Shoplifting – On Thursday, November 10, 2022, Officer Biel responded to Kohls for a report of shoplifting. Upon his arrival, a store employee advised that on Wednesday, November 9, three unknown males entered the store and walked to the jewelry department. One of the males distracted the store associate in the jewelry department, while the other two reached over the counter and removed numerous pieces of jewelry from the display case. The suspects then left the store with the jewelry, which was valued in excess of $8,000.00. The suspects were seen leaving the area in a red SUV. This investigation is ongoing.
Shoplifting / Warrant Arrest – On Friday, November 11, 2022, at 2:01 p.m., Officer Lee responded to Walmart for a report of shoplifting. The store employee advised Officer Lee that they had observed two females attempt to leave the store without paying for $136.00 worth of merchandise. Officer Lee met with the suspects, Eileen Martinez, 55, and Gabrielle Deangelo, 27, both of Browns Mills, and placed them under arrest. Both Eileen and Gabrielle were processed at police headquarters and charged with Shoplifting. Gabrielle was also found to have an outstanding warrant originating out of the Manchester Township Municipal Court. Gabrielle was able to post bail, and both she and Eileen were released on summonses pending future court appearances.
Criminal Mischief – On Monday, November 14, 2022, at 1:00 a.m., while conducting a check of Huffy Wallis Park, Officer Watkins discovered graffiti on the storage shed. The value of damage was estimated at $50.00.
Theft – On Monday, November 14, 2022, at 1:11 p.m., Officer Nilon responded to police headquarters to speak with a Laurel Boulevard resident who wished to report a theft. Upon Officer Nilon’s arrival, the complainant advised him that two blue Adirondack chairs had been stolen from his backyard deck sometime between November 11 and November 13. The chairs were valued at $1,600.00.
Motor Vehicle Stop / Warrant Arrest – On Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 12:21 a.m., Officer Keefe conducted a motor vehicle stop on Haines Street near Maxim Drive for suspended driver. Officer Keefe met with the driver, Gerard Heany, 45, of Toms River, and confirmed that his driver’s license was suspended. Gerard was also found to have outstanding warrants originating out of the Berkeley Township and North Hanover Municipal Courts. Gerard was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. Gerard was issued a motor vehicle summons for driving while suspended and released on his own recognizance pending future court appearances.