Police Blotter 1Weekly Police Blotter – Press Release

November 25th, 2014 thru December 2nd, 2014

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  • Obstructing & Resisting (Arrest) – On Monday, December 1, 2014, at 7:25 p.m., Officer Adam Ewart and Officer John McKee responded to a residence on Hazelton Avenue in Lanoka Harbor in reference to a dispute. Upon arrival of the officers, 55-year-old David Spinks ran out of the back door of the residence and fled from the police officers. David Spinks was told several times to stop and was told that he was under arrest for obstructing the administration of law. David Spinks continued to flee on foot from the officers and was subsequently caught and placed under arrest. David Spinks was transported to Lacey Township police headquarters where he was processed and charged with Obstructing the Administration of Law and Resisting Arrest. Bail was set at $5,000 for the resisting arrest charge. David Spinks made arrangements with a bail bondsman and was released after posting bail.

  • Burglary – On Friday, November 28, 2014, at 6:02 a.m., Officer Frederick Anderson responded to the 400 block of Riverview Road in reference to a burglary. The homeowner reported that upon leaving around 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 27, 2014, he observed two young males walking around the neighborhood. Upon returning home later that evening he discovered that an unknown person or persons entered his house and went through his property as well as his computer. Upon checking his video surveillance system, he observed two young male suspects enter his property on two separate occasions shortly after he had left the residence on Thanksgiving. One suspect is described as a white male, wearing a black coat with a gray hooded sweatshirt underneath, blue jeans, and knitted gloves. The other suspect is described as a white male wearing a blue and gray flannel shirt over a red hooded sweatshirt with white lettering on the front, gray or blue pants, black and white “Converse Chuck Taylor-type” sneakers and black gloves. Both suspects appear to be in their late teens to late twenties. The Lacey Township Police Department Detective Bureau responded to the scene as well as Crime Scene Investigation Unit from the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department. As of this time, approximately $50 worth of change is reported stolen.

  • Drug Possession (Arrest) – On Sunday, November 30, 2014, at 5:39 p.m., Officer Adam Ewart responded to the Wawa located at 800 Lacey Road in Forked River, NJ, in reference to a female passed out in a vehicle. Upon arrival, Officer Ewart located the suspect and the vehicle, a 2002 Honda CRV in the parking lot. Upon speaking with the suspect, 34-year-old Jennifer Villani, Officer Ewart observed drug paraphernalia in plain view. Jennifer Villani was placed under arrest and transported to Lacey Township police headquarters. Jennifer was processed and then released on a summons charging her with possession of Heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a hypodermic syringe. Jennifer Villani was also issued a motor vehicle summons for possession of CDS in a motor vehicle.

  • Criminal Mischief – On Sunday, November 30, 2014, at 3:56 p.m., Officer Adam Ewart responded to the 400 block of Laurel Boulevard in reference to a report of damage to a vacant home. The homeowner reported that an unknown person or persons entered the vacant residence between 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 and 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2014. Entry was gained to the vacant residence through a plexi-glass window of the rear door of the garage and then prying open the interior garage door that lead into the residence. Nothing appeared to be missing from the residence. The damage to both doors is estimated at $500.

  • Dog Bite – On Sunday, November 30, 2014, at 12:12 p.m., Officer Jeffery Slota responded to Pineview Road in Forked River in reference to a dog that bit another dog. A 66-year-old resident reported that she was walking her dog when a pitbull jumped over several fences in the yard of 1927 Pineview Road and attacked her dog. Her dog suffered bites to his left hind leg as well as a possible fracture. The owner of the pitbull was on scene and was willing to make restitution. The young pitbull had been contained in the yard of the residence, but was able to use the deck to jump the 6 foot tall vinyl fence. The pitbull license and shot records were up to date. Animal control was notified and will be investigating. No complaints were signed at the request of the victim.

  • Warrant Arrest – On Sunday, November 30, 2014, at 7:36 p.m., Officer Charlie May responded to Rogers Street in reference to 28-year-old Michael Lugo of Rogers Street in Lanoka Harbor, turning himself in on an outstanding Ocean County Sheriff’s Department child support warrant in the amount of $7,861.11.  Officer May arrested Michael Lugo and transported him to Ocean County Jail in lieu of bail.

  • Warrant Arrest – On Sunday, November 30, 2014, Officer Anthony Sarno arrested 27-year-old Brandon Pascarella of Devon Street in Forked River for an outstanding child support warrant in the amount of $2,500. Officer Sarno spotted Brandon Pascarella at the WAWA located at 800 Lacey Road in Forked River.  Brandon Pascarella was arrested and transported to Ocean County Jail in default of the bail.

  • Theft from a Boat – On Friday, November 28, 2014, at 3:04 p.m., Officer Frederick Anderson responded to Grant Boat Works at 120 Lakeside Drive East in Forked River for a report of a theft from a boat. The boat owner reported that an unknown person or persons entered his dry-docked boat and stole approximately $320 worth of items. The boat is described as a 2010 54′ Chesapeake. The theft is believed to have occurred between 3:00 p.m. on Monday, November 24, 2014 and 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 28, 2014. It is believed that the suspect(s) gained access to the boat by way of an extension ladder. The stolen items included a 10lb fire extinguisher, a custom pirate face mirror, and 10 assorted 3′ X 5′ flags.

  • DUI with Accident and Injuries -On Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at 3:14 p.m., Officer Scott Anderson responded to the area of Route 9 by the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station located at 800 Route 9 South in Forked River for a report of a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, it was determined that two vehicles were involved in a motor vehicle accident and one of the occupants had a minor injury. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 64-year-old Irma Barcello of 11 Nautilus Drive in Barnegat, NJ for DUI. The vehicle being operated by Irma Barcello was impounded pursuant to John’s Law. Irma Barcello was transported to Lacey Township police headquarters where she was processed and issued motor vehicle summonses for DUI and Reckless Driving.

  • DUI – On Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at 6:04 p.m., the Lacey Township Police Department received a citizen report of a possible intoxicated driver. Officer Dimitri Tsarnas was on patrol when he observed the suspect vehicle and stopped it near the intersection of Lakeside Drive South and Llewellyn Parkway. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 49-year-old Lisa Valliere of Brookdale Place in Forked River for DUI. The vehicle was impounded pursuant to John’s Law. Lisa Valliere was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where she was processed and issued motor vehicle summonses for DUI, Reckless Driving, Failure to Maintain Lane, and Failure to exhibit Documents.

  • Theft from an Auto – On Tuesday, November 25, 2014, at 12:43 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno responded to police headquarters for a theft report. The victim reported that someone had entered her vehicle and stole $280 in cash. The incident is believed to have occurred between the hours of 10:45 p.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2014 and 10:00 a.m., on Friday, November 21, 2014. The vehicle was parked in the driveway of the residence located at Camelot Court in Lanoka Harbor.

  • Theft – On Tuesday, November 25, 2014, at 12:34 p.m., a resident of Bowline Drive in Forked River responded to police headquarters to report a theft. The homeowner reported that an unknown person or persons stole a brass anchor from the front yard of his residence on Bowline Drive in Forked River. The homeowner was unable to give a timeline for when the anchor was last known to be on the property. The anchor is valued at $250.