Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police – August 3rd through August 10th, 2016

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  • Criminal Mischief School Property – On Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at 2:47 p.m., Officer Michael Eden responded to the Lacey Township High School located at 73 Haines Street in Lanoka Harbor for a report of criminal mischief. The Lacey Township High School Principal, Gregory Brandis, reported that during the evening hours of August 9, 2016 an older model pickup truck, possibly a Ford pickup truck, with no bed on the back, damaged several custom painted parking stalls located in the Lacey High School parking lot. The vehicle in question spun its tires across approximately 20 of the custom painted parking stalls damaging the fresh paint and causing criminal mischief in the amount of $2500.00. The murals in the parking stalls were completed by students as a fundraising effort. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Robert Surtees or Officer Michael Eden at (609)693-6636, or you can submit an anonymous crime tip through the department website at www.LaceyPD.org/crime-tips/
  • DUI Arrest – On Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at 3:08 a.m., Sergeant Ronald Buxton, along with Officers Elton Copes and John McKee responded to the White Castle, located at 245 Route 9 North in Forked River, for a report of a suspicious vehicle.  Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, identified as 19-year-old Luke Schiebler of Frost Drive in Bayville, NJ, for DUI. He was transported to police headquarters and processed. Luke Schiebler was released after receiving traffic summonses for DUI and Reckless Driving. The vehicle he was operating was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
  • Warrant Arrest – On Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at 4:08 p.m., Officer Jesse Dalziel responded to the Home Depot, located at 244 Route 9 North in Forked River, for a report of a suspicious male who appeared intoxicated. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 38-year-old Charles J. Desanguine of Sanibel Lane in Barnegat, NJ, on two outstanding Totowa Township Municipal Court warrants. Warrant number one (1) was issued in the amount of $1500.00 with no ten percent, and warrant number two (2) was issued in the amount of $100.00. He was transported to police headquarters and processed. Charles Desanguine was released ROR pending a new court date.
  • Drug Arrest – On Tuesday, August 9, 2016, ay 3:01 p.m., Officer Noah Schaffer responded to the Lacey Mall parking lot, located at 348 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for a suspicious vehicle. Detective Robert Surtees also responded. Investigation at the scene led to the discovery of drug paraphernalia, including, but not limited to empty wax-folds, inside the vehicle.  The driver, identified as 22-year-old Keriann E. Kirchgessner of Cable Avenue in Beachwood, NJ,  was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She was transported to police headquarters and processed. Keriann Kirchgessner was released after receiving a criminal summons for the above violation. The investigation is continuing and additional charges are pending.
  • Drug and Warrant Arrest – On Monday, August 8, 2016, at 4:33 a.m., Officers Elton Copes and Andrew Slota responded to Beach Boulevard near Biscayne Drive in Forked River for a report of an intoxicated male staggering in the roadway. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 36-year-old Shawn M. Wrazen, of Bay Way in Lanoka Harbor on several outstanding warrants, including a Seaside Heights Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $500.00, a Jackson Township Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $150.00, and a Robbinsville Township Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $1,000.00. Additionally, Shawn Wrazen was found to be in possession of Suboxone and a hypodermic syringe. He was transported to Police Headquarters and processed. Shawn Wrazen was charged with Possession of CDS and Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe with bail set in the amount of $2,500.00 with no 10 percent option. He was lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of bail.
  • Drug Arrest – On Sunday, August 7, 2016, at 6:54 p.m., Officers John McKee and Charles May responded to the CVS Pharmacy located at 700 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, for a report of suspicious activity in the parking lot involving a Jeep Cherokee. Upon arrival the officers located the vehicle and began an investigation. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, identified as 22-year-old Michael R. Dauphin of Hollywood Drive in Forked River, for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (wax-folds). In addition, he was found to be in possession of CDS, and a hypodermic syringe. Michael Dauphin was transported to Police Headquarters and processed. He was released after receiving a criminal summons for Possession of 50 Grams or Less of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe. Additionally, he received a motor vehicle summons for CDS in a Motor Vehicle.
  • Shoplifting and Drug Arrest – On Sunday, August 7, 2016, at 12:04 p.m., Officer Jesse Dalziel responded to the Walmart located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, for a report of two shoplifters. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of two female juveniles from Forked River, a 17-year-old and a 14-year-old, for shoplifting.  The 17-year-old female was charged on a juvenile complaint with Shoplifting merchandise valued at $53.83, Possession of Marijuana 50 grams or Less, and Possession of Drug paraphernalia. She was released to the custody of a family member. The 14-year-old female was charged with Shoplifting merchandise valued at $31.33 and was also released to the custody of a relative.
  • Warrant Arrest – On Friday, August 5, 2016, at 8:35 p.m., Special Officer Edgar Lenkauskas was on patrol when he observed a suspicious male walking on Parker Avenue near Station Drive in Forked River. An investigation at the scene revealed that the male, identified as 24-year-old Frederick J. Vona of Wood Avenue in Forked River, had an outstanding Lacey Township Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $2500.00 with no 10 percent option. Frederick Vona was arrested and transported to Police Headquarters. He was processed and lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of bail.
  • DUI Arrest – On Friday, August 5, 2016, at 7:23 p.m., Officer Michael Verwey conducted a motor vehicle stop on East Lacey Road near Horner Lane in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 62-year-old Raymond Lapinski, Jr., of Capstan Drive in Forked River, for DUI. He was transported to Police Headquarters and processed. Raymond Lapinski, Jr., was released after receiving traffic summonses for DUI, Reckless Driving, Speeding, and Failure to Maintain Lane. The vehicle he was operating was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
  • Theft – On Friday, August 5, 2016, at 7:57 a.m., Officer Brian Holt responded to the 500 block of Devon Street in Forked River, for a theft report. The victim reported that between 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2016, and 7:30 a.m. on Friday, August 5, 2016, an unknown person or persons stole his black-framed “Genesis V2100” mountain bike with blue lettering and red brake calipers from his front yard. The bicycle is valued at $150.00.
  • Theft (Residence)– On Thursday, August 4, 2016, at 8:40 p.m., Officer Julie Barcalow responded to 100 block of Captain Giglio Way in Forked River, for a report of theft from a residence. The victim reported that between 12:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on August 4, 2016, an unknown person or persons stole his prescription medication. The victim reported that when he went to take his prescribed medication, Oxycodone 5mg, he noticed that the four remaining pills were missing and they had been replaced with four different pills believed to be a sinus/allergy type medication. The complainant stated that he had hired a cleaning service that was at the residence during the time of theft. The theft is valued at $50.00.
  • Shoplifting Arrest – On Thursday, August 4, 2016, at 5:56 p.m., Officer John D. Simonson responded to the Walmart located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, for a female shoplifter. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 39-year-old Angela A. Rossi of Hazelton Avenue in Lanoka Harbor, for shoplifting merchandise valued at $305.57. She was transported to police headquarters and processed. Angela Rossi was released after receiving a criminal summons for Shoplifting.
  • Theft – On Thursday, August 4, 2016, at 2:35 p.m., Officer Brian Holt responded to the 800 block of Arlington Avenue in Forked River, for a theft report. The victim reported that between 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 and 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2016, an unknown person or persons stole her bicycle that she left in front of the garage. The bicycle is described as a green and white beach-cruiser style bicycle with a pink flower pattern and a cheetah print banner. The bicycle is valued at $500.00.
  • Criminal Mischief (Auto) – On Thursday, August 4, 2016, at 2:31 p.m., Officer John D. Simonson responded to 800 Route 9 South in Forked River, in the area of Finninger’s Farm, for a report of Criminal Mischief to a vehicle. The complainant reported that his company is performing dredging work in the area, and between Friday, July 29, 2016 and Thursday, August 4, 2016, an unknown person or persons smashed the mirrors and broke off an amber construction light on one of his water trucks. The total damage is estimated at $200.00.