Crime Scene Middletown: Recent Police Activity Report 10/2/12 - 10/8/12

Written and Issued by the Middletown Police Department
Monday, October 9th, 2012 - Arrests do not indicate convictions

JD Rockafellow, age 23, from 34 ½ South Avenue in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, arrested on October 2, 2012 by Patrolman Brian McGrogan on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $2,500.00 bail.

Courtney Frank, age 22, from Renfrew Place in Port Monmouth, NJ, arrested on October 3, 2012 by Patrolman Adam Colfer on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Belmar Boro Municipal Court. She was released after posting $450.00 bail.

Audil Abassi, age 19, from Christie Street in Ridgefield, NJ, arrested on October 3, 2012 by Patrolman Anthony Bumbico on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $250.00 bail.

Jillian Kochon, age 25, from West Highland Avenue in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, arrested on October 3, 2012 by Patrolman Joseph Ahlemeyer on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Atlantic Highlands Municipal Court. She was released after posting $500.00 bail.

On October 3, 2012 Patrolman Nicholas Fenezia arrested a 17 year old female juvenile from Belford, NJ, for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She was released pending a court date.

Kyle Clayton, age 20, from Ironwood Court in Middletown, NJ, arrested on October 5, 2012 by Corporal Gerald Weimer for Criminal Mischief, Resisting Arrest, Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was held on $3,000.00 bail with a 10% option set by Judge James Berube.

Frederick Monchik, age 40, from Warren Place in Middletown, NJ, arrested on October 5, 2012 by Patrolman Stephen Greenwood for Driving While Intoxicated. He was released pending a court date.

Deborah Stalker, age 51, from Old Mill Road in Wall, NJ, arrested on October 4, 2012 by Detective Kevin Gardiner for Theft. She was released pending a court date.

Geoffrey Schaller Jr., age 45, from Lorillard Avenue in Union Beach, NJ, arrested on October 4, 2012 by Patrolman Lawrence Seymour on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was held on $500.00 bail.

Georges Fiore, age 41, from Bonnie Drive in Middletown, NJ, arrested on October 7, 2012 by Patrolman Adam Vendetti on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Tinton Falls Municipal Court. He was released after posting $289.00 bail.

Valerie Paternostro, age 47, from Harmony Road in Middletown, NJ, arrested on October 7, 2012 by Patrolman Adam Colfer for Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer, Possession of a Weapon, Simple Assault, Harassment, Resisting Arrest and Hindering Apprehension. She was held on $77,000.00 bail set by Judge Perry of the Monmouth County Superior Court.

Denise Giuriceo, age 38, from Franklin Avenue in West Keansburg, NJ, arrested on October 7, 2012 by Patrolman Adam Colfer on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. She was held on $2,000.00 bail.

Karissa Kundert, age 20, from Hudson Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on October 6, 2012 by Patrolman Adam Vendetti for Shoplifting from the Shop Rite store. She was released pending a court date.

Brittni Gray, age 22, from Citation Street in Howell, NJ, arrested on October 6, 2012 by Patrolman Adam Vendetti for Shoplifting from the Shop Rite store. She was released pending a court date.

Tyrone Wiggins, age 48, from Springdale Avenue in Tinton Falls, NJ, arrested on October 6, 2012 by Corporal Gerald Weimer for Driving While Intoxicated and Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana. He was released pending a court date.

Stephen Acquaviva, age 35, from Bonnie Drive in Middletown, NJ, arrested on October 6, 2012 by Corporal Robert McNair for Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Mischief. He was released pending a court date.

Christopher Cuccia, age 39, from Henry Drive in Middletown, NJ, arrested on October 6, 2012 by Patrolman Christian Clark for Violation of a Court Order. He was released after posting $2,500.00 bail with a 10% option set by Judge James Berube.

Robert Stevens, age 44, from New Hampshire Avenue in Lakewood, NJ, arrested on October 5, 2012 by Police Officer Janine Kennedy on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $500.00 bail.

Connor Donnelly, age 18, from Borrie Avenue in Brielle, NJ, arrested on October 5, 2012 by Patrolman John Mele for Being under the Influence of Narcotics. He was released pending a court date.

William Neely, age 51, from Kingsbridge Court in Hazlet, NJ, arrested on October 5, 2012 by Patrolman Antonio Ciccone on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Ocean and Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $606.00 bail.

On October 5, 2012 Corporal Patricia Colangelo arrested a 17 year old male juvenile from Wall, NJ, for Being under the Influence of Narcotics. He was released pending a court date.

On October 5, 2012 Corporal Patricia Colangelo arrested a 17 year old male juvenile from Rumson, NJ, for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Being under the Influence of Narcotics. He was released pending a court date.

On October 6, 2012 Corporal Patricia Colangelo arrested a 17 year old male juvenile from Shrewsbury, NJ, for Being under the Influence of Narcotics. He was released pending a court date.

Frederick Best, age 26, from Fernwood road in Lake Como, NJ, arrested on October 7, 2012 by Patrolman Stephen Greenwood on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Keansburg and Keyport Municipal Court. He was held on $850.00 bail.

Keri Roemer, age 40, from Linda Street in Belford, NJ, arrested on October 6, 2012 by Patrolman Brian Dilworth for Simple Assault. She was held on $500.00 bail with a 10% option set by Judge James Berube.

Ryan Kelty, age 23, from Bray Avenue in Port Monmouth, NJ, arrested on October 6, 2012 by Patrolman Adam Colfer on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was held on $250.00 bail.

Donald Kehoe, age 67, from Harmony Road in Middletown, NJ, arrested on October 7, 2012 by Patrolman Charles Higgins for Driving While Intoxicated. He was released pending a court date.

David Gill, age 19, from Grove Street in Red Bank, NJ, arrested on October 8, 2012 by Patrolman Richard Fulham for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana. He was released pending a court date.

Anthony McDonnell, age 22, from Bray Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on October 8, 2012 by Patrolman Richard Fulham for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana. He was released pending a court date.

Kelly Whaler, age 20, from Locust Terrace in Middletown, NJ, arrested on October 8, 2012 by Patrolman Richard Fulham for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute. She was released pending a court date.

Richard Frunzi, age 20, from Crest Road in Middletown, NJ, arrested on October 8, 2012 by Patrolman Richard Fulham for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana. He was released pending a court date.

Teresa Lavelle, age 38, from Morely Court in Belford, NJ, arrested on October 8, ,2012 by Patrolman Richard Belmonte on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Westfield Municipal Court. She was released after posting $114.00 bail.

Joseph Smith, age 24, from Beverly Drive in Cliffwood Beach, NJ, arrested on October 8, 2012 by Patrolman John Mele for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana. He was released pending a court date.

Roberto Manzo, age 18, from Clairmont Avenue in Belford, NJ, arrested on October 8, 2012 by Patrolman Greg Buhowski and Patrolman Raymond Sofield of the Quality of Life Unit for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana. He was released pending a court date.

Angelo Melillo, age 33, from Main Street in Port Monmouth, NJ, arrested on October 8, 2012 by Patrolman Greg Buhowski and Patrolman Raymond Sofield of the Quality of Life Unit on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Keansburg Municipal Court. He was released after posting $250.00 bail.

On October 8, 2012 Patrolman Raymond Sofield and Patrolman Greg Buhowski arrested a 16 year old male juvenile and a 17 year old male juvenile both from Port Monmouth, NJ and a 16 year old male juvenile from Middletown, NJ, for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana. All subjects were released pending a court date.

Crime Scene Middletown: 10 Pounds of Marijuana Destined For Middletown Streets Seized, Man Arrested

Written And Issued by Middletown Township Police Department 
Tuesday,27 March 2012 - Arrests do not indicate convictions

On March 15, 2012 the Middletown Police arrested Jason Randell, age 25, from Patterson Lane on drug charges after the execution of a search warrant at his residence. The warrant was the result of a month long investigation by the Detective Bureau and Quality of Life Unit.

Police say Randell was receiving shipments of large quantities of Marijuana from California through a package delivery service. Police recovered approximately ten pounds of Marijuana and seized $15,500.00 in cash as a result of the search warrant.

Randell was charged with Possession of Ten Pounds of Marijuana, Possession with the Intent to Distribute Marijuana, Possession with the Intent to Distribute Marijuana within 500 Feet of a Public Park, Possession of Hash, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of THC Wax, Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe and Possession of Fireworks. He was held at the Monmouth County Correctional Facility in Freehold, NJ, on $200,000.00 bail with no 10% option set by Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Richard English.

Detective Lieutenant Stephen Dollinger credits Patrolman Frank Mazza and Patrolman John Mele of the Quality of Life Unit and Detectives Kevin Gardiner and Laurence Schachtel with conducting the investigation which led to the arrest and seizure of a significant quantity of Marijuana that was destined to be distributed on the streets of Middletown.

Crime Scene Middletown: Leonardo Man Charged With Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Sexual Assault Released On Bail

Written by Middletown Township Police Department 
 Wednesday, 29 February 2012 - Arrests do not indicate convictions 

 Carissa Bossert, age 23, from Woods End Road in Middletown, NJ, arrested on February 26, 2012 by Police Officer Lisa Vreeland on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Red Bank Municipal Court. She was released after posting $100.00 bail.

Michael Roche, age 18, from Abby Road in Middletown, NJ, arrested on February 25, 2012 by Patrolman Stephen Keller for Obstructing the Administration of Law and Resisting Arrest. He was released pending a court date.

 Michael Guarnieri, age 28, from Windom Avenue in Staten Island, NY, arrested on February 24, 2012 by Patrolman Richard Fulham on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $718.00 bail.

 Edward McDermott, age 22, from Koosman Drive in Leonardo, NJ, arrested on February 24, 2012 by Lieutenant John Kaiser on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Red Bank Municipal Court. He was released after posting $81.00 bail.

 Raquel Raffele, age 20, from Green Street in Iselin, NJ, arrested on February 27, 2012 by Patrolman Savino Capilupi on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Perth Amboy Municipal Court. She was released after posting $215.00 bail.

Alberto Garcia, age 21, from Chestnut Street in Red Bank, NJ, arrested on February 25, 2012 by Patrolman Joseph Ahlemeyer for Driving While Intoxicated and Obstructing an Investigation. He was held on $15,000.00 bail with no 10% option set by Judge Richard Thompson.

Syedrehan Naqvi, age 19, from Iron Ore Road in Manalapan, NJ, arrested on February 27, 2012 by Patrolman Frank Mazza of the Quality of Life Unit on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Freehold and North Brunswick Municipal Courts. He was held on $500.00 bail.

Gregory Teeter, age 21, from Hickory Lane in Tinton Falls, NJ, arrested on February 27, 2012 by Patrolman Anthony Bumbico on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $500.00 bail.

 Jermaine Lindquist, age 29, from Rutger Drive in Newark, NJ, arrested on February 27, 2012 by Patrolman Andrew Micalizzi on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Kenilworth Municipal Court. He was held on $500.00 bail.

 Francesca Cobb, age 29, from Marshall Street in Irvington, NJ, arrested on February 27, 2012 by Patrolman Andrew Micalizzi on a Contempt of court warrant issued by the Jersey City Municipal Court. She was held on $100.00 bail.

Amanda Plouff, age 31, from Highway 36 in Leonardo, NJ, arrested on February 27, 2012 by Corporal Richard Fusella on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. She was held on $1,000.00 bail.

Christopher Jenkinson, age 24, from Washington Avenue in Leonardo, NJ, arrested on February 24, 2012 by Detective Kimberly Best and Detective Michael Campanella of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office for Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Sexual Assault. He was released after posting $100,000.00 bail.

Crime Scene Middletown: Recent Arrest Updates 2/16/12 - 2/20/12

Written by Middletown Township Police Department
Tuesday, 21 February 2012 -Arrests do not indicate convictions


Connor Keelen, age 21, from Main Street in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on February 16, 2012 by Sergeant Paul Bailey for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released pending a court date.

Philip Atwell, age 57, from Collins Avenue in Port Monmouth, NJ, arrested on February 16, 2012 by Patrolman Robert Shannon on a Non- Support warrant. He was held on $3,488.34.


James Rice, age 22, from Creek Road in Hazlet, NJ, arrested on February 16, 2012 by Corporal Patricia Colangelo for Theft. He was released pending a court date.


On February 16, 2012 Corporal Bernie Chenoweth arrested a 17 year old male juvenile from Middletown, NJ, for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana. He was released pending a court date.


On February 16, 2012 Patrolman Charles Higgins arrested a 17 year old male juvenile from Lincroft, NJ, for Reckless Driving. He was released pending a court date.


Joseph Spellmon, age 21, from 5th Avenue in Mine Hill, NJ, arrested on February 17, 2012 by Patrolman Stephen Keller for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Dover Municipal Court. He was released on his own recognizance pending a court date.


Christopher Kamna, age 21, from Bamm Hollow Road in Middletown, NJ, arrested on February 17, 2012 by Patrolman Richard Fulham on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Ocean Municipal Court. He was held on $350.00 bail.


Billy Graham, age 31, from Bray Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on February 19, 2012 by Patrolman Keith Hirschbein for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana. He was released pending a court date.


Robert Oftedal, age 23, from Raritan Avenue in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on February 18, 2012 by Sergeant Paul Bailey on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Keansburg Municipal Court. He was released after posting $270.00 bail.


Micah Goff, age 39, from Rosewood Avenue in Long Branch, NJ, arrested on February 18, 2012 by Sergeant William Straniero on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $250.00 bail.


Nicholas Sipsis, age 20, from Campbell Avenue in Port Monmouth, NJ, arrested on February 18, 2012 by Patrolman John Soltysik for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of “K2”. He was released pending a court date.


Christopher Hanford, age 29, from Treacy Avenue in Newark, NJ, arrested on February 17, 2012 by Corporal Douglas Wiatrak on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was held on $4,000.00 bail.


Robin Freeman, age 42, from 5th Avenue in Asbury Park, NJ, arrested on February 17, 2012 by Corporal Ronald Chesek and Patrolman Adam Colfer on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court and for Escape, Obstructing an Investigation, Resisting Arrest, Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Terroristic Threats. She was being held at the Monmouth County Correctional Facility in Freehold, NJ, on $146,000.00 bail.


Brian Crosby, age 19, from Hollie Drive East in Belford, NJ, arrested on February 20, 2012 by Patrolman Jason Caruso for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana, Possession with the Intent to Distribute Marijuana and Possession of drug Paraphernalia. He was released on his own recognizance pending a court date.


Thomas Genco, age 22, from Scenic Way in Middletown, NJ, arrested on February 19, 2012 by Patrolman Andrew Micalizzi for Terroristic Threats. He was released pending a court date.


Kristopher Miller, age 27, from Webster Avenue in Seaside Heights, NJ, arrested on February 19, 2012 by Patrolman Thomas Russo on a Contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was held on $2,500.00 court.


Carol Santantonio, age 45, from Kenneth Terrace East in Middletown, NJ, arrested on February 19, 2012 by Patrolman Lawrence Seymour for Simple Assault. She was released pending a court date.


Kurt Burmeister, age 43, from Algonquin Road in Holmdel, NJ, arrested on February 18, 2012 by Patrolman James Beirne for Driving While Intoxicated and Reckless Driving. He was released pending a court date.


John Carroll, age 37, from Kings Highway East in Middletown, NJ, arrested on February 18, 2012 by Patrolman Lawrence Seymour for Simple Assault. He was released pending a court date.


Daniel Carhart, age 26, from Gary Street in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on February 18, 2012 by Patrolman Jason Caruso on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was held on $375.00 bail.


Christopher Dravis, age 45, from Sieben Drive in Middletown, NJ, arrested on February 20, 2012 by Patrolman Adam Vendetti on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Holmdel Municipal Court. He was released after posting $164.00 bail.

Crime Scene Middletown: Recent Arrest Updates 12/2/11 - 12/6/11

Written by Middletown Township Police Department
Tuesday, 6 December 2011 -Arrests do not indicate convictions

Keith Johnson, age 19, from Chapel Hill Road in Middletown, NJ, arrested on December 2, 2011 by Patrolman Donald Coates for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released pending a court date.

James Keelen, age 46, from Pineview Avenue in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on December 2, 2011 by Patrolman Nicholas Fenezia for Driving While Intoxicated. He was released pending a court date.

Gregory Canova, age 37, from Stephenville Boulevard in Red bank, NJ, arrested on December 2, 2011 by Corporal Patricia Colangelo for Aggravated Assault with a Weapon, Terroristic Threats, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Violation of a Court Order and Harassment. He was held on $102,500.00 bail with no 10% option set by Judge Richard Thompson.

Matthew Meahan, age 39, from Crestview Drive in Middletown, NJ, arrested on December 2, 2011 by Patrolman Anthony Dellatacoma on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $500.00 bail.

Edward Johnson, age 26, from Chapman Terrace in Middletown, NJ, arrested on December 2, 2011 by Patrolman Charles Higgins on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Howell Municipal Court. He was released after posting $89.00 bail.

Richard Leli, age 42, from North Street in Rumson, NJ, arrested on December 2, 2011 by Detective Kevin Gardiner for Theft by Deception and on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Lakewood, Tinton Falls and Toms River Municipal Courts. He was held on $57,700.00 bail.

Miguel Rivera, age 24, from Willow Drive in Ocean, NJ, arrested on December 2, 2011 by Patrolman Anthony Bumbico on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $250.00 bail.

James Breschard, age 42, from Regency Parkway in Middletown, NJ, arrested on December 3, 2011 by Patrolman Brady Carr for Simple Assault. He was released pending a court date.

Tracey Kiernan, age 31, from Avenue A in Hazlet, NJ, arrested on December 3, 2011 by Patrolman Donald Coates for Shoplifting from the Target Store. She was released pending a court date.

James Weil, age 23, from Brandywine Way in Middletown, NJ, arrested on December 3, 2011 by Patrolman Christopher Dee on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Tinton Falls Municipal Court. He was released after posting $750.00 bail.

Kelly Wahler, age 19, from Locust Terrace in Middletown, NJ, arrested on December 3, 2011 by Patrolman James Beirne for Driving While Intoxicated. She was released pending a court date.

Anthony Capella, age 28, from Shore Drive in Highlands, NJ, arrested on December 3, 2011 by Patrolman Adam Colfer for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Driving While Intoxicated. He was released pending a court date.

Sean White, age 26, from West Richard Street in Hazlet, NJ, arrested on December 4, 2011 by Corporal James Keenan for Simple Assault. He was released pending a court date.

Edward McNally, age 25, from Thompson Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on December 4, 2011 by Patrolman Michael Nolan on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Glen Ridge, Union Beach and Sayreville Municipal Courts. He was released after posting $490.00 bail.

Carrie Schiefer, age 21, from Main Street in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on December 4, 2011 by Patrolman Brian McGrogan for Shoplifting from the Sears Store. She was released pending a court date.

Narissa Mastres, age 20, from Main Street in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on December 4, 2011 by Patrolman Brian McGrogan for Shoplifting from the Sears Store. She was released pending a court date.

Michael Prunty, age 32, from South Bridge Street in Red Bank, NJ, arrested on December 4, 2011 by Patrolman Christopher Dee on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Middletown and Eatontown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $1,000.00 bail.

Jaime Ann Palm, age 24, from Bayview Avenue in Belford, NJ, arrested on December 6, 2011 by Patrolman Richard Raike on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Holmdel Municipal Court. She was released after posting $350.00 bail.

James Oliver, age 32, from Montana Avenue in Port Monmouth, NJ, arrested on December 5, 2011 by Patrolman Keith Hirschbein on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Hamilton, Middletown and Keansburg Municipal Courts. He was held on $1,020.00 bail.

Bryan Moran, age 26, from Alberta Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on December 5, 2011 by Patrolman Keith Hirschbein on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Highlands Municipal Court. He was released after posting $250.00 bail.

Blaisenic Zito, age 19, from La Jolla Court in Holmdel, NJ, arrested on December 5, 2011 by Patrolman Anthony Bumbico on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $250.00 bail.

Stacy Cook, age 44, from Old Manchester Road in Poughkeesie, NJ, arrested December 5, 2011 by Patrolman Robert McNair on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was held on $1,000.00 bail.

Crime Scene Middletown: Burglary, Theft Suspect Released After Posting Bail And Other Activity For 11/21 - 11/27/11

Written by Middletown Township Police Department Monday, 28 November 2011 -Arrests do not indicate convictions The Middletown Police Department reports the arrests of the following subjects for various offenses: Rick Chapman, age 45, from Monmouth Avenue in Leonardo, NJ, arrested on November 21, 2011 by Detective Daniel Sullivan for Burglary and Theft. He was released after posting $2,500.00 with a 10% option set by Judge Richard Thompson. Jesse Ballard, age 20, from Birchwood Lane in Middletown, NJ, arrested on November 21, 2011 by Patrolman Greg Buhowski on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Red Bank Municipal Court. He was released after posting $47.00 bail.

Jenine Rounds, age 30, from Pacific Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on November 21, 2011 by Patrolman Greg Buhowski on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Keansburg Municipal Court. She was released after posting $90.00 bail. Luigi Nardella, age 50, from Bernard Drive in Red Bank, NJ, arrested on November 21, 2011 by Patrolman John Mele on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $500.00 bail. Vincent Coccimiglio, age 43, from Swimming River Road in Lincroft, NJ, arrested on November 21, 2011 by Corporal Bernard Chenoweth on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Sayreville Municipal Court. He was released after posting $170.00 bail. Michael Culkin, age 45, from Monmouth Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on November 22, 2011 by Patrolman Keith Hirschbein for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released pending a court date. Joseph Fitzpatrick, age 64, from Randolph Road in Freehold, NJ, arrested November 22, 2011 by Patrolman Ryan Riffert on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $250.00 bail. Jason Macero, age 24, from Cosma Road in North Easton, MA, arrested on November 22, 2011 by Patrolman Michael Nolan on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $250.00 bail. John McDougald, age 31, from Lawrence Street in Perth Amboy, NJ, arrested on November 26, 2011 by Patrolman Brian McGrogan on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was held on $1,000.00 bail. Tyron Whitley, age 25, from Washington Avenue in Asbury Park, NJ, arrested on November 25, 2011 by Police Office Patricia Colangelo on a Contempt of Court issued by the Keansburg Municipal Court. He was released after posting $250.00 bail. Ryan Zacher, age 21, from Spruce Drive in Middletown, NJ, arrested on November 25, 2011 by Sergeant First Class William Colangelo for Providing Alcohol to Minors. He was released pending a court date. Justin Zacher, age 19, from Spruce Drive in Middletown, NJ, arrested on November 25, 2011 by Sergeant First Class William Colangelo for Possession of Alcohol by a Minor. He was released pending a court date. Daniel Supienski, age 23, from Ocean Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on November 25, 2011 by Patrolman Raymond Sofield on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Union Municipal Court and on a Non-Support warrant issued by the Monmouth County Superior Court. He was held on bail. Gregory Cole, age 32, from Spring Street in Red Bank, NJ, arrested on November 25, 2011 by Corporal Daniel Murdoch for Driving While Intoxicated. He was released pending a court date. Steven Nalbach, age 50, from Hamilton Avenue in Leonardo, NJ, arrested on November 25, 2011 by Patrolman Albert Scott on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Newark Municipal Court. He was held on $1,000.00 bail. Francis Stenz, age 52, from Locust Grove in Hazlet, NJ, arrested on November 25, 2011 by Patrolman Raymond Sofield for Driving While Intoxicated. He was released pending a court date.  David Foggy, age 41, from North Shore Street in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on November 23, 2011 by Patrolman Adam Colfer for Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was held on $10,000.00 bail set by Judge Richard Thompson. Edwin Smith, age 39, from Carr Avenue in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on November 23, 2011 by Patrolman Stephen Greenwood and Patrolman Richard Fulham of the Quality of Life Unit on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Keansburg Municipal Court. He was held on $200.00 bail. Michael Henninger, age 21, from Navesink Avenue in Highlands, NJ, arrested on November 23, 2011 by Patrolman Richard Fulham and Patrolman Stephen Greenwood of the Quality of Life Unit for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released pending a court date. Michael Dennis, age 23, from York Avenue in Port Monmouth, NJ, arrested on November 23, 2011 by Patrolman Richard and Patrolman Stephen Greenwood of the Quality of Life Unit for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released pending a court date. Nicolo Esparra, age 20, from Memorial Parkway in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, arrested on November 23, 2011 by Patrolman Stephen Greenwood of the Quality of Life Unit for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released pending a court date. On November 25, 2011 Corporal Douglas Wiatrak arrested a 12 year old male juvenile form Port Monmouth, NJ, for Attempted Burglary. He was released pending a court date. Fady Guirguis, age 40, from Wood Street in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on November 25, 2011 by Patrolman Greg Buhowski for Shoplifting from the Sears Store. He was released pending a court date. Semon Luka, age 35, from Wood Street in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on November 25, 2011 by Corporal Bernard Chenoweth for Shoplifting from the Sears Store. She was released pending a court date. Michelle Mazurek, age 20, from Maplewood Avenue in Rumson, NJ, arrested on November 26, 2011 by Patrolman Brian McGrogan for Shoplifting from the Sears Store. She was released pending a court date. Nickolas Rosamilia, age 32, from Kentucky Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on November 25, 2011 by Patrolman Stephen Greenwood and Patrolman Richard Fulham of the Quality of Life Unit for Providing False Information to a Police Officer and on a Non-Support warrant issued by the Monmouth County Superior Court. He was being at the Monmouth County Correctional Facility in Freehold, NJ. Wendi Cherry, age 40, from 24th Road in Arlington, VA, arrested on November 25, 2011 by Patrolman Richard Raike for Simple Assault. She was released pending a court date. Amanda Beck, age 23, from West Shore Drive in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on November 23, 2011 by Patrolman John Mele on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Holmdel and Keansburg Municipal Court. She was held on $521.00 bail. Gwendolyn Cherry, age 70, from Garden Place in Tinton Falls, NJ, arrested on November 25, 2011 by Patrolman Richard Raike for Simple Assault. She was released pending a court date. Michael Sarris, age 50, from Dewitt Avenue in Asbury Park, NJ, arrested on November 27, 2011 by Patrolman Carl Roth on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Woodbridge, Middletown and Tinton Falls Municipal Courts. He was held on $2,339.00 bail. Matthew Oleson, age 18, from Ideal Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on November 27, 2011 by Patrolman John Mele for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released pending a court date. Gregory Hafner, age 20, from Hance Road in Fair Haven, NJ, arrested on November 27, 2011 by Patrolman John Mele for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released pending a court date. Mitchell Moudatsos, age 34, from Attison Avenue in Toms River, NJ, arrested on November 26, 2011 by Patrolman Keith Hirschbein for Possession of Cocaine and on a Failure to Appear warrant issued by the Monmouth County Superior Court. He was held on $11,548.00 bail. Vincent Marchese, age 27, from Ocean Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on November 27, 2011 by Corporal James Keenan for Simple Assault. He was released after posting $2,500.00 bail.

Crime Scene Middletown: Local Crime Statistics Mirror County's But Appear To Be On The Rise For 2011

The Asbury Park Press has an article posted about the rising crime rate for Monmouth and Ocean Counties. It states that according to the NJ State Police Uniform Crime Report for 2010 incidents of major crime( violent crimes of murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault, and the nonviolent crimes of burglary, larceny and motor vehicle theft) rose by 7% in Ocean County and 4% in Monmouth County in the year following 2009.

Seeing how I reside in Middletown, which has a population of 67,000 residents spreadout over 42 square miles, I am not really interested in what is happening in Ocean County, I'm more interested in what's happening closer to home.

According to the APP article:

In Monmouth County, most categories of violent crime remained stable, although aggravated assaults fell 11 percent. The increase in overall major crimes in Monmouth County was partly attributable to a 6.5 percent uptick in the number of burglaries, from 2,528 to 2,694.

Monmouth County saw a 24 percent jump in the number of arrests for the sale or manufacture of drugs, from 455 to 562

After reading the full article it made me a bit curious about what has been going on in Middletown over this same time period, what I found locally seems to have mirrored what happened county wide.

In Middletown, while the crime index for 2010 rose a mere 0.84% over the 2009 index (12.39 vs 13.23), the incidents of Part I Crimes (Murder, Rape, Robbery, Agg. Assault,Burglary, Larceny, Auto Theft, Arson) rose 5.2% (2009/828 vs 2010/873) and the incidents of Part II Crimes (Simple Assaut,Forgery, Fraud, Embezzlement,Vandalism, Weapons, Other Sex Offenses, Disorderly Conduct and Other) rose 13% (2009/4454 vs 2010/5111).

I found this information posted on the Middletown Township website posted under the Police Department link for the year to date Crime Stats. I've been keeping an eye on these statistics for most of the year, after I discovered them posted on the Township website a number of months ago. The stat sheet compares the crime index and incidents of crime in Middletown going back to 2002 and has been recently updated to include incidents of crime through October 2011.

Looking at the reported numbers thus far for 2011, it seems that the crime rate in Middletown will be somewhat higher than it was in 2010. With two months left to report crime statistics, Part I type crimes total 690 while Part II type crimes total 3932. Interestingly (or not), the arrest rate is also up over last year thus far (1599),which I suppose should be expected given the increase in incidents.

Calls for service is also up sharply and should exceed last years total of 45,587 which is staggering to me when you consider how understaffed Middletown's Police Department is,on the flip side of that however, is that the number of summonses written thus far this year. It seems that summonses issued should also top the total of 6,473 that were issued in 2010.

Given the numbers, I think members of Middletown's Police Department should be commended for the hard work and effort they give keeping us all safe during this time of increased criminal activity.

Residents are quick to criticize when response times are slow or when they see a police car parked on the side of the road with an officer just sitting there seeming to be doing nothing and are slow to give credit for a job well done under stressful circumstances.

Crime Scene Middletown: Recent Police Activity 9/27/11-10/2/11

Written by Middletown Township Police Department
Monday, 3 October 2011 -Arrests do not indicate convictions


On October 2, 2011 at approximately 2:10 am Patrolman James Beirne was on patrol in the area of Twinbrooks Drive when he stopped a vehicle for committing multiple moving violations. The officer approached the driver, identified as Joseph Lepkoski, age 20, from Gillville Lane in Middletown, NJ, at which point he detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his breath.

Officer Beirne conducted an investigation which resulted in Lepkoski being arrested for Underage Driving While Intoxicated and Reckless Driving. He was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and released pending a court date.

On September 30, 2011 at approximately 7:05 pm Corporal Douglas Wiatrak responded to the area of Main Street in Port Monmouth in reference to a report of a possible drug transaction that was taking place in a motor vehicle. Officer Wiatrak located the vehicle and approached the driver, identified as Richard Weber, age 41, from Church Street in Belford, NJ.

The officer conducted an investigation which resulted in the recovery of a grinder, which is a device used to prepare narcotics for ingestion and Endocet pills. Weber was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Illegal Possession of a Prescription Medication. He was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and released on $1,500.00 set by Judge Richard Thompson.

On September 30, 2011 at approximately 5:30 pm Patrolman Ryan Riffert and Officer Janine Kennedy responded to the area of Center Avenue in reference to a report of an intoxicated subject who was threatening people. Upon arrival the officers located the subject, identified as William Heller, age 42, from Center Avenue in Middletown, NJ, who was extremely intoxicated.

The officers conducted an investigation during which Heller began yelling obscenities at people in the area. Heller was then arrested for Disorderly Conduct and was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and released pending a court date.

On September 29, 2011 at approximately 2:25 am Corporal Ralph Flannigan and Patrolman Donald Coates were on patrol in the area of Port Monmouth Road when they stopped a vehicle for committing multiple moving violations. The officer approached the driver, identified as Margaret Ricchiuti, age 50, from Shore Haven Road in Hazlet, NJ, at which point they detected the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from inside the car.

The officers conducted an investigation which resulted in Ricchiuti being arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and Reckless Driving. She was transported to police headquarters where she was processed and released pending a court date.

On September 29, 2011 at approximately 10:25 am Patrolman Jason Caruso and Corporal Gerald Weimer responded to the area of Church Street in reference to a report of a burglary in progress. The police desk had received a call from a witness who reported seeing three juveniles attempting to gain entry into a residence. The witness provided the dispatcher with descriptions of all three subjects which was then broadcasted to the responding officers.

Upon arrival in the area the officers observed three subjects fitting the description run into a field near the residence. Corporal Weimer and Patrolman Caruso were able to apprehend all three subjects. The officers conducted an investigation which resulted in a 15 year old male juvenile from Belford, NJ, being charged with Burglary, Criminal Trespass and Conspiracy and two 15 year old male juveniles from Middletown being charged with Burglary, Criminal Trespass, Conspiracy and Resisting Arrest.

All three suspects were transported to police headquarters where they were processed and released to their parents pending a court date. The officers were assisted with the investigation by Detective Kimberly Best.

On September 27, 2011 at approximately 10:10 pm Patrolman James Beirne was on patrol in the area of Newman Springs Road when he stopped a vehicle for having a rear light out. Officer Beirne approached the driver identified as William Seward, age 20, from 5th Avenue in Toms River, NJ, at which point he observed a small baggie containing Marijuana in plain view inside the vehicle.

Officer Beirne conducted an investigation which resulted in the recovery of another small baggie containing Marijuana, a glass pipe used for smoking Marijuana and the arrest of Seward for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and released pending a court date.

The Middletown Police Department reports the arrests of the following subjects for various offenses:

Joseph Kovar, age 26, from Bayview Avenue in Belford, NJ, arrested on September 29, 2011 by Patrolman Anthony Dellatacoma on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Keyport Municipal Court. He was released after posting $164.00 bail.

Anastasia Kinsella, age 26, from Highway 35 in Red Bank, NJ, arrested on September 29, 2011 by Detective Laurence Schachtel on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. She was released after posting $357.00 bail.

Steven Nalbach, age 50, from Hamilton Avenue in Leonardo, NJ, arrested on September 29, 2011 by Patrolman Keith Hirschbein on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Newark Municipal Court. He was released on his own recognizance pending a court date.

Christopher Francy, from 8th Street in Belford, NJ, arrested on September 30, 2011 by Patrolman Anthony Dellatacoma on three Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Aberdeen, Helmetta and Union Beach Municipal Courts. He was released after posting $2,404.00 bail.

David Foggy, age 40, from Thousand Oaks Drive in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, arrested on September 30, 2011 by Patrolman Richard Belmonte on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Hazlet Municipal Court. He was transferred to the Hazlet Police Department and was held on bail.

Crime Scene Middletown - The Latest Report On Activities 9/29/11

Written by Middletown Township Police Department
Thursday,29 September 2011 -Arrests do not indicate convictions


On September 29, 2011 at approximately 1:00 am Patrolman Keith Hirschbein responded to the Henry Hudson Trail in reference to a report of two juveniles passed out. Upon arrival the officer located the two juveniles and observed one of them attempt to throw away several items he had in his hand. The officer retrieved the items which were identified as a wooden pipe containing Marijuana and a glass pipe used to smoke Marijuana.

Officer Hirschbein arrested the 14 year old male juvenile from Middletown, NJ, for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and released pending a court date. The second juvenile was transported home.

On September 28, 2011 at approximately 2:25 am Patrolman Christian Clark responded to the Mcguires Grove Apartment Complex in reference to a report from a taxi driver that his passenger left without paying the fare. Upon arrival Officer Clark was advised by the driver that he had dropped off a woman, identified as Crystal Ann Kaylor, age 28, from Kimberly Court in Middletown, NJ, who told him that she needed to get the money for the fare from her apartment but never returned to pay.

Officer Clark conducted an investigation which resulted in Kaylor being charged with Theft. She was transported to police headquarters where she was processed and released pending a court date.

On September 27, 2011 at approximately 1:30 pm Patrolman Thomas Russo responded to the Acme Store in reference to a report of a shoplifting. Upon arrival he was advised by store security that they observed Ramon Iglesias, age 28, from Manor Parkway in Lincroft, NJ, leave the store with two cans of baby formula without paying.

Officer Russo conducted an investigation which resulted in Iglesias being charged with Shoplifting. Officer Russo also determined that there was an outstanding Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Oakhurst Municipal Court and a failure to appear warrant issued by the Union County Superior Court for his arrest.

He was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and held awaiting pick up by the Union County Sheriff’s Department.

On September 26, 2011 at approximately 10:30 pm Patrolman Richard Fulham was on patrol in the area of Highway 35 when he stopped a vehicle for having a rear light out. Officer Fulham approached the vehicle at which point he detected the odor of raw Marijuana coming from inside the car.

Officer Fulham conducted an investigation which resulted in the discovery of Marijuana on the driver, identified as Tawana Godette, age 21, from Chestnut Avenue in Atlantic Highlands, NJ. Godette was charged with Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana. She was transported to police headquarters where she was processed and released pending a court date.

On September 26, 2011 at approximately 7:45 pm Patrolman Raymond Sofield was on patrol in the area of Harmony Road when he stopped a vehicle for making an improper turn. Officer Sofield approached the vehicle and detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from inside the car.

Officer Sofield conducted an investigation which resulted in the arrests of two 15 year old male juveniles for Underage Consumption of Alcohol. Both subjects were transported to police headquarters where they were processed and released pending a court date.

On September 26, 2011 at approximately 8:00 pm Corporal Douglas Wiatrak was on patrol in the area of Kings Highway when he stopped a vehicle for failure to stop at a stop sign. Officer Wiatrak approached the driver, identified as Alannah Heilweil, age 20, from Rutledge Drive in Middletown, NJ, at which point he detected a strong odor of raw Marijuana coming from inside the car.

Corporal Wiatrak conducted an investigation which resulted in the recovery of Marijuana and a pipe used to smoke Marijuana and the arrest of Heilweil for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She was transported to police headquarters where she was processed and released pending a court date.

On September 26, 2011 at approximately 7:20 pm Patrolman Richard Fulham responded to the area of Melody Lane in reference to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked on the street. Upon arrival Officer Fulham approached the vehicle at which point he detected the odor of burnt Marijuana coming from inside the car.

Officer Fulham conducted an investigation which resulted in the recovery of a Marijuana cigar and wrappers used to make Marijuana cigars from the vehicle and arrest of Edward Nonnenmacher, age 20, from Harmony Road in Middletown, NJ, and the arrests of two male juveniles, age 16 and 17, both from Middletown, for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana.

All three subjects were transported to police headquarters where they were processed and released pending a court date.

On September 25, 2011 at approximately 8:50 pm Patrolman Darrin Simon was on patrol in the area of Highway 35 when he stopped a vehicle for committing multiple violations. Officer Simon approached the driver, identified as Rafael Ortiz-Largo, age 26, from Abby Road in Middletown, NJ, at which point he detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the inside of the vehicle.

Officer Simon conducted an investigation which resulted in the arrest of Ortiz-Largo for Driving While Intoxicated and Reckless Driving. He was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and released pending a court date.

The Middletown Police Department reports the arrests of the following subjects for various offenses:

Edward Salkow, age 22, from Salem Avenue in Elizabeth, NJ, arrested on September 26, 2011 by Corporal Thomas Meckier on three Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Middletown and Elizabeth Municipal Courts. He was being held at the Monmouth County Correctional Facility in Freehold, NJ, on $2,000.00 bail.

Aaron Vogel, age 23, from Kimberly Court in Middletown, NJ, arrested on September 26, 2011 by Lieutenant John Kaiser on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Brielle Borough Municipal Court. He was released after posting $250.00 bail.

Daniel Wolchesky, age 40, from Manning Place in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on September 27, 2011 by Corporal James Keenan on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Beachwood Municipal Court. He was released after posting $500.00 bail.

Richard Mozda, age 26, from Melrose Place in Middletown, NJ, arrested on September 27, 2011 by Patrolman Micalizzi on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $500.00 bail.

John Thomassen, age 33, from Dutch Valley Road in Howell, NJ, arrested on September 27, 2011 by Patrolman Andrew Micalizzi on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Jersey City Municipal Court. He was released after posting $100.00 bail.

Samuel Mason, age 27, from Green Lawn Place in Neptune, NJ, arrested on September 27, 2011 by Patrolman Jason Caruso on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $250.00.

Melissa Morales, age 43, from Shore Haven Drive in Hazlet, NJ, arrested on September 27, 2011 by Patrolman Raymond Sofield for Criminal Mischief and Defiant Trespass. She was processed and released pending a court date.

JD Rockafellow, age 22, from Willow Street in Port Monmouth, NJ, arrested on September 27, 2011 by Patrolman Anthony Bumbico for Theft and Conspiracy to Commit Theft. He was held on $7,500.00 bail.

Kyle Costanza, age 19, from South Peak Street in Highlands, NJ, arrested on September 27, 2011 by Patrolman Brady Carr for Conspiracy to Commit Theft and Loitering with the Intent to Use a Controlled Dangerous Substance. He was held pending bail.

Kyle Slate, age 22, from Hiawatha Avenue in Oceanport, NJ, arrested on September 27, 2011 by Patrolman Brady Carr for Loitering with the Intent to Use a Controlled Dangerous Substance. He was released pending a court date.

Robert Dellomo, age 22, from East Lincoln Avenue in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, arrested on September 27, 2011 by Patrolman Brady Carr for Theft and Conspiracy to Commit Theft. He was held pending bail.

David Fech, age 48, from Ideal Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on September 28, 2011 by Corporal James Keenan on a Non-Support warrant issued by the Middlesex County Superior Court. He was held on $41,224.00 bail.

Curtis Sullivan, age 25 from Palmer Avenue in Middletown arrested on September 28, 2011 by Patrolman Christopher Dee for Simple Assault. He was released pending a court date.

Nicholas Walker, age 18, from Palmer Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on September 28, 2011 by Patrolman Richard Fulham for Simple Assault. He was released pending a court date.

Joseph Lodrago, age 20, from Millburn Court in Old Bridge, NJ, arrested on September 28, 2011 by Patrolman Raymond Sofield for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana. He was released pending a court date.

Crime Scene Middletown: Attempted Burgalry Suspect Apprehended in Belford

Written by Middletown Township Police Department
Thursday,22 September 2011 -Arrests do not indicate convictions



On September 21, 2011 at approximately 1:55 pm police responded to the Thassian Mechanical Contractors Business located on Highway 36 in reference to a report of a burglary in progress. Upon arrival a witness advised officers that they had observed a subject attempting to pry his way into the building with a crow bar. The witness provided the officer with the suspect’s description which was broadcasted to patrols in the area.

Officers Joseph Glynn, Raymond Sofield and Daniel Murdoch located a subject fitting the description on Wedgewood Drive, a nearby street. The officers conducted an investigation which resulted in the arrest of Tyking Miller, age 18, from Wedgewood Drive in Belford, NJ. Miller was charged with Criminal Trespass, Burglary and Criminal Mischief. He was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and released pending a court date.

Detectives Laurence Schachtel and Paul Shanley are handling the follow up investigation.

On September 21, 2011 at approximately 7:10 pm Patrolman Keith Hirschbein was on patrol in the area of Highway 36 when he stopped a vehicle for a view obstruction violation. Officer Hirschbein approached the driver, identified as Ryan Lewis, age 28, from Lily Lane in Freehold, NJ, at which point he observed a baggie containing Marijuana in plain view on the floor of the vehicle.

Officer Hirschbein conducted an investigation which resulted in Lewis being arrested for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana. He was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and released pending a court date.

On September 20, 2011 at approximately 4:50 pm Patrolman Nicholas Fenezia and Patrolman Michael Reuter of the Quality of Life Unit responded to the area of the Shore Crest Mini Park in reference to a report of possible drug activity taking place. Upon arrival in the area the officers located a suspicious vehicle parked in the area.

The officers approached the vehicle and conducted an investigation which resulted in the arrest of Christine Dolly, age 21, from Leonardville road in Belford, NJ, and the discovery of a cigar containing Marijuana. Dolly was charged with Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana. She was transported to police headquarters where she was processed and released pending a court date.

On September 20, 2011 Detective Daniel Sullivan arrested John Vanliew Jr., age 24, from Beachway Avenue in Keansburg, NJ, for Theft. Police say Vanliew stole jewelry from a residence on Pennybrook Lane in Middletown where he had been hired to perform handyman services. Police located the stolen jewelry in Keansburg.

Detective Jason Lopez of the Keansburg Police Department charged Vanliew with Receiving Stolen Property in Keansburg. Vanliew was released after posting $7,500.00 bail set by Judge Richard Thompson.

Police believe Vanliew may be responsible for similar thefts from other residences in Monmouth and Middlesex Counties where he had been hired as a handyman and request that anyone with information call Detective Sullivan of the Middletown Police department at (732) 615-2255 or Detective Jason Lopez of the Keansburg Police Department at (732) 787-0799.

On September 19, 2011 at approximately 5:00 pm Sergeant First Class Frederick Deickmann was on patrol in the area of Highway 36 when he stopped a vehicle for a seatbelt violation. The officer approached the vehicle at which point he detected an odor of burnt Marijuana coming from inside the car.

Sergeant Deickmann conducted an investigation which resulted in the arrest of a passenger, identified as Michael Doherty, age 23, from Monmouth Avenue in Leonardo, NJ, and the discovery of a glass bottle containing Marijuana. Doherty was charged with Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana. He was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and released pending a court date.

The Middletown Police Department reports the arrests of the following subjects for various offenses:

Lavar Williams, age 23, from Woodrow Wilson Avenue in Long Branch, NJ, arrested on September 19, 2011 by Patrolman Richard Belmonte on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Long Branch Municipal Court. He was held on bail.

Jeffery Chapman, age 19, from Birchwood Lane in Middletown, NJ, arrested on September 19, 2011 by Patrolman Richard Belmonte on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $1,000.00 bail.

John Morea, age 22, from Mosley Avenue in Brooklyn, NY, arrested on September 19, 2011 by Patrolman Thomas Russo on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $250.00 bail.

Sandra Shaw, age 50, from Oceanview Avenue in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on September 19, 2011 by Corporal Gerald Weimer on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Long Branch Municipal Court. She was held on $150.00 bail.

Anthony McDonnell, age 21, from Port Monmouth Road in Middletown, NJ, arrested on September 20, 2011 by Patrolman James Beirne on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was held on $500.00 bail.

Steven Byrd, age 20, from Clinton Place in Newark, NJ, arrested on September 20, 2011 by Patrolman Donald Coates on a Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was held on $2,000.00 bail.

Daryl Munts, age 50, from Seaview Avenue in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on September 20, 2011 by Patrolman Darrin Simon on a Non-Support warrant issued by the Monmouth County Superior Court. He was held on bail.

Kevin Farrell, age 31, from Pacific Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on September 20, 2011 by Patrolman Jason Caruso on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $1,000.00 bail.

Markies Wells, age 26, from William Street in Red Bank, NJ, arrested on September 20, 2011 by Patrolman Nicholas Fenezia and Patrolman Michael Reuter of the Quality of Life Unit on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Red Bank Municipal Court. He was released after posting $500.00 bail.

Richard Garback, age 47, from Clinton Street in Middletown, NJ, arrested on September 21, 2011 by Patrolman Brady Carr on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Sea Bright Municipal Court. He was released on his own recognizance.

Angela Boden Scotti, age 47, from Shore Boulevard in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on September 21, 2011 by Patrolman Charles Higgins on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Jersey City Municipal Court. She was released after posting $100.00 bail.

David Cassidy, age 51, from Shore Boulevard in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on September 21, 2011 by Patrolman Charles Higgins on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Tinton Falls Municipal Court. He was released after posting $114.00 bail.

Keith Boyd, age 21, from Mallard Road in Bayville, NJ, arrested on September 21, 2011by Patrolman Richard Fulham on a Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Englishtown, Toms River and Eaglewood Municipal Courts. He was held on $2,000.00 bail.

Brian Santos, age 32, from Main Street in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on September 21, 2011 by Patrolman Ian May on Contempt of Courts warrants issued by the Keyport and Woodbridge Municipal Courts. He was held on bail.

Crime Scene Middletown: Police Report For 9/8/11

Written by Middletown Township Police Department
Thursday,08 September 2011 -Arrests do not indicate convictions

On September 6, 2011 at approximately 5:00 pm Patrolman Michael Reuter and Patrolman Nicholas Fenezia of the Quality of Life Unit were on patrol in the area of the Spy House Museum in Port Monmouth when they observed a suspicious vehicle parked in the parking lot. The officers approached the vehicle and conducted an investigation which resulted in the discovery of a hypodermic syringe used for injecting narcotics inside the vehicle.

The officers continued their investigation which resulted in the arrests of Charles Eastman, age 23, from Morningside Avenue in Middletown, NJ, and Nicholas Stripto, age 21, from Port Monmouth Road in Keansburg, NJ, for Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe. Stripto was also charged with Hindering Apprehension for giving the officers a false name during the investigation. The officers also determined that there were two outstanding Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Keansburg and Keyport Municipal Courts for his arrest.

Both subjects were transported to police headquarters for processing. Eastman was released pending a court date and Stripto was held on $1,596.00 bail.

On September 6, 2011 at approximately 5:30 pm Patrolman Keith Hirschbein was on patrol in the area of Leonardville Road when he stopped a vehicle for making an illegal turn. The officer approached the vehicle at which point he detected the odor of Marijuana coming from inside the car. The officer also observed Marijuana in plain view scattered all over the vehicle’s interior.

Officer Hirschbein continued his investigation which resulted in the recovery of Marijuana and a baggie containing Cocaine from the vehicle and the arrests of Donti Brundage, age 21, from Trenton, NJ, Travis Zeller, age 19, from Princeton Place, in Belford, NJ, Scott Keiderling, age 19, from Scott Road in Port Monmouth, NJ, and Sean Levy, age 19, from Brookside Drive in Belford, NJ for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Cocaine.

All four subjects were transported to police headquarters where they were processed and released pending a court date.

On September 5, 2011 at approximately 7:40 pm Sgt. Paul Bailey was on patrol in the area of Highway 35 when he stopped a vehicle for tailgating. The officer approached the vehicle at which point he detected an odor of Marijuana coming from inside the car. The officer conducted an investigation which resulted in the discovery of Marijuana inside the car and a large machete, a metal club and the stimulant Nuvigil in the trunk of the vehicle. Sgt. Bailey also located a driver’s license belonging to a victim in Hazlet, NJ, who reported that the license had been either lost or stolen approximately six months prior.

Sgt. Bailey continued his investigation which resulted in the arrests of Anthony Longo, age 19, from Warren Street in Rumson, NJ, a 16 year old male juvenile from Red Bank, NJ, for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Matthew Robertson, age 18, from Clover Lane in Rumson, NJ, for Theft of Lost or Mislaid Property, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Unlawful Possession of Nuvigil, Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. All three subjects were processed and released pending a court date.

The Middletown Police Department reports the arrests of the following subjects for various offenses:

Joseph Yannibelli, age 34, from Day Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on September 7, 2011 by Patrolman Stephen Keller for Violating a Court Order issued by the Maplewood Municipal Court. He was held awaiting transfer to the Maplewood Police Department.

Patricia Brickman, age 40, from Port Monmouth Road in Middletown, NJ, arrested on September 7, 2011 by Patrolman Jason Caruso on a Violation of Probation warrant issued by the Bergen County Municipal Court. She was held awaiting transfer to the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department.

Crime Scene Middletown: Gas Station Attendant Charged With Credit Card Fraud & Other Activity For 9/6/11

Written by Middletown Township Police Department
Tuesday,06 September 2011 -Arrests do not indicate convictions

On September 5, 2011 at approximately 2:15 pm Patrolman Nicholas Fenezia and Patrolman Michael Reuter of the Quality of Life Unit were on patrol in the area of Hosford Avenue when they stopped a vehicle for travelling at a high rate of speed. The officers approached the vehicle at which point they detected a strong odor of burnt Marijuana coming from inside the car.

The officers conducted an investigation which resulted in the discovery of a glass pipe used for smoking Marijuana, a burnt Marijuana cigarette and a baggie containing Marijuana being found inside the vehicle and the arrests of Michael Miller, age 22, from 9th Street in Belford, NJ, Cal Timmons, age 18, from Highway 36 in Leonardo, NJ, and Guy Weiss, age 18, from Locust Point Road in Navesink, NJ, for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The officers also located an outstanding Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court for Miller.

All three subjects were transported to police headquarters for processing. Miller was released after posting $639.00 bail and Weiss and Timmons for released pending a court date.

On September 5, 2011 at approximately 10:30 pm Patrolman Richard Fulham was on patrol in the area of Highway 36 when he stopped a vehicle for swerving in and out of its lane of travel. Officer Fulham stopped the vehicle and approached the driver, identified as Kurt Prigge, age 45, from Highland Avenue in Leonardo, NJ, at which point he detected a strong odor of an

alcoholic beverage coming from his breath.

Officer Fulham conducted an investigation which resulted in Prigge being arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and Reckless Driving. He was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and released pending a court date.

On September 5, 2011 at approximately 2:15 am Corporal Daniel Murdoch and Patrolman James Beirne responded to the area of Hialeah Avenue in reference to a report of an assault that had occurred at a party. Upon arrival the officers began to conduct an investigation when they observed a subject, identified as Joshua Grossman, age 25, from Marina Bay Court in Highlands, NJ, asleep in a vehicle. The officers were attempting to wake him up to check on his well-being when Grossman began to yell and scream and swing his arms at the officers. He then pushed the officers at which point he was placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct.

Grossman was extremely intoxicated at the time.

Grossman was transported to police headquarters for processing. Upon arrival at headquarters police say Grossman refused to be processed and began pushing the officers again. He was then charged with the additional offense of Obstructing the Administration of Law. He was released pending a court date.

On September 4, 2011 at approximately 5:05 am Patrolman Adam Vendetti was on patrol in the area of the AT&T complex on Red Hill Road when he stopped a vehicle for driving through the complex at a high rate of speed. Officer Vendetti approached the driver, identified as Joseph Lopez, age 21, from Roseville Avenue in Newark, NJ, at which point he detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his breath.

Officer Vendetti conducted an investigation which resulted in Lopez being arrested for Driving While Intoxicated. He was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and released pending a court date.

On September 4, 2011 at approximately 10:25 pm Patrolman David Crenshaw was on patrol in the area of the Shop Rite store when he observed a suspicious vehicle parked near the exit.

Officer Crenshaw approached the vehicle and spoke with the driver, identified as Theodore Miller, age 46, from Golden Lane in Hazlet, NJ, at which point he detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his person.

Corporal Bernard Chenoweth, who was assigned to a DWI patrol detail, responded to the scene and assisted Officer Crenshaw. Corporal Chenoweth conducted an investigation which resulted in Miller being charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Reckless Driving. He was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and released pending a court date.

On September 3, 2011 at approximately 2:30 am Patrolman James Beirne was on patrol in the area of Harmony Road when he stopped a vehicle for having a light out. Officer Beirne approached the driver, identified as Patrick Grotheer, age 18, from Raymond Avenue in Middletown, NJ, at which point he detected an odor of raw Marijuana coming from inside the vehicle.

Officer Beirne conducted an investigation and located a baggie containing Marijuana in Grotheer’s pocket. Grotheer was then arrested and was charged with Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana. He was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and released pending a court date.

On September 3, 2011 at approximately 4:55 pm Corporal Bernard Chenoweth responded to the Sears Store in reference to a report of a shoplifting. Upon arrival store security advised the officer that they had observed a subject, identified as Albert Shopp, age 24, from Summit Avenue in Belford, NJ, attempt to steal approximately $80.00 worth of merchandise.

Officer Chenoweth arrested Shopp for Shoplifting. He was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and released pending a court date.

On September 1, 2011 at approximately 5:05 pm Patrolman Michael Reuter responded to the area of Highway 35 and Harmony Road in reference to a report of a motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival the officer located one of the drivers, identified as Kathy Thomson, age 60, from Avenue B in West Keansburg, NJ, standing near her vehicle. The officer detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from her breath.

Officer Reuter conducted an investigation which resulted in Thomson being arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and Reckless Driving. She was transported to police headquarters where she was processed and released pending a court date.

On August 31, 2011 at approximately 1:30 pm Patrolman Keith Hirschbein responded to the WAWA store in reference to a report of a credit card fraud. Upon arrival store security advised the officer that a store employee, identified as Devin Daniels, age 19, from Ocean Avenue in Middletown, NJ, fraudulently used customer credit cards to steal approximately $1,200.00.

Officer Hirschbein conducted an investigation and determined that Daniels served as a gas attendant and would double charge customers who purchased gas and would keep the extra money for himself. He was arrested and charged with Credit Card Fraud. Officer Hirschbein also located two outstanding Contempt of Court warrants for Daniels arrest issued by the Keansburg Municipal Court. He was held pending bail being set.

The Middletown Police Department reports the arrests of the following subjects for various offenses:

James Molloy, age 33, from Powell Avenue in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania arrested on September 4, 2011 by Patrolman David Crenshaw on two Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Keansburg Municipal Court. He was held on $1,905.00 bail.

George Garulle, age 42, from Sandy Hook Avenue in Belford, NJ, arrested on September 4, 2011 by Sgt. Fred Deickmann on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Old Bridge Municipal Court. He was held on $2,200.00 bail.

Jamie Lennon, age 21, from Seabreeze Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on September 3, 2011 by Corporal Bernard Chenoweth on a Failure to Appear warrant issued by the Monmouth County Superior Court. She was being held at the Monmouth County Correctional Facility in Freehold, NJ.

Michael Intelli, age 32, from Sidney Terrace in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on September 4, 2011 by Patrolman Kevin Gardiner on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Holmdel Municipal Court. He was released after posting $156.00 bail.

Dennis Bannon, age 47, from Highway 36 in Leonardo, NJ, arrested on September 2, 2011 by Patrolman Raymond Sofield and Patrolman Christopher Dee of the Quality of Life Unit on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Keansburg Municipal Court. He was held on $300.00 bail.

Christopher Shea, age 42, from West Richard Drive in Mount Arlington, NJ, arrested on September 3, 2011 by Detective Lieutenant Stephen Dollinger on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Roxbury Municipal Court. He was held on $328.00 bail.

Garry Vandemark, age 29, from Amherst Avenue in Navesink, NJ, arrested on September 1, 2011 by Patrolman Christopher Dee and Patrolman Raymond Sofield of the Quality of Life Unit for Simple Assault. He was processed and released pending a court date.

John Bleibdrey, age 28, from Hosford Avenue in Leonardo, NJ, arrested on September 2, 2011 by Corporal George Freibott for Simple Assault. He was held on $2,000 bail set by Judge Richard Thompson.

Tyler Lippi, age18, from Walling Avenue in Belford, NJ, 07718, arrested on September 5, 2011 by Patrolman David Crenshaw on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Tinton Falls Municipal Court. He was released after posting bail.

Stephen Prunyi, age 23, from Palmer Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on September 5, 2011 by Corporal Bernard Chenoweth on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Holmdel Municipal Court. He was released after posting $200.00 bail.

Eric Hornig, age 33, from Fairview drive in Middletown, NJ, arrested on September 5, 2011 by Patrolman John Soltysik for Terroristic Threats and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose. He was being held at the Monmouth County Correctional Facility in Freehold, NJ, on $5,000.00 bail set by Judge Richard Thompson.

Crime Scene Middletown: Homeowner Catches Burglar Exiting Home With Stolen Property & Other Recent Activity

Written by Middletown Township Police Department
Thursday,01 September 2011 -Arrests do not indicate convictions

On August 31, 2011 Detective Daniel Sullivan arrested Christopher Perez-Santalla for Theft as a result of an investigation into a theft of a Rolex watch from a residence on Kevan Place.

Perez-Santalla was processed and released pending a court date.

On August 30, 2011 at approximately 8:20 pm Patrolman Christopher Dee and Patrolman Ray Sofield of the Quality of Life Unit were on patrol in the area of Bodman Park when they observed a suspicious vehicle parked in the parking lot. The officers approached the vehicle at which point they noticed a Marijuana cigarette in plain view on the floor of the vehicle.

The officers conducted an investigation which resulted in the arrests of Nicholas Branstner, age 28, from Christol Street in Metuchen, NJ, and Jillian McGaffigan, age 23, from Berkshire Street in Middletown, NJ, for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Mc Gaffigan was also charged with Resisting Arrest by refusing to allow the officers to handcuff her.

Both subjects were transported to police headquarters where they were processed and released pending a court date.

On August 30, 2011 at approximately 1:10 am Patrolman John Mele responded to a report of eggs being thrown at a house. Upon arrival the officer spoke with a witness who provided the officer with a plate number and description of the vehicle involved in the incident.

Officer Mele located the vehicle and conducted an investigation which resulted in the arrest of Michael Amitrani, age 18, from Blanche Court in Middletown, NJ, being arrested for Criminal Mischief. The officer conducted a search incident to the arrest and located a Marijuana grinder, which is a device used to prepare Marijuana for smoking and a pipe used for smoking Marijuana in Amitrani’s pocket.

Amitrani was charged with the additional offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and released pending a court date.

On August 29, 2011 at approximately 7:55 pm Patrolman Albert Scott was on patrol in the area of Highway 36 and Leonard Avenue when he observed a vehicle drive through the intersection that had been blocked with traffic cones and barricades due to the traffic light not function because of a power outage caused by Hurricane Irene. The officer was unable to stop the vehicle because he was on his way to an emergency call.

Officer Scott cleared the emergency call and was on patrol again in the same area when he observed the same vehicle drive through the intersection again, this time right over the traffic cones causing damage. Officer Scott stopped the vehicle and arrested the driver, identified as William Rohweder, age 20, from Burlington Avenue in Leonardo, NJ, for Criminal Mischief and numerous motor vehicle violations.

Rohweder was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and released pending a court date.

On August 29, 2011 at approximately 3:00 am Patrolman Lawrence Seymour was directing traffic at the intersection of Highway 35 and Apple Farm Road due to tree that had fallen across the road caused by Hurricane Irene when he observed a vehicle drive over traffic cones that had been set up to assist with the road closing. Officer Seymour stopped the vehicle and approached the driver, identified as Sean Noden, age 25, from Clubhouse Drive in Middletown, NJ, at which point he detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his breath.

Officer Seymour conducted an investigation which resulted in Noden being arrested for Driving While Intoxicated, and Reckless Driving. He was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and released pending a court date.

On August 29, 2011 at approximately 3:00 pm Patrolman Thomas Russo and Detective Laurence Schachtel responded to a residence on Bruce Road in reference to a report of a homeowner who had just caught a subject burglarizing his home. Upon arrival the homeowner advised the officers that he had returned home and observed the subject, identified as Kevin O’Grady, age 22, from Davis Lane in Red Bank, NJ, exiting his house. The homeowner detained O’Grady until police arrived on scene.

Detective Schachtel and Officer Russo conducted an investigation and located Roxicodone pills and jewelry believed to be stolen inside O’Grady’s vehicle. O’Grady was arrested for Burglary, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Roxicodone and Possession of Stolen Property. He was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and was held on $17,500.00 bail set by Judge James Berube.

On August 27, 2011 at approximately 2:55 am Sgt. William Colangelo was on patrol in the area of Highway 35 and Apple Farm Road when he observed a driver asleep behind the wheel of his vehicle at a green light. Sgt. Colangelo approached the vehicle to check on the driver, identified as Taylor Hendricks, age 24, from Rutledge Drive in Middletown, NJ, at which point he observed two baggies containing pills laying on the seat next to the driver.

Sgt. Colangelo continued his investigation which resulted in Hendricks being arrested for Unlawful Possession of Xanax and Unlawful Possession of Oxycodone. He was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and released after posting $2,500.00 bail.

The Middletown Police Department reports the arrests of the following individuals for various offenses:

Vanessa Turner, age 30, from Redfern Court in Lincroft, NJ, arrested on August 30, 2011 by Patrolman Stephen Keller on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Sayreville Municipal Court. She was released after posting $1,000.00 bail.

Gary Stone, age 40, from Church Street in Belford, NJ, arrested on August 29, 2011 by Patrolman Albert Scott on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $1,000.00 bail.

Kevin Masterson, age 39, from Palmer Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on August 30, 2011 by Patrolman Michael Pintilie on a Non-Support warrant issued by the Monmouth County Superior Court. He was held on $9,126.65 bail.

David Marazzo, age 48, from Tindall Road in Middletown, NJ, arrested on August 30, 2011 by Patrolman Michael Pintilie on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Eatontown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $89.00 bail.

Emilio Rivera, age 51, from Highway 36 in Middletown, NJ, arrested on August 31, 2011 by Patrolman Brian Dilworth for Simple Assault. He was released pending a court date.

Crime Scene Middletown: Storm Stories of Burglary and Shoplifting

Written by Middletown Township Police Department
Tuesday, 30 August 2011 -Arrests do not indicate convictions

On August 28, 2011 at approximately 1:55 pm Patrolman Carl Roth and Patrolman Anthony Gigante responded to area of Orchard Avenue in Belford in reference to a report of a neighborhood dispute. The officers were conducting their investigation when one of the involved subjects, identified as Christopher Melchionna, age 28, from Orchard Avenue in Belford, NJ, began to yell and scream obscenities.

The officers advised Melchionna numerous times to calm down but he refused at which point he was arrested for Disorderly Conduct. He was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and released pending a court date.

On August 27, 2011 at approximately 10:05 pm Patrolman James Beirne responded to the Bevacqua’s store located on Port Monmouth Road in reference to a Burglary in progress. Upon arrival the officer was flagged down by a witness who advised the officer that he had observed three male subjects break into the store and then flee on foot. The witness advised the officer that the subjects had removed a piece of plywood that had been used to repair a broken window and then entered the store.

Officer Beirne radioed the description of the suspects provided by the witness to other officers in the area. Patrolman Albert Scott and Patrolman Ryan Riffert located the subjects on a nearby street. Officer Beirne continued his investigation which resulted in the arrests of George Echevarria, age 19, from Monmouth Parkway in Middletown, NJ, for Burglary and Possession of Burglary Tools; James Georgianna, age 19, from Hudson Avenue in Middletown, NJ, for Burglary and a 15 year old male juvenile from Port Monmouth, NJ, being charged with Burglary.

The juvenile was released to his father pending a court date and Echevarri and Georgianna were held pending bail being set.

On August 27, 2011 at approximately 5:05 pm Corporal William Kennelly responded to the Shop Rite Store in reference to a shoplifting. Upon arrival store security advised the officer that they had observed a male, identified as Ryan Durosky, age 25, from East Highland Avenue in Atlantic Highlands, NJ and female subject, identified as Katrina Palys, age 25, also from East Highland Avenue in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, attempt to leave the store without paying for approximately $145.00 worth of merchandise.

Corporal Kennelly placed both subjects under arrest for Shoplifting. They were transported to police headquarters where they were processed and released pending a court date.

On August 27, 2011 at approximately 6:00 pm Corporal James Keenan responded to the area of Wilson Avenue and Highway 36 in reference to a man down on the side of the road. Upon arrival the officer located the subject, identified as Charles Henshaw, age 45, from Front Street in Union Beach, NJ, who was extremely intoxicated and was attempting to stand up.

Officer Keenan assisted Henshaw and attempted to locate a family member to pick him up.

However, Henshaw became combative and unruly at which point he was placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct. He was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and released pending a court date.

On August 26, 2011 at approximately 4:20 pm Corporal James Keenan responded to the Foodtown Store in reference to a report of a shoplifting. Upon arrival the store manager advised the officer that he had observed a male subject, identified as Anthony Kane, age 44, from Randall Avenue in Hazlet, NJ, attempt to leave the store with deli meats and beer without paying for the merchandise. He was detained by store employees until police arrival.

Officer Keenan placed Kane under arrest for Shoplifting. He was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and released pending a court date.

On August 25, 2011 Patrolman Raymond Sofield and Patrolman Christopher Dee of the Quality of Life Unit arrested John Lachawiec, age 23, from Edgemore Road in Belford, NJ for Theft as a result of an investigation into the theft of a laptop computer and jewelry from his parent’s house.

The officers had received information developed by Patrolman Keith Hirschbein that Lachawiec had sold the stolen items to a pawn shop in Keansburg, NJ. The officers located the property at the pawn shop and arrested Lachawiec. He was processed and was held on $5,000.00 bail.

The Middletown Police Department reports the arrests of the following subjects for various offenses:

Damian Newell, age 19, from Nautilus Drive in Leonardo, NJ, arrested on August 27, 2011 by Patrolman Brain Dilworth for Simple Assault. He was held pending bail.

Crime Scene Middletown: Home Health Aid Charged with Forgery And Theft By Deception

Written by Middletown Township Police Department
Wednesday, 24 August 2011 -Arrests do not indicate convictions


On August 23, 2011 Detective Laurence Schachtel arrested Jennifer Franklin, age 21, from Hudson Avenue in Middletown, NJ, for Forgery, Theft by Deception and Theft as a result of an investigation into a theft from a resident on Harvey Avenue where she worked as a home health aide.

Police say Franklin used the victim’s ATM card to steal close to $5,000.00 from his bank account. The victim confronted Franklin at which point she agreed to pay him back. However, police say Franklin used counterfeit bills to make the payments.

Franklin was processed and released pending a court date.

On August 23, 2011 at approximately 2:05 am Patrolman John Soltysik was on patrol in the area of Highway 36 and East Road when he observed a vehicle driving through a construction zone set up by road crews paving the highway. Officer Soltysik observed the vehicle swerve numerous times and knock over traffic cones. The officer stopped the vehicle and approached the driver who provided the officer with a fake name.

Officer Soltysik conducted an investigation and was able to identify the driver as Robert Jeffcoat, age 29, from Raritan Avenue in Keansburg, NJ. The officer also located seven outstanding Contempt of court warrants issued by numerous municipal courts for his arrest. Jeffcoat was then taken into custody.

Officer Soltysik continued his investigation and determined that the passenger, identified as Jeron Redway, age 23, from Willow Drive in Ocean, NJ, also had numerous Contempt of Court warrants for his arrest. Redway was also taken into custody.

Officer Soltysik also located Naproxen pills inside the vehicle which neither subject had a lawful prescription for. Both subjects were transported to police headquarters. Jeffcoat was charged with Contempt of Court, Unlawful Possession of a Prescription Legend Drug, Providing false Information to a Police Officer, and numerous motor vehicle violations. Redway was charged with Contempt of Court, Hindering Apprehension and Unlawful Possession of a Prescription Legend Drug. Jeffcoat was being held on $12,200.00 bail and Redway was held on $7,636.00 bail.

On August 23, 2011 at approximately 2:40 pm Patrolman Brady Carr responded to the area of Priscilla Drive in reference to a report of a suspicious female going door to door soliciting magazine subscriptions. Upon arrival the officer located the female who provided the officer with a fake name. Officer Carr conducted an investigation and was able to identify her as Fina Toia, age 19, from Cabrillo Drive in Fairfield, NJ.

Officer Brady confirmed that Toia did not have a permit to solicit and conducted a warrant check. The checked revealed that there was an outstanding Fugitive warrant out of Delaware issued for Toia’s arrest. She was taken into custody and was transported to police headquarters where she was charged with Hindering Apprehension, Soliciting without a Permit and being a Fugitive from Justice.

She was processed and was being held at the Monmouth County Correctional Facility in Freehold, NJ, where she was awaiting extradition to Delaware.

On August 23, 2011 at approximately 8:55 pm Patrolman Richard Fulham was on patrol in the area of Thompson Avenue and Highway 36 when he observed a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign. The officer stopped the vehicle and approached the driver who provided the officer with a fake name.

Officer Fulham conducted an investigation and was able to identify the subject as Stacy Cook, age 44, from Old Manchester Road in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Officer Fulham arrested Cook for Obstructing an Investigation. He was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and was held on $2,500.00 bail set by Judge James Berube.

On August 23, 2011 at approximately 10:45 pm Patrolman Christopher Dee and Patrolman Raymond Sofield of the Quality of Life Unit were on patrol in the area of West Front Street when they stopped a vehicle for swerving from the lane of travel. The officers approached the vehicle at which point they detected an odor of raw Marijuana coming from inside the car.

The officers conducted an investigation and requested a drug detection canine respond to the scene. Monmouth County Sheriff’s Officer Kurt Kroeper and his canine partner Evan responded and searched the vehicle. The dog indicated on the trunk of the car which was then searched by the officers. The search resulted in the recovery of a bag containing Marijuana, a Marijuana Pipe and a scale used to weigh Marijuana which was located in the spare tire compartment and the arrest of Autumn Innocenti, age 21, from Telegraph Hill Road in Holmdel, NJ.

Innocenti was transported to police headquarters where she was charged with Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She was processed and released pending a court date.

On August 22, 2011 at approximately 5:45 pm Patrolman Keith Hirschbein was on patrol in the area of McMahon Park when he observed several subjects sitting in the dugout of the hockey rink. Officer Hirschbein approached the subjects and located alcoholic beverages in the dugout.

Officer Hirschbein conducted an investigation which resulted in the arrests of a 20 year old female subject from Keansburg, NJ, and a 19 year old female from Kailua, Hawaii. Both subjects were transported to police headquarters where they were charged with Underage Possession of Alcohol and were released pending a court date.

On August 22, 2011 at approximately 11:20 am Patrolman James Beirne was on patrol in the area of Highway 36 and Wilson Avenue when he observed a vehicle being operated carelessly. Officer Beirne stopped the vehicle and approached the driver, identified as Manuel Costa, age 32, from Center Avenue in Keansburg, NJ.

Officer Beirne conducted an investigation which resulted in Costa being arrested for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia after he located a Marijuana pipe with Marijuana residue in it inside the car. Costa was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and released pending a court date.

The Middletown Police Department reports the arrests of the following subjects for various offenses:


Alexander Potts, age 30, from Main Street in Port Monmouth, NJ, arrested on August 22, 2011 by Patrolman Christopher Dee and Patrolman Raymond Sofield of the Quality of Life Unit for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was processed and released pending a court date.


Thomas Hardie, age 29, from Hosford Avenue in Leonardo, NJ, arrested on August 23, 2011 by Patrolman Keith Hirschbein on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $1,000.00 bail.

Ciro Taormina, age 49, from Main Street in Port Monmouth, NJ, arrested on August 23, 2011 by Patrolman Keith Hirschbein for Shoplifting from the Walgreens Store. He was processed and released pending a court date.