Weekly Police Blotter

Weekly Police Blotter – Press Release

April 15^th, 2014 thru April 21^st, 2014

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• Criminal Mischief – On Tuesday, April 15, 2014, Officer John McKee took a report of criminal mischief to a motor vehicle. The victim reported that his motor vehicle was damaged while parked on the roadway on Enterprise Drive in Forked River. The incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. The words “HO HO” were spray painted on the side of the vehicle.

• Warrant Arrest – On Tuesday, April 15, 2014, Officer Adam Ewart was conducting an investigation into a traffic accident that occurred on Lacey Road at the intersection of Manchester Avenue in Forked River. One of the involved drivers, 21-year-old Brooke O’Rourke of Forked River, was arrested for two outstanding warrants. The first warrant was out of the Lacey Township Municipal Court in the amount of $750. The second warrant was out of the Berkeley Township Municipal Court in the amount of $100. Brooke O’Rourke posted $850 cash bail and was released from police custody.

• Theft from a Motor Vehicle – On Tuesday, April 15, 2014, Officer Scott Keefe responded to a residence on the 600 block of Tappan Street in Forked River for a report of a theft from a motor vehicle. The complainant stated that during the overnight hours between Monday, April 14, 2014, and Tuesday, April 15, 2014, an unknown person or persons entered her vehicle and stole a pink iPod Nano valued at $200. The vehicle was unlocked and in the driveway of the residence at the time of the theft.

• Theft from a Residence – On Tuesday, April 15, 2014, Officer Anthony Sarno responded to Spring Oak Assisted Living at 601 Route 9 N in Lanoka Harbor for a theft report. Three separate residents of the facility reported that on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, money was stolen from their rooms. Cash was reportedly stolen from each room with a combined total of $1,400.  The incident is currently under investigation.

• Attempted Burglary – On Tuesday, April 15, 2014, Officer John McKee responded to garage unit #17-18b at 441 Route 9 South in Forked River in reference to a report of an attempted burglary. The victim reported that it appeared as if someone attempted to enter the garage by prying it open on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, between 1:00 p.m. and 7:50 p.m.  Entry was not gained nor was any damage reported.

• Possession of a Weapon and Drug Possession (Arrest) – On Thursday, April 17, 2014, at 12:47 a.m., Officer Michael Verwey conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 9 North near the intersection of Haines Street in Lanoka Harbor. An investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 44-year-old David Barney of Lake Avenue in Island Heights, NJ. David Barney was found in possession of a switch blade knife as well as a hypodermic syringe and five wax folds containing Heroin. David Barney was arrested and charged with the following criminal offenses: unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a controlled dangerous substance (Heroin), and possession of drug paraphernalia. David Barney was also charged with the following motor vehicle offenses: possession of CDS in a motor vehicle, improper maintenance of lamps, and unclear license plates.

• Warrant Arrest – On Thursday, April 17, 2014, at 12:27 p.m., Special Officer Jesse Urban conducted a motor vehicle stop for speeding on Lake Barnegat Drive North near the intersection of Steuben Avenue. The driver, 19-year-old Nicolas Martinez of Forked River was arrested on a failure to appear warrant out of Ocean Township Municipal Court in the amount of $150. Nicolas Martinez posted bail and was released from police headquarters.

• Theft – On Thursday, April 17, 2014, at 2:50 p.m., Officer Michael Hein responded to the Prime Time Smoke Shop at 118 Route 9 South in Forked River regarding a theft that had reportedly just occurred. The manager reported that a white male in his late 20’s with facial hair was wearing grey sweatpants, a black hooded sweatshirt, and a Chicago Bears blue wool hat when he entered the store. The employee of the store was helping the male subject and turned her back to show him an additional product at which time the male subject reportedly grabbed a white TD Bank envelope containing $150 cash that was on the counter by the register. The male subject put the envelope in his pocket and fled the store on foot running north on Route 9. The incident is currently under investigation.

• DUI and Drug Possession (Arrest) – On Friday, April 18, 2014, at 12:57 a.m., Officer Dimitri Tsarnas conducted a motor vehicle stop on Beach Boulevard near the intersection of Biscayne Drive for speeding. An investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 24-year-old Kyle Wilson of Shelly Street in Toms River for DUI.  K. Wilson also charged with possession of Marijuana. His vehicle was impounded pursuant to John’s Law. Kyle Wilson was charged with the following motor vehicle offenses: DUI, reckless driving, speeding, and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle. Kyle Wilson was also charged on a criminal summons for possession of Marijuana.

• Shoplifting (Arrest) – On Friday, April 18, 2014, at 12:12 p.m., Officer Michael Hein arrested 25-year-old Natalie Sabie of Birch Road in Lanoka Harbor for Shoplifting. Natalie Sabie was reported to have attempted to steal $119 worth of electrical items from the Home Depot in Forked River. Natalie Sabie was charged with Shoplifting on a criminal summons and was released from police headquarters.

• Warrant Arrest – On Friday, April 18, 2014 at 1:57 p.m., Officer Michael Hein was investigating a citizen report of a suspicious female in the roadway on Alpine Street near the intersection of Lower Lake Drive in Forked River. An investigation at the scene led to the discovery of two outstanding warrants for the female, 25-year-old Shannon Augustino of Chelsea Street in Forked River. The first warrant was issued by the Ocean County Sherriff’s Department for the amount of $5,000. The second warrant was issued by the Lacey Township Municipal Court in the amount of $500. Shannon Augustino was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of the bail.

• Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest (Arrests) – On Saturday, April 19, 2014, at 1:35 a.m., Officer Michael Verwey and Officer Noah Schaffer responded to the parking lot of Caffrey’s Steakhouse in Forked River for a report of a dispute in progress. Upon arrival, officers learned that 50-year-old James Magee of Crockett Lane in Whiting, NJ, and 48-year-old Gail Swayze of Corbin Court in Lakewood, NJ, were in a dispute with a taxi driver who had called for police assistance. James Magee and Gail Swayze continued their aggressive and tumultuous behavior after officers arrived. James Magee was placed under arrest for disorderly conduct. During the course of the arrest, James Magee became combative and attempted to head butt Officer Michael Verwey while resisting the officer’s efforts to control him during the arrest. James Magee was charged on a criminal summons with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Gail Swayze was also arrested at the scene and charged on a criminal summons with disorderly conduct and obstruction of justice.

• Warrant Arrest – On Saturday, April 19, 2014, at 9:55 a.m., Sergeant Vince Meehan conducted a motor vehicle stop on Lacey Road near Manchester Avenue in Forked River. The driver of the vehicle, 30-year-old Jennifer Frazer of Faulkenburgh Avenue in Forked River, was arrested for an outstanding warrant issued by the Ocean County Sherriff’s Department in the amount of $5,000. Jennifer Frazer was able to post bail and was subsequently released from police headquarters.

• Theft from a Boat – On Saturday, April 19, 2014, at 8:28 a.m. Officer Michael Eden responded to a residence on Taurus Court in Forked River in reference to a theft. The resident reported that between Wednesday, April 16, 2014, and Friday, April 18, 2014, his boat was entered and various fishing poles and fishing equipment were stolen from within the boat. The exact contents and estimated value of the theft has not yet been determined.

• Fire – On Sunday, April 20, 2014, at 3:24 a.m., the Lacey Township Police Department received a 911 call reporting that the vacant home at 2215 West Lacey Road was engulfed in flames. Officer Dimitri Tsarnas and Officer Robert Duffy responded to the scene. Fire departments from Bamber Lake, Lanoka Harbor, Forked River, Bayville, Pinewald, and Whiting responded to the scene and extinguished the fire. There were no injuries reported at the scene. Detective Alan Abrecht and the Ocean County Fire Marshall are currently investigating the incident.

• Warrant Arrest – On Monday, April 21, 2014, at 8:48 p.m., Officer Charles May was investigating a suspicious male subject reported to have been ringing doorbells and asking to use the phones of residents in the Pheasant Run development on Llewellyn Parkway near the intersection of Canterbury Drive in Forked River. The investigation led to the arrest of 35-year-old John Humphrey of McCormack Drive in Toms River for two outstanding traffic warrants. The first warrant was issued by the Seaside Park Municipal Court in the amount of $89. The second warrant was issued by the Toms River Municipal Court in the amount of $145. John Humphry posted cash bail for the above warrants and was released from police headquarters.

Weekly Police Blotter – Press Release

April 7^th, 2014 thru April 13^th, 2014

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• Criminal Mischief (Township Property) – On Monday, April 7, 2014, at 10:23 p.m., Officer Darrell Nick observed the bathrooms in Hebrew Park to have sustained damage as a result of criminal mischief. The bathroom mirrors above the sink within the men’s bathroom had writings scratched into them. “Dina and Logan 4Ever” was scratched into the mirror. The women’s bathroom had similar damage. Several figure 8’s were scratched into the mirror as well as some profanity. The damage is estimated at $200.

• Warrant Arrest – On Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at 9:41 p.m., Officer Andrew Slota was on patrol when he stopped to speak to a male subject who was observed hitchhiking along Beach Boulevard. While speaking with the subject, it was determined that a $250 Ocean Township Municipal Court Warrant was active for the individual. Officer Andrew Slota placed Fred Beglinger of Forked River under arrest for the active warrant. Fred Beglinger was turned directly over to the custody of the Ocean Township Police Department.

• Robbery (Arrests) – On Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at 10:30 p.m., the Lacey Township Police Department received a report of several young adults having assaulted a single individual behind the Spirits Unlimited Liquor Store in the Town Square Plaza at Lacey Road and Route 9 in Forked River. The caller reported that the victim was bleeding badly and needed medical attention. The assailants were reported to have fled the scene on foot. Upon arrival at the scene, officers quickly learned that the incident involved a robbery of an undetermined amount of cash from 24-year-old Joseph J. Caputo IV of Forked River. Joseph Caputo was transported to the Community Medical Center for treatment of the injuries suffered during the assault and reported robbery.

  Immediate investigation by Officers Andrew Slota, Dimitri Tsarnas, George Resetar, Michael Verwey, and Sergeant Ronald Buxton led to the identification of four suspects, including: 20-year-old Anthony O. Baisi of 1618 Ewart Rd in Forked River; 22-year-old Shawn C. Kaliske of 15 Hastings Road in Forked River; 21-year-old Jacob Barney of 1250 Spruce Street in Forked River; as well as a 17-year-old male from Forked River.

  In the hours that followed the robbery, officers located and arrested Anthony Baisi, Shawn Kaliske, and the male juvenile. The juvenile was transported to the Ocean County Juvenile Detention Center in Toms River while Anthony Baisi and Shawn Kaliske were charged with 2nd degree robbery and transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility with bail set at $75,000 each.

  An arrest warrant was issued for 21-year-old Jacob Barney with bail set at $75,000 for 2nd degree robbery. Jacob Barney was located by Lacey Detective Samuel Della Sala at midday on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at the Sea Pine Inn in Ocean Township (Waretown). Jacob Barney was arrested by Detective Della Sala with the assistance of the Ocean Township Police Department. Jacob Barney was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility.

• Theft – On Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at 3:30 p.m., Officer John Simonson responded to the 800 block of Oxgoose Drive in Lanoka Harbor in reference to a reported theft. The victim reported that an unknown person or persons stole his 17 foot Sears aluminum canoe between January of this year and April 8, 2014. The value of the canoe is estimated at $1,200.

• Improper Disposal (Formal Charge) – On Tuesday, April 8, 2014, 2:04 p.m., Officer John Simonson responded to the Lacey Township Recycling yard in reference to the improper disposal of debris. A public works employee reported that someone dumped broken double hung window casings in the paint can recycling bin of the Lacey Township Recycling Yard. A review of the video surveillance provided Officer Simonson with the vehicle registration and a description of the suspect. The suspect was identified as 79-year-old Frank Gialanella of Sylvan Lake Boulevard in Bayville, NJ. Frank Gialanella was issued a complaint summons for Lacey Township Municipal Code 353-5 — Recycling yard limited to resident of Lacey Township.

• Theft from a Residence – On Wednesday, April 09, 2014, at 7:32 p.m., Officer Dimitri Tsarnas responded to the 2200 block of West Lacey Road in reference to a theft. The resident reported that an unknown person or persons stole approximately $85 in loose change and a Samsung Tablet valued at $350 from the residence during the prior week. No signs of forced entry were located.

• Shoplifting (Arrest) – On Wednesday, April 09, 2014, at 7:56 p.m., Officer George Resetar stopped two males in the parking lot of Walmart that fit the description of two shoplifting suspects who previously fled the CVS located at 700 Route 9 in Lanoka Harbor. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of two 16-year-old juvenile males for shoplifting. The juveniles were found in possession of a box of 16 Coricidin HBP Cough and Cold tablets and a box of CVS Tussin Cough Liquid Gels valued at $13.98 which were stolen from the CVS. Both juveniles were transported to Lacey Township police headquarters where they were turned over to their parents. Both juveniles were charged with shoplifting.

• Warrant Arrest – On Thursday, April 10, 2014, at 2:20 a.m., Officer George Resetar observed a bicyclist traveling east in the westbound lane of Bay Way. The bicyclist was observed swaying back and forth between the fog line and center lines of the roadway. Officer Resetar stopped the bicyclist learned that an arrest warrant was active for the individual’s arrest. Officer Resetar placed 31-year-old Kalif Dollard of 59 Sherman Avenue in Newark, NJ, under arrest on an outstanding $8,136 Ocean County Sheriff’s Department non-support warrant. Kalif Dollard was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of the bail.

• Burglary & Theft (Residence) – On Thursday, April 10, 2014, at 5:32 p.m., Officer Michael Hein and Officer Noah Schaffer responded to the 1300 block of Clearview Street in reference to a burglary of a residence. The homeowner reported that when she returned home at approximately 5:30 p.m., she observed that several of her dresser drawers were open and appeared to have been searched through as well as several of her jewelry boxes. The victim reported that nine pieces of jewelry valued at $2,800 had been stolen. The detective bureau responded to the scene and is conducting the follow-up investigation. The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department Criminalistics Unit responded also assisted at the scene.

• DUI (Arrest) – On Saturday, April 11, 2014, at 2:02 a.m., Officer Noah Schaffer was on patrol when he observed a car that had crashed into a utility pole near the intersection of Route 9 and First Street. Upon further investigation, the driver, 28-year-old Mark R. Spina of Forked River, was placed under arrest for DUI and transported to Lacey Township police headquarters. The vehicle was impounded pursuant to John’s Law. Mark Spina was issued summonses for DUI, failure to submit breath samples, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane, and using a cell phone while operating a moving vehicle.

• Burglary & Theft (Residence) – On Friday, April 11, 2014, at 12:54 p.m., Officer Keith Pearce responded to the 500 block of Holmes Avenue South in reference to a burglary of a vacant residence. The property manager reported that between December 5, 2013 and April 11, 2014, an unknown person or persons entered the house and stole a water pump, approximately 60 feet of copper baseboard heat pipe, and an air conditioner compressor unit. No signs of forced entry could be located. The theft and damage are estimated at a total of $4,500.

• Dog Bite (Formal Charge) – On Saturday, April 12, 2014, at 6:14 p.m., Officer Julie Barcalow and Officer Darrell Nick responded to the Ocean County bicycle path (rail-trail) near Taylor Lane in reference to a subject being bitten by one of two loose dogs. The victim was identified as a 34-year-old woman from Barnegat, NJ. The victim sustained a bite to her shoulder area along as well as several scratches. As a result of the injuries, she was transported to the Community Medical Center for treatment. The owner of the dogs was identified as 36-year-old Beth Hupke of 1231 Taylor Lane in Forked River. The two dogs are described as black Labrador and Pit Bull mixes. Both dogs were properly licensed and were up to date on their vaccinations. Animal Control was notified and they responded to assist. Beth Hupke was issued a summons for allowing the dogs to run at large. Animal control is conducting a follow-up investigation as well.

• Motor Vehicle Accident (Injuries) – On Sunday, April 12, 2014, at 4:17 a.m., Officer Dimitri Tsarnas and Officer Robert Duffy responded to mile marker 18 of Route 539 in reference to a one car motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, officers observed a motor vehicle that had left the roadway and struck a tree. The two male occupants had to be extricated from the vehicle by the Forked River Fire Department and were flown to Jersey Shore Trauma Center. The driver of the vehicle 28-year-old Sujith Tanneru of 2111 Cypress Street in Alphratta, Georgia, suffered serious injuries and was listed in critical condition. The passenger, 26-year-old Deepak Gaade, suffered serious injuries and was listed in stable condition. Lacey Township Police Officers Robert Flynn and Michael Verwey along with other members of the Ocean County Fatal Accident Support Team responded to the scene and assisted with the accident investigation. The Ocean County Criminalistic Investigations Unit also responded. The incident is under investigation.

• Hindering Apprehension (Arrest) – On Saturday, April 12, 2014, at 9:48 a.m., Special Officer Jesse Urban conducted a motor vehicle stop on Lake Barnegat Drive and Stueben Avenue for speeding. The driver informed Special Officer Urban that she did not have her license or any other identification on her, but she identified herself by a false name of a woman from Little Egg Harbor, NJ. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the driver was actually 30-year-old Amanda Cicerello of 1680 Joffre Road in Forked River. Amanda Cicerello was found to have a suspended driver’s license and was subsequently arrested for hindering her own apprehension by providing false information to a law enforcement officer. Amanda Cicerello was transported to Lacey Township police headquarters where she was processed and released on a criminal summons.

• Driving while Suspended for DUI (Arrest) – On Saturday, April 12, 2014, at 8:47 a.m., Officer Jeffrey Slota conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 9 near Mario’s Restaurant for a cell phone violation. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver, 53-year-old Kenneth Logan of Sheridan Street in Waretown, was driving while suspended. A check of the driver abstract indicated that Kenneth Logan was driving while suspended during the period of license suspension for a third Driving While Intoxicated violation. Kenneth Logan was arrested and transported to Lacey Township police headquarters where he was processed and released on a criminal summons. Kenneth Logan was charged with the 4th degree crime of operating a motor vehicle during a period of suspension for his third DUI. Kenneth Logan was also issued a summons for using a cell phone in a moving vehicle.

• DUI (Arrest) – On Saturday, April 12, 2014, at 3:56 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno responded to the area of Route 9 and Lacey Road in Forked River in reference to an erratic driver which was called in by a concerned citizen. Officer Sarno was able to locate the vehicle and conduct a motor vehicle stop in the parking lot of Sunrise Plaza. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 53-year-old Dwayne Creamer of Iger Way in Bayville, NJ, for DUI. The vehicle was impounded pursuant to John’s Law. Dwayne Creamer was issued summonses for DUI, reckless driving, and failure to maintain lane.

• DUI (Arrest) – On Sunday, April 13, 2014, at 1:45 a.m., Special Officer Travis Horton conducted a motor vehicle stop in the parking lot of the 7-11 store at 524 Lacey Road in Forked River. Special Officer Horton arrested 30-year-old Robert Kologe of Wynnewood Road in Forked River for DUI. The vehicle was impounded pursuant to John’s Law. Robert Kologe was transported to Lacey Township police headquarters where he refused to provide breath samples. Robert Kologe was issued summonses for DUI, refusal to submit breath samples, and reckless driving.

• Warrant Arrest – On Thursday, April, 10, 2014, at 3:35 p.m., Officer Frederick Anderson stopped a motorist for speeding in a school zone and tailgating. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 25-year-old Corey Heulitt of Princeton Avenue in Bayville on an outstanding $289 Seaside Heights Municipal Court traffic warrant. Corey Heulitt was transported to Lacey Township police headquarters where he was processed and released after posting cash bail.

Robbery (Arrests) – On Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at 10:30 p.m., the Lacey Township Police Department received a report of several young adults having assaulted a single individual behind the Spirits Unlimited Liquor Store in the Town Square Plaza at Lacey Road and Route 9 in Forked River. The caller reported that the victim was bleeding badly and needed medical attention. The assailants were reported to have fled the scene on foot. Upon arrival at the scene, officers quickly learned that the incident involved a robbery of an undetermined amount of cash from 24-year-old Joseph J. Caputo IV of Forked River. Joseph Caputo was transported to the Community Medical Center for treatment of the injuries suffered during the assault and reported robbery.

Immediate investigation by Officers Andrew Slota, Dimitri Tsarnas, George Resetar, Michael Verwey, and Sergeant Ronald Buxton led to the identification of four suspects, including:  20-year-old Anthony O. Baisi of 1618 Ewart Rd in Forked River; 22-year-old Shawn C. Kaliske of 15 Hastings Road in Forked River; 21-year-old Jacob Barney of 1250 Spruce Street in Forked River; as well as a 17-year-old male from Forked River.

In the hours that followed the robbery, officers located and arrested Anthony Baisi, Shawn Kaliske, and the male juvenile. The juvenile was transported to the Ocean County Juvenile Detention Center in Toms River while Anthony Baisi and Shawn Kaliske were charged with 2^nd degree robbery and transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility with bail set at $75,000 each.

An arrest warrant was issued for 21-year-old Jacob Barney with bail set at $75,000 for 2nd degree robbery.  Jacob Barney was located by Lacey Detective Samuel Della Sala at midday on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at the Sea Pine Inn in Ocean Township (Waretown). Jacob Barney was arrested by Detective Della Sala with the assistance of the Ocean Township Police Department. Jacob Barney has been transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Detective Samuel Della Sala at 609.693.6636 x2582 or submit an anonymous “Crime Tip” through the police department website at www.LaceyPD.org/Crime-Tips/.

Weekly Police Blotter – Press Release

April 1^st, 2014 thru April 6^th, 2014

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• Drug Possession (Arrest) – On Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at 9:48 p.m., Officer Andrew Slota conducted a motor vehicle stop of a vehicle at Manchester Avenue just south of Grove Street in Lanoka Harbor. Upon speaking with the driver, 19-year-old Kadija Diawara of Fellowship Court in Toms River, Officer Slota detected the odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of Kadija Diawara for possession of marijuana. Kadija Diawara was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where she was processed and released on a summons. She was charged with Possession of Marijuana. She also received motor vehicle summonses for Maintenance of Lamps and possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle.

• Drug Possession (Arrest) – On Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at 11:51 p.m., Officer Michael Verwey and Officer George Resetar were assigned to a directed drug enforcement detail when they observed two males sitting in a vehicle on Devon Street in Forked River with the engine running and all of the vehicle’s lights off. Upon making an inquiry, the officers detected a strong odor of burnt Marijuana. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 19-year-old Trevor Matthews of Lakeside Drive North in Forked River, and the passenger, 18-year-old Julius Sciamanna 4^th of Devon Street in Forked River. The suspects were found to be in possession of Marijuana as well as assorted fireworks. Both subjects were transported to Lacey Township police headquarters, where they were processed and released on summonses. Both suspects were charged with Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Fireworks.

• Fraud/Identity Theft – On April 2, 2014, a Capstan Drive resident responded to police headquarters in reference to a fraud/identity theft.  After completing his federal income taxes, he attempted to file them electronically.  This was met with an error message advising about this being a duplicate return being filed.  The IRS was contacted and he was advised that a return had already been filed in his name and that the return was flagged. The IRS is investigating the matter.

• Fraud/Identity Theft – On April 2, 2014 a Dugout Drive resident responded to police headquarters reference a fraud/identity theft.  After meeting with their accountant and attempting to file the completed return they were advised that a tax return was already received and processed using their information.  IRS is investigating the matter.

• Warrant (Arrest) – On Thursday, April 03, 2014, at 7:01 p.m., Officer Dimitri Tsarnas responded to the area of Moosehead Street and Bullard Avenue in Forked River in reference to a report of a suspicious male walking in the area. Upon arrival, Officer Tsarnas observed two subjects walking together. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 24-year-old Christopher Cox of Bullard Avenue in Forked River on an outstanding $21,260 Child Support Warrant out of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department. Christopher Cox was transported to the Ocean County Jail in default of bail.

• Disorderly Conduct (Formal Charge) – On Thursday, April 03, 2014, at 5:14 p.m., Officer Dimitri Tsarnas responded to Wawa, 444 Route 9 South in Forked River, in reference to a female sleeping on the side of the building.  Upon arrival, Officer Tsarnas made contact with 47-year-old Evelyn Riccardi of Spinnaker Avenue in Manahawkin, who was lying on the sidewalk on the south side of the establishment. Evelyn Riccardi was awake but appeared to be highly intoxicated. As Officer Tsarnas attempted to obtain her information, she became belligerent and was causing a disturbance in the presence of numerous customers who were exiting/entering the Wawa. The Lacey Township First Aid Squad responded to the scene and transported her to CMC due to her high level of intoxication. Evelyn Riccardi was issued a Complaint Summons for Disorderly Conduct.

• Burglary/Criminal Mischief – On Thursday, April 3, 2014, Officer Keith Pearce received a report of Criminal Mischief/Burglary to a commercial building from the property manager. The building, formally the Shark Fin Inn, 701 Route 9 South in Forked River had a broken window and it appeared that entry was gained into the interior of the building.  The individual reporting the entry was not able to provide an approximate timeframe of the suspected unlawful entry. The criminal mischief was valued at $100.

• Theft – On Friday, April 04, 2014, at 6:07 p.m., a resident of Parkside Drive in Forked River reported that between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., on Saturday, March 29, 2014, an unknown person or persons stole a fishing pole and reel from his residence. The stolen property is described as a 7 ft. Bill Gail custom made 2-speed, blue, fishing pole (Model #JX) and an Avet fishing reel, color blue, with yellow fishing line. The fishing pole also has a distinct rubber handle with an outline of a gold colored fish. The value of the fishing pole is estimated at $1,000.

• DUI (Arrest) – On Friday, April 04, 2014, at 1:41 a.m., Officer Dimitri Tsarnas stopped a vehicle in the parking lot of the Lacey Township Municipal Building after observing motor vehicle violations on Lacey Road. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of Anita Roberts of Neptune Avenue in Beachwood, NJ, for DUI. The vehicle was impounded as per John’s Law. Anita Roberts was issued motor vehicle summonses for DUI, Reckless Driving, Maintenance of Lamps, and Failure to Maintain Lane.

• Warrant (Arrest) – On Saturday, April 5, 2014, at 12:55 a.m., Officer Darrel Nick conducted a motor vehicle stop and arrested 36-year-old Todd Johns of Locust Avenue in Howell, NJ, on an outstanding $350 Toms River Township warrant.  Officer Darrel Nick had stopped the vehicle on Route 9 in front of the Oyster Creek Power Plant. Todd Johns was transported to Lacey police headquarters where he was processed and then turned over to Toms River Police Department.

• Underage Possession of Alcohol (Formal Charge) – On Saturday, April 5, 2104, at 8:30 a.m., Officer Robert Flynn stopped a blue GMC truck for a motor vehicle violation at the intersection of Manchester Avenue and Lacey Road. Upon speaking with the driver, 20-year-old John P. Rutigliano of Riviera Drive in Forked River, Officer Flynn observed an open 12-pack of Bud Light beer within the vehicle. Investigation at the scene led to John Rutigliano being issued a Complaint Summons for Underage Possession of Alcoholic Beverage in a Motor Vehicle.

• Warrant (Arrest) – On Saturday, April 5, 2014, at 10:41 a.m., Special Officer Jesse Urban and Officer Scott Keefe responded to a Clairmore Avenue residence in Lanoka Harbor in reference to an outstanding $400 Lacey Township Municipal Court warrant. The officers located the subject named on the warrant, 21-year-old Joseph Sinopoli, and placed him under arrest. Joseph Sinopoli was transported to Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of the bail.

• Theft – On Saturday, April 5, 2014, at 3:01 p.m., Officer Robert Flynn responded to Latitudes, 361 East Lacey Road in reference to a theft. The restaurant owner reported that an unknown person stole an Apple IPad from the hostess station of the restaurant between 12:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2014. The IPad is valued at $1,000.

• Fires – On Saturday, April 5, 2014, at 4:53 p.m., the Lacey Township Police Department, Forked River Fire Department, and Forest Fire Service responded to the area behind Clune Park in reference to a fire. Upon arrival, officers observed that approximately 5-10 acres of woods was burning. The fire was quickly extinguished by the Forked River Fire Department and the Forest Fire Service, limiting the area that burned.  The fire never threatened any homes and was not a threat to Clune Park.  There was no indication that the fire was set intentionally.

• DUI (Arrest) – On Sunday, April 6, 2014, at 10:40 p.m., Officer Charles May conducted a motor vehicle stop on Lacey Road near Newark Avenue in Forked River.  Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 51-year old Thang Nguyen of 105 E. Essex Avenue in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, for DUI. The vehicle was impounded as per John’s Law.  Thang Nguyen was transported to police headquarters, processed, and issued motor vehicle summons for DUI, Reckless Driving, Failure to Maintain a Lane and Failure to Signal.