- Residential Structure Fire – On Friday, November 25, 2016, at 12:09 a.m., Officers Christopher Meyler, Anthony Sarno, and Julie Barcalow responded to the 1800 block of Serpentine Drive in Forked River, after receiving a call from a security company advising of a smoke alarm activation at the residence. The alarm notification was followed by a second call from a neighbor reporting heavy smoke coming from the residence. Upon Officer Meyler’s arrival, he observed a large concentration of flames coming from the rear of the ranch-style home. Officer Meyler located two adult female occupants (visitors from Massachusetts), who advised that they were able to exit from the fire, however, the 81-year-old female homeowner was still inside. Officer Meyler soon discovered the woman was trapped inside the attached garage. Officer Meyler broke an exterior garage window and entered inside in an attempt to reach the homeowner. Officers Julie Barcalow, Anthony Sarno, and Scott Keefe arrived on scene to assist. Officer Sarno entered the garage, along with two Forked River Volunteer Firemen, Rob Anderson and Ed Barker, Jr. The four of them were able to successfully transfer the woman homeowner outside through the garage window. The homeowner, and the two female visitors from Massachusetts, ages 64 and 35, were transported to Community Medical Center for smoke inhalation. Officers Meyler and Sarno were also taken to the hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation and minor injuries. The initial investigation revealed that the fire might have begun on the home’s exterior and spread inside without the knowledge of the occupants. The three women appeared to flee to the garage but were unable to open the garage doors due to the loss of power. The two visitors escaped from a window located toward the front of the residence, however, they were separated from the homeowner in the heavy smoke. Fire departments from Forked River, Lanoka Harbor, Bayville, Waretown, and Stafford Township responded to the fire. In addition, the Lacey and Lanoka Harbor First Aid Squads, along with Monoc Paramedics responded to provide care and transport the injured. The residence sustained extensive damage as a result of the fire. The neighboring home also had damage stemming from the extreme heat. Lacey Detective Kymberly Gudgeon and members of the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office will be conducting further investigation to determine the cause and origin of the fire.
- Residential Structure Fire– On Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at 1:11 a.m., Officers Charles May, George Resetar, Robert Duffy and John McKee responded to the 1100 block of Laurel Blvd in Lanoka Harbor, for a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, the residence was fully engulfed with flames. The fire eventually spread to the residence located next door, engulfing it in flames. All occupants had exited their respective homes without injury. The Lanoka Harbor, Forked River, Bamber Lakes and Bayville Fire Departments responded to the scene and extinguished the fire. Both residences suffered extensive damage. Lacey Police Detective Brian Flynn and the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office responded. The investigation is continuing.
- Criminal Mischief (Residence) – On Monday, November 21, 2016, at 6:39 p.m., Officer Andrew Slota responded to the 800 block of Devon St in Forked River, for a report of criminal mischief. The owner reported that during the overnight hours both of his vehicles, which were parked in the driveway, each had (1) one tire flattened. No signs of a puncture or slash were evident. The tires were valued at $100.00 each.
- DUI Arrest – On Sunday, November 20, 2016, at 1:10 p.m., Officers Jesse Dalziel and Michael Hein responded to the 500 block of Alpine Street in Forked River for a report of a driver who was suspected to be operating his motor vehicle under the influence of CDS. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 34-year-old Ryan K. Whitlock, of Alpine Street in Forked River, for DUI. He was transported to police headquarters and processed. Ryan K. Whitlock was released after receiving traffic summonses for DUI and Reckless Driving. The vehicle he was operating was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
- Drug Arrest – On Friday, November 18, 2016, at 11:35 p.m., Officer Jason Lee observed a suspicious vehicle in the Deerhead Lake Parking lot, located at 5000 Lakeside Drive South in Forked River, with two male occupants inside. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 18-year-old John K. Kalamaras, of Clubhouse Drive in Forked River, and a 16-year-old male juvenile from Forked River, for Possession of Marijuana. They were transported to police headquarters and processed. John Kalamaras was released after receiving a criminal summons for Possession of Marijuana 50 Grams or Less and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The juvenile was charged on a juvenile complaint with identical charges and released to a relative.
- Shoplifting– On Friday, November 18, 2016, at 10:15 a.m., Officer Jason Lee responded to JR Liquors, located at 1000 Lacey Road in Forked River, for a report of shoplifting. The investigation led to the arrest of 33-year-old Kristin Hansen of Oxford Road in Lanoka Harbor for shoplifting a One Liter bottle of Smirnoff 100 Proof Vodka, valued at $21.49. She was charged on a Criminal Summons and released.
- Terroristic Threats (Arrest) – On Friday, November 18, 2016, at 7:26 p.m., Officer Michael Verwey responded to the 600 block of Deerhead Lake Drive in Forked River, for a report of threatening messages received by the victim on Facebook. Investigation at the scene led to the issuance of a Criminal Warrant charging 24-year-old William A. Ulaky of Glen Oak Drive in Forked River, with Terroristic Threats and Cyber Harassment. Bail was set in the amount of $10,000.00. Officer Verwey responded to the 1800 block of Glen Oak Drive in Forked River, and met with William Ulaky. William Ulaky was arrested, transported to police headquarters, and processed. He was released after posting bail.
- Warrant Arrest/Hindering Apprehension – On Friday, November 18, 2016, at 2:01 p.m., Officer Patrick Watkins conducted a traffic stop in the parking lot of Walmart, located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, identified as 20-year-old Louis V. Dautorio, 4th, of Center Street in Forked River, for Hindering his Apprehension by providing false information in an effort to hide his identity. In addition, a Peapack Township Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $500 was located for his arrest. Louis V. Dautorio, 4th, was transported to police headquarters and processed. He was released after receiving a Criminal Summons for Hindering his Apprehension and a traffic summons for Driving with a Suspended License. Peapack Township Municipal Court released him ROR on their warrant.
- Drug Arrest – On Friday November 18, 2016, at 4:05 a.m., Officer Christopher Meyler conducted a traffic stop on Lacey Road near Denton Avenue in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the passenger, 18-year-old Angelina N. Fellanto, of Deerhead Lake Drive in Forked River, for Possession of Marijuana. She was transported to police headquarters and processed. Angelina N. Fellanto was later released after receiving a Criminal Summons for Possession of Marijuana 50 Grams or Less. The driver was issued traffic summonses for Maintenance of Lamps and Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle.
- Drug Arrest – On Thursday, November 17, 2016, at 12:19 a.m., Officer Scott Keefe conducted a traffic stop on Route 9 South near Beach Boulevard in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 19-year-old Gaberiel Belyayev of Brandywine Avenue in Forked River for Possession of Marijuana. He was transported to police headquarters and processed. Gaberiel Belyayev was released after receiving Criminal Summonses for Possession of Marijuana 50 Grams or Less and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. In addition, he received traffic summonses for Speeding and CDS in a Motor Vehicle.