Weekly Police Blotter – Press Release
December 23rd, thru 29th, 2014
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Manufacturing and Distribution of Concentrated THC Resin – On Monday, December 29, 2014, at 5:07 p.m., Officers Michael Verwey and George Resetar responded to a residence on the 1200 block of Leguene Avenue in Forked River for a report of illegal drug activity in a garage. While conducting their investigation, a drug manufacturing system was located in the garage of the residence. The system was allegedly used to make a product known as “dabs” consisting of Butane Hash Oil (BHO) which contains extreme levels of THC; it takes the form of wax (resin) once processed. The manufacturing process can be very hazardous, as the highly flammable butane solvent used to extract the THC from raw Marijuana can easily ignite. In a poorly ventilated confined space, such as a garage, the manufacturing process, aside from being a crime, is extremely dangerous.
Parents should be aware of this wax form of concentrated THC. A very small “dab” of the substance used by a juvenile will likely cause extreme impairment far beyond that of smoking Marijuana. The substance is generally ingested, smoked, or inhaled through an electronic vapor pen. This wax (resin) has become more popular due to the intensity of the high experienced in comparison to the traditional method of smoking Marijuana.
Detective Lieutenant Christopher Cornelius responded to the residence to assist the officers with the investigation. Further investigation led to a 15-year-old female resident being taken into custody for the Manufacturing and Distribution of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS), Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The juvenile female was transported to police headquarters and processed. She was charged on juvenile complaints and released to the custody of her parent. -
Warrant Arrest – On Monday, December 29, 2014, at 5:45 p.m., Officer John D. Simonson responded to the TJ Maxx located at 344 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for a possible intoxicated female who was reportedly sleeping in the change room. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the female, identified as 31-year-old Stephanie Hoover of Barnegat, NJ on an outstanding warrant. The warrant was issued by the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $715. She was transported to police headquarters and processed. Stephanie Hoover was lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility in lieu of the bail.
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Theft and Criminal Mischief – On Monday, December 29, 2014, at 12:30 p.m., Officer Michael Hein responded to the 800 block of Oxgoose Drive in Lanoka Harbor for a theft report. The complainant reported that between December 13, 2014, and December 28, 2014, an unknown person or persons stole copper pipes from the crawl space of a vacant residence. The damage is estimated at $2,000. The investigation is continuing.
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Shoplifting (Arrest) – On Monday, December 29, 2014, at 1:36 p.m., Officers Michael Hein and John Simonson responded to Walmart located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for a female shoplifter in custody. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 20-year-old Alexis N. Moeller of Norma Place in Toms River, NJ, for allegedly shoplifting merchandise valued at $50. She was transported to police headquarters and processed. Alexis Moeller was released after receiving a criminal summons for Shoplifting.
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Underage Consumption of Alcohol – On Monday, December 29, 2014, at 1:36 a.m., Officers Andrew Slota and Robert Duffy responded to the area of Bay Avenue and Thomas Lane for an intoxicated teenage male subject who was a passenger in a vehicle and in need of medical attention. Upon arrival, officers met with the caller along with the intoxicated male. The teen had to be transported to Community Medical Center for treatment due to over-intoxication.
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Shoplifting and Warrant Arrest – On Sunday, December 28, 2014, at 1:39 p.m., Officer John Simonson and Special Officer Edgar Lenkauskus responded to the Walmart located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for a male shoplifter in custody. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 30-year-old Anthony Perrone of Anchor Drive in Manahawkin, NJ for allegedly shoplifting merchandise valued at $318. In addition, a Toms River Township warrant in the amount of $1,000 was located for his arrest. Anthony Perrone was transported to police headquarters and processed. Additional bail of $1,000 was set for the Shoplifting charge. Anthony Perrone was lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility in lieu of bail.
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Theft of Bicycle – On Saturday, December 27, 2014, at 4:34 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno responded to the 2000 block of Brookdale Park Drive in Forked River for a theft report. The complainant reported that between December 20, 2014, and December 25, 2014, an unknown person or persons stole a 20 inch green, blue, and silver Thruster Freestyle Boy’s bicycle valued at $150 from the front yard of the residence.
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Criminal Mischief – On Saturday, December 27, 2014, at 1:55 p.m., Officer Daniel Ricciardella responded to the 400 block of Penn Avenue North in Forked River for criminal mischief. The complainant reported that during the overnight hours of December 26, 2014, and December 27, 2014, an unknown person or persons damaged his metal Christmas Snowman decoration valued at $80.
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Criminal Mischief – On Saturday, December 27, 2014, at 10:30 a.m., Officer Anthony Sarno responded to the 700 block of Princeton Avenue in Lanoka Harbor for damaged Christmas Decorations. The complainant reported that during the overnight hours of December 26, 2014, into December 27, 2014, an unknown person or persons damaged two inflatable Christmas Trees and one inflatable snow-globe. The damage is estimated at $150.
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Theft from a Vehicle – On Saturday, December 27, 2014, at 8:53 a.m., Officer Anthony Sarno responded to STS Tire and Auto, located at 325 Route 9 North in Forked River, for a theft. The complainant reported that between 12:14 a.m. and 8:50 a.m., an unknown person or persons broke a window on a Mitsubishi Galant and stole the car stereo valued at $150, along with $5.00 in loose change. The cost to repair the window is valued at $100.
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Criminal Mischief – On Saturday, December 27, 2014, at 8:27 a.m., Officer Anthony Sarno responded to the 700 block of Capstan Drive in Forked River for a damaged mailbox. The complainant reported that during the overnight hours of December 26, 2014, into December 27, 2014, an unknown person or persons damaged their “manatee” mailbox. The cost to replace the mailbox is estimated at $225.
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Burglary and Theft – On Friday, December 26, 2014, at 8:55 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe responded to the 300 block of Harzold Road in Forked River for a burglary. The victim reported that between December 24, 2014 and December 26, 2014, her residence was entered and several items were stolen. The items stolen included a 60 inch flat screen television, a DVD player, and several tools with a total estimated value of $1,600. There were no signs of forced entry. The investigation is continuing.
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DUI (Arrest) – On Thursday, December 25, 2014, at 11:24 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe responded to the Wawa located at 800 Lacey Road in Forked River for an intoxicated female. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 42-year-old Sandra Masino-Kalinowski of Susan Drive in Brick, NJ for DUI. She was transported to police headquarters, processed, and served summonses for DUI, Refusing to Provide Breath Samples, and Reckless Driving. The vehicle Susan Masino-Kalinowski was operating was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
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DUI with Accident (Arrest) – On Wednesday, December 24, 2014, at 9:33 p.m., Officers Adam Ewart, Scott Keefe, and Julie Barcalow responded to the intersection of Route 9 and Taylor Lane in Forked River for a motor vehicle accident. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of one of the drivers, identified as 53-year-old Linda A. Remite of Clearwater Drive in Forked River for DUI. She was transported to police headquarters, processed, served with summonses for DUI, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Yield. The vehicle she was operating was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
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Drug Possession – On Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at 8:36 p.m., Officer Michael Verwey responded to the 800 block of Michele Court in Lanoka Harbor, for a 15-year-old female who had reportedly smoked marijuana and was having a bad reaction to the drug. The 15-year-old female received medical attention at the scene and was transported to Community Medical Center for further treatment. The investigation led to a 16-year-old male juvenile from Lanoka Harbor being taken into custody for Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia.
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Shoplifting – On Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at 2:06 p.m., Officer John Simonson responded to Walmart located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for a juvenile male shoplifter in custody. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of a 15-year-old juvenile male from Lanoka Harbor for Shoplifting. The juvenile was charged on a juvenile complaint with the Shoplifting and released to the custody of a parent.
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DUI with Accident (Arrest) – On Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at 9:13 a.m., Officers Michael Hein and John Simonson responded to Lakeside Drive and Tappan Street in Forked River for a one car motor vehicle accident involving a car into a pole. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, identified as 54-year-old Denise Cook of Crestwood Drive in Forked River, for DUI. She was transported to police headquarters, processed, served with summonses for DUI, Reckless Driving, Driving with a Suspended License, and Careless Driving. The vehicle Denise Cook was operating was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.