Weekly Police Blotter

Weekly Police Blotter – Press Release

October 22, 2013 thru October 28, 2013

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• Drug Possession (Arrest) – On Tuesday, October 22, 2013, Detectives Robert Surtees and Brian Flynn were checking the wooded area behind the 200 block of Route 9 South. While checking the area, the detectives observed two male juveniles in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. One of the subjects was a 16-year-old male and the second subject was a 14-year-old male. They were taken into custody and transported to police headquarters. Each was charged on juvenile complaints with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and released to a parent. Both juveniles were from Forked River.
• Criminal Mischief (Residence) – On Wednesday, October 23, 2013, at 7:58 a.m., Officer Alan Abrecht responded to the 1200 block of Taylor Lane in Forked River for a report of criminal mischief. The complainant reported that during the overnight hours of October 23, 2013, an unknown person or persons damaged her mailbox and post. The damage is estimated at $75.
• Possession of a Hypodermic Needle and Warrant (Arrest) – On Wednesday, October 23, 2013, at 8:16 a.m., Officers Adam Ewart and Scott Keefe conducted a traffic stop on Route 9 North in Forked River near the McDonalds. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of a passenger, identified as 29-year-old Anthony Fattaruso of Lanoka Harbor for an outstanding warrant. The warrant was issued from the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department in the amount of $395. Anthony Fattaruso was found to be in possession of a Hypodermic needle. He was transported to police headquarters and charged on a criminal summons with Possession of a Hypodermic Needle. The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department responded to police headquarters and took custody of Anthony Fattaruso for the $395 warrant. He was lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of the bail.
• Theft (Business) – On Wednesday, October 23, 2013, at 4:15 p.m., Officer John Simonson responded to Lacey Diagnostic Imaging Center, 833 Lacey Road, Forked River, for a theft. The complainant reported that sometime between October 1, 2013, and October 23, 2013, an unknown person(s) stole the electrical jumpers off the outdoor electrical boxes that power the air conditioning condensers. The theft is valued at $350.
• Shoplifting (Arrest) – On Wednesday, October 23, 2013, at 6:35 p.m., Officer Robert Flynn responded to the Lacey Walmart, 580 Route 9 North, Lanoka Harbor, for a report of shoplifting. Upon his arrival, 33 year-old William E. Stuccio of Manahawkin was arrested for two counts of shoplifting. The first count was for transferring and/or removing labels/price tags, and the second count was for concealing merchandise valued at $30.  William Stuccio was transported to police headquarters, processed, and later released after receiving a criminal summons.
• Shoplifting (Arrest) – On Wednesday, October 23, 2013, at 10:16 p.m., Officers responded to the Lacey Walmart, 580 Route 9 North, Lanoka Harbor, for a shoplifter. Two adults were arrested for shoplifting, 25-year-old Sean Morrissey of Toms River was arrested for shoplifting merchandise valued at $42.25, and 34-year-old Kelly O’Brien of Barnegat was arrested for shoplifting merchandise valued at $110.23 and found to have an outstanding warrant issued by Tinton Falls in the amount of $300. They were both transported to police headquarters. Sean Morrissey was processed and released after receiving a criminal summons. Kelly O’Brien was processed and charged on a complaint warrant with bail set at $2,500. Kelly O’Brien was lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of a total of $2,800 bail.
• Burglary and Theft (Auto) – On Thursday, October 24, 2013, at 8:18 a.m., Officers Adam Ewart and Scott Keefe responded to the 300 block of Shady Brook Lane in Forked River for a report of a theft. The complainant reported that sometime between 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, and 5:30 a.m. Thursday, October 24, 2013, an unknown person or persons entered her vehicle and stole her Apple iPod Classic, 80 GB, MP3 player, valued at $200. The vehicle was parked in the driveway and is believed to have been unlocked. There were no signs of forced entry.
• Theft (Backyard of Residence) – On Thursday, October 24, 2013, at 8:40 a.m., Officer Andrew Slota responded to the 1200 block of Taylor Lane in Forked River for a report of a theft. The complainant reported that sometime between the overnight hours of Thursday, October 24, 2013, an unknown person or persons stole one cord of firewood valued at $200 from his backyard.
• Burglary and Theft (Residence) – On Thursday, October 24, 2013, at 7:33 p.m., Officer Julie Barcalow took a report of a theft from a residence. The complainant reported that sometime between Saturday, October 19, 2013 and Sunday, October 20, 2013, an unknown person stole his iPad Mini valued at $378.14 from his residence located on the 1200 block of Ocean Street, Forked River. There were no signs of forced entry.
• Warrant (Arrest) – On Friday, October 25, 2013, at 12:25 p.m., Special Officer Travis Horton conducted a traffic stop on Briggs Avenue North in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 37-year-old Christopher M. King of Forked River for an active Brick Township warrant in the amount of $500. Christopher King was transported to police headquarters and was later released after posting full bail.
• Shoplifting – On Friday, October 25, 2013, at 1:18 p.m., Officer George Resetar responded to Lacey Liquors, 349 Route 9 North, Forked River, for a theft. The complainant reported that sometime between Sunday, September 1, 2013, and Friday, October 25, 2013, an unknown person or persons stole six bottles of liquor valued at $600.
• Warrant (Arrest) – On Friday, October 25, 2013, at 9:25 p.m., Officer Robert Flynn conducted a traffic stop on Route 9 in Lanoka Harbor. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 29-year-old Edward A. Bizzarro of Manahawkin on an outstanding Atlantic City warrant in the amount of $95. Edward Bizzarro was transported to police headquarters and was later released after posting full bail.
• Burglary and Theft (Auto) – On Saturday, October 26, 2013, at 10:00 a.m., Officers Michael Hein and Frederick Anderson responded to the 1100 block of Laurel Boulevard in Lanoka Harbor for a theft. The complainant reported that sometime between Sunday, September 1, 2013, and Friday, October 25, 2013, an unknown person or persons stole his wallet and its contents from his vehicle that was either parked at his residence or at a local Route 9, Forked River business. The total theft is estimated at $43.
• Possession of CDS and Trespassing (Arrests) – On Saturday, October 26, 2013, at 11:40 a.m., Officers Jeffrey Slota and Joseph Soto responded to the Power Lines South, located at 5015 West Lacey Road in Forked River, to check for vehicles trespassing. While checking the area, a vehicle was located near the creek. The officers observed three males inside the vehicle. Further investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 20-year-old Joshua D. Kozireski of Harrison Avenue in Forked River. Joshua Kozireski was transported to police headquarters and later released after receiving a criminal summons for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Hashish, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Trespassing. He also received a traffic summons for Possession of CDS in a motor vehicle. The two passengers that were in the vehicle were identified as 18-year-old Shawn A. Renn of Forked River and Taylor Savage of Waretown. Both Shawn Renn and Taylor Savage were issued a Complaint-Summons for Trespassing and were released at the scene.
• Burglary and Theft (Auto) – On Saturday, October 26, 2013, at 12:26 p.m., Officer Jeffrey Slota responded to the 1700 block of Evans Road in Forked River for a report of a theft. The complainant stated that sometime between 11:00 p.m. the evening before, Friday, October 25, 2013, and 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2013, an unknown person or persons entered his vehicle and stole approximately $17 in change, along with a folding knife, and pack of cigarettes. In addition, the complainant stated that his mother’s vehicle was also entered and approximately $5 in change was taken. Both vehicles were left unlocked and parked in the driveway of the home.
• Theft – On Saturday, October 26, 2013, at 6:35 p.m., Officer Evan Androcy responded to Kohl’s, 304 Route 9 North in Forked River, for a report of a theft. The victim stated that sometime between 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., his Arbor long-board skateboard, valued at $240, was taken from the exterior of his vehicle while in the parking lot. The victim indicated that he left the skateboard outside of his vehicle while he sat within the vehicle awaiting the return of his friend from within the store.
• DUI (Arrest) – On Saturday, October 26, 2013, at 9:15 p.m., Special Officer Michael Hutman conducted a traffic stop in the parking lot of the Walmart, 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor. Officer Evan Androcy responded to assist. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 54-year-old Glenn A. Jones of Ocean Gate, NJ, for DUI. He was transported to police headquarters, processed, and later released after receiving traffic summons for DUI, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Maintain Lane. The vehicle Glenn Jones was operating was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
• Drug Possession (Arrest) – On Saturday, October 26, 2013, at 10:05 p.m., Officer Andrew Slota responded to the 100 block of Station Drive in Forked River for a report of a male subject lying on the ground. The male subject was identified as 23-year-old Joseph J. Caputo of Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to his arrest on an outstanding no-bail warrant from the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department. Joseph Caputo was also found to be in possession of prescription pills without a prescription. The pills included but were not limited to Alprazolam. Joseph Caputo was transported to police headquarters and charged with the criminal offenses related to the possession of the pills. He was later transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility where he was lodged on the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department warrant.
• Theft – On Sunday, October 27, 2013, Officers Frederick Anderson and Michael Hein responded to Walmart, 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for a theft. Upon arrival, officers met with the victim who reported that she was shopping in the store and left at approximately 12:40 p.m. She stated that she left her iPad in the shopping cart and drove away. A short time later, she responded back to Walmart to retrieve her iPad from the shopping cart; however, it was missing. Investigation at the scene determined that an adult female, identified as 50-year-old Susan Guadagnino of Ocean Gate, NJ, removed the iPad from the shopping cart and placed it in her vehicle just before entering Walmart. Susan Guadagnino was arrested and transported to police headquarters. She was charged on a criminal summons with Theft of Property Lost or Mislaid. She was served with her copy of the summons and released pending a court date.
• Burglary, Theft, and Criminal Mischief (Residence) – On Sunday, October 27, 2013, at 4:32 p.m., Officer Dimitri Tsarnas responded to the 1300 block of Wood Avenue in Forked River for a report of a theft. The complainant reported that sometime between August 1, 2013, and Sunday, October 27, 2013, an unknown person or person(s) entered the residence and stole copper piping. Copper piping was also taken from the crawl space. There were no signs of forced entry. The theft is estimated at $300 and the damage is estimated at $3,000.
• Warrant Arrest – On Monday, October 28, 2013, at 2:28 a.m., Officer Dimitri Tsarnas conducted a traffic stop on Route 9 South in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 34-year-old Alejandro J. Cunalata of Setaukey, New York, on two outstanding traffic warrants. Warrant number one (1) was issued out of Mount Olive Township in the amount of $500 and warrant number two (2) was issued out of Union Township in the amount of $260. Alejandro Cunalata was transported to police headquarters where he posted bail and was released. Alejandro Cunalate was also issued a traffic summons for driving with a suspended driver’s license.

Weekly Police Blotter – Press Release
October 15th thru October 21st, 2013

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• Theft from Auto – On Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at 6:54 a.m., a resident of the 800 block of Arlington Avenue in Forked River came in to police headquarters to file a theft report. The victim reported that sometime between 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 14, 2013, and 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, an unknown person or persons stole power tools valued at $150 from the bed of his pickup truck that was parked at his residence.
• Criminal Mischief (Auto) – On Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at 4:24 p.m., a resident of the 300 block of Predmore Avenue in Lanoka Harbor reported criminal mischief. The victim reported that sometime between the evening of Monday, October 14, 2013, and 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, an unknown person or persons damaged the driver’s side door of his vehicle that was parked in his driveway. The damage is estimated at $500.
• Burglary and Theft (Auto) – On Wednesday, October 16, 2013, at 8:57 p.m., a resident of the 1000 block of Laurel Boulevard in Lanoka Harbor reported a theft from a vehicle. The victim reported that sometime between 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 14, 2013, and 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, an unknown person or persons entered his unlocked vehicle that was parked at his residence and stole his property. The property consisted of a wallet and a Samsung Galaxy cell phone with an estimated total value of $600.
• Burglary and Theft (Business) – On Thursday, October 17, 2013, at 12:25 a.m., Officer Adam Ewart responded to North Dover OB GYN, 833 Lacey Road, Forked River, for a theft report. The complainant stated that sometime between 5:00 p.m., on Wednesday, October 16, 2013, and 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2013, an unknown person entered the office and stole a laptop computer (HP brand) valued at approximately $1,000. There were no signs of forced entry to the building.
• Structure Fire (Residence) – On Friday, October 18, 2013, at 2:35 a.m., while on patrol, Officer Michael Eden observed an odor of burning plastic along Lacey Road near the northeastern portion of the Pines Section of Forked River. Upon checking the adjacent streets, Officer Eden observed flames coming from a residence on Lane Place in Forked River. As Officer Eden was approaching the home, a 911 call was transferred to Lacey Dispatch from Ocean County Dispatch. The 911 call originated from a neighbor at 233 Lane Place who had observed the home engulfed with flames. Officer Eden identified the home as 229 Lane Place and quickly learned that as many as six residents live in the home. Prior to Officer Eden’s arrival, two adult males (28-year-old Stephen Bodzak, Jr. & 23-year-old Patrick Oliveto) had made their way out of the home through their bedroom windows and were standing in the roadway on Lane Place. The two adult males in the roadway indicated that other family members were still within the residence while the home was burning. Since the front of the home was fully engulfed in flames, Officer Eden made his way around to the back yard by kicking and breaking through a secured gate. Upon entering the back yard, he observed three other family members standing away from the home. The three family members included the mother, father and 10-year-old daughter from the residence. The mother and father (46-year-old Diane Bodzak & 56-year-old Stephen Bodzak, Sr.) indicated that their adult, pregnant daughter was trapped within the burning residence. Officer Eden began a process of trying to make contact with 28-year-old Brittany Bodzak who was trapped within the home. Upon hearing her screaming to him that she couldn’t find a way out, Officer Eden kicked over a section of fencing then smashed a window to a bedroom with his arm. After breaking through the window and while thick smoke was billowing out of the window, he climbed halfway into the window while continuing to yell for the woman. Neither the woman nor Officer Eden could see each other due to the thick billowing smoke. Based on the yelling, 28-year-old Brittany Bodzak was able to make her way to Officer Eden’s location at which time he quickly pulled her through the window to safety. Due to the exposure to the intense heat and thick smoke, Officer Eden along with Brittany Bodzak and Stephen Bodzak, Sr., suffered from smoke inhalation. The Lacey Township First Aid Squad transported Officer Eden as well as Brittany Bodzak and Stephen Bodzak, Sr. from the scene to Community Medical Center for treatment. Other family members responded to the hospital thereafter for treatment of minor injuries sustained while climbing out the windows during the initial stages of the incident. The Forked River Fire Company and the Lanoka Harbor Fire Company responded and extinguished the fire. The Ocean County Fire Marshall’s Office and the Lacey Township Police Department are conducting the investigation into the cause and origin of the fire.
• Burglary and Theft (Auto) – On Friday, October 18, 2013, at 9:22 a.m., a resident of the 400 block of Camden Court in Lanoka Harbor reported a vehicle burglary. The complainant stated that sometime between 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2013, and 9:15 a.m. Friday, October 18, 2013, an unknown person or persons entered her unlocked vehicle parked at the residence and stole property (Vehicle Reg and Insurance Card) valued at $5.00.
• Burglary of Residence (Arrests) – On the afternoon of Friday, October 18, 2013, unknown actors burglarized a home on Yorktown Drive in Forked River. The owner reported that the suspect(s) entered through a rear door stealing her belongings from within. The stolen items included jewelry and cash valued at approximately $1,000. The investigation by detectives led to arrests on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. Renae Milko, 23, was arrested at 8:00 a.m. at the Lacey Inn. The second suspect, 20-year-old Joseph Ferenc, was arrested at 3:00 p.m. on Route 9 near Game Farm Road in Forked River. Both suspects were lodged at the Ocean County Correctional Facility after being unable to post $25,000 cash bail. Milko was in default of an additional $426 warrant issued by the Seaside Park Municipal Court on October 1, 2013. Although the cash was not recovered, all of the jewelry was located and will be returned to the victim.
• Assault and Criminal Mischief (Auto) – On Friday, October 18, 2013, at 10:50 p.m., Officer Dimitri Tsarnas responded to the area of Saltspray Drive and Dock Road in Forked River for a report of a fight. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 25-year-old Zachary McKay of Cherokee Trail in Forked River for causing criminal mischief in the amount of $550. Zachary McKay was arrested for damaging a motor vehicle during a dispute. Zachary McKay was transported to headquarters, processed, and released after receiving a criminal summons.
• Trespassing (Formal Charges) – On Saturday, October 19, 2013, at 10:55 a.m., Officer Jeffrey Slota was patrolling the JCP&L power lines, 5001 Lacey Road in Forked River, when he observed a vehicle containing several subjects. Investigation at the scene determined that all the subjects were trespassing. They were identified as 26-year-old Flavio Pessoa Rodriguez of Oakhurst, NJ; 28-year-old Pedro A. Mendes Dealmeida of Long Branch, NJ; 33-year-old Jose Roberto Moreira of Delran, NJ; and 28-year-old Eucimar Moreira Dasilva of Mount Laurel, NJ. Each was issued a Complaint-Summons charging them with Defiant Trespassing. They were released at the scene.
• Burglary (Residence) – On Saturday, October 19, 2013, at 3:50 p.m., a resident of the 600 block of Deerhead Lake Drive in Forked River reported a possible burglary. The victim stated that sometime between October 13, 2013 and October 19, 2013, an unknown person or persons forced entry through a rear window of the residence. Although the residence was reported to have been entered, it does not appear that anything is missing. A neighbor recalled seeing a white pick-up truck in the area during the days in question.
• Theft of a Motorcycle – On Sunday, October 20, 2013, at 12:09 a.m., a resident of the 800 block of Baldwin Street in Forked River reported a theft of a motorcycle. The victim reported that sometime between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and midnight on Saturday, October 19, 2013, an unknown person or persons stole his motorcycle from the side of a garage at the residence. The motorcycle is described as a 2004, KTM dual sport, model 625EXC. It is orange in color and valued at $10.000. No one was home at the residence at the time of the theft.
• DUI Arrest – On Sunday, October 20, 2013, at 12:21 a.m., Officer Dimitri Tsarnas conducted a traffic stop on Parker Avenue in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 20-year-old Christopher C. Papa of Forepeak Drive in Forked River for DUI. He was transported to headquarters, processed, and released on traffic summonses including DUI, Underage DUI, Reckless Driving, and having an Open Container of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle. Christopher Papa also received a criminal summons for Underage Possession of Alcohol. The vehicle he was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
• Theft – On Sunday, October 20, 2013, at 2:13 p.m., Lieutenant Michael DiBella responded to headquarters for a theft report. The victim stated that sometime between September 22, 2013, and October 20, 2013, an unknown person stole the license plate (NJ Registration TLY87Y) off of his trailer that was parked at a residence on the 300 block of Normandie Drive, Forked River. Total theft is $25.
• Criminal Mischief (Auto) – On Sunday, October 20, 2013, at 4:56 p.m., a resident of Lancaster Court in Forked River filed a report of criminal mischief. The victim stated that sometime between 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2013, and 4:30 p.m., on Sunday, October 20, 2013, an unknown person or persons slashed both driver’s side tires on his vehicle while parked at the residence. Total damage is estimated at $300.
• Drug Possession (Formal Charge) – On Monday, October 21, 2013, at approximately 10:53 a.m., Officers Darrell Nick and Anthony Sarno responded to the Lacey Township High School for a report of a student in possession of marijuana. Upon arrival, Officers met with members of the school administration. Investigation at the school led to the arrest of a 16-year-old student for Possession of Marijuana. The student was charged on a juvenile complaint with the violation. The student was released to his parent.
• Theft – On Monday, October 21, 2013, at 11:58 a.m., a victim reported that sometime during the prior two weeks, an unknown person or persons stole three of his hunting tree stands and a deer feeder, with a total value of $875. The items were located on the property of the Lacey Materials Hunting Club.

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Weekly Police Blotter – Press Release
October 8th, 2013 thru October 14th, 2013

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• Theft – On Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at 10:24 a.m., a resident of Yorktown Drive in Forked River reported that sometime between 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2013, someone stole her Apple iPod Touch mp3 player from her residence. The iPod was last seen on the living room coffee table when she left her home to go to work that morning. The item is valued at $300.
• Theft – On Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 9:53 a.m., a resident of Grouse Court in Lanoka Harbor reported a theft of items from an automobile. The items reported stolen included an Android cell phone, loose change, and hoop earrings. The vehicle was entered during the overnight hours. No signs of forced entry were observed. The total value of the stolen property is estimated at $53.
• Drug Paraphernalia Possession (Arrest) – On Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 10:13 a.m., Officer Keith Pearce responded to the parking lot of Wawa at 800 Lacey Road, Forked River, in reference to a suspicious female sitting inside a black Volkswagen Passat. The anonymous caller reported seeing a needle in the female’s arm. The owner of the vehicle, Staci Triesman, had left before officers arrived, but was located at the Lacey Township Municipal Court where she was found to be in possession of two hypodermic needles. Officers collected the hypodermic needles for evidence, but were not able to locate any other drugs. Staci Triesman was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and transported to police headquarters where she was processed and released on summons. The needles were packaged as evidence and sent to Ocean County Crime Laboratory for testing to determine if they contained a controlled dangerous substance.
• Shoplifting, Warrants, and Hindering Apprehension – On Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at 12:03 p.m., Officer John Simonson responded to Lacey Walmart for a female shoplifter leaving the store in a blue Honda Civic. The vehicle was observed by Officer John Simonson being driven in a reckless manner. The vehicle was then stopped in the parking lot of Walmart. The driver, 32-year-old Shannon M. Trott of Kent Drive in Manchester, NJ, provided Officer Simonson with a driver’s license belonging to Pattilynn China. An asset protection agent from the Walmart Manahawkin reported that Shannon Trott was also a suspect in a shoplifting incident in the Manahawkin Walmart. The asset protection agent from the Lacey Walmart had approached Shannon Trott upon seeing her arrive at the Lacey Store to attempt to return the stolen items for cash. Upon being approached by the Asset Protection Officer, she reportedly fled the store, leaving her passport which she used for identification at the courtesy desk to return the stolen items. The passport was turned over to Officer John Simonson. Shannon Trott was placed under arrest and transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters. The items that were stolen from Manahawkin included a 21-inch piece of luggage valued at $49 and a two piece comforter bed set valued at $34.96; with the theft totaling $83.96. Shannon Trott had several outstanding warrants for her arrest. Cherry Hill Municipal Court (No Bail warrant), Lumberton Municipal Court ($500.00), Pemberton Municipal Court ($1,900.00), and Manchester Municipal Court ($750.00). Shannon Trott was fingerprinted, photographed, and charged with Hindering Apprehension, Theft by Deception, and Receiving Stolen Property. Judge Damian Murray set bail at $10,000 with no 10% option. Shannon Trott was also issued traffic summonses for Reckless Driving, Careless Driving, Failure to Wear Seatbelt, and Driving while Suspended. She was not able to post bail and was transported to Ocean County Correctional Facility.
• Theft – On Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at 9:23 a.m., a resident of Devon Street in Forked River reported a theft from a vehicle. The resident reported that sometime during the overnight hours, an unknown person or persons entered her 2012, GMC Yukon and stole her purse which was sitting on the passenger seat. The vehicle was parked in the driveway and left unsecured. The stolen items include a Floral Vera Bradley purse, TD-Visa Card, American Express Card, spare car key, NJ Driver’s license, and $10 in cash.
• Warrant Arrest – On Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at 2:47 p.m., Officer Keith Pearce responded to the Wawa, 444 Route 9 South in Forked River, in reference to a suspicious person. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 31-year-old Joshua Peterson of Griffin Road in Franklin, NH, on four outstanding warrants. A $414 Woodbridge Township Municipal Court Warrant (DUI), a $250 Waretown Municipal Court Warrant (Shoplifting), a $393 Wall Township Municipal Court Warrant (Driving while suspended), and a $393 Wall Township Municipal Court Warrant (Failure to Maintain Lane). He was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of the bail.
• Drug Distribution (Arrests) – A drug distribution investigation on the 300 block of Nautilus Boulevard in Forked River culminated in several arrests between October 3, 2013 and October 9, 2013. On the evening of October 3, 2013, Lacey Detectives witnessed a vehicle departing from 311 Nautilus Boulevard in Forked River where drug-dealing activity was suspected. The vehicle was observed dropping off a male passenger at the Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library. After meeting with a second male, the passenger entered the bathroom of the library. Further investigation led to the arrest of 19-year-old Michael Capone of Forked River. Michael Capone was found in possession of heroin and was suspected of injecting the drug while in the bathroom of the public library. The second male, 21-year-old Joseph Ferenc of Forked River, was arrested for an outstanding Lacey Township warrant from a prior incident. During his arrest, detectives located paraphernalia consistent with the use of heroin. Michael Capone was charged with possession of heroin and possession of a hypodermic syringe. Joseph Ferenc was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility after being unable to post $750 bail on the outstanding warrant.
• Drug Distribution (Arrests) – On the afternoon of October 9, 2013, detectives observed a suspicious transaction between a pedestrian and a vehicle in the Burger King parking lot at the Lacey Mall. The passenger of the vehicle, 23-year-old Ralph Monaco, is a resident of 311 Nautilus Boulevard in Forked River. As detectives approached the vehicle, the driver of the vehicle, 21-year-old John Clifton of Forked River attempted to conceal cash. The pedestrian, 25-year-old Devin Demichele of Whiting, NJ, had heroin and a hypodermic syringe in his possession which led to his arrest. The subsequent search yielded additional heroin and drug paraphernalia along with nearly $2,000 cash. John Clifton and Ralph Monaco were both charged with possession of heroin, distribution of heroin, and possession of a hypodermic syringe. Both suspects were lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of $20,000 bail. Devin Demichele was incarcerated after bail was set at $10,000 in addition to an outstanding $2,500 warrant issued by the Tabernacle Municipal Court. A third passenger in the vehicle, 21-year-old Fred Vona of Forked River was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
• Residential Burglary & Theft as well as an additional Attempted Burglary – On Wednesday October 9, 2013, at 12:21 a.m., Officer Julie Barcalow and Officer Michael Eden responded to the 600 block of Baldwin Street in Forked River in reference to a reported burglary-in-progress. The resident reported that someone was cutting his window screen and attempting to get into his residence through his bedroom window. The suspect(s) fled in a vehicle prior to the arrival of officers. The resident could not provide a description of the suspect but described the suspect vehicle as an older model Honda that was possibly black or blue in color. While investigating the incident, the resident advised the officers that someone had burglarized the residence two days prior on Monday, October 7, 2013. He stated that he did not report the burglary and theft because they stole under $2,000 in cash. No suspects have been identified at this time.
• Theft – On Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 7:15 p.m., Officer Robert Flynn met with a resident of the 700 block of Beach Boulevard in Forked River at police headquarters regarding a theft. The resident reported that he arrived home earlier to find his home had no electricity and that the electric meter on the side of his house was missing. JCP&L indicated that they would be responding to repair the meter. The value of the meter is estimated at $100.
• Burglary and Theft (Auto) – On Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 9:13 a.m., a resident of Dugout Drive in Lanoka Harbor reported a theft from a motor vehicle. The resident reported that between 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m., someone entered his vehicle and stole a white plastic Solo Style cup sitting in the console of the vehicle that had about twenty dollars in loose change. The cup (valued at $1.00) had “USMC” painted on the side. The vehicle was unlocked and parked in the driveway.
• Fraud & Theft – On Thursday, October 10, 2013, a resident of Harrison Avenue in Forked River reported a fraud and theft. The resident had already made a report that his wallet was stolen from his vehicle on Wednesday October 9, 2013. The resident now was reporting that monies had been removed from his account via his stolen ATM card. Five withdrawals were reportedly made on Wednesday October 13, 2013 from the Kearny Federal Savings Bank, 630 North Main Street, Lanoka Harbor. The total amount withdrawn from the account was $615.
• Burglary and Theft (Auto) – On Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 6:26 a.m., a resident of the 900 block of Clairmore Avenue in Lanoka Harbor reported a theft from a vehicle. The resident reported that her purse had been taken from her unlocked vehicle, a 2006, Black Pontiac G6, sometime between 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 and 6:15 a.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2013. The vehicle was parked in the driveway of her home. The stolen items include a White and Black Purse, debit card, two black wallets, $200 cash, a check book, driver’s license, insurance card, vehicle registration, Gettysburg tickets, Boston’s gift card, Gamestop gift card, social security card, birth certificate, student I.D, and two gold charms. The total value of the stolen items is estimated at $384.
• Burglary and Theft (Residence) – On Friday, October 11, 2013 at 4:41 p.m., Officer Evan Androcy responded to the 900 block of Montauk Drive in Forked River for a report of a residential burglary. The victim reported that sometime between 8:40 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2013, she discovered jewelry missing from her bedroom dresser and her laptop missing from the sun room. No signs of forced entry could be located but objects in the residence had been moved. The total value of the jewelry is estimated to be over $5,000 and the laptop is valued at $500. The victim was able to identify a possible suspect who is known to the family.
• Burglary and Theft – On Friday, October 11, 2013 at 10:24 a.m., a resident of the 700 block of Weehawken Avenue in Forked River reported a burglary of a residence. The resident, 21-year-old Ashley Frank, reported that sometime between 12:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 someone entered her residence through a bedroom window. Ashley Frank immediately noticed that her house keys at the time, but did not realize until two days later that jewelry was also missing. The items stolen include a gold Coach bracelet valued at $125, a silver Coach bracelet valued at $75, a white gold ring valued at $300, and five miscellaneous gold bracelets with a total value of $250. The total value of stolen property is $756. The victim identified a person known to her as a suspect in the burglary and theft.
• DUI (Arrest) – On Friday, October 11, 2013 at 1:39 a.m., Officer Dimitri Tsarnas stopped a vehicle near the entrance of the Power Plant. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 21-year-old, Joseph Ferenc of Forked River for DUI. Joseph Ferenc was issued summonses for DUI, Driving while Suspended, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Maintain Lane.
• Fraud – On Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 12:25 p.m., Officer Michael Hein and Officer Scott Anderson responded to a Merrimac Road residence in Lanoka Harbor for a report of fraud. A resident reported that someone used his Wells Fargo Visa debit card to withdraw $302 from his checking account. The ATM at the 7-11 store, 403 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, was utilized to make the fraudulent transaction. The victim provided the identity of a suspect who is known to the victim.
• Criminal Mischief – On Saturday, October 12, 2013, at 12:16 p.m., a resident of the 400 block of Lake Barnegat Drive North reported criminal mischief to his vehicle. The complainant reported that sometime between 10:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2013, and 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2013, an unknown person or persons slashed the front driver’s side tire of his white, 2001, Saturn SC, which was parked out in front of the residence. The damage is estimated at $100.
• Criminal Mischief – On Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 12:38 a.m., Special Officer Russell Moller observed graffiti (spray paint) on the Beach Boulevard bridge by Sandy Hook Drive, Forked River. Arrangements are being made to remove the graffiti. Damage is estimated at $300.
• Theft – On Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 5:26 p.m., Officer Evan Androcy responded to the wooded area behind 408 Route 9 North in reference to suspicious persons in the woods. The subjects were identified as 26-year-old Tara Thau of Prospect Avenue in Lakewood, NJ, and her father, Edward Thau of West Avenue in Delanco, NJ. While speaking to the subjects, Tara Thau reported that her friend 23-year-old Renee Milko and her boyfriend, 19-year-old Nicholas McBride, both of 69 Bonita Road in Waretown, NJ, just stole $200 from her purse. Tara Thau stated that she had just bought them lunch at McDonalds and they must have stolen the money when she left her purse and went to the bathroom.
• Burglary and Theft (Auto) – On Sunday, October 13, 2013 at 2:55 p.m., Officer Michael Hein met with a resident of the 300 block of Normandie Drive in Forked River who reported a theft from an unlocked vehicle. The victim stated that an unknown person or persons entered her vehicle between 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2013 and 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 13, 2013. Stolen from the vehicle was a Garmin Novi 260 GPS valued at $290.
• Warrant Arrest – On Sunday, October 13, 2013 at 9:28 a.m., Special Officer Travis Horton arrested Candice Gianettino of Schindler Drive in Brick, NJ, on an active traffic warrant out of the Asbury Park Municipal Court after conducting a motor vehicle stop. Candice Gianettino was found to be operating the vehicle with a suspended driver’s license. She was issued a summons for Driving with a Suspended License and released after posting $89 bail on the Asbury Park traffic warrant.
• DUI (Arrest) – On Sunday, October 13, 2013 at 1:23 a.m., Officer Alan Abrecht responded to a residence on the 600 block of Windsor Street in Forked River for a report of an unknown male subject attempting to enter the caller’s yard. The male subject, identified as Yousef Qazi, was located in the rear yard of a Deerhead Lake Drive residence standing behind a shed. Yousef Qazi stated he was going to his home on Schoolhouse Lane in Toms River when he was informed that he was in Forked River, NJ. He was confused and did not believe that he was not at his residence. His vehicle was located running in the roadway with its lights on parked on Deerhead Lake Drive. The vehicle’s driver’s side mirror, front bumper, and quarter panel had minor damage to it. Officer Alan Abrecht had Yousef Qazi perform field sobriety tests. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of Yousef Qazi for DUI. Yousef Qazi was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed for DUI and released to a family member after being issued summonses for DUI and Reckless Driving.
• Burglary, Theft & Criminal Mischief (Auto) – At 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 13, 2013, a resident of Easy Street in Forked River reported a vehicle burglary. The victim indicated that an unknown person or persons entered her 2004, Chrysler Sebring convertible while the vehicle was parked at the residence between 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2013, and 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 13, 2013. Entry was gained by cutting a hole in the convertible roof then opening the door lock of the vehicle. Stolen from the vehicle was a white nylon women’s gym bag containing gym clothing and a combination lock. The theft totaled $200, yet the damage to the vehicle is estimated at $2,000. The total loss is estimated at $2,200.
• Theft from Residence – On Monday, October 14, 2013 at 8:25 p.m., Officer Julie Barcalow responded to police headquarters to take a theft report. A resident of Kay Street in Forked River reported that she had items stolen from her Sentry Safe. The victim stated that sometime between Sunday, October 13, 2013 and Monday, October 14, 2013, someone pried open her Sentry Safe and stole the items contained within in it. The stolen items include three birth certificates, a social security card, and two life insurance policies, as well as approximately 50 CD’s. Also reported stolen from the safe were numerous prescription medications including Oxycodone, Methadone, Synthroid, and Clonazapam. The total value of the stolen item is $610. The matter is under investigation.

On Friday, October 11, 2013, at 4:41 p.m., Officer Evan Androcy responded to the 900 block of Montauk Drive in  Forked River for a residential burglary. The victim reported that sometime between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., on Friday, October 11, 2013, an unknown person or persons entered her residence and stole approximately $5,000 in property including jewelry and a laptop computer. There were no signs of forced entry. Detective Brian Flynn responded to the scene and is handling the investigation.

Weekly Police Blotter – Press Release
October 2nd thru October 7th, 2013

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• Theft – On Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at 1:52 p.m., Officer Darrell Nick and Officer Anthony Sarno responded to Shell Gasoline (922 Lacey Road) in reference to a theft report. A 20-year-old male from Center Street in Forked River reported that $1,000 was stolen from his house sometime between 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 and 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. The reporting person stated he had $1,900 cash in an envelope in a drawer in his bedroom. He stated that he had an 18-year-old friend from Tappan Street in Forked River over around 11:00 a.m. on October 2, 2013 and when she left an hour later he noticed that the money was missing. The friend was questioned by police and denied being involved in the theft.
• Criminal Mischief – On Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 7:05 p.m., Officer Andrew Slota responded to an Elwood Street residence in Forked River for a report of criminal mischief. The resident reported that her 2002, GMC, Yukon had been “keyed” on the rear door near the license plate. The resident did not know when or where the damage occurred and did not know of any suspects who might have damaged the vehicle. The damage is estimated at $100.
• Drug Possession (Arrest) – On Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 11:18 p.m., Officer Alan Abrecht and Officer George Resetar responded to the area of Tappan Street and Penn Avenue for a report of a male subject partially hanging out of a vehicle. Upon arrival, the officers observed a Mazda pickup truck with two occupants identified as 21-year-old Derek Fix of Potters Drive in Bayville and 20-year-old Cody Lessing of Eastern Boulevard in Bayville. While speaking with Cody Lessing, Officer Resetar observed a plastic bag labeled “G6”, as well as a smoking pipe with burnt residue in a baseball cap on the dashboard of the vehicle. Cody Lessing was also found in possession of “Sky” Pineapple flavored vodka and rolling papers. Cody Lessing was searched, handcuffed, and transported to police headquarters for processing. Cody Lessing was charged with Possession of Synthetic Cannabinoid, Drug Paraphernalia, and Underage Possession/Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages. Cody Lessing was released on a summons pending a court date.
• Drug Overdoses – On Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 11:54 a.m., Officers responded to a Beach Boulevard residence in Forked River for a drug overdose. A syringe was located in the unconscious subject’s shoe. The subject was treated by paramedics and transported to Community Medical Center by the Lacey Township First Aid Squad. Only 40 minutes later, at 12:35 a.m., Officers responded to a Bay Way residence in Lanoka Harbor for a report of a drug overdose. The 27-year-old subject was found unconscious on the floor of the screened-in porch. Officers administered first aid until the arrival of the paramedics. A subject at the scene turned over 1 empty syringe and 3 empty wax folds. The subject was transported to Southern Ocean Medical Center by the Lacey Township First Aid Squad with paramedics.
• Warrant Arrest – On Friday, October 04, 2013 at 4:21 p.m., Officer Dimitri Tsarnas conducted a motor vehicle stop on Oak Street in Forked River and arrested 30-year-old Vernon Johnson, 3rd, of Pine Oak Drive in Tuckerton on an active warrant. Vernon Johnson, 3rd, transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he posted bail on the Ocean Township Warrant.
• Drug Possession (Arrest) – On Friday, October 4, 2013 at 12:19 p.m., Officer Anderson and Officer Michael Hein responded to the East end of Sinclair Avenue in reference to someone building a “fort” on wetlands. Upon arrival, the officers’ located 19-year-old Sean C. Slaff of Pine Street in Lanoka Harbor in the process of building a “tree fort.” As the officers approached him, Sean Slaff threw a black wool knit hat into the woods. As the hat hit the ground, a small bag of marijuana fell out of the hat. Upon a closer inspection of the hat, two additional bags of vegetation were found inside. Sean Slaff was arrested and a search incident to arrest uncovered another bag of marijuana, a smoking device made from a plastic soda bottle, as well as two sockets containing burnt marijuana. Sean Slaff was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and released on a summons. Sean Slaff was charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
• Criminal Mischief – On Saturday, October 5, 2013, at 7:26 a.m., officers received reports of multiple incidents of criminal mischief on Arborridge Drive in the Sea Breeze Development of Forked River. The incidents appear to have occurred between the hours of 10:00 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2013, and 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2013.
• Robbery & Aggravated Assault – On Saturday morning, October 5, 2013, at 9:55 a.m. the Lacey Township Police Department was notified by the staff at Community Medical Center (CMC) in Toms River that they were actively treating a patient with various injuries who claimed he was assaulted in Lacey Township. Officer Joseph Soto responded to the hospital to investigate. The victim, 18-year-old Andres Velasquez of Beachwood, NJ, stated that at approximately 1:00 a.m. (9 hours earlier Saturday morning), he was waiting for the New Jersey Transit bus at the bus stop located on Route 9 South near Parker’s Point Boulevard in Forked River when he was attacked. An inspection of the reported scene produced evidence supporting the victim’s claims. The victim stated that a newer gray car pulled up and parked next to the bus stop. The victim initially reported that two black males, both in their mid-to-late twenties, exited the vehicle and demanded his wallet. The victim’s initial description of the assailants was inaccurate, as the suspects are believed to be Hispanic males. The victim received multiple injuries, including lacerations sustained from a knife. The matter is currently under investigation.
• Warrant Arrest – On Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 12:55 a.m., Officer Dimitri Tsarnas was patrolling the parking lot of the Wawa, 444 Route 9, Forked River, when he observed a male sleeping near the garbage bin in front of the establishment. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 34-year-old Thomas J. Bayard of Staysail Court in Bayville on an outstanding $500 Berkeley Township Court warrant. Thomas J. Bayard was transported to police headquarters for processing and was able to post bail.
• Dispute – On Sunday, October 06, 2013 at 1:58 a.m., Officers responded to the Forked River House, 121 Route 9 South in Forked River, NJ, for a report of a fight in the front parking lot involving approximately ten subjects. It was reported that one of the subjects involved was possibly “unconscious.” Upon arrival, officers met with Saul Garcia of Florence Court in Lakewood, NJ, who had minor injuries consistent with fighting. Saul Garcia stated that two, unknown, black males “were looking for a fight” and started to argue with his sister, 25-year-old Shakira Soto of Martin Luther King Boulevard in Lakewood, NJ. Saul Garcia stated that when he came to his sister’s aid a fight ensued. Shakira Soto stated that during the altercation she was struck in the face with a closed fist. Both suspects fled the scene. A check of the area and local hospitals had negative results. The two suspects could not be identified at this time. Both victims declined medical treatment.
• Warrant Arrest – On Sunday, October 6, 2013 at 7:36 p.m., Officer Charles May responded to the area of Steuben Avenue and Stony Point Drive in reference to a suspicious person complaint. Upon arrival Officer May met with a subject on the property of 405 Steuben Avenue in Forked River. The subject provided Officer May with false information. Upon further investigation, Officer May identified the subject as 31-year-old Kalif A. Dollard of Sherman Avenue in Newark, NJ. Kalif Dollard was arrested after a $1,495 Essex County Sheriff’s Department Warrant and a $100 Newark Municipal Court Warrant were located. He was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and charged with hindering his own apprehension. Judge Damian Murray set bail at $1,500. He was transported to Ocean County Jail in default of bail.
• Criminal Mischief – On Sunday, October 6, 2013 at 7:01 a.m. Officer Adam Ewart and Officer Scott Keefe discovered red spray painted graffiti on the cheerleading building while conducting a park check. Damage is estimated at $300.