Disorderly Conduct- On Saturday, August 14, 2021, at 7:39 p.m., Officer Patrick Watkins was waived down by a passing motorist reporting an altercation at the intersection of Route 9 and Lacey Road. Officer Watkins responded and identified the parties as the passenger of a vehicle and the operator of a motorcycle. Investigation revealed that during a verbal dispute, the motorcycle operator, Richard Cangiano, 57, struck the windshield of the car. The vehicle’s passenger, Anthony Senatore, 63, exited the vehicle and punched Cangiano multiple times. Cangiano was charged with Disorderly Conduct while Senatore was issued a summons for Simple Assault. Both were released pending a Court appearance.
DWI- On Sunday, August 15, 2021, at 5:38 p.m., Officers Michael Baldasari and Michael Hyle arrested an intoxicated driver in the parking of Wawa, Lanoka Harbor. Uriel Gonzalez, 39, was charged with DWI, Reckless Driving, Unlicensed Driver, and Open Container in a Motor Vehicle. Gonzalez was released and provided a Court date.
Road Rage- On Sunday, August 15, 2021, Lacey Police received a call from Brick Police regarding their investigation of a road rage incident. Officers reported that the matter originated in Lacey Township and proceeded into Brick prior to one of the vehicles overturning. The second vehicle is being sought.
Theft- On Monday, August 16, 2021, at 12:14 p.m., Officer Matthew D’Antonio was dispatched to 7-Eleven in reference to a theft. The storeowner reported that a customer entered and purchased one lottery ticket. Prior to exiting, the customer stole a stack of scratch-off tickets valued at $300. Video surveillance is being used to help identify the actor.
Shoplifting- On Monday, August 16, 2021, at 3:34 p.m., Officers Michael Hein and Michael Hyle were dispatched to Home Depot after a customer attempted to leave the store without paying for merchandise. Officers arrested Dawn Serino, of Barnegat, charging her with Shoplifting. The theft was valued at $587.62. Dawn was released in accordance with bail reform.
DWI- On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at 1:33 a.m., Officer Dylan Emmett conducted a motor vehicle stop on Sunrise Boulevard after the vehicle left it’s lane of travel. During the stop, Officer Emmett deemed the driver under the influence. William Clemmons, 35, was charged with DWI, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Maintain Lane prior to being released.
Arrest- On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at 9:23 a.m., Officers John Simonson and Alan Abrecht served an arrest warrant at a Buena Vista Road residence. Kenneth Novak, 32, was arrested and transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility without bail for violating conditions of parole.
Arrest- On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at 10:32 a.m., Officer Matthew D’Antonio conducted a motor vehicle stop for a traffic violation. During the stop, Officer D’Antonio discovered that the driver, Robert Pietz, 34, had an active traffic warrant issued by the Woodbridge Township Municipal Court. Pietz was released from custody after satisfying the bail amount of $500.