Assist Other Agency / Warrant Arrest – On Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 7:44 p.m., Officers responded to a Seabright Road residence at the request of the Stafford Township Police Department to serve an arrest warrant. Upon their arrival, Officers met with the wanted person, Joseph Calafiore, 24, of Forked River. Joseph was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters, where he was turned over to the Stafford Township Police Department, without incident.
DWI – On Monday, November 21, 2022, at 2:52 a.m., Officer Watkins responded to the intersection of Deerhead Lake Drive and Llewellyn Parkway for a report of a suspicious vehicle that was stopped at the stop sign while honking its horn intermittently. Upon his arrival, Officer Watkins located the vehicle and made contact with its driver, Jared Kolodziejczyk, 42, of Forked River. Investigation at the scene revealed that Jared was driving while intoxicated, and he was placed under arrest. Jared was issued motor vehicle summonses for DWI and Reckless Driving before being released in accordance with John’s Law. Jared was later charged with Possession, Use or Being Under the Influence of CDS, and served with a criminal summons.
Theft – On Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at 12:14 p.m., Officer Tamburro responded to Little Italy Pizza for a report of theft of cooking oil. The complainant advised Officer Tamburro that they recently discovered that the lock on top of the used cooking oil storage container had been cut off, and the used cooking oil inside had been stolen. The stolen cooking oil is valued in excess of $500.00. This investigation is ongoing.
Shoplifting / Hindering Apprehension / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia / Warrant Arrest – On Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at 5:34 p.m., officers responded to the Home Depot for a report of shoplifting. The store employee advised officers that they had observed two males attempt to leave the store without paying for a power washer, valued at $700.00. Officers met with the suspects, Daniel Meadows, 39, and Michael Osipow, 45, both of Neptune, and placed them under arrest. Michael was found to have warrants originating out of the Ocean County and Monmouth County Sheriff’s Offices. Michael was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. Both Daniel and Michael were transported to police headquarters where they were processed. Daniel was charged with Shoplifting on a warrant. Michael was charged with Shoplifting, Hindering Apprehension, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia on a warrant. Both were transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility, where they were lodged pending future court appearances.
DWI / Motor Vehicle Crash – On Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at 7:36 p.m., Officer Watkins responded to the area of Lakeside Drive South and Parker Avenue for a report of a motor vehicle crash. Investigation at the scene revealed that one of the drivers, Brandi Rouse, 29, of Forked River, was driving while intoxicated. Brandi was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. Brandi was issued motor vehicle summonses for DWI, Reckless Driving, and Refusal to Submit to Breath Testing and released in accordance with John’s Law.