• Theft — On Thursday, April 04, 2019, at 7:43 p.m., Officer Martin Julian responded to the area of the 200 block of Donald Street for a report of a theft. The victim stated that an unknown person(s) entered his unlocked Honda Civic and removed his wallet, credit cards, driver’s license and debit card out of the vehicle.  The theft remains under investigation.
  • Warrant Arrest — On Thursday, April 04, 2019, at 1:38 p.m., Officer Daniel Ricciardella responded to the area of the 1400 block of Clearview Street for a report of a suspicious incident. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 29-year-old Christopher Cox of Jay Street, Forked River, on two outstanding warrants. The first warrant was out of Seaside Heights Municipal Court in the amount of$450. The second warrant was out of Robbinsville Municipal Court in the amount of $1,168.99.  He was transported to police headquarters, processed and turned over to Robbinsville Police Department in lieu of bail.
  • CDS Arrest – On Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at 7:17 p.m., Special Officers Matthew Edwards and John Cate conducted a motor vehicle stop on Beach Boulevard in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 24-year-old Tyshon Jackson of Alden Drive, Toms River, NJ, for possession of CDS.  He was transported to police headquarters, processed and released on a criminal summons for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia.  He also received motor vehicle summonses for Failure to Stop, Suspended Driver License, CDS in a Motor Vehicle, and Open Container.  Tyshon Jackson was released on his own recognizance.
  • CDS Arrest – On Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at 2:21 a.m., Officer Jesse Dalziel conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 9 near the power plant. Sergeant George Resetar arrived to assist.  Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 27-year-old Shelby A. Devlin of Richard Place, Forked River.  She was transported to police headquarters, processed and released on a criminal summons for Possession of Less than 50 Grams of Marijuana along with two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  She also received motor vehicle summonses for Failure to Maintain Lane and Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle.
  • Criminal Mischief – On Sunday, March 31, 2019, at 4:45 p.m., Officer Brian Holt responded to the 100 block of Chestnut Drive in Lanoka Harbor for a report of criminal mischief to a vehicle. The complainant advised that between midnight and 5:00 a.m., his pickup truck was keyed while parked in his driveway.  The damage is estimated at $1000.
  • Shoplifting Arrest – On Sunday, March 31, 2019, at 3:47 p.m., Officer Andrew Slota responded to Walmart on Route 9 North, Lanoka Harbor, for a shoplifter in custody. An Asset Protection Associate observed 25-year-old Krysta D. Badgett of Bayberry Drive, Waretown, NJ, conceal various items totaling over $29 in her purse.   Krysta Badgett was transported to police headquarters, processed and taken to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in accordance with bail reform.
  • Theft – On Sunday, March 31, 2019, at 12:32 p.m., Officer Jeffrey Slota responded to the area of Carriage Road in Forked River for a report of a theft. The victim reported that she had some clothing in the amount of $80 stolen from her.  The incident remains under investigation.
  • Warrant Arrest – On Sunday, March 31, 2019, at 12:17 p.m., Officers Alan Abrecht and Dimitri Tsarnas responded to the 1700 block of Hillwood Road in Forked River for a dispute. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 36-year-old Ellaree L. Davis of Hamilton Avenue, Seaside Heights, NJ, on six outstanding warrants:  Trenton Municipal Court for $2500, Howell Township Municipal Court for $1500, Barnegat Township Municipal Court for $475, Seaside Municipal Court for $450, Camden City Municipal Court for $100, and Atlantic City Municipal Court for $100.  Ellaree Davis was transported to Lacey police headquarters and processed.  Howell Township Police took custody of Ellaree Davis.
  • Theft – On Sunday, March 31, 2019, at 11:54 a.m., Officer Andrew Slota responded to the Wawa on Laurel Boulevard and Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor. The victim reported that while he was sleeping, he believed that someone took approximately $400 from his wallet and a black knit hat located inside his backpack.  The total amount of the theft is estimated at $405.
  • Criminal Mischief – On Saturday, March 30, 2019, at 2:55 p.m., Office Dimitrios Tsarnas responded to the 200 block of Beach Boulevard, Forked River, for a report of criminal mischief to a residence. The complainant reported that she was away March 24-30, 2019.    When she returned home, she noticed a brick shattered the back window.  Damage occurred to the sheet-rock, a mirror, louvers in the window, and a thermostat.  The total damage is estimated at $500.
  • Power Outage – On Saturday, March 30, 2019, at 1:46 p.m., Officers Michael Verwey, Alan Abrecht, Andrew Slota and Noah Schaffer were dispatched to the area of Lacey Road for multiple power outages reported involving numerous traffic lights out. Officers manned the lights for over thirty minutes in order to keep traffic moving safely.  Power was restored by JCP&L.
  • Shoplifting Arrest – On Friday, March 29, 2019, at 6:53 a.m., Officers Michael Baldasari and Scott Anderson responded to the Walmart on Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for a shoplifter in custody. A Loss Prevention Supervisor reported that he observed 48-year-old Michael P. Connors of Gary Smith Way, Forked River, concealing merchandise in his pants.  He was transported to police headquarters, processed and released on a criminal summons for Shoplifting.