Weekly Police Blotter

Shoplifting- On Friday, April 10, 2020, at 10:01 a.m., Officers Matthew D’Antonio and Scott Anderson responded to Walmart for a report of a shoplifting incident that occurred earlier this date.  Loss prevention officers reported approximately $670 in diapers and baby furniture stolen by two unknown females.

Arrest- On Friday, April 10, 2020, at 11:53 a.m., Officers Matthew D’Antonio and Scott Anderson arrested Robert Charlie for outstanding warrants totaling $3,500.  Charlie was released on his own recognizance after satisfying bails set by the Brick and Jackson Township Municipal Courts.

Fire- On Saturday, April 11, 2020, at 1:43 p.m., Officers Andrew Slota and Alan Abrecht responded to Clearview Street for a report of a fire.  The fire apparently originated in bushes at the property line of two homes spreading to a vinyl fence and causing damage to one of the home’s siding.  The Forked River Fire Department and the Ocean County Fire Marshal responded.

DWI- On Saturday, April 11, 2020, at 8:54 p.m., police headquarters received a call of a male subject slumped over in his vehicle on Beach Boulevard. Officer Scott Keefe arrived and determined that the driver, David Dasilva, 61, was intoxicated. Dasilva was arrested and charged with DWI and Failure to Submit to Breath Samples.

Robbery- On Saturday, April 11, 2020, at 9:59 p.m., officers responded to the 7-Eleven, 524 Lacey Rd, for a report of a robbery. The employee reported that a white male wearing a mask had entered the store and demanded money from the register. The male displayed a hammer and smashed out the glass portion of the countertop. He then reached over the countertop, grabbing the cash register drawer prior to running from the store. Detective Ewart as well as the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department CSI unit and a K-9 unit responded to the scene.

Fraud- On Monday, April 13, 2020, at 9:58 a.m., Officer Randolph Plis took a report of fraudulent credit card activity.  A Forked River resident reported being contacted by EZ Pass in reference to an overdue account that he did not create.  The caller determined that a fraudulent account which accrued $600 was linked to his credit card by an unknown suspect.

DWI- On Monday, April 13, 2020, at 2:11 p.m., Officers Michael Verwey and John Simonson responded to 7-Eleven, 930 Lacey Road, after a caller reported an erratic driver.  Officer Verwey interviewed the driver, Lisa Benson, 45, of Manahawkin at which time she was placed her under arrest for DWI.  Benson was issued summonses for DWI and Reckless Driving.

DWI-   On Monday, April 13, 2020, at 5:39 p.m., Officers Bruce Carver and Michael Hutman responded to the Home Depot parking lot for a reported two-car accident.  Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of one driver, Jessica Linstra, 46, for DWI. Linstra was issued motor vehicle summons for DWI, Reckless Driving, and Careless Driving.

Burglary- On the afternoon of Tuesday, April 14, 2020, officers were requested at two separate homes on Eleanor Road.  Both residents reported that during the overnight hours, an unknown male suspect attempted to enter their locked vehicles.  On each of the home’s surveillance recordings, the same male suspect can be seen peering into the vehicles shortly after 2:30 a.m.  The video is being used in an attempt to identify the actor.

DWI- On Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at 5:01 p.m., Officers Randolph Plis and Brian Holt responded to a two-car motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Chestnut Street and Parker Avenue.  During the investigation, John O’Neill, 32, was placed under arrest for DWI.  O’Neill was charged with DWI, Reckless Driving, and Careless Driving.

DWI- On Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at 2:20 p.m., Officers Randolph Plis and Michael Verwey responded to 403 Sunrise Boulevard for a report of a vehicle striking a mailbox.  Investigation at the scene revealed that Jessica Linstra, 46, was the driver involved in the accident and was placed under arrest for DWI.  Linstra was charged with DWI, Reckless Driving, Failure to Maintain Lane, Failure to Report an Accident and Leaving the Scene of an Accident.

Theft- On Thursday, April 2, 2020, at 10:14 a.m., Officer Jason Lee responded to Eric Plaza, 336 Lacey Road, in reference to a theft.  A business owner there reported that an unknown suspect cut the catalytic converter from his vehicle while it was parked in the lot.  The damage is estimated at $1,000.

Criminal Mischief- On Saturday, April 4, 2020, at 12:38 p.m., Officer Michael Hutman was dispatched to a Borealis Court home.  The homeowner reported that sometime over the prior three days, an unknown person forced entry into his home and damaged the rear door of his residence.  Nothing appeared stolen from inside.  The damage is estimated at $200.

Arrest- On Saturday, April 4, 2020, at 12:55 p.m., Officers Randolph Plis and Michael Hutman responded to a Lake Barnegat Drive residence in reference to a disturbance.  During their interactions with the caller, it was determined that Edward Heaton, 22, and Ashley Reynolds, 21, stole the victim’s debit card and withdrew $700.  Both Heaton and Reynolds were arrested and charged with Theft of a Credit Card and Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card.  Reynolds was released on her own recognizance while Heaton was transferred to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in accordance with bail reform.

Theft- On Saturday, April 4, 2020, at 5:46 p.m., Officer Michael Baldasari took a report for the theft of a guitar.  The Fox Hollow Drive resident reported that his Fender Telecaster, valued at $1,500, was stolen from his home during an unknown time frame.  No forced entry was observed.

Arrest- On Saturday, April 4, 2020, at 7:18 p.m., Officer Martin Julian and Anthony Ravallo encountered Jason McNab, 36, on Lake Barnegat Drive.  McNab was placed under arrest for an outstanding warrant and transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility.  During the transport, McNab purposely coughed and spit inside the police vehicle leading to an additional charge of Obstructing.

Dispute- On Sunday, April 5, 2020, at 1:35 p.m., Officer Michael Verwey and Matthew D’Antonio responded to Lidl in reference to a physical dispute.  Once there, it was determined that two adult men had been involved in an altercation.  Both parties were advised of the complaint process.

Criminal Mischief- On Monday, April 6, 2020, at 11:31 a.m., Officer Michael Hutman responded to a Lacey Road office building for a report of criminal mischief.  The owner reported that sometime over the weekend someone utilized a small marble to break the outer pane of one of the building’s double pane windows.  Damage to the window is estimated at $200.

Fraud- On Monday, April 6, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., Officer Randolph Plis met with a Forked River resident who reported that she was a victim of identity fraud.  The victim stated that she was contacted by “getbread.com” in reference to payments owed.  During further conversation, it was determined that another person used the identity of the victim to purchase a laptop through the loan company.  The purchase was valued at $1,800.

Shoplifting- On Monday, April 6, 2020, at 7:15 p.m., Officers Anthony Ravallo and Brian Holt were dispatched to Wawa, 444 Route 9, in reference to a suspicious person.  The store manager reported that the woman, Melissa Kuchner, 51, had been inside the store for over an hour and was not wanted there any longer.  Officers advised Kuchner of the complaint and she was asked to leave.  Shortly thereafter, officers were requested again by Wawa stating that Kuchner was back inside the store.  Kuchner was charged with Trespassing and Shoplifting prior to being released on her own recognizance.

Robbery- On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at 7:41 p.m., Officers Brian Holt and Martin Julian responded to the Lacey Inn for an injured adult male.  Upon arrival, officers met with the victim who had a head laceration and reported that he was robbed.  The victim provided a description of a male driving a vehicle with out-of-state plates who stole his unemployment card.  The victim further added that the suspect brandished a handgun that was stored inside the waistband of his pants.  Detective Ewart responded and is further investigating the incident.

Theft- On Thursday, March 26, 2020, at 3:24 p.m., Officer Jeffrey Slota took a theft report from a Forked River resident.  The victim reported that after UPS delivered a package, it was stolen from her front porch prior to her retrieving it.  The package was valued at $975.

Theft- On Friday, March 27, 2020, at 12:10 p.m., Officer Matthew D’Antonio and Michael Verwey responded to Walmart in reference to a shoplifter.  Through a review of surveillance video and transaction receipts, Loss Prevention confirmed that a customer did not scan an amount of items while in the self-checkout line.  The surveillance video was used to identify the actor as Kristen Hansen, 37, of Lanoka Harbor.  Hansen was charged with Shoplifting and served with the complaint at her residence.  The theft was valued at $297.08.

Fraud- On Friday, March 27, 2020, at 7:38 p.m., Officer Brian Holt took a report of a fraudulent credit charge from a Forked River resident.  The victim reported that while reviewing a credit card statement, she noticed a $196.89 charge at Walmart that she did not make.  Walmart Loss Prevention advised that the order was filled by a store location in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on March 9, 2020.

Arrest- On Monday, March 30, 2020, at 8:40 a.m., officers arrested a Lakewood man at a Lanoka Harbor residence.  Anthony Fuller, 33, was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility on the strength of two outstanding warrants issued by the Berkeley and Brick Township Municipal Courts.  Both warrants were issued in connection with driving while suspended.

Illegal Dumping- On Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at 3:01 p.m., Lacey Police received a call concerning a suspicious vehicle.  The caller stated that he observed a pickup truck enter a wooded area in Bamber loaded with old fencing and suspected it might be dumped illegally.  Officer Scott Anderson responded and met with the caller who stated that the truck had left the area without the fencing and supplied the registration information.  Officer Anderson located the discarded fencing and contacted the registered owner of the vehicle.  The owner, Hunter Bunnell, 18, explained that the wood was left near a fire pit in preparation for an upcoming gathering.  Bunnell returned to the area to recover the wood and was issued a summons for illegal dumping.

Fire- On Friday, March 13, 2020, at 3:34 p.m., Officer Matthew D’Antonio and Michael Verwey were dispatched to a Weehawken Avenue residence in reference to a fire.  Upon arriving, it was determined that the fire originated and was contained to the oven.  Members of the Forked River Fire Department responded and assisted with ventilation of the home.

Fraud- On Friday, March 13, 2020, at 10:00 p.m., Officer Dallas Gant met with a Lanoka Harbor resident who reported fraudulent transactions.  The victim stated that his credit card was used to make two separate Google Pay transactions in the amount of $240.

Fraud- On Saturday, March 14, 2020, at 2:30 p.m., Officer John Simonson took a report in reference to fraudulent activity.  A Forked River resident noticed that her bank account had been compromised and two charges were made in Texas.  The charges were approximately $600.

Theft- On Sunday, March 15, 2020, at 6:21 p.m., Officer Patrick Watkins met with a Forked River resident reporting her purse missing.  The caller stated that after shopping in the Lacey Mall, she realized that she had left her purse in a shopping cart.  The caller returned to the area but was unable to locate it.  The purse contained an amount of cash, credit cards, Social Security card, and several medications.

Fire- On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at 1:32 p.m., Officer Scott Anderson was dispatched to Gary Smith Way in reference to a brush fire.  A small fire was discovered in a mulch bed that surrounds the apartments.  The Forked River Fire Department extinguished the fire that caused no damage to the complex.