Shoplifting- On Friday, May 14, 2021, at 7:34 p.m., Officers Keith Pearce and Brian Holt were dispatched to Walmart for a shoplifting incident. During their investigation, officers determined that two Bayville residents, Valerie Coelho, 53, and Pelagio Coelho, 49, attempted to steal merchandise valued at $185.72. Both were arrested and charged with Shoplifting prior to being released.
Theft- On Saturday, May 15, 2021, at 8:21 p.m., a Llewellyn Parkway resident contacted police reporting a theft. Officer Randy Plis responded and reported that a Charbroil gas grill was stolen from the homeowner’s driveway. The male suspect, who was captured on surveillance video, was operating a Honda Ridgeline. The grill was valued at $200.
Arrest- On Sunday, May 16, 2021, at 5:53 p.m., Sergeant Michael Verwey and Officer Matthew D’Antonio responded to Route 9 and Lacey Road for a vehicle not moving from the intersection. Officers discovered a male driver and a female passenger asleep in the vehicle and not responding. Upon awakening, both subjects appeared under the influence. A search of the vehicle yielded 165 bags containing heroin, 20 syringes, and over $500 cash. The couple, Joseph Sinopoli, 28, and Alysha Manhat, 31, were arrested and charged with Possession of Heroin, Intent to Distribute Heroin, Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Sinopoli was also charged with DWI and Reckless Driving. Both were lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility in accordance with bail reform.
Arrest- On Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at 12:15 p.m., Officers Michael Hein and Jeffery Slota arrested David Thomas, 51, at Cornerstone Apartments. Thomas had an active no-bail warrant issued by the Ocean County Superior Court for a probation violation. Three additional Municipal Court warrants, originating from Beachwood and Brick, were discovered with bail totaling $3,161. Thomas was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility.
Criminal Mischief- On Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at 4:46 p.m., Officer Elton Copes responded to Walmart in reference to criminal mischief. Loss Prevention Officers reported that three juveniles removed spray paint from the shelves and painted various symbols and words on the concrete floor. The youths were released to family members at the scene. Criminal charges are pending damage estimates.