Weekly Police Blotter

Weekly Police Blotter – Press Release

January 13^th thru 19^th, 2015

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• Shoplifting (Arrest) – On Monday, January 19, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., Officer Charles May responded to Walmart located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for a report of an adult female shoplifter in custody. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 34-year-old Amanda Malinowski of Brentwood Place in Forked River for shoplifting merchandise valued at $98. She was transported to police headquarters, processed, and served with a criminal summons for Shoplifting.

• Criminal Mischief (Auto) – On Monday, January 19, 2015, at 10:45 a.m., Officer Kymberly Gudgeon responded to the 400 block of Lake Barnegat Drive North in Forked River for damage to a vehicle. The complainant reported that between 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2015, and 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 18, 2015, an unknown person or persons slashed the tire to his vehicle while it was parked in the driveway of the residence. The damage is estimated at $250.

• Shoplifting & Warrant Arrest – On Sunday, January 18, 2015, at 6:20 p.m., Officer Dimitrios Tsarnas responded to the Walmart located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for a report of an adult female shoplifter in custody. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 25-year-old Samantha Romer of Mary’s Drive in Brick, NJ, for shoplifting merchandise valued at $50. In addition, she was found to have three warrants for her arrest. The first two warrants were issued by the Toms River Municipal Court totaling $500. The third warrant was issued by the Brick Township Municipal Court in the amount of $402. Samantha Romer was transported to Police Headquarters and processed. Bail was set at an additional $2,500 for the shoplifting offense. Samantha Romer was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of the bail.

• DUI (Arrest) – On Sunday, January 18, 2015, at 11:16 a.m., this agency received a call in regard to an erratic driver traveling south on Route 9 near Laurel Boulevard. Officer Michael Hein observed the vehicle traveling south on Route 9 and stopped the vehicle on Route 9 South near Mill Street in Forked River. Officer Jeffrey Slota responded to the scene to assist. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, identified as 50-year-old Lisa D. Peterson of Washington Place in Bayville, NJ, for DUI. Lisa Peterson was transported to police headquarters, processed, and issued summonses for DUI, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Maintain Lane. The vehicle was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.

• Shoplifting (Arrest) – On Saturday, January 17, 2015, at 5:58 p.m.,Officer Kymberly Gudgeon responded to Walmart located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for an adult female shoplifter in custody. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 61-year-old Lana Ostrowski of Dugout Court in Lanoka Harbor for shoplifting merchandise valued at $70. She was transported to police headquarters, processed, and served with a criminal summons for Shoplifting.

• Drug Possession (Arrest) – On Saturday, January 17, 2015, at 9:05 p.m., Officer Resetar was on patrol when he observed a suspicious vehicle parked on Lake Barnegat Drive North near Hill Top Drive in Lanoka Harbor. Upon approaching the vehicle and speaking with the occupant, Officer Resetar detected the odor of burnt Marijuana. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 21-year-old Robert Cannon of Forked River for possession of Marijuana. He was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters, processed, and charged with Possession of Marijuana.

• DUI (Arrest) – On Saturday, January 17, 2015, at 12:20 a.m., Officer Scott Keefe stopped a vehicle for speeding on Haines Street near Lanlac Drive in Lanoka Harbor. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 33-year-old Matthew Frederick of Eagleswood Place in Forked River for DUI. Matthew Frederick was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters, processed, and issued motor vehicle summonses for DUI, Reckless Driving, Speeding, and Failure to Maintain Lane. The vehicle he was operating was impounded by pursuant to John’s Law.

• Accidental Death Investigation – On Saturday, January 17, 2015, at 4:44 pm, Officer Charles May, Officer Dimitrios Tsarnas, and Officer Elton Copes responded to an Abbey Court address in Pheasant Run in reference to a 911 call in which the caller reported the discovery of an unresponsive female within the residence. Family members had entered the residence after being unable to get in contact with the husband and wife who resided at the home. Upon entry into the residence, 96-year-old Arnold Jacobs was found on the garage floor semiconscious and 91-year-old Ruth Jacobs was found unresponsive on the kitchen floor with a hip and head injury. The first aid squad and the paramedics responded to the scene. Due to the unknown nature of the cause of the incident, the Lacey Township Detective Bureau, the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department CSI unit, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office responded to the scene. Arnold Jacobs was very disoriented, fatigued, and unable to provide information regarding what transpired in the home. He was transported to Jersey Shore Medical Center for treatment. Ruth Jacobs was pronounced deceased at by the Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office.

  On Monday, January 19, 2015, the post mortem examination of decedent, Ruth Jacobs, was conducted at Community Medical Center. The examination was performed by Dr. Ian Hood of the Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office. Dr. Hood noted a single linear laceration to the right side of the decedent’s head, just above the ear canal, consistent with a fall victim.  Based on the injury and the information collected at the scene, Dr. Hood ruled the cause of death to be Part I: Head Injury, Part II: Fractured Hip, and the manner of death to be an accident. Mr. Arnold Jacobs remains hospitalized in stable condition.

• Shoplifting (Arrest) – On Friday, January 16, 2015, at 5:45 p.m., Officers Daniel Ricciardella and Michael Verwey responded to the Walmart located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for a male shoplifter who fled the store. A description was provided. Officer Verwey arrived on scene and apprehended the suspect in the passenger seat of a vehicle. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 24-year-old Christopher Slover of Walnut Drive in Lanoka Harbor for shoplifting merchandise valued at $230. Christopher Slover was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters, processed, and issued a criminal summons for Shoplifting.

• Warrant Arrest – On Friday, January 16, 2015, at 8:35 p.m. Officer John McKee was on patrol at the Wawa located at 444 Route 9 South in Forked River when he observed 21-year-old Krysta Badgett of Route 9 in Forked River. Officer McKee was aware that she had an outstanding Ocean County Sheriff’s Department no-bail warrant for her arrest. Officer McKee advised her of the warrant and placed her under arrest. Krysta Badgett was transported and committed to the Ocean County Correctional Facility.

• DUI & Aggravated Assault (Arrest) – On Friday, January 16, 2015, at 5:59 a.m., Officer Michael Eden, Officer Darrell Nick, and Officer Christopher Meyler responded to the 7-11 store located at 403 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor in reference to a reported accidental shooting. Upon arrival, the responding officers located a 23-year-old male from Forked River seated inside a vehicle with an apparent gunshot wound to his left thigh area. Officer Michael Eden immediately administered first aid to the victim. The other involved party was identified as 24-year-old Jesse Urban, an off-duty police officer with the Pine Beach Police Department. The initial investigation indicated that an accidental discharge of the weapon occurred while the two men were seated in the vehicle while it was parked at a residence on Roanoke Drive in Lanoka Harbor. Initial investigation revealed that Jesse Urban immediately tried to drive the victim directly to the hospital, but upon determining the seriousness of the injury, made the decision to stop and call for assistance. The victim was treated by the paramedics and members of the first aid squad before being transported to Jersey Shore Hospital in Neptune by helicopter.

  Further investigation by the Lacey Township Police Department led to the arrest of Jesse Urban for DUI. Jesse Urban was transported to Lacey Township Police headquarters where he was processed for DUI while the investigation continued regarding the shooting incident. The Lacey Township Police Department Detective Bureau, Ocean County Sheriff’s Department CSI, and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office responded to the scene to investigate the shooting incident. Jesse Urban was processed and served with traffic summonses for DUI and Reckless Driving.

  The vehicle was impounded in order to both obtain a search warrant as well as per the requirements of John’s Law. Pursuant to the mandates of the New Jersey Attorney General Directive regarding police officer involved shooting incidents, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office assumed control of the shooting investigation. Later, on Friday, January 16, 2015, a representative of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office charged Jesse Urban with Aggravated Assault with a Weapon as an initial charge pending further investigation.

• Warrant Arrest – On Thursday, January 15, 2015, at 9:11 a.m., Officer Daniel Ricciardella conducted a traffic stop on Lacey Road near Briggs Avenue in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, identified as 22-year-old Shane Bowles of Nautilus Drive in Forked River, on an outstanding New Gretna Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $256. Shane Bowles was transported to police headquarters and processed. The New Gretna Municipal Court released Shane Bowles on his own recognizance.

• Theft – On Wednesday, January 14, 2014, at 10:25 a.m., Officer Keith Pearce responded to the 1200 block of Polaris Court in Forked River for a report of a theft. The victim reported that between December 25, 2014 and January 14, 2015, an unknown person stole a Godwin submersible pump valued at $550 from a detached garage.

• Warrant Arrest – On Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at 12:38 a.m., Officer Michael Verwey observed a vehicle speeding as it was traveling north on Route 9. Officer Verwey conducted a traffic stop on Route 9 near Sunrise Boulevard in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of a passenger, identified as 20-year-old Theresa Michaelson of Capstan Drive in Forked River on a Tuckerton Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $254. Theresa Michaelson was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters. She was later released after Tuckerton Municipal Court authorized her to be released on her own recognizance.

• Warrant Arrest – On Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at 12:18 a.m., Officer Scott Keefe conducted a traffic stop on Deerhead Lake Drive near Alpine Street in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 27-year-old Thaddeus Adamczyk of Faulkenburgh Drive in Forked River, on a Lacey Township Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $1,000. Thaddeus Adamczyk was transported to police headquarters, processed, and released after posting 10 percent of the bail.

• Drug Possession (Arrest) – On Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at 12:29 a.m., this agency responded to the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station Main Gate for a report of a vehicle search that resulted in CDS being located. It was further reported that a vehicle entered onto the property and was stopped at the gate by Exelon Security personnel. A search of the vehicle was conducted by the security staff which resulted in Marijuana being located. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 21-year-old Kristen Melega of Standish Drive in Toms River, NJ; 22-year-old Vinchenza C. Foglio of 2^nd Avenue in Toms River, NJ; and 20-year-old Jodi R. Bruno of Briarcliff Drive in Toms River, for possession of Marijuana. All three subjects were transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters, processed, and charged on criminal summonses with possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Weekly Police Blotter – Press Release

January 6^th thru  12^th,  2015

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• Motor Vehicle Accident – On Monday, January 12, 2015, at 7:49 a.m., Officers Jeff Slota and Frederick Anderson responded to a one car motor vehicle accident involving a telephone pole on West Lacey Road near Mule Road in the Bamber Lake section of Lacey Township. Preliminary investigation revealed that the driver, identified as 68-year-old Eugene H. Wolbert of Waretown, NJ, was traveling east on Lacey Road when he crossed over the westbound lane of Lacey Road and struck a telephone pole, splitting the pole in half. After striking the telephone pole, the vehicle continued into the woods where it came to a stop. Eugene Wolbert suffered an arm injury and was transported to Community Medical Center by the Lacey Township EMS.

• Natural Gas Leak – On Sunday, January 11, 2015, at 10:56 p.m., Officer George Resetar was on patrol when he was informed of a natural gas odor coming from the area of Route 9 and Bay Way in Lanoka Harbor, NJ. Officer Resetar, along with the Lanoka Harbor Fire Department, responded to the area. The Lanoka Harbor Fire Department detected natural gas present in the area. New Jersey Natural Gas was contacted and responded to the scene. The gas leak was confirmed to be along Route 9 just south of the Cedar Creek Bridge near Berkeley Township. The portion of Route 9 between the Lacey Township and Berkeley Township border that crosses the Cedar Creek was briefly closed then reduced to one lane of travel alternating north and south bound traffic. This caused significant traffic delays. The repair took an extended period of time lasting through to the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 13, 2015.

• DUI (Arrest) – On Sunday, January 11, 2015, at 2:13 a.m., Officer Charles May conducted a traffic stop on Route 9 near Nautilus Boulevard in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, identified as 27-year-old Robert J. Anderson of Motor Road in Pine Beach, NJ, for DUI. Robert J. Anderson was transported to police headquarters and processed. Robert J. Anderson was issued traffic summonses for DUI, Reckless Driving, and Speeding. The vehicle he was operating was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.

• DUI (Arrest) – On Saturday, January 10, 2015, at 12:05 a.m., Officer Dimitri Tsarnas observed a vehicle passing in a no passing zone on Route 9 near Taylor Lane. Officer Tsarnas conducted a traffic stop on Route 9 near Beach Boulevard in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, identified as 22-year-old Joshua Alotta of 5th Street in Waretown, NJ, for DUI. Joshua Alotta was transported to police headquarters, processed, and issued traffic summonses for DUI, Reckless Driving, Speeding, and Improper Passing. The vehicle he was operating was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.

• Shoplifting (Arrest) – On Thursday, January 8, 2015, at 4:11 p.m., Officers Daniel Ricciardella and Michael Eden responded to the Walmart located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for an adult male shoplifter in custody. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 24-year-old Jason Foley of Bittern Lane in Bayville, NJ, for shoplifting merchandise valued at $199. Originally, Jason Foley provided his brother’s name and identifiers. As a result, he was processed on his brother’s name and released on a criminal summons charging him with Shoplifting. A short time later, the investigation revealed that Jason Foley had provided false information to hinder his arrest for both the shoplifting charge and the fact that he had an outstanding Ocean County Sheriff’s Department arrest warrant in the amount of $10,000. A warrant was prepared charging Jason Foley with the original Shoplifting charge, along with hindering his own apprehension. Bail for these charges was set at $5,000. Furthermore, a second warrant in the amount of $5,000 was prepared charging Jason Foley with False Impersonation. Jason Foley has not yet been arrested on these new charges. As of the time
  of this news release, the warrants totaling $20,000 for Jason Foley are still active. Anyone with information on his current location is asked to contact the Lacey Township Police Department at 609-693-6636 or submit an anonymous tip through the police department website at www.laceypd.org/crime-tips/.

• Motor Vehicle Accident – On Thursday, January 8, 2015, at 10:53 a.m., Sergeant Vincent Meehan and Keith Pearce responded to Dover Road in the Bamber Lakes section of Forked River for a severe motor vehicle accident involving one vehicle into the woods. Preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle was traveling north on Dover Road when it went off the roadway striking a telephone pole and then went off into the woods. The driver, 44-year-old John Stevens of Forked River, was flown to Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune, NJ, where he remains in critical condition. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, Berkeley Township Police Department, and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department Criminalistics Investigation Unit responded.

• Criminal Mischief (Residence) – On Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at 6:11 p.m., Officer Daniel Ricciardella responded to the 200 block of Quail Lane North in Lanoka Harbor for a report of criminal mischief. The complainant reported that within the past two weeks, an unknown person or persons entered the residence and damaged the sheetrock on the interior walls. Damage to the walls was estimated at $100. There were no signs of forced entry.

• Shoplifting (Arrest) – On Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at 1:27 p.m., Officers Michael Hein and Scott Anderson responded to the Walmart located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for an adult male shoplifter in custody. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 28-year-old Roy Black of Butler Boulevard in Bayville, NJ, for shoplifting merchandise valued at approximately $35. He was transported to police headquarters and processed. Roy Black was issued a criminal summons for the theft and traffic summons for driving to the location with a suspended license.

• Warrant Arrest – On Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at 11:33 a.m., Officer Evan Androcy conducted a traffic stop on South Street in Lanoka Harbor. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 49-year-old Ellen M. Tar of Laurel Boulevard in Lanoka Harbor on two (2) outstanding arrest warrants. Warrant number one (1) was issued by the Ocean Township (Waretown) Municipal Court in the amount of $500 and warrant number two (2) was issued by the Aberdeen Township Municipal Court in the amount of $1,000. In addition, she was issued a traffic summons for driving with a suspended license. Ellen Tar was later lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility in lieu of bail.

Weekly Police Blotter – Press Release

December 30^th, 2014 thru January 5^th,  2015

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• Motor Vehicle Accident (Hit & Run) – On Monday, January 5, 2015, at 8:13 p.m., Sergeant Ronald Buxton along with Officers Robert Duffy and Michael Verwey responded to Dover Road in the Bamber Lake section of Forked River for a motor vehicle accident involving an overturned pickup truck and trailer. The caller reported that a tree was apparently struck and no one was in the vehicle or in the immediate area of the crash. Upon the officers’ arrival at the scene, the 2001 GMC pickup truck and immediate area were searched for the driver and/or occupants with negative results. Efforts made to contact the female who was the registered owner of the vehicle and who resides in Browns Mills, NJ were initially unsuccessful. Out of concern that someone might have been injured and walked into the woods in the cold temperatures, additional assistance was requested to conduct a search. The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department K-9 unit, the Berkeley Township Police Department, along with the New Jersey State Police Helicopter responded to the area to assist with the search. The comprehensive search yielded no results. Further investigation resulted in the driver being identified as 39-year-old Kortnee Hollaway (male) of Nottoway Lane in Toms River. Kortnee Holloway was contacted and responded to Lacey Police Headquarters. Kortnee Holloway admitted to operating the vehicle and leaving the scene after receiving a ride from a passerby. Kortnee Holloway was served with multiple traffic summonses including: Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License, Careless Driving, Failure to Report an Accident, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, and Abandoning a Motor Vehicle.

• DUI with Accident and Assault on a Police Officer – On Saturday, January 3, 2015, at 2:25 a.m., Officers Adam Ewart and John McKee responded to the 800 block of DeGuise Street in Lanoka Harbor for a one-vehicle accident involving a vehicle into a telephone pole. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 19-year-old Samantha Cittadino of Sloop Creek Road in Bayville, NJ, for DUI. She was transported to police headquarters and processed. Samantha Cittadino was released to a relative in the lobby of police headquarters after receiving traffic summonses for DUI, Breath Test Refusal, Reckless Driving, Failure to Maintain Lane, and Underage DUI. In addition, she was issued a criminal summons for Underage Consumption of Alcohol. Samantha Cittadino was belligerent toward officers throughout the encounter. Upon being released and while still in the lobby of police headquarters, Samantha Cittadino became irate and shoved the person who responded to headquarters to pick her up. As a result, Samantha Cittadino was again arrested. Due to her irrational conduct, officers initiated a transport to Community Medical Center in Toms River for an evaluation. While being transported in the patrol vehicle, Samantha Cittadino continued to be belligerent toward officers then proceed to spit on Officer Julie Barcalow through the protective screen. In addition to being charged with Harassment for the incident in the lobby, Samantha Cittadino was charged with Assault on a Police Officer for spitting on the officer.

• Shoplifting and Criminal Mischief (Arrest Warrant Issued) – On Wednesday, December 31, 2014, Officer Evan Androcy completed his investigation into the theft of two laptop computers from Walmart located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor. The shoplifting incident occurred in the early morning hours of December 30, 2014. During the theft, damage was done to a display case. The investigation resulted in an arrest warrant being issued for the accused, 41-year old Ned E. Berwanger, Jr., with a last known address of Hanley Street in Lanoka Harbor. The warrant was issued with bail set at $10,000 for Shoplifting and is active at the time of this release. Anyone with information on Ned Berwanger’s current location is asked to contact the Lacey Township Police Department at 609-693-6636.

• Shoplifting (Arrest) – On Sunday, January 4, 2015, at 2:45 p.m., Officer Kymberly Gudgeon responded to Walmart located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, for an adult female shoplifter in custody. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of Angela Rossi of Hazelton Avenue in Lanoka Harbor for allegedly shoplifting merchandise valued at $93.17. She was transported to police headquarters and processed. Angela Rossi was released after receiving a criminal summons for Shoplifting.

• Shoplifting (Arrest) – On Saturday, January 3, 2015, at 7:41 p.m., Officers Charles May and Evan Androcy responded to the Walmart located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for an adult female shoplifter in custody. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 28-year-old Shannon Roseti of Easton Court in Whiting, NJ for allegedly shoplifting merchandise valued at $55.88. She was reported to have shoplifted the merchandise and then tried to return it to the service desk. Shannon Roseti was transported to police headquarters, processed, and served with a criminal summons for Shoplifting.

• Credit Card Theft (Arrest) – On Saturday, January 3, 2015, at 11:56 a.m., Officers Jeffrey Slota and Anthony Sarno responded to the Walmart located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor in regard to two male subjects who were using stolen credit cards to make purchases earlier in the morning. Loss Prevention reported that the male subjects were back in the store again. Upon the officers arriving contact was made with both subjects in the parking lot. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 24-year-old Joel Perez of White Plains Road in Bronx, NY, for credit card theft. He was transported to police headquarters and processed. Joel Perez was charged with one count of credit card theft. The investigation is continuing and additional charges are pending.

• Theft (Bicycle) – On Monday, January 5, 2015, at 8:23 p.m., Officer John D. Simonson responded to the 300 block of Beach Boulevard in Forked River for a theft. The complainant reported that between January 3, 2015 and January 5, 2015, an unknown person or persons stole a men’s black TREK 3500 mountain bike valued at $500 from the rear yard of the residence.

• Traffic Accident – On Saturday, January 3, 2015, at 4:54 p.m., Sergeant Paul Sullivan, Jr., and Officer Kymberly Gudgeon responded to the intersection of Manchester Avenue and Lake Barnegat Drive North in Lanoka Harbor for a one-car motor vehicle accident involving an overturned vehicle. The investigation revealed that the driver, identified as 66-year-old Thomas Tyrrell of Derby Court in Forked River, left the roadway and crashed through a cement barrier and guardrail ultimately overturning and coming to a rest in an embankment. Thomas Tyrrell suffered minor injuries and was transported to Community Medical Center in Toms River by the Lanoka Harbor EMS. The Berkeley Township Hazmat Team responded to the scene to assist with a small fluid leak from the vehicle.

• Multiple Warrant Arrest – On Thursday, January 1, 2015, at 5:32 p.m., Officers Anthony Sarno and Daniel Ricciardella responded to the 900 block of Meadowlark Drive in Lanoka Harbor to serve an outstanding Lacey Township warrant in the amount of $2,000. Upon the arrival of officers, the accused, Devin DeMichele, was located and arrested on the warrant. He was transported to police headquarters and processed. An additional warrant, issued by the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department in the amount of $10,000, was also located for his arrest. Devin DeMichele was transported and lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility in lieu of his bail.

• Ordinance Violation (formal summons) – On Thursday, January 1, 2015, at 1:24 a.m., Officers Scott Keefe and Andrew Slota responded to 3 Hill Top Court in Lanoka Harbor for a noise complaint. Officers had responded previously to a noise complaint at 1:02 a.m., but the resident was reported to have turned the music off upon radio dispatch of the patrol officers; therefore no noise was present at the time of the initial response of officers. Residents in the area reported that the music level increased to an even higher level following the initial response of the officers. Officers returned to 3 Hill Top Court and as a result of the investigation on scene, the resident, 25-year-old Kristen Kell, was issued a summons for loud music which requires a court appearance in the Lacey Township Municipal Court.

• DUI (Arrest) – On Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at 10:15 p.m., Officer Michael Verwey conducted a traffic stop on Route 9 South near Taylor Lane in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, identified as 54-year-old Robin D. Jones of Key West Road in Forked River, for DUI. She was transported to police headquarters, processed, and served traffic summonses for DUI, Breath Test Refusal, Reckless Driving, Speeding, and Failure to Maintain Lane. The vehicle she was operating was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.

• Warrant Arrest – On Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at 11:05 a.m., Officer John D. Simonson and Special Officer Edger Lenkauskas responded to the 300 block of Enterprise Drive in Forked River to serve an Ocean Township (Waretown) arrest warrant in the amount of $2,500. Upon arrival, Officers met with the accused, 22-year-old Thomas J. Carrano of Enterprise Drive in Forked River and placed him under arrest on the warrant. Thomas Carrano was transported to and turned over to the custody of the Ocean Township Police Department.

• Shoplifting (Arrests) – On Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at 3:05 p.m., Lieutenant Michael C. DiBella and Officer John D. Simonson responded to the Walmart located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for a report of two juvenile female shoplifters in custody. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of a 17-year-old female juvenile from Ocean Gate, NJ, for shoplifting merchandise valued at approximately $81. Additionally, a second 17-year-old female from Barnegat Township was taken into custody for shoplifting merchandise valued at approximately $51. They were both transported to police headquarters, processed, and charged with Shoplifting.

• Drug Possession and Warrant Arrests – On Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at 6:50 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno conducted a traffic stop on Lakeside Drive North near Penn Avenue in Forked River for speeding. Officer Michael Verwey responded to assist. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 31-year-old Adam J. Visokay of Eton Court in Lanoka Harbor and 36-year-old Nicole M. Dimattia of Elwood Street in Forked River for Possession of Heroin, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe. In addition, each had a warrant for their arrest. Adam Visokay was found to have an Ocean County Sheriff’s Department Probation Violation no-bail warrant. Nicole Dimattia was found to have a warrant out of Burlington Township Municipal Court in the amount of $340. They were both transported to police headquarters and processed. Bail was set for each in the amount of $10,000 for each. Adam Visokay and Nicole M. Dimattia were both lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility. In addition, Adam Visokay was issued traffic summonses for Speeding, Suspended Driver’s License, CDS in a Motor Vehicle, Failure to Inspect, Failure to Signal, and Maintenance of Lamps.

Weekly Police Blotter – Press Release

December 23^rd, thru 29^th, 2014

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• Manufacturing and Distribution of Concentrated THC Resin – On Monday, December 29, 2014, at 5:07 p.m., Officers Michael Verwey and George Resetar responded to a residence on the 1200 block of Leguene Avenue in Forked River for a report of illegal drug activity in a garage. While conducting their investigation, a drug manufacturing system was located in the garage of the residence. The system was allegedly used to make a product known as “dabs” consisting of Butane Hash Oil (BHO) which contains extreme levels of THC; it takes the form of wax (resin) once processed. The manufacturing process can be very hazardous, as the highly flammable butane solvent used to extract the THC from raw Marijuana can easily ignite. In a poorly ventilated confined space, such as a garage, the manufacturing process, aside from being a crime, is extremely dangerous.
  Parents should be aware of this wax form of concentrated THC. A very small “dab” of the substance used by a juvenile will likely cause extreme impairment far beyond that of smoking Marijuana. The substance is generally ingested, smoked, or inhaled through an electronic vapor pen. This wax (resin) has become more popular due to the intensity of the high experienced in comparison to the traditional method of smoking Marijuana.
  Detective Lieutenant Christopher Cornelius responded to the residence to assist the officers with the investigation. Further investigation led to a 15-year-old female resident being taken into custody for the Manufacturing and Distribution of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS), Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The juvenile female was transported to police headquarters and processed. She was charged on juvenile complaints and released to the custody of her parent.

• Warrant Arrest – On Monday, December 29, 2014, at 5:45 p.m., Officer John D. Simonson responded to the TJ Maxx located at 344 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for a possible intoxicated female who was reportedly sleeping in the change room. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the female, identified as 31-year-old Stephanie Hoover of Barnegat, NJ on an outstanding warrant. The warrant was issued by the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $715. She was transported to police headquarters and processed. Stephanie Hoover was lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility in lieu of the bail.

• Theft and Criminal Mischief – On Monday, December 29, 2014, at 12:30 p.m., Officer Michael Hein responded to the 800 block of Oxgoose Drive in Lanoka Harbor for a theft report. The complainant reported that between December 13, 2014, and December 28, 2014, an unknown person or persons stole copper pipes from the crawl space of a vacant residence. The damage is estimated at $2,000. The investigation is continuing.

• Shoplifting (Arrest) – On Monday, December 29, 2014, at 1:36 p.m., Officers Michael Hein and John Simonson responded to Walmart located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for a female shoplifter in custody. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 20-year-old Alexis N. Moeller of Norma Place in Toms River, NJ, for allegedly shoplifting merchandise valued at $50. She was transported to police headquarters and processed. Alexis Moeller was released after receiving a criminal summons for Shoplifting.

• Underage Consumption of Alcohol – On Monday, December 29, 2014, at 1:36 a.m., Officers Andrew Slota and Robert Duffy responded to the area of Bay Avenue and Thomas Lane for an intoxicated teenage male subject who was a passenger in a vehicle and in need of medical attention. Upon arrival, officers met with the caller along with the intoxicated male. The teen had to be transported to Community Medical Center for treatment due to over-intoxication.

• Shoplifting and Warrant Arrest – On Sunday, December 28, 2014, at 1:39 p.m., Officer John Simonson and Special Officer Edgar Lenkauskus responded to the Walmart located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for a male shoplifter in custody. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 30-year-old Anthony Perrone of Anchor Drive in Manahawkin, NJ for allegedly shoplifting merchandise valued at $318. In addition, a Toms River Township warrant in the amount of $1,000 was located for his arrest. Anthony Perrone was transported to police headquarters and processed. Additional bail of $1,000 was set for the Shoplifting charge. Anthony Perrone was lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility in lieu of bail.

• Theft of Bicycle – On Saturday, December 27, 2014, at 4:34 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno responded to the 2000 block of Brookdale Park Drive in Forked River for a theft report. The complainant reported that between December 20, 2014, and December 25, 2014, an unknown person or persons stole a 20 inch green, blue, and silver Thruster Freestyle Boy’s bicycle valued at $150 from the front yard of the residence.

• Criminal Mischief – On Saturday, December 27, 2014, at 1:55 p.m., Officer Daniel Ricciardella responded to the 400 block of Penn Avenue North in Forked River for criminal mischief. The complainant reported that during the overnight hours of December 26, 2014, and December 27, 2014, an unknown person or persons damaged his metal Christmas Snowman decoration valued at $80.

• Criminal Mischief – On Saturday, December 27, 2014, at 10:30 a.m., Officer Anthony Sarno responded to the 700 block of Princeton Avenue in Lanoka Harbor for damaged Christmas Decorations. The complainant reported that during the overnight hours of December 26, 2014, into December 27, 2014, an unknown person or persons damaged two inflatable Christmas Trees and one inflatable snow-globe. The damage is estimated at $150.

• Theft from a Vehicle – On Saturday, December 27, 2014, at 8:53 a.m., Officer Anthony Sarno responded to STS Tire and Auto, located at 325 Route 9 North in Forked River, for a theft. The complainant reported that between 12:14 a.m. and 8:50 a.m., an unknown person or persons broke a window on a Mitsubishi Galant and stole the car stereo valued at $150, along with $5.00 in loose change. The cost to repair the window is valued at $100.

• Criminal Mischief – On Saturday, December 27, 2014, at 8:27 a.m., Officer Anthony Sarno responded to the 700 block of Capstan Drive in Forked River for a damaged mailbox. The complainant reported that during the overnight hours of December 26, 2014, into December 27, 2014, an unknown person or persons damaged their “manatee” mailbox. The cost to replace the mailbox is estimated at $225.

• Burglary and Theft – On Friday, December 26, 2014, at 8:55 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe responded to the 300 block of Harzold Road in Forked River for a burglary. The victim reported that between December 24, 2014 and December 26, 2014, her residence was entered and several items were stolen. The items stolen included a 60 inch flat screen television, a DVD player, and several tools with a total estimated value of $1,600. There were no signs of forced entry. The investigation is continuing.

• DUI (Arrest) – On Thursday, December 25, 2014, at 11:24 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe responded to the Wawa located at 800 Lacey Road in Forked River for an intoxicated female. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 42-year-old Sandra Masino-Kalinowski of Susan Drive in Brick, NJ for DUI. She was transported to police headquarters, processed, and served summonses for DUI, Refusing to Provide Breath Samples, and Reckless Driving. The vehicle Susan Masino-Kalinowski was operating was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.

• DUI with Accident (Arrest) – On Wednesday, December 24, 2014, at 9:33 p.m., Officers Adam Ewart, Scott Keefe, and Julie Barcalow responded to the intersection of Route 9 and Taylor Lane in Forked River for a motor vehicle accident. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of one of the drivers, identified as 53-year-old Linda A. Remite of Clearwater Drive in Forked River for DUI. She was transported to police headquarters, processed, served with summonses for DUI, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Yield. The vehicle she was operating was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.

• Drug Possession – On Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at 8:36 p.m., Officer Michael Verwey responded to the 800 block of Michele Court in Lanoka Harbor, for a 15-year-old female who had reportedly smoked marijuana and was having a bad reaction to the drug. The 15-year-old female received medical attention at the scene and was transported to Community Medical Center for further treatment. The investigation led to a 16-year-old male juvenile from Lanoka Harbor being taken into custody for Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia.

• Shoplifting – On Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at 2:06 p.m., Officer John Simonson responded to Walmart located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for a juvenile male shoplifter in custody. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of a 15-year-old juvenile male from Lanoka Harbor for Shoplifting. The juvenile was charged on a juvenile complaint with the Shoplifting and released to the custody of a parent.

• DUI with Accident (Arrest) – On Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at 9:13 a.m., Officers Michael Hein and John Simonson responded to Lakeside Drive and Tappan Street in Forked River for a one car motor vehicle accident involving a car into a pole. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, identified as 54-year-old Denise Cook of Crestwood Drive in Forked River, for DUI. She was transported to police headquarters, processed, served with summonses for DUI, Reckless Driving, Driving with a Suspended License, and Careless Driving. The vehicle Denise Cook was operating was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.

Weekly Police Blotter – Press Release

December 17^th, thru 22^nd, 2014

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• Update – Burglary (Arrest) – On Thursday, December 18, 2014, Lacey Detectives charged a Forked River resident with burglary and theft in reference to the burglary of a home on Thanksgiving Day. During the incident, two unknown male suspects entered a Riverview Road home in Forked River and stole items including cash and jewelry.  The theft was valued at approximately $200.  On Thursday, December 18, 2014, 24-year-old Daniel Dabal of Forked River arrived at police headquarters voluntarily after police released surveillance photos to news and social media outlets in an attempt to identify the two suspects. The released photos were taken from the burglarized home’s surveillance cameras. Daniel Dabal was arrested, processed, and transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility with bail set at $10,000 on a charge of Burglary. The second suspect has been identified as an out-of-state resident and the investigation is continuing. Charges for the second subject are pending.

• Update – Lewdness (Arrest) – On December 15, 2014, Lacey Detectives completed an investigation that began in June of 2014. During the initial incident, female members of the Retro Fitness gym reported that an unknown male gym member exposed himself on two separate occasions. After investigation, the actor was identified as 25-year-old Patrick Varacalli of Cedar Street in Barnegat, NJ. Patrick Varacalli was charged with the disorderly persons offense of Lewdness.

• Drug Possession (Arrest) – On December 17, 2014, Officer Anthony Sarno conducted a motor vehicle stop after he identified that the passenger, 30-year-old Rosanna Murrar of Center Street of Forked River, was wanted on an outstanding warrant for her arrest. Upon placing Rosanna Murrar under arrest she was found to be in possession of 48 bags of Heroin as well as other drug paraphernalia. She was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters. Rosanna Murrar was processed and charged with Heroin Distribution, Heroin Possession, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  Bail was set at $25,000. She was transported to Ocean County Jail in default of bail.

• Illegal Dumping – On Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at 9:13 a.m., Officer Jeffery Slota located evidence of illegal dumping in the area of Caruso Lane in the wooded section of Bamber Lake. The items found in the area included a small boat, construction debris, waste oil, and household garbage. The debris was removed by the Lacey Township Department of Public Works. Investigation into the identity of the persons responsible is continuing.

• DUI (Arrest) – On December 17, 2014, Officer Evan Androcy along with Officer Scott Keefe responded to the 300 block of Route 9 North in reference to a motor vehicle accident. During the investigation at the scene, 32-year-old Nicholas Kutassy of Merrimac Drive in Forked River exhibited signs of impairment. As a result of on-scene investigation, Nicholas Kutassy was arrested for DUI. He was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and issued summons for DUI, Reckless Driving, and Careless Driving. The vehicle was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.

• Shoplifting (Arrest) – On December 19, 2014, Officer Scott Keefe responded to Walmart, 580 Rt 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, for an adult female in custody for shoplifting.  Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 50-year-old Joann Buczek of Seaside Heights for shoplifting merchandise valued at approximately $92.  Joann Buczek was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where she was processed. A warrant was issued for the offense with bail set at $5,000. Joann Buczek was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of the bail.

• DUI (Arrest) – On December 19, 2014, Officer Michael Verwey conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 28-year-old Anastacia Yodice of Shawnee Drive in Brick, NJ for DUI.  She was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters, processed, and charged with DUI, Refusing to Submit to Breath Testing, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Stop or Yield. The vehicle was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.

• Aggravated Assault with a Motor Vehicle (Arrest) –  On December 19, 2014, Officer Anthony Sarno arrested 49-year-old Brian Mazzochi of Brennan Concourse in Bayville, NJ on an outstanding Lacey Township Criminal Arrest Warrant. The initial investigation was conducted by Officer Robert Flynn who signed the criminal complaint for Aggravated Assault with a Motor Vehicle after it was reported that Brian Mazzochi intentionally struck an ex-coworker with his vehicle. The assault reportedly followed an alleged course of harassment which culminated in Brian Mazzochi reportedly striking the victim as the victim was performing trash collection duties in the Pines section of Forked River. The victim did not report sustaining an injury as a result of the assault. Brian Mazzochi was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of $25,000 bail.

• DUI (Arrest) – On December 20, 2014, Officer Dimitrios Tsarnas conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 9 South in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 45-year-old Diana Barboni of Barbara Court in Waretown, NJ for DUI. She was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters, processed, and charged with DUI, Failure to Maintain Lane, and Reckless Driving. The vehicle was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.

• Counterfeiting – On December 20, 2014, Officer John Simonson responded to Walmart, 580 Route 9 N, Lanoka Harbor, for a report of counterfeit twenty dollar bills. The bills were presented to a cashier and were subsequently found to be counterfeit. The bills were collected as evidence and the matter is under continuing investigation.

• Warrant (Arrest) – On December 21, 2014 Officer John Simonson arrested 35-year-old Ryan Burlew of Forked River after an outstanding warrant out of Lacey Township was discovered during an interaction on a different matter. Ryan Burlew was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters and processed. Ryan Burlew posted $600 bail and was released.

• Drug Possession (Arrest) – At 1:54 a.m. on Sunday, December 21, 2014, Officer Dimitrios Tsarnas conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 9 South in Forked River, NJ. During the stop, Officer Tsarnas detected a strong odor of Marijuana. Further investigation led to the arrest of 19-year-old Michael Marrero of West Panama Court in Forked River. He was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters and processed.  Michael Marrero was charged with Possession of Marijuana and charged with motor vehicle summons for Headlights Required, Provisional DL Violation, and Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle.