Police Blotter ImageWeekly Police Blotter – Press Release

September 2nd, thru September 8th, 2014

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  • Theft from a Vehicle (Arrest) – On Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at 9:58 p.m., Officer Robert Duffy was dispatched to the area of Ewart Road and Joffre Road in Forked River for a report of a male subject attempting to burglarize vehicles. Upon arrival, Officer Duffy was advised by the complainant that the suspect was last seen running through the yards of Whitcomb Road going toward Joffre Road. Officer Duffy soon located the suspect on Whitcomb Road. An investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the suspect, identified as 21-year-old Anthony O. Baisi of Ewart Road in Forked River, for one count of burglary and theft from a motor vehicle. Anthony Baisi was transported to police headquarters and processed. Anthony Baisi was charged with one count of burglary and theft with a total bail of $5,000. He was lodged in the Ocean County Correctional facility in lieu of bail.

  • Theft from a Vehicle (Arrest) – On Friday, September 5, 2014, at 2:46 a.m., Officers Adam Ewart and Scott Keefe responded to the area of Hazelton Avenue located in Lanoka Harbor, for a suspicious person looking into vehicles. A description of the actor was provided. Upon arrival, two adult females were located. Officers Charles May and John McKee arrived on scene to assist. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 31-year-old Jessica Walters of 26 Laurel Boulevard in Lanoka Harbor for Criminal Attempt to Commit Burglary to a Motor Vehicle. Jessica Walters was transported to police headquarters. Further investigation revealed that Jessica Walters allegedly burglarized an additional vehicle. Jessica Walters was processed and released after receiving a criminal summons for Burglary, Theft, and Criminal Attempt to Commit Burglary.

  • Theft from a Residence (Arrest) – On Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at 3:53 p.m., Officer Evan Androcy responded to the 1400 block of Jay Street for a theft report. The victims reported that several items were stolen from their residence at approximately 3:00 p.m. on the same day (Tuesday, September 2, 2014). The items included but were not limited to a Gibson Les Paul Traditional guitar and its case valued at $2,500. The victims provided the name of a suspect who had been permitted in the home. An investigation commenced that ultimately led to a positive identification of the accused, identified as 19-year-old Roger T. Krinic Jr. with a last known address of Olds Street in Forked River. Roger T. Krinic Jr. was charged with Theft of Movable Property and his bail was set in the amount of $10,000. On Tuesday, September 9, 2014, at approximately 11:45 a.m., the Lacey Township Police Detective Bureau located Roger T. Krinic Jr. in the parking lot of the Lacey Mall located at 348 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor. Roger T. Krinic Jr. was placed under arrest on the Lacey Township criminal warrant. Additionally, there was an active Ocean County Sheriff’s Department no-bail warrant for contempt of court. Roger T. Krinic Jr. was transported to police headquarters and processed. He was lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of the bail.

  • Distribution of Heroin (Arrest) – On the afternoon of Thursday, September 4, 2014, Lacey detectives witnessed suspicious activity on Bay Way consistent with drug distribution. After the suspected transaction, detectives approached the driver of the suspect vehicle while he parked in his driveway at 841 Hanley Street, Lanoka Harbor. As the investigation continued, detectives discovered that the driver, 41-year-old Ned Berwanger of 841 Hanley Street, was in possession of both Heroin and Cocaine. Ned Berwanger was arrested and charged withDistribution of Heroin, Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substances, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.Berwanger was lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of $35,000 cash bail.

  • Warrant Arrest – On Monday, September 8, 2014, at 6:27 p.m., Officers Evan Androcy and Noah Schaffer responded to the area of Route 9 South and Oak Street in Forked River in regard to a call of a suspicious male on a bicycle. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 55-year-old Wayne Sabo of Williams Avenue in Forked River on an outstanding arrest warrant. The warrant was issued from the Lacey Township Municipal Court in the amount of $100. Wayne Sabo was transported to police headquarters and processed. He was released after posting bail.

  • Theft – On Sunday, September 7, 2014, at 12:55 p.m., Officer Frederick Anderson responded to the 300 block of Shepard Avenue in Forked River for a theft report. The victim reported that between 11:00 p.m. on September 6, 2014, and 8:00 a.m. on September 7, 2014, an unknown person or persons stole four solar lights from the front yard with a total value of $28.

  • Criminal Mischief – On Sunday, September 7, 2014, at 11:01 a.m., Officer Michael Eden responded to the 200 block of Lane Place in Forked River for criminal mischief. The victim reported that within the past week, an unknown person or persons smashed the windshield and a headlight on his vehicle that was parked in the driveway of the residence. Damage was estimated at $250.

  • Theft – On Saturday, September 6, 2014, at 11:18 a.m., Officer John Cernek responded to the 1100 block of Waikiki Drive in Forked River for a theft report. The victim reported that during the overnight hours of September 5, 2014, into September 6, 2014, an unknown person or persons stole two bronze decorative propellers for the rear of his yard. The propellers had an estimated total value of $300.

  • Warrant Arrest – On Friday, September 5, 2014, at 8:02 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe conducted a traffic stop in the parking lot of Wawa located at 701 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, who was identified as 20-year-old Kevin L. Lee Jr. of Pacific Avenue in Beachwood, NJ, on an outstanding warrant. The warrant was issued from the Toms River Township Municipal Court in the amount of $350. Kevin Lee Jr. was transported to police headquarters and processed. He was released after posting bail.

  • Criminal Mischief (Auto) – On Thursday, September 4, 2014, at 12:12 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno responded to the 700 block of Cambridge Road in Lanoka Harbor for a report of criminal mischief. The victim reported that between Wednesday, September 3, 2014, and Thursday, September 4, 2014, an unknown person or persons punched a fist-size dent on the rear passenger side door. The damage is estimated at $500.

  • Burglary and Theft (Residence and Vehicle) – On Wednesday, September 3, 2014, at 6:42 p.m., Officer Charles May responded to the 1200 block of Lakeside Drive South for a theft report. The victim stated that between 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., an unknown person or persons gained entry into her unlocked vehicle and stole approximately $100 in cash. In addition, the suspect entered her unlocked residence and stole cash and jewelry with an estimated total value of $400. A possible suspect has been identified and the incident is under investigation.

  • Warrant Arrest – On Wednesday, September 3, 2014, at 11:48 p.m., Officers Adam Ewart and John McKee responded to the parking lot of 7 Eleven, located at 403 Route 9 North in Forked River, for a suspicious vehicle. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the vehicle’s occupant, identified as 29-year-old Michelle T. Lobue of Pine Tree Drive in Forked River, on an outstanding warrant. The warrant was issued from the Stafford Township Municipal Court in the amount of $750. Michelle Lobue was transported to police headquarters and processed. She was released after posting bail.

  • Warrant Arrest – On Wednesday, September 3, 2014, at 2:50 p.m., Officer Jeffrey Slota conducted a traffic stop near the 100 block of Route 9 South in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 33-year-old Christopher C. Gardocki of Jackson, NJ, on an outstanding warrant. The warrant was issued from the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department in the amount of $544. Christopher Gardocki was transported to police headquarters and processed. He was released after posting bail.