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Crime Alert – Lacey Township Police Department – Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Car Burglary Suspect

Attempt to Identify – The Lacey Township Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the subject depicted in this photo captured from an ATM in Forked River. The clothing color(s) may be inaccurate due to the picture quality and lighting. The investigation involves multiple incidents of the unlawful entry of vehicles Lanoka Harbor and Forked River as well as the subsequent illegal use of stolen credit cards. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Brian Flynn at 609.693.6636 x2593 or forward an anonymous crime tip via the department’s website at www.laceypd.org/crime-tips.

By |November 20th, 2013|

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – Nov. 13th thru Nov. 18th, 2013

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November 13th thru November 18th, 2013

 

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  • Burglary and Theft (Residence) – On Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at 6:54 p.m., Officer Androcy responded to the 300 block of Sunrise Boulevard in Forked River for a burglary of a residence. Upon their arrival, the homeowners stated they saw water pouring out of their garage area and discovered that copper piping, an outside air conditioning unit, two televisions, two recliners, two ottomans, and other smaller furniture had been stolen from the residence. The stolen property is estimated at $5,000. Entry was gained through a window on the ground floor level of the residence between Saturday, November 9, 2013, and Wednesday, November 13, 2013. Detective Samuel Della Sala responded to the scene and is investigation.
  • Criminal Mischief (Auto) – On Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at 8:14 a.m., Officers responded to the 200 block of Barramore Avenue in Lanoka Harbor for a report of criminal mischief. The complainant reported that between 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, and 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2013, an unknown person or persons smashed the front driver’s side window of his vehicle that was parked at the residence. The complainant reported that nothing appeared to be missing from the vehicle. Damaged is estimated at $200.
  • Possession of Hypodermic Syringes (Arrest) – On Thursday, November 14, 2013, at 11:27 p.m., Officer Evan Androcy and Special Officer Travis Horton responded to the Walmart parking lot, 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for a report of three suspicious males in a vehicle. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 24-year-old John Joiner, Bay Boulevard in Bayville, for possession of three (3) hypodermic syringes. John Joiner was transported to headquarters where he was processed and released on a criminal summons.
  • DUI (Arrest) – On Friday, November 15, 2013, at 12:10 a.m., Officer Dimitri Tsarnas conducted a traffic stop on Route 9 near Beach Boulevard. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 29-year-old Ryan Murray of Raider Way in Toms River. The owner of the vehicle and front seat passenger, 29-year-old Christopher Slonieski of Ryan Run in Toms River was also arrested and charged with allowing an intoxicated driver to operate the vehicle. Both subjects were transported to headquarters where they were processed and released on traffic summonses. Ryan Murray was issued summonses for DUI, Reckless Driving, as well as Failure to Maintain Lane. Christopher Slonieski was issued a summons for allowing an intoxicated driver to operate a vehicle. The vehicle Ryan Murray was operating was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
  • Underage Possession/Consumption of Alcohol (Arrests) – On Saturday, November 16, 2013, at 3:00 a.m., Officers Julie Barcalow and Michael Eden responded to the 1200 block of Koa Drive in Forked River for a report of suspicious subjects on a vacant lot. Upon arrival, the officers observed several subjects on the property. Further investigation determined that they were in possession of alcohol under age. 20-year-old Jonathan Beibide of Willow Lane in Garwood, New Jersey was issued a Complaint-Summons for Underage Consumption of Alcohol. 19-year-old Kyle Colon of Walnut Street in Beachwood was issued a Complaint-Summons for Underage Possession of Alcohol. Three other juveniles were also taken into custody and turned over to their parents. The three juveniles, a 16-year-old female, a 15-year-old female, and a 14-year-old male, all from Forked River, were charged on juvenile complaints with Underage Consumption of Alcohol.
  • Burglary and Theft (Auto) – On Saturday, November 16, 2013, at 5:00 a.m. Officer Robert Flynn responded to the 300 block of Sunrise Boulevard in Forked River for a theft report. The complainant reported that around 4:45 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2013, an unknown person or persons entered his unlocked vehicle and stole his wallet containing several identification cards and personal documents with a total value of $25.
  • Burglary and Theft (Auto) – On Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 7:47 p.m., Officer Robert Flynn responded to the 200 block of Conifer Drive in Forked River for a theft report. The complainant reported that during the overnight hours between Friday, November 15, 2013, and Saturday, November 16, 2013, an unknown person or persons entered her unlocked vehicle parked in the driveway and stole loose change. No other items were reported missing.
  • Burglary and Theft (Auto) – On Sunday, November 17, 2013, at 2:46 a.m., Officer Robert Flynn responded to the 300 block of Shady Brook Lane in Forked River for a theft report. The complainant reported that between 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2013, and 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 17, 2013, an unknown person or persons entered her vehicle and stole her purse. The vehicle was unlocked and parked in the driveway of the residence. The stolen purse contained a wallet, debit card, and various other personal items. Upon checking the area, the purse was discovered near the wooded area on the corner of Shady Brook Lane and Annapolis Lane in Forked River.
  • Warrant Arrest – On Saturday, November 16, 2013, at 12:20 p.m., Officers Adam Ewart and Dan Ricciardella observed 47-year-old Robert Burns, 3rd in the area of Merrimac Road and Independence Drive in Forked River. The officers were aware that Robert Burns 3rd had several outstanding warrants for his arrest, including an Ocean County Sheriff’s Department child support warrant in the amount of $47,419. Robert Burns, 3rd was arrested on the Sheriff’s Department warrant, along with two (2) separate Atlantic City warrants – one for $500 and the second for $60. Robert Burns, 3rd was transported to the Ocean County Jail in default of his bail.
  • Criminal Mischief (Residence) – On Saturday, November 16, 2013, at 1:31 p.m., Officer Keith Pearce responded to the 1400 block of Earie Way in Forked River for a criminal mischief report. The complainant reported that between 7:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., on Friday, November 15, 2013, an unknown person or persons broke a mailbox. Damage is estimated at $25.
  • Burglary and Theft (Boat) – On Sunday, November 17, 2013, at 1:37 p.m., Special Officer Russell Moller responded to Southwinds Condominiums, 361 block of East Lacey Road in Forked River, in reference to a theft from a boat. The complainant reported that two (2) “Lee” 6D marine batteries were stolen from his 41-foot Silverton boat Monday, November 11, 2013, and Sunday, November 17, 2013 as it was docked in a boat slip behind the condominiums. The New Jersey State Police Marine Division is also investigating the incident. The theft is estimated at $1000.
  • Criminal Mischief (Auto) – On Sunday, November 17, 2013, at 2:22 p.m., Officers Scott Keefe and John Simonson responded to the 500 block of Ash Road for a report of criminal mischief. The complainant reported that during the overnight hours of November 16, 2013, an unknown person or persons kicked the driver’s-side fender of her daughter’s vehicle while parked at the residence. Damage is estimated at $200.
  • Burglary and Theft (Boat) – On Sunday, November 17, 2013, at 7:03 p.m., Officer John McKee responded to the 1100 block of Pensacola Road in Forked River for a theft from a boat. The complainant reported that between Wednesday, October 13, 2013, and Sunday, November 17, 2013, an unknown person or persons entered his boat while docked at the Lacey Elks and stole two (2) marine batteries with a total value of $200.
  • Burglary and Theft (Auto) – On Monday, November 18, 2013, at 10:55 a.m., Officer John Simonson responded to the 300 block of Enterprise Drive in Forked River for a report of a theft from a motor vehicle. The victim reported that between 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2013 and 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 18, 2013, an unknown person or persons entered her vehicle and stole her purse. The vehicle was parked in the driveway of the residence and there were no signs of forced entry. The purse contained identification cards and earrings. Total value of the stolen items is estimated at $192.
  • Burglary and Theft (Auto) – On Monday, November 18, 2013, at 3:45 p.m., Officer Charles May responded to the 300 block of Enterprise Drive in Forked River for a theft report. The complainant reported that between 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2013, and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 17, 2013, an unknown person or persons entered her unlocked vehicle and stole her iPod Nano and Garmin GPS with a total value of $250.
  • Burglary and Theft (Auto) – On Monday, November 18, 2013, at 8:58 p.m., Officer Charles May responded to the 200 block of Nautilus Boulevard in Forked River for a theft report. The complainant reported that between 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2013, and 6:00 a.m. on Monday, November 18, 2013, an unknown person or persons entered both of his unsecured vehicles parked in the driveway and stole $8.00 in cash along with a set of keys valued at $5.00. Total theft $13.00.
  • Theft (Arrest) – On Monday, November 18, 2013, at 10:33 p.m., Officers Robert Flynn and Michael Eden responded to the Walmart at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor regarding a report of acts of theft allegedly committed by a store employee. Upon arrival, Walmart employee, 44-year-old Brian Scardone of Laurel Boulevard in Lanoka Harbor, was arrested and charged with stealing $790 from the cash registers between October 31, 2013 and November 17, 2013. Brian Scardone was processed and later released after receiving a criminal summons.
By |November 19th, 2013|

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – Nov. 5th thru Nov. 11th, 2013

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November 5th thru November 11th, 2013

 

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Drug Possession (Formal Charge) – On Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at 9:26 a.m., Officers Darrell Nick and Anthony Sarno responded to the Lacey Township High School in regard to a student who was found to be in possession of illegal drugs. The student, identified as a 15-year-old female from Forked River, was found to be in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. She was turned over to the custody of her parent and school. She was later charged on a juvenile complaint with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Additional charges are pending.

Burglary and Theft (Residence) – On Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at 11:04 a.m., Officers responded to the 700 block of Briar Road in Lanoka Harbor for a theft. The complainant stated that between October 19, 2013 and October 26, 2013, an unknown person or persons entered his residence and stole property valued at approximately $2,400. The property consisted of, but was not limited to: a laptop computer, a bicycle, a camera, and various tools. There were no signs of forced entry.

Theft – On Wednesday, November 6, 2013, at 2:38 p.m., a Lacey Township High School student reported that between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, an unknown person stole his iPhone 4S, valued at $300, from his gym locker at the Lacey Township High School. The phone was later located on the roadway on Beach Boulevard in Forked River.

DUI (Arrest) – On Friday, November 8, 2013, at 12:39 a.m., Officer Julie Barcalow conducted a traffic stop on Lacey Road near Harrison Avenue in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 51-year-old Janice Henderson of Manasquan, NJ for DUI. She was transported to police headquarters and processed. Janice Henderson was later released after receiving traffic summonses for DUI, Reckless Driving, Speeding, and Failure to Maintain Lane. The vehicle she was operating was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.

Burglary and Theft (Auto) – On Friday, November 8, 2013, at 7:21 a.m., Officers responded to the 100 block of Parker Avenue in Forked River for a report of a theft. The complainant reported that between 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2013 and 8:00 a.m. on Friday, November 8, 2013, an unknown person or persons entered her unlocked vehicle that was parked in the driveway and stole her GPS, Nintendo 3DS, two mobile DVD players and loose change with a total value of $590.

Burglary and Theft (Auto) – On Friday, November 8, 2013, at 11:58 a.m., Officers responded to the 100 block of Pine Street in Forked River for a theft. The complainant reported that between 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2013 and 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 8, 2013, an unknown person or persons entered her unlocked vehicle and stole her wallet and various documents with a total value of $24.

Criminal Mischief (Residence) – On Friday, November 8, 2013, at 5:22 p.m., Officers responded to Thomas Lane in Forked River for a report of Criminal Mischief. The complainant reported that some time during the overnight hours of Friday, November 8, 2013, an unknown person drove their vehicle on his front lawn damaging the lawn and bushes. Damage is estimated at under $500.

Warrants (Arrest) – On Saturday, November 9, 2013, at 12:52 p.m., Officer John Simonson conducted a traffic stop on Lake Barnegat Drive North and Brentwood Road in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 34-year-old Robert M. Sitler of Forked River on four (4) outstanding warrants. Two of the warrants were issued by Lacey Township; one was for $500 and the second was for $300. The third warrant was issued by Brick Township for $500, and the last warrant was issued by Beachwood for $500. Robert Sitler was later lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of the bail in the amount of $1800. In addition, he was issued traffic summonses for operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license, failure to inspect, unregistered vehicle, and uninsured vehicle.

Burglary and Theft (Auto) – On Saturday, November 9, 2013, at 2:19 p.m., Officer John Simonson responded to the 1700 block of Parkside Drive in Forked River for a theft. The complainant reported that some time during the overnight hours of Saturday, November 9, 2013, an unknown person or persons smashed the rear window of his vehicle and stole his wallet. The total theft is estimated at $80, and the damage to the vehicle is estimated at $150.

Criminal Mischief (Residence) – On Sunday, November 10, 2013, at 3:30 a.m., Sergeant Paul Sullivan, Jr. was patrolling the Sea Breeze Development when he located a damaged residence on the 100 block of Arborridge Drive, Forked River. The damage consisted of a smashed front picture window valued at $800. A “porta-potty” nearby was also knocked over.

Criminal Mischief (Township Property) – On Sunday, November 10, 2013, at 10:23 p.m., Officer Evan Androcy located four (4) damaged mirrors inside the bathrooms at Hebrew Park. Damage is estimated at $100.

Warrants (Arrest) – On Monday, November 11, 2013, at 12:52 p.m., Officers Jeffrey Slota and Anthony Sarno responded to the 600 block of Fairview Lane in Forked River to serve warrants. Officers met with 27-year-old Michael R. Clancy of Forked River and placed him under arrest on two Robbinsville, NJ, warrants. Warrant number one (1) was issued in the amount of $250 and warrant number two (2) was issued in the amount of $500. Michael Clancy was transported to police headquarters and was later turned over to the custody of Robbinsville Police.

Theft – On Monday, November 11, 2013, at 2:51 p.m., Officer Noah Schaffer responded to the 500 block of Wynnewood Drive in Forked River for a theft. The complainant reported that between 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, and 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2013, an unknown person or persons stole the bumper off of the front of her vehicle; a white, 2002, Volkswagen Beetle, while it was parked at 15 Manchester Avenue in Forked River. The estimated value of the bumper is $1000.

By |November 12th, 2013|

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – Oct. 29th thru Nov. 4th, 2013

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October 29, 2013 thru November 4th, 2013

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  • Theft – On Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at 1:35 p.m., Officers Darrell Nick and Anthony Sarno responded to the CVS, 700 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, for a theft. The victim reported that on September 20, 2013, between the hours of 3:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., while she was working in the store, an unknown person or persons stole her white-gold diamond ring, valued at $1,200. The victim reported that she removed the ring for work purposes and when she went to retrieve it, it was missing.
  • Theft – On Wednesday, October 30, 2013, at 2:19 a.m., Officer Andrew Slota responded to Kent Drive in Forked River for a theft. The victim reported that on October 30, 2013, between 12:30 a.m. and 1:30 a.m., an unknown person or persons stole her three foot tall gray “Geisha Girl” concrete lawn ornament valued at $200 from the front lawn of her residence.
  • DUI and Drug Possession (Arrest) – On Thursday, October 31, 2013, at 12:15 a.m., Special Officer Jesse Urban was patrolling the Wawa, 800 Lacey Road in Forked River. While at the Wawa, he investigated a male subject who was slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle. Officer Michael Eden responded to assist. The officers observed a considerable number of bundled packets of heroin which led to the arrest of the driver, 33-year-old Joel L. Cotto of Waretown, NJ. He was arrested for DUI and Possession of Heroin. Continuing investigation led to a charge of Possession of Heroin with intent to Distribute. Joel Cotto was transported to police headquarters. He was processed and criminally charged with Possession of Heroin, Possession of Heroin with Intent to Distribute, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. His bail was set at $75,000. In addition Joel Cotto was issued traffic summonses for DUI, Reckless Driving, and Possession of CDS in a motor vehicle. Joel Cotto was lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility in lieu of his bail. The vehicle was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
  • Criminal Mischief (Township Property) – On Thursday, October 31, 2013, at 12:04 p.m., Officers Peter Donahue and Daniel Ricciardella, responded to Ash Road Park, 501 Ash Road in Lanoka Harbor, for criminal mischief to the playground equipment. During the overnight hours of October 31, 2013, an unknown person(s) had poured a chlorine type substance on the equipment as well as dented it. The Lacey Township Road Department was contacted. The cost of cleanup and repairs was estimated at $250.
  • Criminal Mischief (Residence) – On Friday, November 1, 2013, at 2:33 p.m., Officer John Simonson responded to the 700 block of South River Drive in Forked River for criminal mischief. The victim reported that during the overnight hours, an unknown person threw eggs at her and her husband’s vehicles. In addition the unknown person(s) made holes in her above-ground pool and as a result, the water came out. The eggs were cleaned off of the vehicles. Damage to the pool is estimated at $3,000.
  • Burglary and Theft (Auto) – On Friday, November 1, 2013, at 8:39 p.m., Officer Charles May responded to the 500 block of Rosewood Drive in Lanoka Harbor for a theft. The victim reported that between 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2013, and 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 1, 2013, an unknown person or persons entered his unlocked vehicle that was parked in the driveway and stole approximately $20 in change and his iPod Nano valued at $125.
  • False Report to Law Enforcement – On Friday, November 1, 2013, 8:54 p.m., Sergeant Paul Sullivan, Jr.,  and Officer Charles May responded to the 300 block of Bayside East Parkway in Forked River for a report of an attempted robbery that had reportedly just occurred in the parking lot of Walmart, 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor. The complainant, 51-year-old Lloyd Jenkins of Lanoka Harbor, reported that he was accosted by a male subject with a knife in the parking lot. After a lengthy investigation, it was determined that the incident never occurred. Lloyd Jenkins was later processed and released after receiving a criminal summons for Filing a False Police Report.
  • Drug Possession (Arrest) – On Friday, November 1, 2013, at 11:43 p.m., Special Officer Jesse Urban conducted a traffic stop on Cedar Avenue in Lanoka Harbor near Hebrew Park. Sergeant Paul Sullivan Jr. arrived to assist. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, a 17-year-old juvenile male of Lanoka Harbor, for Possession of Marijuana. The driver was processed and charged on a juvenile complaint with the above offense. He was later released to his parent.
  • Possession of Alcoholic Beverages while Under the Legal Age (Formal Charge) – On Saturday, November 2, 2013, at 2:35 a.m., Special Officer Michael Hutman stopped a male subject who was walking on Penn Avenue North near Steuben Avenue in Forked River carrying an alcoholic beverage. Officer Charles May responded to assist. The subject of the investigation, identified as 20-year-old Michael P. Geotz of Forked River, was issued a Special Form of Complaint and Summons for Underage Possession of Alcohol.
  • Obstructing the Administration of Law (Arrest) – While officers were conducting an investigation on Penn Avenue North into the underage possession of alcohol, a resident on the 400 block of Penn Avenue North, later identified as 70-year-old David Koudelik, approached the officers and began to interfere with their investigation. Officer May observed that David Koudelik appeared to be under the influence of alcohol and informed him not to interfere in their investigation. David Koudelik was observed by officers to be holding a handgun. After repeated demands for David Koudelik to drop the handgun without compliance, he finally complied. David Koudelik was arrested and transported to police headquarters. He was processed and later released after receiving a criminal summons for Obstructing the Administration of Law. The incident is currently under investigation and additional charges are pending.
  • Burglary (Auto) – On Saturday, November 2, 2013, at 11:48 a.m., Officers Peter Donahue and Daniel Ricciardella, responded to Jacqueline Court in Lanoka Harbor for a theft. The victim stated that between the overnight hours of Thursday, October 31, 2013 and the morning hours of Saturday, November 2, 2013, an unknown person or persons entered his vehicle and moved around the contents. At the time of the report, the victim did not believe anything was missing. There were no signs of forced entry.
  • DUI and Drug Possession (Arrest) – On Saturday, November 2, 2013, at 11:42 p.m., Special Officer Jesse Urban was patrolling the parking lot of Applebee’s Restaurant, 404 Route 9 South in Forked River. While patrolling the parking lot, Special Officer Urban observed a subject slumped over inside a parked vehicle. Special Officer Urban approached the vehicle and observed a hypodermic syringe and open wax-folds of heroin. Special Officer Urban awoke the driver. Sergeant Paul Sullivan, Jr. and Officer Julie Barcalow responded to assist. The driver was identified as 22-year-old Joshua M. Pelcman of Bayville, NJ. He was placed under arrest and subsequently found to be in possession of additional wax-folds of heroin. Joshua Pelcman was transported to headquarters. He was processed and later released after receiving criminal summonses for Possession of Heroin, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Hypodermic Needle. In addition, Joshua Pelcman received traffic summonses for DUI, Reckless Driving, and CDS in a Motor Vehicle.
  • DUI (Arrest) – On Sunday, November 3, 2013, at 1:29 a.m., Officer Charles May conducted a traffic stop on Beach Boulevard in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 18-year-old William S. Docherty of Forked River, for DUI. He was transported to police headquarters. William Docherty was processed and later released after receiving summonses for DUI, Reckless Driving, Failure to Stop, Failure to Maintain Lane, Obstruction of View, and Failure to Wear Seatbelt.  The vehicle William Docherty was operating was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
  • Aggravated Assault (stabbing) and Possession of a Weapon – On Sunday, November 3, 2013, at 2:21 a.m., the Lacey Township Police Department was contacted in reference to a large fight at the Forked River House, 121 Route 9 South in Forked River.  During a large brawl that extended from inside the building out into the parking lot, 21-year-old Saul Garcia from Whitesville Road in Jackson (formerly of Lakewood) was stabbed through the forearm with a large knife and lacerated up toward the elbow. Saul Garcia was transported to Community Medical Center then flown to Jersey Shore Trauma Center. Initially officers arrived at the Forked River House to find well over 100 people engaged in fighting and aggressive behavior in the parking lot. The Ocean Township (Waretown) Police Department and the Berkeley Township Police Department were called upon to assist with the unruly and hostile crowd. While dealing with the hostile crowd in the parking lot, officers learned that a stabbing victim was incapacitated within the building. The stabbing victim, 21-year-old Saul Garcia, was attended to at the scene by officers while the remaining officers dealt with the hostile crowd outside the building. The amount of blood and damage at the scene was indicative of injuries well beyond the stabbing victim within the establishment. The patrons who were active in the fight(s) fled the area. A check of the area hospitals revealed that 24-year-old Jose Garcia of Whitesville Road in Jackson (formerly of Lakewood) had arrived at the Community Medical Center Emergency Room for treatment of significant injuries to his face and jaw due to the fight at the Forked River House. Blood was present throughout the establishment as well as outside the building consistent with multiple persons sustaining significant injuries, yet at this time, only the two aforementioned victims have been identified. Jose Garcia was initially treated at Community Medical Center and released while his brother, Saul Garcia, is being treated at the Jersey Shore Medical Center and is listed in stable condition. This agency has learned that since being released from Community Medical Center, Jose Garcia was later admitted to the Jersey Shore Medical Center for surgery due to the severity of his facial injuries. This matter is under continuing investigation, as detectives are working to identify persons depicted in photos seized from a patron’s digital camera at the scene.
  • Warrant and Drug (Arrest) – On Monday, November 4, 2013, at 5:13 p.m., Officer Evan Androcy conducted a traffic stop on East Haines Street in Lanoka Harbor. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 20-year-old Brandon R. Koppenjan of Lanoka Harbor, NJ, on two outstanding warrants. Warrant number one (1) was issued by Lacey Township in the amount of $750. Warrant number two (2) was issued by Brick Township in the amount of $500. Brandon Koppenjan was transported to police headquarters and processed. He was lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility in lieu of $1,250 bail. Brandon Koppenjan also received a criminal summons for Possession of Marijuana. In addition, he received traffic summonses for Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License, and for Operating an Unregistered and Uninsured vehicle. The vehicle was impounded by Lacey Amoco.
By |November 5th, 2013|

Stabbing/Slashing – Aggravated Assault – Forked River House, Rt. 9, Forked River – Sunday, November 3, 2013

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The Lacey Township Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance regarding the facts surrounding the stabbing/slashing incident which occurred at the Forked River House just after 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 3, 2013. During a large brawl that extended from inside the building out into the parking lot, 21-year-old Saul Garcia from Whitesville Road in Jackson (formerly of Lakewood) was stabbed through the forearm with a large knife and lacerated up toward the elbow. Saul Garcia was transported to Community Medical Center then flown to Jersey Shore Trauma Center.

Upon receiving the 911 call for assistance from a female caller at 2:21 a.m. on Sunday, November 3, 2013, officers arrived at the Forked River House to find well over 100 people engaged in fighting and aggressive behavior in the parking lot. The Ocean Township (Waretown) Police Department and the Berkeley Township Police Department were called upon to assist with the unruly and hostile crowd. While dealing with the hostile crowd in the parking lot, officers learned that a stabbing victim was incapacitated within the building. The stabbing victim, 21-year-old Saul Garcia, was attended to at the scene by officers while the remaining officers dealt with the hostile crowd outside the building.

The amount of blood and damage at the scene was indicative of injuries well beyond the stabbing victim within the establishment. The patrons who were active in the fight(s) fled the area. A check of the area hospitals revealed that 24-year-old Jose Garcia of Whitesville Road in Jackson (formerly of Lakewood) had arrived at the Community Medical Center Emergency Room for treatment of significant injuries to his face and jaw due to the fight at the Forked River House.

Blood was present throughout the establishment as well as outside the building consistent with multiple persons sustaining significant injuries, yet at this time, only the two aforementioned victims have been identified. Jose Garcia was initially treated at Community Medical Center and released while his brother, Saul Garcia, is being treated at the Jersey Shore Medical Center and is listed in stable condition. This agency has learned that since being released from Community Medical Center, Jose Garcia was later admitted to the Jersey Shore Medical Center for surgery due to the severity of his facial injuries.

This matter is under continuing investigation. The Lacey Township Police Department is asking that anyone with information regarding the incident please contact Detective Brian Flynn at 609-693-6636, ext. 2593 or leave a detailed crime tip (anonymous) through the police department website at www.laceypd.org/crime-tips/ .

By |November 4th, 2013|
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