MVA- On Thursday, November 11, 2021, at 2:24 p.m., Officer Dan Ricciardella investigated a motor vehicle accident on West Lacey Road. It was reported that the accident occurred when the 85 year-old driver of one vehicle turned in front of another vehicle being operate by a 72 year-old Forked River resident. Although the vehicles did not collide, the second vehicle was forced to leave the roadway and strike a traffic sign. Through video surveillance, Officer Ricciardella was able to determine that Charles Hicks, 51, was the driver of the first vehicle and not his mother Joan Hicks. Charles was charged criminally with Operating a Motor Vehicle During License Suspension. Joan was charged with Hindering the Apprehension. Both were released on their own recognizance pending a Court appearance.
Assault- On Friday, November 12, 2021, at 4:31 p.m., Officers Anthony Sarno and Elton Copes were dispatched to a Harris Road residence for a landlord/tenant dispute. The owner of the home, Sean Mahoney, 51, was issued a summons for simple assault after striking the tenant.
Arrest- On Friday, November 12, 2021, at 9:04 p.m., Officers Anthony Sarno and Patrick Watkins were dispatched to a Radcliffe Road residence. During an interaction with Randy Rozell, he kicked and struck officers while making threats. Randy, 30, was ultimately charged with Resisting Arrest, Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer, and Terroristic Threats.
Arrest- On Friday, November 12, 2021, at 11:08 p.m., Officers Anthony Sarno and Scott Keefe arrested a Barnegat Township woman for two outstanding warrants. Both Freehold Township and Freehold Boro issued warrants for Quasandra Everett, 35, with bail totaling $1,499. Quasandra was later released from custody after the bail was satisfied.
Arrest- On Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 3:36 p.m., officers were dispatched to the wooded area behind 7-Eleven, 403 Route 9, for a possible fire. Upon arrival, officers located Moses Sutton who had two outstanding warrants. Moses was arrested and transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in lieu of $2,700 cash bail. The warrants were issued by the Lacey and Barnegat Township Municipal Courts.