Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – April 6, 2018 through April 12, 2018
- Theft – On Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at 12:24 p.m., Officer Andrew Slota responded to the 700 block of Maple Road in Lanoka Harbor for a report of theft. The victim reported that he arrived home on April 8th, at 2:30 a.m. and left his skateboard on his front porch. Upon waking up the next morning, he noticed the skateboard was missing. The long board is described as a Sector 9 “fish-tail style,” bamboo-wood color. The skateboard is valued at $200.
- Warrant Arrest – On Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at 10:13 a.m., Officer Tyler Walsh conducted a motor vehicle stop at the corner of Route 9 and Oak Street for distracted driving. Investigation at the scene found the driver, 40-year-old Lourdes Canela of Station Road, Bayville, NJ, was driving while suspended. She was also found to have two active warrants; one out of Lacey Township Municipal Court in the amount of $500 and the other out of Lakehurst in the amount of $500. L. Canela was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters and processed. She received summonses for Use of Cell Phone and Driving While Suspended. She posted bail and was released on her own recognizance.
- Criminal Mischief – On Monday, April 9, 2018, at 4:33 p.m., Officer Jason Lee responded Lacey Township Police Headquarters to take a report of criminal mischief to a residence on Pheasant Run Road, Forked River. The homeowner reported that the back door window was broken and an outdoor grill and flat screen television were missing from the property. The total amount of the reported theft is $1100. The damage to the door and residence is estimated at $800.
- Fires – On Monday, April 9, 2018, at 12:23 p.m., Officer Andrew Slota responded to the 800 block of Alpine Street in Forked River for a report of a fence that was on fire. The homeowner was using her garden hose to put out the blaze. The Forked River Fire Department arrived on scene and extinguished the fire. The damage to the fence and shed is estimated at $500. The fire was non-suspicious and appeared to have been caused by a cigarette.
- Theft – On Monday, April 9, 2018, Officer Scott Anderson responded to Osprey Court in Forked River for a theft report. The victim explained that the red reflective stickers required for a learner’s permit were affixed to her license plate on the vehicle she drives and was parked in her driveway. Sometime between 6:30 p.m. on April 8, 2018 and 10:00 a.m. the following morning, the stickers were removed from the license plates. The total value of the stickers is $4.
- DUI Arrest/Motor Vehicle Accident – On Sunday, April 8, 2018, at 6:39 p.m., Officer Elton Copes responded to Dover Road for a motor vehicle accident involving a pick-up truck striking a utility pole. Officer Patrick Watkins arrived on scene to assist. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 43-year-old Todd D. Dudley of East Railroad Avenue, Bayville, NJ, for DUI. Todd Dudley was transported to police headquarters and processed. He received motor vehicle summonses for DUI and Reckless Driving. The vehicle he was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
- Criminal Mischief – On Sunday, April 8, 2018, at 1:07 p.m., Officer Alan Abrecht responded to the 1300 block of Norwood Street in Forked River for a report of criminal mischief to a residence. The homeowner believed that the incident took place while she was away between the dates of April 6-8, 2018. It appeared that someone attempted to make entry into her residence by trying to pry open the garage door. The damage to the garage door is estimated at $200.
- Warrant Arrest – On Friday, April 6, 2018, at 8:13 p.m., Officers Michael Baldasari, Anthony Sarno, and Christopher Meyler responded to Jersey Mike’s on Lacey Road for two suspicious males who were harassing employees of the Rite Aid Pharmacy across the street. Investigation at the scene found 46-year-old Joseph Carlin of Mermaid Avenue, Beachwood, NJ, to have three active warrants. One warrant out of Wall Township Municipal Court in the amount of $1258; two other warrants out of Atlantic City Municipal Court in the amount of $89 and $350. Joseph Carlin was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters and processed. Wall Township Police Department was contacted and took custody of Joseph Carlin.
- DUI Arrest – On Friday, April 6, 2018, at 2:15 a.m., Officer Chris Meyler conducted a motor vehicle stop for speeding. Officer Scott Keefe arrived on scene to assist. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 32-year-old Bradley R. Millman of Sunrise Boulevard in Forked River for DUI. Bradley R. Millman was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and charged with DUI, Speeding, and Reckless Driving. The vehicle he was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – March 30, 2018 through April 5, 2018
- Criminal Mischief/Graffiti — On Thursday, April 5, 2018, at 09:45 a.m., Officer Michael Hein was patrolling in the area of Lancaster Court/Sheffield Drive when he observed criminal mischief to the stop sign near Lancaster Court. The damage was estimated at $50. A work order was prepared and sent to Public Works to repair the sign.
- Warrant Arrest — On Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at 10:00 p.m., Officer Martin Julian conducted a motor vehicle stop for speeding. Investigation at the scene found the driver, 51-year-old Ronald V. Gravious, Jr. of Harbor Road in Forked River, had a suspended driver’s license and multiple traffic warrants. The first warrant was out of Lacey Township Municipal Court in the amount of $500. The second warrant was out of Bloomfield Township Municipal Court in the amount of $250. Ronald V.Gravious, Jr., also had four warrants out of Toms River Municipal Court totaling $1000. After posting bail, Ronald V. Gravious, Jr., was released without incident.
- DUI Arrest — On Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at 5:53 p.m., Officers Dan Ricciardella and Julie Barcalow responded to a motor vehicle accident on Union Court in Lanoka Harbor. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 32-year-old Erik J. Lazenby of Jersey City Court in Lanoka Harbor for DUI. Erik Lazenby was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and charged with DUI, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Maintain Lane. The vehicle he was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
- Shoplifting Arrest — On Monday, April 2, 2018, at 2:53 p.m., Officers Adam Ewart and Alan Abrecht responded to the Walmart on Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for a shoplifter in custody. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 40-year-old Wendy E. Cutter of Wave Road in Manahawkin, NJ, for shoplifting merchandise valued at $92.10. Wendy was transported to police headquarters where she was processed and released on a summons for shoplifting.
- Warrant Arrest — On Monday, April 2, 2018, at 2:06 p.m., Officer Dimitrios Tsarnas was on a traffic post in the area of Route 9 South and Lakeside Dr when he received a hit on his mobile data terminal (MDT) indicating that the owner of the vehicle had a suspended registration along with two active warrants. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 29-year-old Clint J. Ulrich of Rocky Mountain Court in Brick, NJ, for the two outstanding warrants. The first warrant was out of Union City Municipal Court in the amount of $109; the second warrant was out of Newark Municipal Court in the amount of $50. Clint J. Ulrich was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters and processed. Both courts were contacted and he was released on his own recognizance.
- Theft — On Sunday, April 1, 2018, at 1:45 p.m., Officer Dimitrios Tsarnas responded to police headquarters to take a report of theft. The victim reported that on February 22, 2018, he had an H&R Block Emerald Prepaid Mastercard stolen from his wallet. The card had a value of $1000.00. The unknown actor depleted the value of the card. The victim believes that unknown person(s) took the card from his wallet and used it without his knowledge.
- Commercial Burglary — On Sunday, April 1, 2018, at 4:40 a.m., Officers Brian Holt, Robert Duffy, and Jason Lee responded to the Burger King on Route 9 in Lanoka Harbor for a report of a burglary. The assistant manager contacted the police department after finding the drive thru window smashed. Investigation at the scene revealed entry was made and over $700 in cash was stolen. Detective Flynn along with CIU arrived and processed the scene. The damage to the window is estimated at approximately $500. The burglary remains under investigation.
- Warrant Arrest — On Saturday, March 31, 2018, at 10:42 p.m., Officers Jason Lee and Michael Moller responded to Walmart, 580 Route 9, Lanoka Harbor, for a report of two males sleeping in a car. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 50-year-old Michael T. Bowman of Gladney Avenue in Toms River, NJ, for an outstanding warrant out of Lakewood Municipal Court in the amount of $250. Michael Bowman was unable to post bail and was turned over to the Lakewood Police Department without incident.
- Theft — On Saturday, March 31, 2018, at 6:28 p.m., Officer Jason Lee responded to Lacey Township Police Headquarters to take a report of theft. The victim reported that sometime between March 23, 2018 and March 31, 2018, someone removed the catalytic converter from his vehicle that was stored at Lacey Collision on Route 9 in Lanoka Harbor. The catalytic converter was valued at $500.00. This incident remains under investigation.
- Fires — On Friday, March 30, 2018, at 2:25 p.m., Officer Jeffery Slota responded to the 600 block of Sinclair Avenue in Lanoka Harbor for a report of a fire. Investigation at the scene revealed an electrical short in the outside power lines may have caused a fire on the side of the residence causing damage to the outside vegetation and the siding of the house. Lanoka Harbor Fire Company responded. Detectives Brian Flynn and Samuel Della Sala from the Lacey Township Police Department along with Investigator Brian Mount from the Fire Marshal Service are investigating the incident.
Armed Robbery Arrest – Lacey Township Police Department – Subject Charged for November Burger King Robbery – April 4, 2018
At approximately 12:30am, November 26, 2017, the night shift manager of Burger King located in the Lacey Mall contacted police reporting a robbery. The manager explained to the police that he was locking the building for the night when he was approached by a male subject with his face covered. The unknown male demanded the deposits although the manager denied possessing any cash. The suspect then brandished what appeared to be a black, semi-automatic handgun and threatened to shoot the victim. The manager handed over a deposit bag containing $678 prior to the suspect fleeing north on foot toward Musket Road.
As the investigation continued, the suspect was described as a thin white male, possibly of Middle Eastern decent between 20 and 30 years of age. Video surveillance, phone records, and GPS coordinates from cellular towers were used to identify a suspect consistent with the description provided by the manager.
On Wednesday, April 4, 2018, Detective Sam Della Sala arrested David Ghalee, 20, of Marne Highway, Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Ghalee, who once resided in Forked River, was a former employee of Burger King in 2015.
Ghalee was charged with 1st degree robbery, theft of moveable property, unlawful possession of a handgun, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. He was served with his complaints at the Burlington County Correctional Facility where he is lodged on numerous counts of commercial burglary that occurred in Maple Shade, Evesham, and Hainesport.
Ghalee is being held in the Burlington County Correctional Facility without bail. He is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Ghalee could be facing 10-20 years of incarceration for the robbery if convicted.
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – March 23, 2018 through March 29, 2018
- Theft – On Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at 11:01 a.m., Officer Dan Ricciardella responded to Burger King, 346 Route 9 North, Lanoka Harbor, for a report of theft of currency. The manager reported approximately $400 in cash was taken from the restaurant’s safe. This incident remains under investigation.
- Illegal Dumping – On Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at 1:25p.m., Officer John McKee responded to the area known as the Trestle, off of Cedar Avenue, in Lanoka Harbor for a report of illegal dumping. Approximately 11 bags of garbage and a refrigerator were found in the area. The Lacey Township Department of Public Works was notified and responded to the site.
- Warrant Arrest – On Monday, March 26, 2018, at 3:27 p.m., Officers Michael Hutman and Michael Verwey were on patrol when they stopped a vehicle for speeding on Spruce Street in Forked River. The driver of the vehicle, 44-year-old Matthew C. Foulks of Spruce Street in Forked River was found to have two outstanding warrants, one out of Mount Laurel Municipal Court in the amount of $300 and a no bail warrant out of Pemperton Township Municipal Court. Matthew Foulks was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and issued traffic summonses for Speeding and Unregistered Motor Vehicle. Matthew Foulks was turned over to the custody of the Pemberton Township Police.
- Fraud – On Monday, March 26, 2018, at 2:49 p.m., Officer John McKee responded to Montauk Drive in Forked River to take a report of fraud. An elderly male reported that he was experiencing problems with his computer and an unknown company gained access into his brokerage account, as well as his son’s brokerage account and had transferred money from his son’s account into his account. The unknown company asked the elderly male to respond to Walmart and purchase ten $500 gift cards and send the cards to them. After calling the unknown company, they refused to provide any information including the name of their company. The victim contacted his financial institution and a representative informed them that they are going to investigate the suspicious activity.
- Drug Arrest – On Sunday, March 25, 2018, at 9:01 p.m., Officers Jason Lee and Jesse Dalziel responded to the 800 block of Windward Drive in Forked River to serve traffic summonses on a resident. While speaking with the homeowner, 54-year-old Theresa Viglione of Windward Drive, Forked River, officers observed a plate with white powder and a cut straw on a table nearby. Theresa Viglione was placed under arrest for Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance. Theresa Viglione was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where she was processed and charged with Possession of CDS and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
- Warrant Arrest – On Sunday, March 25, 2018, at 6:00 p.m., 49-year-old Roger E. Bacon of Chelsea Street, Forked River, NJ responded to Lacey Township Police Headquarters to turn himself in on an outstanding no bail Lacey Township Municipal Court Warrant. Roger Bacon was placed under arrest, processed, and then transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility without incident. Officer Alan Abrecht was the arresting officer.
- Warrant Arrest – 0n Saturday, March 24, 2018, at 1:43 p.m., Officer Dimitrios Tsarnas was on patrol when he conducted a motor vehicle stop of a vehicle on Biscayne Drive near Seabright Road in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 31-year-old Erin A. Albertson of Biscayne Drive, Forked River, NJ, on an outstanding Berkeley Township Municipal Court warrant in the bail amount of $350. Erin Albertson was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where she was processed and released after posting bail.
- Warrant Arrest – On Friday, March 23, 2018 at 9:41 p.m., Officers Jesse Dalziel and Jason Lee responded to the 800 block of Sandpiper Drive in Lanoka Harbor to serve an arrest warrant. The subject of the warrant, 37-year-old Trevor M. Conroy, Sandpiper Drive, Lanoka Harbor, NJ was located and placed under arrest on a no bail Lacey Township Municipal Court warrant. Trevor Conroy was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and then transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility.
- Assist Other Agency – On Friday, March 23, 2018, at 6:50 p.m., Officer Patrick Watkins responded to the 1200 block of Varuna Drive, Lanoka Harbor, for a report of a docked sailboat that was almost completely submerged under water. The Lanoka Harbor Fire Department and a representative from the Berkeley Township Hazmat Team responded to the scene. The Hazmat Team representative determined that the scene was safe and deemed a clean sinking. The investigation was turned over to the US Coast Guard and the NJ State Police. The owner of the boat was notified.
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – March 16, 2018 through March 22, 2018
- Storm Response-The Lacey Township Police Department responded to approximately 135 calls for service throughout Forked River, Lanoka Harbor, and Bamber Lakes for downed wires and fallen trees as a result of the snow storm from Wednesday night, March 21,2018 into Thursday afternoon, March 22, 2018.
- Motor Vehicle Accident – On Thursday, March 22, at 11:58 a.m., Officers Scott Anderson and Adam Ewart were dispatched to the 7-Eleven on Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for a motor vehicle accident. An elderly male driver accelerated instead of braking and crashed into the entrance of the 7-Eleven storefront. There were no injuries to report. The incident remains under investigation.
- Down Utility Pole– On Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at 12:50 p.m., Officer John McKee was dispatched to the area near Amherst Road and Colgate Avenue in Lanoka Harbor for a report of a utility pole down with wires exposed. The incident was a result of inclement weather. JCP&L was notified and responded to the scene.
- Warrant Arrest – On Sunday, March 18, 2018, at 8:14 p.m., Sergeant Robert Surtees conducted a motor vehicle stop for tinted windows. Officer Julie Barcalow arrived on scene to assist. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 39-year-old Quincy Saldona of Harrison Road in Toms River, for three outstanding traffic warrants. Two warrants were out of Toms River Municipal Court in the amount of $350 each; the third warrant was out of Brick Township Municipal Court in the amount of $750. Quincy Saldona was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters. He was issued motor vehicle summonses for Tinted Windows and Driving While Suspended. Quincy Saldona was unable to post bail and was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility without incident.
- Warrant Arrest – On Sunday, March 18, 2018, at 11:07 a.m., Officer Michael Hutman responded to Lacey Township Police Headquarters to speak with a subject wishing to speak with a police officer regarding a Warrant Notification he received. It was determined that the subject, 31-old Salvatore Arrigo of Kingston Place, Lanoka Harbor, had an outstanding traffic warrant out of Woodbridge Township Municipal Court for $81. Salvatore was processed and released without incident after satisfying his bail.
- DWI Arrest – On Saturday, March 17, 2018, at 10:27 p.m., Special Officer Michael Moeller and Officer Scott Keefe conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Arlington Avenue and Alpine Street in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of a juvenile, a 17-year-old male from Forked River for Underage DUI. The juvenile was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters and processed. The driver was later released from police headquarters to a family member after receiving traffic summonses for Passenger Restriction, Failure to Observe Signal, Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, and Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle.
- Warrant Arrest – On Friday, March 16, 2018, at 4:32 p.m., Officer Brian Holt responded to police headquarters for a subject turning himself in on an outstanding warrant. The subject, 25-year-old Sean M. Cox of Bullard Avenue, Forked River, had an outstanding traffic warrant out of Brielle Boro Municipal Court in the amount of $81. Sean Cox was processed and released without incident after satisfying his bail.
- Fraud-On Wednesday March 21, 2018, officer Dan Ricciardella responded to a residents home on Ensign Drive, Forked River, for a report of a fraud. The victim stated that his bank account had been hacked, and someone transferred approximately $2500.00 from the account. The incident remains under investigation.