Weekly Police Blotter

Weekly Police Blotter

January 5th, 2016 thru January 11th, 2016

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• Drug Possession and DUI (Arrest) – On Saturday, January 9, 2016, at 10:43 p.m. Officer Daniel Ricciardella and Officer Christopher Meyler responded to Oxford Road for a report of a suspicious vehicle. Upon arrival, the officers observed a Pontiac Grand Am that had hit a curb causing the passenger side tires of the vehicle to go flat. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 40-year-old Keith R. Sheedy of Weehaken Avenue in Forked River, NJ, for DUI. Keith Sheedy also had an outstanding Stafford Township Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $500 and was found to be in possession of 28 wax folds of Heroin. Keith Sheedy was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and charged with Possession of Heroin, DUI, Reckless Driving, Driving While Suspended, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Failure to Report an Accident, and Littering. Bail was set at $2,500 by Judge Damian Murray for the Possession of Heroin. Keith Sheedy was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of bail. The vehicle he was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.

• Shoplifting and Drug Possession (Arrest) – On Thursday, January 7, 2016, at 2:43 p.m., Officer Kymberly Gudgeon responded to Home Depot, 244 Route 9 North in Forked River, for a report of shoplifting. The asset protection employee reported that she observed a male subject take items off the shelves and then conceal them inside his jacket. The subject then attempted to leave the store without paying for the items. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 53-year-old James J. Charles of Lawrence Drive in Lanoka Harbor for stealing 8 items with a total value of $193.65. James Charles was also found to be in possession of a small clear plastic baggie containing Marijuana. James Charles was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and charged with Shoplifting and Possession of Marijuana.

• Warrant Arrest – On Monday, January 11, 2016, at 6:56 p.m. Officer Jason Lee and Officer Anthony Sarno responded to a Lakeside Drive North residence in Forked River in reference to serving arrest warrants on 26-year-old Kyle Ranghelli of 942 Lakeside Drive North in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of Kyle Ranghelli on two Borough of Seaside Heights Municipal Court warrants. One warrant was in the amount $759 and the other warrant was in the amount of $451. Kyle Ranghelli was transported to 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, January 11, 2016, at 11:15 a.m., Officer John Simonson responded to a Daytona Road residence in the Forked River Beach section of the township for a report of a theft. A representative from All County Exteriors reported that on January 7, 2016, an unknown person or persons stole AZEK trim that was on a pallet in the front yard of the residence. The stolen property is valued at $660.

• Traffic Stop & Warrant Arrest – On January 11, 2016, at 9:31 a.m., Officer Christopher Meyler stopped a vehicle on Lacey Road near the intersection of Trenton Avenue in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 25-year-old Nicole E. Lugo of Lee Way in Forked River, on an outstanding Toms River Township Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $500. Nicole Lugo was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where she was processed and then turned over to the custody of the Toms River Township Police Department.

• Attempted Burglary of Garage – On Sunday, January 10, 2016, at 2:00 p.m., Officer Christopher Meyler responded to Orchard Street in Lanoka Harbor. The homeowner reported that 3:57 p.m. on January 8, 2016, he received an alarm alert on his cell phone from his alarm company indicating that someone had entered his home. He cancelled the dispatch of police to his residence believing it was possibly another household member. The homeowner reported that he was not aware of damage to a door until January 10, 2016, when he noticed damage to the side entrance door of the garage. The door appeared to have been pried open with a metal object. No items were reported stolen. The damage to the door is estimated at $200.

• Warrant Arrest – On Friday, January 8, 2016, at 3:33 p.m., Officer Christopher Meyler conducted a motor vehicle stop on Plover Court in Lanoka Harbor. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of a passenger, 25-year-old Keith C. Sisler of 209 Sinclair Avenue in Lanoka Harbor on an outstanding, no-bail, Camden County Sheriff’s Department Probation Warrant. Keith Sisler was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and then transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of the bail.

• Open Burning – On Thursday, January 7, 2016, at 10:48 p.m., Officer Andrew Slota responded to the end of Cedar Lake Point in Forked River in reference to a report of a bon fire on the dirt road in the woods behind the homes. Upon arrival, Officer Slota observed a vehicle parked in front of the NJ Forest Fire Service access gate and a fire hydrant. Officer Slota then located 24-year-old Shawn C. Kaliske of Hastings Road in Forked River and 27-year-old Todd M. Rector of Echo Place in Toms River, NJ. Shawn Kaliske was charged with Open Burning and Todd Rector was charged with Improper Parking (Blocking Fire Hydrant). The State Forest Fire Service Extinguished the fire.

• Theft – On Thursday, January 7, 2016, at 5:06 p.m., Officer Adam Ewart responded to Ocean Street in Forked River for a report of a theft from a vehicle. The victim reported that between January 4, 2016 and January 7, 2016, an unknown person or persons entered her vehicle and stole a blue, paisley pattern, Vera Bradley valued at $50, a $25 Dunkin Donuts Gift Card, and approximately $4 in loose change. The vehicle was unlocked and parked in the driveway of the residence at the time of the theft.

• Theft – On Thursday, January 7, 2016, at 11:50 a.m., Officer Kymberly Gudgeon responded to Lacey Township Police Headquarters for a report of theft. The complainant reported that at approximately 10:30 a.m. on January 7, 2016, she parked her vehicle in the north parking lot of Walmart, 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, NJ and then went shopping inside the store. Upon returning to her vehicle approximately a half hour later she observed that her Samsung Galaxy S6 cell phone had been stolen. The vehicle was unlocked at the time of the theft. The phone is valued at $700.

• Suspicious Person & Warrant Arrest – On Thursday, January 7, 2016, at 6:05 a.m., Officer Michael Hein responded to the area of Cypress Place in Forked River for a report of a suspicious person with a flashlight checking car door handles. Upon arrival, Officer Hein observed 38-year-old Joshua J. Everett of 1621 Sommerell Avenue in Forked River, NJ. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of Joshua Everett on an Ocean County Sheriff’s Department child support warrant in the amount of $20,642.78., an Aberdeen Township Municipal Court Warrant in the amount of $483, and a Deptford Township Municipal Court Warrant in the amount of $189. Joshua Everett was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of the bail. The investigation regarding the car burglaries was turned over to the Lacey Township Police Department Detective Bureau.

• Burglary – On Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at 6:55 p.m., Officer Elton Copes and Officer George Resetar responded to an East Hickory Drive residence in Lanoka Harbor for a report of a burglary. The homeowner reported that when a household member left the residence at 3:45 p.m. on January 6, 2016, and later returned home at 6:30 p.m., she discovered that someone had entered the house and stole items. Approximately 23 items had been stolen from the residence, with a total value of approximately $8,000. The items included at least 13 pieces of jewelry, two iPads, and at least 8 gift cards. There were no signs of forced entry, but it is undetermined if all of the doors and windows were locked. The Lacey Township Police Department Detective Bureau responded to the scene and assumed responsibility for the investigation. The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department Crime Scene Investigations Unit processed the scene.

• Bicyclist Struck – On Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at 5:03 p.m., Officer Kymberly Gudgeon responded to the intersection of Lake Barnegat Drive North and Steuben Avenue for a report of bicyclist that had been struck by a vehicle. Investigation at the scene indicated that the bicyclist, 55-year-old Kenneth Taylor of Lanoka Harbor, was traveling east across the intersection of Steuben Avenue and Lake Barnegat Drive North when he collided with a vehicle emerging from the stop sign. The vehicle was being operated by 76-year-old Eugene Dow of Forked River who was traveling south on Lake Barnegat Drive North. The bicyclist, Kenneth Taylor, was transported to Community Medical Center by the Lanoka Harbor First Aid Squad.

• Attempted Burglary – On Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at 4:28 p.m., Officer Charles May responded to the 500 block of Beach Boulevard in reference to an alarm activation. Investigation at the scene indicated that the front door of the residence had been damaged and opened. The Lacey Township Police Department Detective Bureau responded to the scene and took over the investigation. Nothing was reported stolen at the time of the report.

• Shoplifting (Arrest) – On Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at 1:31 p.m., Officer Michael Hein responded to Walmart, 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, for a report of shoplifting. The loss prevention employee reported that a male subject attempted to leave the store without paying for the surveillance camera system. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest to 41-year-old Jungyen Tsai of Lawrence Street, Apartment 3F, Flushing NY, for shoplifting an (8) channel NightHawk 960H Security DVR, with four (4) cameras and a one (1) terabyte (TB) HDD (hard disk drive), valued at $269. Jungyen Tsai was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and charged with Shoplifting.

Weekly Police Blotter

December 30th, 2015 thru January 4th, 2016

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• DUI and Aggravated Assault (Arrest) – On Sunday, January 3, 2016, at 12:34 a.m., Officer Scott Keefe was on patrol when he observed a vehicle stationary on Manchester Avenue near the intersection of Grove Street with both passenger side tires up on the curb. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the vehicle was occupied by a female who was slumped over in the driver seat of the vehicle. Officer Keefe determined that the driver, 35-year-old Laura M. Metzger of Brook Forest Drive in South Toms River, NJ, was DUI. Laura Metzger was arrested and transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where she was processed and charged with DUI and Reckless Driving. The vehicle he was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s law. At approximately 1:45 a.m., Officer Scott Keefe was at Lacey Township Police Headquarters preparing to release 35-year-old Laura M. Metzger when she began to spit and be disruptive while in an interview room inside Lacey Township Police Headquarters. Laura Metzger began to act increasingly aggressive and refused to cooperate after repeated requests. Laura Metzger refused to cooperate and struck Officer Keefe in his face with a closed fist and spit in Officer Keefe’s face. Laura Metzger was charged with Throwing Bodily Fluid on a Police Officer and Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer. Judge Damian Murray set bail at $10,000. Laura Metzger was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of the bail.

• DUI (Arrest) – On Sunday, January 3, 2016, at 12:47 a.m., Officer Michael Verwey responded to the area of Route 9 and Beach Boulevard for a report of an intoxicated driver. The caller was following the vehicle and reported that the suspect vehicle was driving all over the roadway and into oncoming traffic. The caller reported that the suspect struck curbs and the grassy areas located next to the roadway. The suspect vehicle was driving at a high rate of speed as the officers attempted to catch up to him. Officer Michael Verwey was eventually able to stop the vehicle on Lighthouse Drive in Waretown, NJ. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 39-year-old Derek J. Murphy of South Olympia Drive in Waretown, NJ. Derek Murphy was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and charged with DUI, Reckless Driving, and Improper Passing. The vehicle was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.

• DUI and Drug Possession (Arrest) – On Friday, January 1, 2016, at 12:45 a.m., Officer Jason Lee made a motor vehicle stop on the 300 block of Route 9 North. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 47-year-old Richard Kruse of Texas Drive in Jackson, NJ for DUI. Richard Kruse was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters, where he was processed and charged with DUI, Reckless Driving, Speeding, Failure to Observe Traffic Signal, and Possession of a CDS in a Vehicle. Richard Kruse was found to be in Possession of Oxycodone without a Valid Prescription. The vehicle he was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s law.

• DUI and Warrant (Arrest) – On January 1, 2016, at 4:53 a.m., Officer Scott Keefe was on patrol when he was flagged down by a citizen and received a report of a possible DUI involving a highly intoxicated person. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 31-year-old Kenneth A. Ward of Galleon Court in Bayville, NJ for DUI. Kenneth Ward was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and charged with DUI and Reckless Driving. Kenneth Ward also had an outstanding Beachwood Borough warrant for his arrest in the amount of $500. The vehicle he was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s law.

• Theft – On Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at 1:26 p.m., Officer Jason Lee responded to Christopher’s Auto Sales, 309 Route 9 North, for a report of theft. The victim reported that during the overnight hours of Monday, December 28, 2015 into the morning hours of Tuesday, December 29, 2015 an unknown person or persons removed catalytic converters out from underneath 14 vehicles that were for sale on the lot of Christopher’s Auto Sales. The damage to the vehicles and theft is estimated at $10,000.

• Warrant Arrest – On Monday, January 4, 2016, at 9:54 p.m. Officer Andrew Slota responded to a residence on Weehawken Avenue in Forked River for a report of a disturbance. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of one of the occupants, 41-year-old Ronald Sielo of Weehawkin Avenue in Forked River, NJ, on an outstanding Middletown Township Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $422. Ronald Sileo was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and then turned over to the Middletown Township Police Department.

• Theft from a Vehicle – On Monday, January 4, 2016, at 12:12 p.m., Officer Jason Lee met with a victim at Lacey Township Police Headquarters who reported that during the overnight hours of January 3, 2016 and January 4, 2016, an unknown person or persons entered her unlocked vehicle and stole loose change, a silver bracelet, a silver ring with a turquoise stone, and a silver child size ring. The value of the stolen property is estimated at $111. The vehicle was parked in the driveway of the residence at the time of the theft.

• Theft from a Vehicle – On Monday, January 4, 2016, at 8:32 a.m., Officer Jason Lee responded to a Newport Road residence for a report of a theft. The victim reported that during the overnight hours of January 2, 2016 and January 4, 2016 an unknown person or persons entered her unlocked vehicle and stole a red leather wallet. The vehicle was parked in the driveway of her residence. The wallet and contents were located down the street by a neighbor and returned to the owner. The wallet and contents were valued at $20.

• Drug Possession (Arrest) – On Monday, January 4, 2016, at 2:12 a.m., Officer Anthony Sarno was on patrol when he made a motor vehicle stop. Upon approaching the vehicle, he detected the odor of burning Marijuana coming from the interior of the vehicle. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the passenger, 20-year-old Kristy Porter of Neils Court in Lumberton, NJ for possession of Marijuana. Kristy Porter was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where she was processed and charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The driver, 31-year-old David A. Hiner of Irving Place in Eatontown, NJ, was charged at the scene with Driving While Suspended, Unregistered Vehicle, and Speeding.

• Warrant Arrest – On Sunday, January 3, 2016, at 12:08 a.m., Officer Michael Verwey was on patrol when he observed a suspicious vehicle left running and unoccupied on Hazelton Avenue near Bunnell Street in Lanoka Harbor. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 26-year-old Craig S. Brabant of Sepulga Drive in Browns Mills, NJ, on a Hi-Nella Borough Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $350 and a Pemberton Township Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $165. Craig Brabant was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and released after posting bail on the warrants.

• Burglary – On Friday, January 01, 2016, at 4:58 p.m., Officer Brian Holt responded to a residence on Clearview Street in Forked River for a report of a burglary. The victim reported that between 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 31, 2015 and 4:40 p.m. on Friday, January 1, 2016, an unknown person or persons entered her residence and stole cash from a dresser drawer and jewelry from a jewelry box. Entry was made into the residence by breaking the glass of a rear window. Approximately $200 in cash and several pieces of jewelry were stolen. The Lacey Township Police Department Detective Bureau responded to the scene to continue the investigation. The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department Crime Scene Investigation Unit assisted in processing the scene.

• Theft – On Friday, January 1, 2016, at 2:47 p.m., Officer Brian Holt responded to 1009 Honolulu Drive in the Forked River Beach section of the township for a report of theft. The homeowner, Don Melchiorre, reported that between Monday, December 28, 2015 and January 01, 2016, an unknown person or persons stole siding from his house which is under construction. The stolen property is described as 2 boxes of yellow and white siding valued at $300.

• Warrant Arrest – On December 31, 2015, at 5:26 p.m., Officer Christopher Meyler responded to the parking lot of Kohl’s, 244 Route 9 North in Forked River, NJ, for a report of a suspicious female. The caller reported that he was approached by a female in the parking lot of Kohl’s who requested that he return items for her because she was not permitted in the store. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 41-year-old Laurie A. Carmer of Tuscarora Avenue in Barnegat, NJ, on an outstanding Lacey Township Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $500 for a previous charge of Shoplifting. Laurie Carmer was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where she was processed and then transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of the bail.

• Warrant Arrest – On Thursday, December 31, 2015, at 10:37 a.m., 46-year-old James M. Ofsanko of Predmore Avenue in Lanoka Harbor, NJ, turned himself in on an outstanding Lacey Township Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $5,000, which had been issued for an incident that occurred the previous day. James Ofsanko was processed and released after posting bail utilizing a bail bondsman.

• Theft from Vehicle – On Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at 4:07 p.m., Officer Charles May responded to Letts Avenue in Forked River for a report of theft. The complainant, Jennifer Stratton, reported that during the overnight hours of December 28, 2015 into December 29, 2015, an unknown person or persons entered two of her vehicles and stole items. The vehicle reportedly had approximately $4 in loose change and a bottle of Vicodin prescription medication taken from it. The other vehicle reportedly had $3 in loose change stolen from it. Both of the vehicles were unlocked and parked in the driveway of the residence at the time of the incident.

• Theft – On Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at 2:11 p.m., Officer Jason Lee spoke with the property manager of a Carr Street residence currently owned by a bank in reference to a theft. The property manager reported that between October 23, 2015 and November 18, 2015 an unknown person or persons removed copper water pipes from underneath the residence and the copper air conditioner condenser coil from the side of the residence. The cost of the damage and stolen property is estimated at $2,500.

• Shoplifting (Arrest) – On December 29, 2015, at 11:42 a.m., Officer Kymberly Gudgeon responded to Walmart, 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, NJ for a report of shoplifting. The Loss Prevention Employee reported that he observed a male and a female in the electronic section of the store that he had recognized from a prior incident. The Loss Prevention Employee reported that the female subject removed the anti-theft device from a wireless router box and then placed the item in a white plastic Walmart shopping bag. The male subject was also observed removing the anti-theft device from the box of a Linksys wireless router and then observed concealing the box inside the front of his pants. The subjects then attempted to leave the store without paying for the items. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 28-year-old Brandon Myles, formerly of Lanoka Harbor, NJ for shoplifting a Lynksys Wireless Router valued at $224 and 30-year-old Nicole Surko of Toms River, NJ, for shoplifting a Netgear wireless router valued at $278. Both arrestees were transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where they were processed and each charged with Shoplifting with bail set by Judge Damian Murray at $5,000 each. Brandon Myles had an outstanding Lacey Township Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $500. Nicole Surko had an outstanding Island Heights Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $89. Both arrestees were transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of the bail.

• Theft from a Vehicle – On Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at 9:19 a.m., Officer Kymberly Gudgeon received a report of theft which occurred between the hours of 6:00 p.m. on December 28, 2015 and 7:00 a.m. on December 29, 2015, on the 300 block of Briggs Avenue in Forked River. An unknown person or persons reportedly entered an unlocked vehicle and stole a wallet and loose change. The vehicle was parked in the driveway of the residence. The red leather wallet contained assorted credit cards and identifications with a value of $100. The cash and loose change is estimated at $60.

Weekly Police Blotter

December 22nd thru December 29th, 2015

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• Burglary, Theft, and Forgery (Arrest) – On Saturday, December 26, 2015, at 6:13 p.m., Lacey Detectives observed Christopher Cox of 1404 Bullard Avenue in Forked River walking along Route 9. Officer Daniel Ricciardella was dispatched to Linda’s Pizza, 136 Route 9 South in Forked River, where he placed Christopher Cox under arrest for an outstanding criminal warrant with bail set at $25,000 issued as the result of an investigation by detectives into a burglary, theft, and forgery incident. On Wednesday, October 26, 2015, a Waretown resident reported that her purse was stolen from her vehicle while it was parked in the parking lot of McDonalds in Lanoka Harbor. Several days afterward, the victim realized that a checkbook was contained in the stolen purse and that several checks had been cashed since the theft. On Thursday, December 17, 2015, detectives issued an arrest warrant for 26-year-old Christopher Cox of Forked River. The investigation included the burglary and theft offenses committed in the McDonalds parking lot as well as the forgeries related to the cashing of the check on later dates. Following his arrest, Christopher Cox was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters, processed, and then lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of $25,000 bail. Christopher Cox was charged with burglary for entering the motor vehicle, theft of the purse, forgery of the checks, and theft of $200 for the money received from the cashed checks.

• Theft (Arrest) – On December 29, 2015, detectives arrested 28-year-old Brandon Myles, formerly of Laurel Boulevard in Lanoka Harbor, at the completion of a two-week investigation. Brandon Myles reportedly stole a debit card from a Forked River resident and made multiple withdrawals at Forked River and Toms River automated teller machines totaling $230. Brandon Myles was served with the theft charges at the Ocean County Correctional Facility where he was lodged previously on other unrelated outstanding warrants.

• Criminal Mischief – On Sunday, December 27, 2015, at 8:55 a.m., Officer Jason Lee responded to a Seabright Road residence for a report of criminal mischief. The homeowner reported that between 1:00 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. on December 27, 2015, an unknown person or persons shot his house with a paint ball gun and broke three of his window screens. The damage is estimated at be $200.

• Theft – On Saturday, December 26, 2015, at 1:23 p.m., Officer Brian Holt responded to Police Headquarters for a report of a theft. The complainant reported that at approximately 1:50 a.m. on Friday, December 25, 2015, two males, approximately 18 years old, stole a wooden cutout of a snowman on skis and (2) metal pig heads from a light up pig lawn ornament from his residence on Heatherington Court in the Lanoka Harbor section of the township. The complainant reported that he was awoken to the sound of a loud pickup truck in the front of his house. The resident reportedly saw two males, approximately 18 years old, enter a pickup truck and drive away. He later discovered that the lawn ornaments were stolen. The lawn ornaments were valued at $160.

• Theft from Vehicles – On Saturday, December, 26, 2015, at 12:17 p.m., Officer Brian Holt responded to two separate residences on Ernest Drive and a residence on the adjacent Hill Top Court in Lanoka Harbor for a report of thefts of loose change from vehicles. The victims reported that between 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 24, 2015 and 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 25, 2015, an unknown person or persons entered the vehicles and stole cash and loose change.

• Shoplifting (Arrest) – On Thursday, December 24, 2015, at 4:48 p.m., Officer Dan Ricciardella responded to Kohl’s, 304 Rt. 9 Forked River, NJ, for a report of shoplifting. The Loss Prevention Associate reported that he observed a female place several items into her shopping cart and then attempt to leave the store without paying for the items. Information at the scene led to the arrest of 48-year-old Carolyn J. Therrien of Devon Street in Forked River, NJ, for shoplifting $186.16 worth of items. Carolyn Therrien was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where she was processed and charged with Shoplifting. A warrant was located for her arrest out of the Jackson Township Municipal Court in the amount of $94. Carloyn Therrien posted bail on the warrant and was released.

• Criminal Mischief – On Thursday, December 24, 2015, at 11:04 a.m., Officer Brian Holt responded to 601 Pine Street in the Lanoka Harbor section of the Township for a report of criminal mischief. The homeowner reported that during the evening of Tuesday, December 22, 2015 into December 23, 2015, an unknown person or persons had punctured the passenger side rear tire of a 2007 Dodge Dakota pickup truck and damaged the sidewalls of the other three tires. The victim also reported that the driver side front tire of a 2011 Ford E250 van had been punctured as well. The damage is estimated at $650.

• DUI (Arrest) – On Tuesday, December 23, 2015, at 12:32 a.m., Officer Andrew Slota responded to the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station, 800 Route 9 S Forked River, NJ, for a report of an intoxicated driver. Security personnel reported that the vehicle and the driver were not authorized to be on the property and upon stopping the driver at the security checkpoint, the driver appeared to be intoxicated. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 52-year-old Timothy Linden of Woodbine Avenue in Little Silver, NJ for DUI. Timothy Linden was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters. Timothy Linden was processed and charged with DUI, Reckless Driving, and Refusal to Submit Breath Samples. The vehicle he was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.

• Shoplifting – On Monday, December 22, 2015, at 8:49 p.m., Officer Charles May responded to Walmart, 580 Route 9 North, Lanoka Harbor, for a report of a shoplifting. The Loss Prevention employee reported that he observed a male and two females steal four electronic items from the store. The employee reported that the male opened four separate packages and placed the items under a jacket that was in the shopping cart that he was using. The subjects then reportedly exited the store without paying for the items and entered a white Honda Civic. The employee reported that the male subject is suspected of shoplifting from the Manahawkin Walmart on December 14, 2015. The matter is under continuing investigation. The total value of the stolen items is $347.42.

• Theft – On Monday, December 22, 2015, at 2:06 p.m., Officer Jason Lee responded to police headquarters in reference to a report of theft. The victim reported that between a Chrome Book Laptop was stolen from an unlocked vehicle that was parked in the parking lot of the 7/11 convenience store, 525 Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ. The victim reported that the theft occurred between October 1, 2015 and October 15, 2015. The computer is described as a black Chromebook valued at $300.

Weekly Police Blotter

December 16th thru December 21st, 2015

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• DUI (Arrest) – On Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at 6:49 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno responded to JR’s Liquors, 1000 Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ, for a report of a male passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle in the parking lot. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 38-year-old Brian J. Nelson of Baywood Drive in Toms River, NJ for DUI. Brian Nelson was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and charged with DUI, Reckless Driving, and Refusal to Submit Breath Samples. The vehicle he was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.

• DUI (Arrest) – On Saturday, December 19, 2015, at 5:44 p.m., Officer Frederick Anderson responded to JR’s Liquors, 1000 Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ, for a report of an aggressive driver who had pulled into the parking lot and was passing out behind the wheel. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 38-year-old Brian J. Nelson of Baywood Drive in Toms River, NJ, for DUI. Brian Nelson was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and charged with DUI, Reckless Driving, Failure to Submit Breath Samples, and Open Container of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle. The vehicle that Brian Nelson was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law. Due to this arrest being the second DUI arrest of Brian Nelson by officers of the Lacey Township Police Department within a three-day period, efforts were taken to hold the vehicle for longer than the statutory 12-hour period. A formal inquiry made by the shift supervisor to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that the current law requires the return of the vehicle. Likewise, bail on the arrestee could not be authorized for the motor vehicle offense of DUI in the absence of a criminal charge. The vehicle was returned to Brian Nelson as required by law.

• DUI (Arrest) – On Thursday, December 17, 2015, at 6:20 p.m., Officer Patrick Watkins and Officer Darrell Nick responded to Salon Tre Chic, 415 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, for a report of an intoxicated male causing a disturbance and refusing to leave the business. While the officers were responding, the caller reported that the subject had left in a white Toyota Camry and nearly caused a collision while turning right onto Route 9 North. Officer Daniel Ricciardella located the vehicle a short time later and effectuated a motor vehicle stop of the suspect vehicle. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 48-year-old Andrew J. Morrissey of Ensign Avenue in Beachwood, NJ for DUI. Andrew Morrissey was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters, where he was processed and charged with DUI and Reckless Driving. The vehicle he was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.

• Suspended Driver – On Monday, December 21, 2015, at 4:59 p.m., Officer Dimitri Tsarnas responded to the area of Route 9 and Haines Street in Lanoka Harbor for a motor vehicle accident involving two vehicles. The driver of one of the vehicles left the scene on foot and upon returning to the scene it was discovered that he had a suspended driver’s license and fictitious plates on the vehicle that was involved in the collision. The driver was identified as 30-year-old Nicholas M. Piccone of Whitcomb Road in Forked River, NJ. Nicholas Piccone was charged with Driving While Suspended and Fictitious Plates.

• Shoplifting (Arrest) – On December 17, 2015, at 1:03 p.m., Officer Christopher Meyler responded to the Kohl’s Store, 304 Route 9 North, Forked River, NJ, for a report of shoplifting. The loss prevention employee reported that a female suspect took two sweatshirts off of a rack and concealed them in her purse. The female suspect then attempted to leave the store without paying for the items. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 40-year-old Kimberly S. Duff of Clearview Street in Forked River, NJ for shoplifting. During the arrest, a pair of Men’s Sonoma Jeans were found hidden in Kimberly Duff’s clothing. Kimberly Duff was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where she was processed and charged with Shoplifting for the theft of $234 worth of clothing.

• DUI (Arrest) – On Thursday, December 17, 2015, Officer Scott Keefe stopped a motor vehicle on Route 9 near the intersection of Mill Street in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 52-year-old Thomas J. Weaver of Enterprise Drive in Forked River, NJ, for DUI. Thomas Weaver was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and charged with DUI, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Maintain Lane. The vehicle he was operating was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.

• Warrant Arrest – On Thursday, December 17, 2015, at 2:32 a.m. Officer Anthony Sarno responded to the residence of 1227 Taylor Lane in the Forked River Pines Section of the Township for a report of a dispute. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 27-year-old Alan M. Hill of 1202 Taylor Lane in Forked River, NJ, on an outstanding Ocean Township Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $1059. Alan Hill was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters, where he was processed and then transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in lieu of bail.

• Theft from Motor Vehicles – On Thursday, December 17, 2015, Officer Brian Holt and Officer Meyler responded to several residences on Brentwood Road and Brentwood Place in the Cranberry Hill Section of the Township for reports of theft from motor vehicles. Investigation at the scene determined that an unknown person or persons entered four unlocked vehicles between 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 and 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2015, and stole miscellaneous items.

• Eluding (Arrest Warrant Issued) – On Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at 11:29 p.m., Officer John McKee responded to the area of Hurry Road and Good Luck Road in the Bamber Lakes section of the township for a report of a suspicious vehicle. The caller reported that a suspicious vehicle had been circling around the neighborhood for a substantial period of time. Upon arrival to the area, Officer McKee observed a black Ford Escape traveling northbound on Hurry Road. Officer McKee activated the emergency lights of his marked patrol vehicle in order to conduct a motor vehicle stop. The driver pulled over momentarily and for Officer McKee and then purposely fled the scene. Officer McKee attempted to stop the vehicle for approximately a half mile and then ended his pursuit of the vehicle in the interest of safety. Through investigation, the driver of the vehicle was identified as 42-year-old Stewart Finley of 32 Pheasant Drive in Bayville, NJ. A $50,000 warrant for eluding was issued for the arrest of Stewart Finely. As of Tuesday, December 22, 2015, Stewart Finley has not been located and arrested on the outstanding criminal warrant.

Weekly Police Blotter

December 9th thru December 15th, 2015

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• Eluding (Arrest) – On Friday, December 11, 2015, at 3:06 p.m., Officer Jason Lee responded to the area of Station Drive near Davis Avenue in the Forked River Pines section of the township for a report of an all-terrain vehicle that was driving down the roadway at a high rate of speed. While responding to the area, Officer Jason Lee observed the vehicle traveling west on Lakeside Drive South near Olds Street. Officer Lee activated the lights of his emergency vehicle and conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle on Lakeside Drive South. As Officer Jason Lee exited his patrol vehicle, the suspect fled the scene traveling down Lakeside Drive South at a high rate of speed. Officer Jason Lee followed the suspect vehicle but stopped a short distance later when he determined that the driver had no intent to stop for the police vehicle with emergency lights and sirens activated. Officer Jason Lee stopped the pursuit so as to reduce the potential risk to the public that was being caused by the reckless driving of the suspect. Further investigation led to the arrest of the driver, 24-year-old Thomas R. Luce 3^rd of 211 John Street in Forked River, NJ for Eluding. Bail was set at $50,000. Thomas R. Luce 3^rd was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of the bail. The vehicle was impounded as evidence of the offense.

• DUI (Arrest) – On Sunday, December 13, 2015, at 7:03 p.m., Officer Dimitrios Tsarnas responded to the area of McDonalds, located at 404 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, NJ, for a report of an intoxicated driver who just left McDonalds in a red Toyota Camry. A short while later, a resident from the 1000 block of Pensacola Road in the Forked River Beach section of the Township reported that a red Toyota Camry had just crashed into his garbage cans and mailbox and fled the scene. A witness followed the vehicle to a residence on Aquarius Court in the Forked River Beach section of the township. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 22-year-old Anthony O. Baisi of Ewart Road in Forked River, NJ. Anthony Baisi was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and charged with DUI, Reckless Driving, Failure to Maintain Lane, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, and Failure to Report an Accident. The vehicle was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.

• Shoplifting (Arrest) – On Monday, December 15, 2015, at 2:19 p.m., Officer Frederick Anderson responded to the Walmart, located 590 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, NJ, for a report of shoplifting. Loss prevention officers reported that a male subject attempted to leave the store without paying for a Linksys wireless AC mini USB adapter valued at $59.97. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 19-year-old Carlos Llanos-Llaque of Whitcomb Road in Forked River, NJ, for shoplifting. Carlos Llanos-Llaque was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters, processed, and charged with Shoplifting.

• Warrant Arrest – On December 12, 2015, at 3:23 p.m. Officer Christopher Meyler responded to the area of Station Drive in the Forked River Pines area of the township for a report of a suspicious male. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 53-year-old Mark J. Walicke of Nantucket Road in Forked River, NJ on an outstanding Bordentown Township Municipal Court traffic warrant in the amount of $1,164. Mark Walicke was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and released by the Bordentown Township Municipal Court Clerk on his own recognizance (ROR).

• Warrant Arrest – On Friday, December 11, 2015, at 8:33 p.m., Officer Adam Ewart responded to the Lacey Inn, located at 229 Route 9 North in Forked River, for a report of an intoxicated male who was reportedly harassing tenants in another room. The caller reported that 50-year-old Gregory Platt of Room #23 of the Lacey Inn had been banging on the door to her room for approximately 40 minutes and then grabbed her arm when she finally opened the door. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of Gregory Platt on a Milltown Boro Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $300. Gregory Platt was transported to Lacey Township Police headquarters where he was processed and then released by the Milltown Boro Municipal Court Clerk on his own recognizance (ROR).

• Theft – On Friday, December 11, 2015, at 1:44 p.m., Officer Frederick Anderson responded to Walmart, 580 Rt. 9 N in Lanoka Harbor, for a report of theft. The victim reported that while she was shopping in the store someone stole her wallet from inside her purse. The victim stated that she left her purse on the child seat portion of the shopping cart as she shopped. She believes that while she was in the pet aisle she was purposely distracted by a female subject while the male went into her purse and stole her wallet. The wallet was described as a black Coach brand valued at $100. The contents of the stolen wallet included $800 in cash and various credit cards. The suspect vehicle is described as a dark-colored Chevrolet Trailblazer and the matter is actively being investigated.

• Warrant Arrest – On December 11, 2015, at 9:58 a.m., Officer Jason Lee was on patrol when he observed Ashley Frank sitting in the passenger seat of a vehicle traveling near the intersection of Lakeside Drive South and Route 9 in the Forked River Section of the township. Officer Lee was aware of an active arrest warrant for Ashley Frank’s arrest and conducted a traffic stop of the motor vehicle. Ashley Frank was placed under arrest on the outstanding Ocean County Sheriff’s Department no-bail warrant. Ashley Frank was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters, processed, and then turned over to the custody of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department.

• DUI (Arrest) – On Friday, December 11, 2015, at 3:37 a.m., Officer Michael Verwey was on patrol when he stopped a vehicle for speeding on Route 9 near Taylor Lane in the Forked River section of the township. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 37-year-old Michael Ippolitto of Pasadena Drive in Forked River, NJ for DUI. Michael Ippolitto was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he refused to provide breath samples. Michael Ippolitto was processed and charged with DUI, Failure to Submit Breath Samples, Reckless Driving, and Speeding. The vehicle was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.

• Warrant Arrest – On Thursday, December 10, 2015, at 8:37 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe was assisting Officer Anthony Sarno during a traffic stop in front of a residence on Hazelton Avenue in Lanoka Harbor. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that an occupant of the residence, 57-year-old Michael A. Araneo had an outstanding Lacey Township Municipal Court traffic warrant in the amount $1,000. Michael Araneo was placed under arrest and transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and released after posting bail utilizing a bail bondsman.

• Warrant and Possession of Paraphernalia (Arrest) – On Thursday, December 10, 2015, at 8:16 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno was on patrol in the area of Hazelton Avenue when he observed a vehicle with a suspended registration traveling on east on Hazelton Avenue in the Lanoka Harbor section of the township. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 26-year-old Caitlyn Sheeran of Walnut Drive in Lanoka Harbor on an outstanding Lacey Township Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $233. Caitlyn Sheeran was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where she was processed and released after posting bail. Caitlyn Sheeran was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia for having an empty wax fold of Heroin in her possession. She was also charged with Driving while Suspended.

• Warrant Arrest – On Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at 10:43 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno was investigating a concern in the parking lot of the Wawa located at 800 Lacey Road in the Forked River section of the township when he identified the existence of an outstanding warrant for 31-year-old Deborah L. Applegate of Oceanic Drive in Toms River, NJ issued out of the Wall Township Municipal Court in the amount of $300. Deborah Applegate was arrested and transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where she was processed and released after posting bail.

• Shoplifting (Arrest) – On Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at 1:37 p.m., Officer Evan Androcy and Officer Christopher Meyler responded to the Kohls store, located at 304 Route 9 North in Forked River, NJ, for a report of shoplifting. A loss prevention employee informed Officer Androcy that two male subjects were in the store and one hid two speakers under his coat after removing the security sensors. The suspect carrying the concealed items exited the store and fled back into the store upon seeing Officer Androcy. Officer Androcy chased the suspect and apprehended him in the store. The shoplifted property was retrieved after the suspect had discarded it as he fled from Officer Androcy. The suspect was identified as 34-year-old Michael S. Rogala of 1916 Route 35 in Wall, NJ. The second suspect was arrested a short while later after he attempted to leave the store. He was identified as 53-year-old Robert Migliore of 167 Denton Lane in Jackson, NJ. The suspects were turned over to the Lacey Township Detective Bureau for questioning in several other incidents of shoplifting throughout Ocean and Monmouth counties. Michael Rogala was processed and charged with Shoplifting, Resisting Arrest by Flight, and Possession of Suboxone without a Valid Prescription. Bail was set at $10,000. Robert Migliore was charged with Shoplifting with his bail set at $2,500. Both suspects were transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of the bail. Robert Migliore’s vehicle was impounded as a part of the investigation.

• Shoplifting (Arrest)  – On Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at 3:24 p.m., Officer Brian Holt responded to the Walmart, located at 580 Route9 North in Lanoka Harbor, for a report of shoplifting. The loss prevention employee reported that he observed a male subject conceal two bottles of 80w-90 Valvoline gear oil in a backpack and then attempted to leave the store without paying for the items. The suspect, a 16-year-old juvenile male, was taken into custody and transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters. The juvenile was processed ant turned over to the custody of his mother. The juvenile was charged on a Juvenile Complaint with Shoplifting.

• Theft – On Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at 9:45 a.m. Officer Jesse Dalziel was on patrol when he was stopped by a resident on the 100 block of Seabright Road in the Forked River Beach section of the township who wanted to report a theft. The victim reported that between 10:00 p.m. on December 7, 2015 and 4:00 a.m. on December 8, 2015, an unknown person or persons stole a Star Shower Laser Light and an extension cord from the front yard of the residence. The total value of the stolen property was $59.99.