and Maintenance of Lamps. Vincente Scalzo was charged with Receiving Stolen Property.

• Warrant Arrest – On Thursday, January 21, 2016, at 5:28 p.m., Officer Jesse Dalziel was on patrol in Lanoka Harbor when he stopped a green Toyota Camry for careless driving. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 21-year-old Cole A. Gonnella, on two outstanding Stafford Township Municipal Court warrants in the amounts of $500 and $250. Cole Gonnella was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and charged with Driving While Suspended and Careless Driving. Cole Gonnella was turned over to the custody of the Stafford Township Police Department.

• Theft – On Thursday, January 21, 2016, at 4:43 p.m., Officer Adam Ewart responded to Bobwhite Court in Forked River for a report of theft. The victims reported that between 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 and 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 21, 2016, an unknown person or persons entered their unlocked vehicles and stole approximately $20 in looses change, $3 in cash, a pack of Marlboro cigarettes, and a TD Bank ATM card.

• Burglary – On Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at 5:28 p.m., Officer Noah Schaffer responded to the 600 block of Beach Boulevard in reference to a report of burglary. The victim reported that between Monday, January 11, 2016 and Wednesday, January 20, 2016, an unknown person or persons smashed out the rear sliding glass door of the residence and rummaged through the home. It has not been determined if anything had been stolen. The Lacey Township Detective Bureau is investigating.

• Drug Possession (Arrest) – On Tuesday, January 19, 2016, Officer Jason Lee was on patrol when he observed a suspicious vehicle parked in the area of Clearview Street and Jay Street. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the vehicle occupants, 20-year-old Mackeline S. Hogdon of 3 Commodore Court in Barnegat, NJ and 20-year-old Meeghan Mull of 670 East Bay Avenue in Barnegat, NJ, for possession of Marijuana. Mackeline Hogdon and Meeghan Mull were both transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where they were processed and each charged with Possession of Marijuana.

Weekly Police Blotter

January 12th thru 18th, 2016

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• DUI (Arrest) – On Monday, January 18, 2016, at 10:09 p.m., Officer Michael Verwey responded to the area of Haines Street in the Lanoka Harbor section of the township for a report of an aggressive driver. Officer Verwey stopped the motor vehicle on Western Boulevard near Manchester Avenue. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 46-year-old Jonathan S. Lloyd of Division Street in West Creek, NJ, for DUI. Jonathan Lloyd was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and charged with DUI and Reckless Driving. The vehicle he was operating was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.

• Theft – On Monday, January 18, 2016, at 5:09 p.m., Officer Brian Holt responded to a residence on Lee Way for a report of theft. The homeowner reported that between Friday, January 8, 2016 and Monday, January 18, 2016, an unknown person or persons stole copper piping from her rental home. The copper piping was cut from the existing plumbing inside the crawl space of the residence. The damage and theft is estimated at $3,000.

• Warrant Arrest – On Monday, January 18, 2016, at 4:28 p.m., Officer Daniel Ricciardella responded to a residence on Oxgoose Drive in the Lanoka Harbor in reference to a report of a subject at the residence with a warrant for his arrest. The anonymous caller reported that 43-year-old Ned E. Berwanger of 837 Oxgoose Drive in Lanoka Harbor, NJ, had a warrant for his arrest. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of Ned Berwanger on a no-bail Ocean County Sheriff’s Department Warrant for violation of Drug Court. Ned Berwanger was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and then transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility.

• Drug Possession (Arrest) – On Saturday, January 16, 2016, at 10:43 p.m., Officer Michael Verwey was on patrol when he observed two subjects stopped in a vehicle in front of Ash Road Park, located at the intersection of Ash Road and Basin Road in Lanoka Harbor. The subjects were standing outside of the vehicle and appeared to be having a verbal argument. While speaking with the subjects, Officer Verwey observed a clear plastic bag containing Marijuana. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver of the vehicle, 21-year-old Nicolas S. Romano of East Hickory Drive in Lanoka Harbor, NJ, for possession of Marijuana. Nicolas Romano was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

• Warrant Arrest – On Saturday, January 16, 2016, at 4:38 p.m., Officer Daniel Ricciardella responded to a Greenwood Lane residence in the Sunrise Beach Section of the Township to serve a warrant on 34-year-old Dana Kutassy of Cabot Street in Forked River. Dana Kutassy was located at the residence and was served with the Toms River Township Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $500. Dana Kutassy was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and then released after posting bail.

• Theft – On Saturday, January 16, 2016, at 2:14 p.m., Officer Brian Holt responded to a residence on the 1700 block of Lakeside Drive South in Forked River for a report of a theft. A contractor reported that between 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2016, an unknown person or persons stole copper piping from the residence. The copper pipe was cut from the existing plumbing inside the basement of the residence. The theft and damage is estimated at $3,000. No signs of forced entry were located.

• DUI (Arrest) – On Saturday, January 16, 2016, at 2:28 a.m., Officer Elton Copes responded to the 1700 block of Woodside Road in the South Barnegat Pines section of the Township for a report of a dispute. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 40-year-old Melissa Fitzpatrick of Western Boulevard in Bayville, NJ, for DUI. Melissa Fitzpatrick was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where she was processed and charged with DUI and Reckless Driving. The vehicle she was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.

• DUI (Arrest) – On Friday, January 15, 2016, at 8:08 p.m., Officer John McKee was on patrol when he was flagged down by a passing motorist who reported an erratic driver. Officer McKee located the vehicle on Stuyvesant Street in the Cranberry Hill Section of the township. As officer McKee approached the vehicle, he observed that the driver appeared to be passed out behind the wheel. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 45-year-old Sean M. Mahoney of Harris Road in Forked River, NJ for DUI. Sean Mahoney was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and charged with DUI and Reckless Driving. The vehicle he was operating was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.

• Theft – Officers received several reports of unlocked vehicles having been entered during the overnight hours between Wednesday, January 13, 2016, and Monday, January 17, 2016. The streets on which the thefts occurred include: Conifer Drive, Penn Avenue North, Wynnewood Drive, and Sunrise Boulevard in Forked River, as well as East Hickory Drive in Lanoka Harbor. The stolen items included: loose change, cash, wallets, identification cards, credit/ATM cards, and an Apple Mac Book Air.

• Theft – On Thursday, January 14, 2016, at 3:32 p.m., Officer Jeffrey Slota received a report of theft in which the victim reported that between December 24, 2015 and December 27, 2015, an unknown person or persons stole the catalytic converter from his 1993 dump truck while it was parked at Lacey Exxon, located at 341 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, NJ. The catalytic converter appeared to have been cut from the vehicle. The damage to the vehicle and value of the stolen property is estimated at $1,000.

• Theft – On Thursday, January 14, 2016, at 11:44 a.m., Officer Michael Hein responded to the Sprint Cell Phone Tower, located at 512 South Main Street in Forked River, for a report of theft. An employee reported that between December 14, 2015 and January 14, 2016, an unknown person or persons forced open a door to the Sprint utility building and ripped out copper wiring from the electronic equipment. The total theft is estimated at $1,200. The damage to the door is estimated at $500.