Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – March 25 through April 1, 2021
Shoplifting- On Thursday, March 25, 2021, at 8:30 p.m., CVS contacted police reporting a theft. The staff reported that an unknown male suspect entered the store and stole several perfumes off the shelf prior to breaking into a locked fragrance display. The suspect, a white male in his 20’s, was seen running from the store prior to police arrival. Detective May along with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department Crime Scene Unit responded to investigate.
DWI- On Thursday, March 25, 2021, at 10:06 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe was dispatched to Wawa, Lanoka Harbor, after a caller reported a possible intoxicated driver. Officer Keefe located the vehicle and deemed the driver under the influence. Thomas Daly, 36, was arrested and later released after being charged with DWI, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Submit to Breath Testing.
MV Violation- On Saturday, March 27, 2021, at 8:22 p.m., Special Officer Chris Triano conducted a motor vehicle stop on Manchester Avenue. The unregistered motorcycle was being operated by a 15 year-old Toms River male. The motorcycle was impounded and the juvenile was turned over to his mother. Charges are pending.
Arrest- On Sunday, March 28, 2021, at 4:07 p.m., officers met with a Forked River resident who reported a matter connected to a recent theft. The caller stated that while working on Laurel Boulevard, he was approached by two men who he believed to be detectives. The men questioned the caller concerning motorcycles that were recently stolen from a Pine Street residence. Investigation into the matter revealed that the two men were the owners of the stolen motorcycles and the caller’s vehicle matched the description of the thieves. Both men, Christopher Hall, 50, and Anthony Hall, 20, were charged with False Imprisonment for detaining the caller and released on their own recognizance pending a Court appearance.
Arrest- On Sunday, March 28, 2021, at 11:30 p.m., officers arrested Kenneth Novak, 31, at a Buena Vista Road residence. The arrest was made in connection with a failure to appear warrant issued by New Jersey State Parole. Novak was lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility without bail.
Assault- On Monday, March 29, 2021, at 7:34 p.m., Officer Martin Julian was dispatched to a Pensacola Road home for an altercation. The caller, a 28 year-old man, reported that he was involved in an altercation with a neighbor. The caller reported that while walking to his car, he was approached by Steven Weidencamp, 28, and punched causing a laceration above his eye. The caller reportedly defended himself leading to Steven sustaining minor injuries. Weidencamp was ultimately charged with Simple Assault and released pending a Court appearance.
Arrest- On Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at 2:04 p.m., Officer Noah Schaffer conducted a motor vehicle stop in front of a Driftwood Lane residence. The driver explained that she did not have her license with her and she resides at the home they were stopped in front of, which she did. The female was permitted to go inside to retrieve her license and ran out of the rear door. The suspect, Victoria Espinal, 24, was later placed under arrest for several outstanding warrants issued by the Ocean County Superior Court and Manchester Municipal Court. Espinal was lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility without bail. She was also charged with Obstructing Justice and issued several motor vehicle summonses.
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – March 18 through March 25, 2021
Altercation- On Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 4:24 p.m., officers responded to a reported physical altercation between two men on Railroad Avenue. The incident reportedly began during a road rage incident ending with one man striking striking the other. Both men, 59 and 51, were advised of the criminal complaint process.
Shoplifting- On Monday, March 22, 2021, at 10:49 a.m., Officers Jeff Slota and Michael Baldasari responded to Walmart for the theft of merchandise. Tara Haines reportedly concealed several items, valued at $52.50, and was stopped by loss prevention as she attempted to exit the store. During a search incident to arrest, officers discovered two hypodermic syringes in her possession. Haines, 38, was released from headquarters after being charged with Shoplifting and Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe.
Arrest- On Monday, March 22, 2021, at 6:33 p.m., officers arrested Erik Moore near Laurel Plaza. Moore, 27, was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility after officers discovered an outstanding probation warrant.
Burglary- On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at 8:41 a.m., Officer Michael Baldasari was dispatched to the Lacey Car Wash for a burglary. It was reported that during overnight hours an unknown suspect(s) forced entry into the building stealing an amount of cash. Detective Jesse Dalziel is investigating the matter.
Road Closure- On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at 11:59 a.m., several officers responded to the intersection of Sunrise Boulevard and Tiller Drive for a damaged utility pole. Investigation at the scene revealed that a passing concrete truck caught a low wire causing a utility pole to come down. Sunrise Boulevard remained closed into the night while Verizon made repairs. The Forked River Fire Department also assisted with the scene.
Theft- On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at 1:12 p.m., Officer Jeff Slota took a theft report from a Pine Street, Lanoka Harbor, resident. The victim reported that during the early morning hours, unknown suspects forced entry into two enclosed trailers on the property. Once inside, the actors stole three motorcycles valued at $24,000. The actors also attempted to gain entry into the garage but were unsuccessful. Detective Brian Flynn is investigating.
DWI- On Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at 3:32 p.m., officers responded to Route 9 near Lakeside Drive South for a two-car motor vehicle accident. The collision appeared to occur when a Honda Pilot, driven by Elaine Corliss, crossed over the centerline into oncoming traffic. Corliss, 50, was determined to be under the influence and arrested at the scene. The driver of the second vehicle, an adult male, was transported to a hospital for injuries. Corliss was charged with DWI, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Maintain Lane. She was also charged criminally with Assault by Auto. Corliss was released on her own recognizance in accordance with bail reform.
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – March 11 through March 18, 2021
False Public Alarm- On Friday, March 12, 2021, Officer Andrew Slota concluded an investigation regarding numerous calls to 911. Over the last several weeks, a Lacey resident has called 911 in reference to a civil matter. The caller was advised on numerous occasions by several different officers that the matter regarding his dog was a civil matter and should not be reported to 911. On March 11, 2021 Shawn Schierloh, 49, contacted 911 six times regarding this issue. Due to the nearly 40 calls to 911 over the last several weeks, Schierloh was served with a summons for False Public Alarm and Misuse of 911.
Theft- On Friday, March 12, 2021, at 3:32 p.m., Officer Alan Abrecht responded to Hammets Landscaping for a reported theft. The business reported that an unknown subject removed planted shrubs and bushes from in front of the business within the past several days.
Assault- On Sunday, March 14, 2021, at 2:52 p.m., Officers Dan Ricciardella and Andrew Slota responded to a reported assault. The caller, a 47 year-old man, described that he was involved in a physical dispute with another adult male on Sunrise Boulevard. The second actor was located and confirmed the altercation with a different description of the events. The incident is being investigated.
Fire- On Sunday, March 14, 2021, at 6:59 p.m., Officer Patrick Watkins responded to the southern end of the Oyster Creek property for a fire. It appeared that a transformer began to arc causing a fire to originate in the adjacent brush. Forked River and Waretown Fire Departments responded and extinguished the fire. The fire was contained to a small area and is being investigated by the New Jersey State Forest Fire Service.
DWI- On Sunday, March 14, 2021, at 7:23 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe was dispatched to Holmes Avenue for a reported erratic driver. A motor vehicle stop was conducted and investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, Nicolino Lotrecchiano, 47. Lotrecchiano was released after being charged with DWI, Reckless Driving, and Failing to Provide Breath Samples.
Lotrecchiano was arrested a second time on Wednesday, March 17, at 5:52 p.m., after he was stopped by Officer Michael Baldasari on Lacey Road. Lotrecchiano was charged with DWI, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Maintain Lane.
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – March 4 through March 11, 2021
Criminal Mischief (Auto) – On Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 10:43 p.m., Officer Bruce Carver responded to a Devon Street address for a report of a subject who damaged the windshield of a vehicle with an object. Brenden Evans, 33, was charged with Criminal Mischief and Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose. He was taken into custody at a later date and lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility.
Warrant Arrest– On Friday, March 5, 2021, at 8:13 p.m., Officer Alan Abrecht responded to the Beachwood Police Department to take custody of Kristen Arntz, 48 on a Lacey Township Warrant for Shoplifting. Officer Abrecht had initially issued the warrant for a shoplifting incident that occurred on February 23, 2021, at a local business in Lacey Township. Kristen Arntz was transported to the Lacey Township Police Department for processing and was then lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility.
DUI– On Monday, March 8, 2021, at 12:02 p.m., multiple officers responded to the intersection of Lacey Road and Newark Avenue for a report of a three car motor vehicle crash with injuries. An investigation at the scene by Officer Michael Baldasari led to the arrest of Sharon Raab, 34, for DUI. Sharon Raab was processed and later released after being issued traffic summonses for DUI, and Reckless Driving, along with a criminal summons for Assault by Auto.
Arrest– On Tuesday, March 9, 2021, multiple officers responded to a Devon Street address for a report of a male causing a disturbance. Upon arrival, Officers determined the male had an outstanding Lacey Township Warrant for Criminal Mischief. Brenden Evans, 33, was arrested on the original warrant, and also charged with Obstruction of the Law, Resisting Arrest, Hindering Apprehension, and Terrorist Threats. He was processed at police headquarters and lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility.
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – February 25 through March 4, 2021
Theft- On Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 8:21 a.m., Officer Andrew Slota was dispatched to the Lacey Business Park for a reported theft. A business owner reported that the catalytic converter was cut from one of his work vehicles during an unknown time frame. The theft is valued at $1,000.
Fraud- On Saturday, February 27, 2021, at 1:46 p.m., Officer Scott Anderson met with a Forked River resident who reported fraudulent activity to his bank account. The victim conveyed that an unknown suspect made three separate withdrawals totaling $1,989 in January.
DWI- On Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at 12:01 p.m., Detective Jesse Dalziel conducted a motor vehicle stop after witnessing several violations. During the stop, Shannon Wisniewski, 35, was deemed impaired and arrested. Shannon was later released after being issued summonses for DWI, Reckless Driving, Failure to Maintain Lane, Suspended Registration, and Controlled Substance in a Motor Vehicle. A criminal complaint for Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance was also issued.
Dispute- On Tuesday, March 2, 2021, officers responded to a Station Drive residence for the report of approximately 10 individuals fighting. Officers discovered that the dispute started when an argument ensued between a tenant and a visitor. All parties were dispersed without arrests.
Theft- On Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 1:17 p.m., Officer Andrew Slota met with a Forked River resident in reference to a theft. The victim reported that while a contractor worked at the home, an unknown suspect stole blinds from behind the contractor’s vehicle that was parked near the street. The blinds were valued at $2,139.