Disorderly Conduct- On Thursday, July 22, 2021, at 5:22 p.m., officers responded to 7-Eleven, 403 Route 9, in reference to a gentleman causing a disturbance. During the investigation, police issued a summons to Moses Sutton, 28, for Disorderly Conduct. Minutes after clearing from the scene, officers were dispatched to the store again. After originally being told he was no longer permitted on the property, Sutton returned and was inside the store. Sutton was issued a second summons for Trespassing.
Theft- On Thursday, July 22, 2021, at 10:22 p.m., a Township resident reported that while parked in the Lacey Mall lot, an unknown suspect entered his vehicle stealing a Coach purse. The bag, which contained multiple personal items, was valued at $175.
Missing Person- On Friday, July 23, 2021, at 9:32 p.m., Officer Dylan Emmett responded to a Brookdale Park Drive residence in reference to a missing woman. The caller reported that the 71 year-old woman, who suffers from dementia, wandered from the residence. Numerous officers along with a K-9 Unit from the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department initiated a search. The woman was ultimately located with minor injuries in the Pheasant Run development.
Arrest- On Saturday, July 24, 2021, at 11:33 a.m., Officers Michael Hutman and Joseph Pandorf responded to the Lacey Inn for a reported injury. While there, officers encountered Robert Damelio, 56. Officers reportedly observed heroin while inside a hotel room leading to Damelio’s arrest. Damelio was charged with Possession of Heroin and released on his own recognizance.
Juvenile Problem- On Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at 9:32 p.m., Officer Martin Julian was dispatched to the Second Lake bathroom for a juvenile issue. Upon arrival, Officer Julian located a 17 year-old male riding an unregistered dirt bike. The juvenile was issued a motor vehicle summons for the offense.
Criminal Mischief- On Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at 9:53 p.m., Officer Keith Pearce responded to a Constitution Drive residence taking a report of criminal mischief. The caller stated that while away from the home, an unknown suspect broke his front window. Officer Pearce located a large landscape rock at the scene that was used to cause the damage estimated at $400.