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Weekly Police Blotter – Press Release

July 16th thru July 21st, 2013

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  • Drug Possession (Arrest) – On Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at 2:35 a.m., Officers George Resetar and Andrew Slota responded to the 700 block of Princeton Avenue for a suspicious vehicle. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of a 17 year-old juvenile male (driver) from Forked River. He was charged on a juvenile complaint with Possession of Marijuana in an amount of 50 grams or less and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He also received a traffic summons for possession of CDS in a motor vehicle and was released to a parent.
  • Theft from an Auto – On Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at 7:20 a.m., Officer Frederick Anderson responded to Walmart for a theft report. The victim reported that sometime between 10:00 p.m. on July 15, 2013, and 7:00 a.m. on July 16, 2013, an unknown person stole her son’s bicycle from the bed of her pickup truck. The bicycle was valued at $150.
  • Warrant Arrest – On Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at 2:29 p.m., Special Officer Kenneth Martin was investigating a parking violation at the Wawa, 444 Route 9 South.  Special Officer Martin located an arrest warrant for the driver, identified as 37-year-old Anthony Cournoyer of Pine Beach. The warrant was issued out of Atlantic City for $750. Anthony Cournoyer was arrested and transported to Lacey Police Headquarters where he posted bail and was released.
  • Warrant Arrest – On Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at 4:23 p.m., Special Officer Travis Horton responded to the Lacey Township Municipal Building Court Office for a report of a male subject with an outstanding warrant. Upon arrival, 18-year-old Eric Anderson of Forked River was arrested on an outstanding Lacey Township Warrant in the amount of $500. He was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in lieu of his bail.
  • Theft (residence) – On Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at 4:19 p.m., Officer Alan Abrecht responded to the 900 block of Clifton Street for a theft report. The victim reported that sometime between Sunday, July 14, 2013 and Monday, July 15, 2013, an unknown person stole his solar light valued at $5.00 from his front yard.
  • DUI with Accident & Drug Possession (Arrest) – On Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at 10:36 p.m., Officers Evan Androcy and George Resetar responded to the 800 block of Brown Street for a traffic accident (vehicle struck residence). Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 65-year-old Michael J. Kalucki of Lanoka Harbor for DUI, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. M. Kalucki was transported to headquarters and later released after receiving several criminal and motor vehicle charges. The criminal charges included: Possession of Marijuana 50 Grams or Less and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The motor vehicle charges included: DUI, Reckless Driving, Failure to Maintain Lane, and CDS in a motor vehicle. The vehicle M. Kalucki was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
  • Criminal Mischief (Residence) – On Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at 11:04 p.m., Officer Noah Schaffer responded to the 100 block of Bay Way in Lanoka Harbor for criminal mischief. The victim reported that sometime between 12:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., on July 17, 2013, an unknown person damaged his mailbox. Total damage was $50.
  • Shoplifter (Arrest) – On Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at 11:32 p.m., Officer Noah Schaffer responded to the Lacey Walmart for a shoplifter. Upon his arrival, 45-year-old Tracy Lobb of Forked River was arrested for shoplifting merchandise valued at $77.  Tracy Lobb was transported to headquarters, processed, and later released after receiving a criminal summons.
  • Warrant Arrest and Suspicious Person – On Thursday, July 18, 2013, at 9:27 a.m., Officer John Simonson responded to the 100 block of Seabright Road for a report of a suspicious male walking around a vacant residence. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 48-year-old Olen Shiflett of Forked River on an outstanding Ocean County Sheriff’s Department Child Support Warrant in the amount of $2,125. Olen Shiflett was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in lieu of his bail.
  • Drug Possession & Intent to Distribute CDS (Arrest) – On Thursday, July 18, 2013, at 6:21 p.m., Officer Robert Flynn responded to Ocean Residential, 1 Game Farm Road, for a male subject with CDS. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 18-year-old Dante Allen of Asbury Park for bringing Marijauna into the facility. D. Allen was transported to headquarters. He was charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of CDS (Marijuana) with Intent to Distribute. D. Allen was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in lieu of $2,500.00 bail.
  • Warrant Arrest – On Thursday, July 18, 2013, at 7:43 p.m., Officers John McKee and Charles May responded to the 100 block of Walnut Drive on an attempt to serve a warrant. Upon their arrival, 43-year-old Lance T. Romano of Lanoka Harbor was arrested on an outstanding Howell Township Warrant in the amount of $600. Lance Romano was later turned over to the Howell Township Police Department.
  • Criminal Mischief (Business) – On Friday, July 19, 2013, at 9:36 a.m., Officer Peter Donahue responded to McDonald’s for criminal mischief. The complainant reported that sometime during the overnight hours, an unknown person damaged the business signs located on the Musket Drive entrance. The damage is estimated at $1,800.
  • Burglary and Theft (Auto) – On Friday, July 19, 2013, at 10:12 a.m., Officer Peter Donahue responded to headquarters for a report of a theft that occurred at the Home Depot. The victim reported that at approximately 10:00 a.m., he parked his unsecured vehicle in the Home Depot parking lot and entered the store. When he returned to his vehicle, he observed that his laptop computer and computer carrying bag were missing. The total theft is valued at $521.
  • Warrant Arrest – On Friday, July 19, 2013, Officer Kymberly Gudgeon and Special Officer Travis Horton responded to the 800 block of Tappan Street for an unrelated police matter. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 24-year-old Christopher N. Cosentino of Toms River on an outstanding Ocean County Sheriff’s Department Child Support warrant in the amount of $6,993. Christopher Cosentino was later transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in lieu of his bail.
  • DUI (Arrest) – On Friday, July 19, 2013, at 9:34 p.m., Officer Julie Barcalow conducted a traffic stop on Lakeside Drive North. Officer Robert Flynn and Special Officer Russell Moller responded to assist. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver identified as 38-year-old Michael P. Werner of Forked River for DUI. He was transported to headquarters. He was processed and later released after receiving summonses for DUI, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Stop. The vehicle M. Werner was operating was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
  • Drug Possession & Intent to Distribute CDS (Arrest) – On Saturday, July 20, 2013, at 12:09 a.m., Officer Robert Flynn and Special Officer Russell Moller observed a female passed out in a vehicle in the parking lot of Walmart. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the female, identified as 31-year-old Christine A. Davis of Beachwood for several counts of Possession of CDS and Possession of CDS with the Intent to Distribute, including but not limited to Oxycodone. C. Davis was transported to headquarters where she was charged with Possession of CDS and Possession of CDS with Intent to Distribute. Bail was set at $100,000 with no 10 percent option. C. Davis was lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility.
  • Burglary and Theft (Auto) – On Saturday, July 20, 2013, at 9:00 a.m., Officer Peter Donahue responded to headquarters for a report of a theft. The victim reported that sometime between Monday, July 15, 2013, and Saturday, July 20, 2013, an unknown person entered her vehicle that was parked behind a Route 9, Forked River business. Once the vehicle was entered, approximately $318 of personal property was taken.
  • Hindering Apprehension – On Saturday, July 20, 2013, at 6:01 p.m., Officer Peter Donahue conducted a traffic stop on Lacey Road. The driver, later identified as 41-year-old Wayne K. Pawlowski, provided a false name in an attempt to conceal the fact that he had an outstanding Barnegat Township warrant in the amount of $500 for his arrest as well as a suspended New Jersey driver’s license. Wayne Pawlowski was arrested and transported to Lacey Police Headquarters. He was charged with Hindering his own Apprehension and bail was set at $1,500 no ten percent. Wayne Pawlowski was later released after posting bail.
  • Underage Consumption of Alcohol – On Sunday, July 21, 2013, at 7:37 a.m., Officer Peter Donahue, while assisting the New Jersey State Police with a DWI investigation, charged 19-year-old Joshua D. Lodi and 18 year-old Michael J. Nowin, both of Freehold, with Underage Consumption of Alcohol on a Criminal Summons. The NJSP continued their DWI investigation.
  • Burglary and Theft (Residence) – On Sunday, July 21, 2013, at 11:30 a.m., Officer Peter Donahue responded to the 100 block of Walnut Drive for a theft. The victim reported that sometime over the past six weeks, an unknown person entered his residence and stole approximately $1,000 in fishing equipment.
  • Criminal Mischief (Residence) – On Sunday, July 21, 2013, at 8:38 p.m., Officer Michael Eden responded to the 400 block of Penn Avenue North for criminal mischief. The victim reported that sometime between 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2013 and 5:00 p.m., on Sunday, July 21, 2013, someone damaged his mailbox post. Total damage is estimated at $20.
  • DUI (Arrest) – On Sunday, July 21, 2013, at 9:34 p.m., Officer Julie Barcalow and Special Officer Jesse Urban responded to the 600 block of Drew Avenue for an unrelated incident. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 45-year-old Brian R. Snow of East Brunswick for DUI. He was transported to headquarters, processed, and later released after receiving traffic summonses for DUI and Reckless Driving. The vehicle B. Snow was operating was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
  • Burglary and Theft (Business) – On Monday, July 22, 2013, at 1:30 a.m., an unknown subject smashed a glass window along the entrance of the Kohl’s Department Store on Route 9 in Forked River and made entry to commit a theft of jewelry. The subject was wearing dark clothing, a dark ski mask, and was carrying a back pack. The unknown subject was within the closed store for less than one minute, but was able to gain entry to a jewelry case by smashing the glass. A yet to be determined quantity of lower-valued, gold-plated, Sterling silver is known to be stolen at this point. A K-9 search of the area yielded no results. The matter is currently under investigation.
  • Theft (Residence) – On Monday, July 22, 2013, Officer Jeffrey Slota responded to the 600 block of Franklin Court for a theft. The victim reported that sometime on Sunday, July 21, 2013, an unknown person stole a 10 ft patio umbrella valued at $150 from the backyard.
  • Theft (Business) – On Monday, July 22, 2013, at 7:24 p.m., Officer Noah Schaffer responded to Conca Dora, 776 Lacey Road in Forked River for a report of a theft. The complainant reported that sometime between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. an unknown person stole a commercial sink that was set outside the rear of the building against the wall. The total value of the theft is estimated at $500.