• Traffic Accident (injury) – On Thursday, August 8, 2019, at 6:12 a.m., Officer Darrell Nick responded to Route 539 for a two-car motor vehicle accident vehicle accident with an injury. The driver of the first vehicle was travelling South on Route 539 when it left the roadway and slid sideways into vehicle number two which was travelling North on Route 539.  The driver of vehicle number one a, 23-year-old, male caught the front bumper of vehicle number two, and flipped over off of the roadway coming to rest into a tree.  The driver of vehicle number two a 40-year-old male, came to rest on the shoulder of the roadway.  The 23-year-old male sustained injuries to his chest and face.  He was transported by ambulance to Jersey Shore Regional Medical Center due to his injuries.  The 40-year-old driver of vehicle number two did not sustain any injuries from the collision.  Both subjects were operating Chevrolet pickup trucks.
  • Criminal Mischief (graffiti) – On Thursday, August 8, 2019, at 3:08 a.m., Officer Brian Holt responded to the Kohl’s, 304 Route 9 North, for a report of criminal mischief on the outside of the building. The damage to the building was approximately $500.
  • Fraud – On Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at 2:10 p.m., Officer Alan Abrecht responded to the area of Surrey Court, Forked River, for a report of fraud. The victim advised Officer Abrecht that her social security number was used to rent a car in Texas.  She was advised to ensure the incident was reported to social security along with all credit reporting agencies.
  • Harassment Arrest – On Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at 9:26 a.m., Officer Michael Verwey responded to the Walmart, 580 Route 9 North, for a male patron that harassed a female employee in the store. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 51-year-old Alan C. Quackenbush of 208 Davis Avenue, Forked River, NJ for harassment.  He was processed and released on a criminal summons for harassment.
  • Shoplifting Arrest – On Monday, August 5, 2019, at 1:15 p.m., Officer Michael Verwey responded to Walmart, 580 Route 9 North, for a shoplifter in custody. Officer Verwey arrested 34-year-old Michael W. Braitsch of 55 Barnegat Boulevard South, Barnegat, NJ, for shoplifting $79.78 worth of merchandise. Michael Braitsch was also found to be in possession of heroin.  He was processed and released on a criminal summonses for shoplifting and possession of heroin.
  • DWI/CDS Arrest (MV Accident) – On Sunday, August 4, 2019, at 8:05 p.m., Officer Jessie Dalziel was dispatched to the area of Manchester Avenue near Adams Street for a single car motor vehicle accident. The driver of the vehicle, 40-year-old Shaun A. Ackerman of 900 Gary Smith Way, Forked River, NJ, was found to be under the influence of alcohol and in possession of marijuana. He was arrested for DUI and released on traffic summonses for driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, leaving the scene of accident, failure to report accident and possession of CDS in a motor vehicle. He was also charged on a criminal summons for possession of marijuana under 50 grams.
  • Warrant Arrest – On Sunday, August 4, 2019, at 5:50 p.m., Officer Alan Abrecht arrested 41-year-old Brian W. Kelly of 535 Vaughn Avenue on an outstanding Lacey Township Municipal Court (traffic) warrant in the amount of $750. He was transported to Ocean County Correctional facility in lieu of bail.
  • DWI Arrest (MV Accident) – On Saturday, August 3, 2019, at 9:26 p.m., Officer Julie Barcalow was stopped in traffic near Lacey Road and Trenton Avenue when a vehicle struck her in the rear. The driver of the vehicle, 44-year-old Patel A. Prashant of 6 Carriage Way, Barnegat, NJ was found to be under the influence of alcohol.  He was arrested for DUI and released on summonses for driving while intoxicated along with reckless and careless driving.
  • Harassment/Threats – On Saturday August 3, 2019, at 8:21 a.m., Officer Randolph Plis responded to police headquarters to speak with a complainant in reference to threats. The 59-year-old male complainant advised Officer Plis that he had a mechanic do some work on his car approximately three months ago and he did not fix it so he did not pay him for the work. He further advised that the mechanic was threatening to take the car from him if he did not pay.  He felt he was being harassed and threatened by the mechanic. The complainant was advised of the complaint procedure with the courts.
  • Fraud – On Friday, August 2, 2019, at 2:22 p.m., Officer Darrell Nick responded to TD bank for a report of fraud. The complainant advised Officer Nick that an unknown black female wearing a blonde wig and teal scrubs attempted to cash a fraudulent check #536789 in the amount of $6,881.42 out of Texas Settlement Services Group.  The female left the bank driving a dark grey or black 4 door infinity with New York tags.  This incident remains under investigation.
  • Illegal Dumping – On Friday, August 2, 2019, at 12:52 p.m., Officer Daniel Ricciardella responded to the area of Bobwhite Court for illegal dumping. The caller reported that unknown person(s) dumped fencing material on her property.  The property owner was unsure when the fencing was dumped on the property.