Crime Scene Middletown: Recent Police Activity Report 6/17/14 - 6/30/14

Written and Issued by the Middletown Police Department
Tuesday, July 1st, 2014 - Arrests do not indicate convictions


Michael Smith, age 54, from Thomas Avenue in Little Egg Harbor, NJ, arrested on June 17, 2014 by Patrolman Christopher Dee on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was held on $500.00 bail.

Levys Sotomayor, age 31, from Monmouth Parkway in Middletown, NJ, arrested on June 17, 2014 by Patrolman James Beirne on a Non-Support warrant issued by the Ocean County Superior Court. He was held pending a court date.

Michael Sorrentino, age 32, from Ridgeway Boulevard in Manchester, NJ, arrested on June 17, 2014 by Patrolman Savvas Roumeliotis for Simple Assault. He was released after posting $500.00 bail.

Matthew Dorishook, age 33, from Hogarth Street in Hazlet, NJ, arrested on June 17, 2014 by Detective Keith Hirschbein for Theft. He was released pending a court date.

Connor Martin, age 18, from Twin Oak Drive in Middletown, NJ, arrested on June 18, 2014 by Patrolman Richard Belmonte for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana. He was released pending a court date.

Julio Heisler, age 26, from Ataboy Court in Red Bank, NJ, arrested on June 18, 2014 by Patrolman James Beirne for Driving While Intoxicated. He was released pending a court date.

Marc Melendez, age 32, from Creek Road in Port Monmouth, NJ, arrested on June 19, 2014 by Patrolman Charles Higgins for Disorderly Conduct. He was released pending a court date.

Matthew Dahl, age 47, from East 15th Street in Bayonne, NJ, arrested on June 19, 2014 by Patrolman Michael Pintilie on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Bayonne Municipal Court. He was released on his own recognizance pending a court date.

Cory Diehl, age 21, from Kentucky Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on June 19, 2014 by Patrolman Adam Colfer for Possession of Heroin, Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released pending a court date.

Devon Mobus, age 18, from Center Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on June 19, 2014 by Patrolman Adam Colfer for Possession of Heroin, Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released pending a court date.

Maritza LLado, age 46, from Newark Avenue in Bradley Beach, NJ, arrested on June 19, 2014 by Patrolman John Mele on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Neptune City Municipal Court. She was held on $163.00 bail.

Salvador Lozada-Luna, age 40, from Shrewsbury Avenue in Red Bank, NJ, arrested on June 18, 2014 by Patrolman John Mele for Driving While Intoxicated. He was released pending a court date.

Carol Nickel, age 69, from Friendship Court in Red Bank, NJ, arrested on June 18, 2014 by Patrolman Greg Buhowski for Driving While Intoxicated. He was released pending a court date.

Robert Andrews, age 45, from Ocean Street in Highlands, NJ, arrested on June 18, 2014 by Patrolman Kent Thronton for Shoplifting from the Shop Rite Store and on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Holmdel and Highlands Municipal Courts. He was held on $4,000.00 bail.

Matthew Spyer, age 29, from Forest Avenue in Laurence Harbor, NJ, arrested on June 20, 2014 by Patrolman Christopher Menendez for Possession of Possession of Heroin, Unlawful Possession of Xanax, Possession of a Device to Defraud a Drug Test and Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe. He was released pending a court date.

Sean Figaro, age 20, from Garfield Avenue in Belford, NJ, arrested on June 20, 2014 by Patrolman John Mele on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Holmdel Municipal Court. He was released after posting $500.00 bail.

Eric Henton, age 42, from Highland Avenue in Leonardo, NJ, arrested on June 22, 2014 by Patrolman James Beirne for Driving While Intoxicated. He was released pending a court date.

Sean Lynch, age 28, from Danemar Drive in Middletown, NJ, arrested on June 22, 2014 by Patrolman Nicholas Haines for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released pending a court date.

Alexander Green, age 19, from Wesley Avenue in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, arrested on June 21, 2014 by Patrolman James Beirne for Possession of Possession of Heroin, Possess of under 50 Grams of Marijuana, Possession with the Intent to Distribute Marijuana, Being under the Influence of a Controlled Danergous Substance, Obstructing an Investigation, and on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court and a Failure to Appear warrant issued by the Monmouth County Superior Court. He was held pending a court date.

Brendan Lipari, age 19, from Lexington Court in Holmdel, NJ, arrested on June 21, 2014 by Patrolman Ricardo Cruz on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $250.00 bail.

Avery Murch, age 18, from Latham Avenue in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, arrested on June 20, 2014 by Patrolman Daniel Benbrook for Disorderly Conduct and Possession of Alcohol by a Minor. He was released pending a court date.

Michael Mead, age 26, from Franklin Avenue in Leonardo, NJ, arrested on June 22, 2014 by Patrolman Frank Mazza for Driving While Intoxicated. He was released pending a court date.

Sandy Shaw, age 53, from Springwood Avenue in Asbury Park, NJ, arrested on June 20, 2014 by Corporal Albert Scott for Disorderly Conduct. She was released pending a court date.

On June 22, 2014 Patrolman John Walisfer arrested a 17 year old male juvenile from Belford, NJ, for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana. He was released pending a court date.

Devon Mobus, age 18, from Center Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on June 23, 2014 by Patrolman Daniel Benbrook for Obstructing the Administration of Law. He was released pending a court date.

On June 23, 2014 Patrolman David Ringkamp arrested a 17 year old female juvenile from Keansburg, NJ, for Disorderly Conduct. He was released pending a court date.

James Catapano, age 28, from Walnut Avenue in Port Monmouth, NJ, arrested on June 23, 2014 by Patrolman Raymond Sofield for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Prohibited Weapon and Possession of Synthetic Marijuana. He was held on $12,500.00 bail set by Judge Richard Thompson.

Francis Wohnsigl, age 55, from Plainview Road in Hicksville, NJ, arrested on June 23, 2014 by Patrolman Brian McGrogan for Burglary, Possession of a Burglary Tool, and Theft. He was held on $12,500.00 bail set by Judge Thompson.

Daniel Dambrosio, age 28, from Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn, NY, arrested on June 23, 2014 by Patrolman Brady Carr on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Middletown, Belmar and Sayreville Municipal Courts. He was released after posting $4,944.00 bail.

Michael Cantatore, age 47, from Brainard Avenue in Port Monmouth, NJ, arrested on June 23, 2014 by Patrolman James Beirne on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $250.00 bail.

Elizabeth Begley, age 25, from Apple Valley Road in Belford, NJ, arrested on June 23, 2014 by Corporal Bernie Chenoweth on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Ocean Municipal Court. She was released after posting $154.00 bail.

Cory Diehl, age 21, from Kentucky Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on June 26, 2014 by Patrolman Jason Caruso for Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released pending a court date.

Xu Tao, age 24, from Sussex Street in Harrison, NJ, arrested on June 26, 2014 by Patrolman Greg Buhowski on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Harrison Municipal Court. He was released after posting $200.00 bail.

Peter McElroy, age 39, from Prospect Avenue in Union Beach, NJ, arrested on June 25, 2014 by Patrolman Savvas Roumeliotis for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Heroin. He was released pending a court date.

Natalie Brown, age 42, from Hamilton Avenue in Leonardo, NJ, arrested on June 25, 2014 by Patrolman Michael Reuter for Driving While Intoxicated. She was released pending a court date.

John Hatfield, age 23, from Highway 36 in Leonardo, NJ, arrested on June 25, 2014 by Patrolman Ricardo Cruz on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was held on $500.00 bail.

Margaret Marion, age 40, from South Lake Drive in Red Bank, NJ, arrested on June 25, 2014 by Lieutenant John Kaiser on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Linden Municipal Court. She was released after posting $250.00 bail.

Gregory Partusch, age 20, from North Shore Street in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on June 26, 2014 by Patrolman Nicholas Fenezia on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Winslow Municipal Court. He was released on his own recognizance.

Brendan Hayes, age 43, from East End Avenue in Belford, NJ, arrested on June 26, 2014 by Patrolman Greg Buhowski for Driving While Intoxicated. He was released pending a court date.

Salvatore Cassaro, age 25, from Charles Street in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on June 26, 2014 by Patrolman Nicholas Fenezia on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $1,000.00 bail.

John Lacky, age 39, from Twilight Avenue in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on June 26, 2014 by Patrolman Ian May on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was held on $1,000.00 bail.

Deborah Sullivano, age 51, from Center Avenue in Leonardo, NJ, arrested on June 26, 2014 by Patrolman Ricardo Cruz on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. She was released after posting $250.00 bail.

Alexa Grillo, age 18, from Palm Dessert Court in Holmdel, NJ, arrested on June 26, 2014 by Patrolman Ricardo Cruz on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. She was released after posting $250.00 bail.

George Hazimof, age 42, from Sterling Road in Sterling, PA, arrested on June 27, 2014 by Patrolman John Walsifer on Contempt of court warrants issued by the Middletown and Holmdel Municipal Courts. He was held on $1,750.00 bail.

Michael Ingulli, age 57, from East Road in Belford, NJ, arrested on June 30, 2014 by Sergeant Patricia Colangelo for Driving While Intoxicated. He was released pending a court date.

Samantha Ricci, age 21, from Verdun Road in Middletown, NJ, arrested on June 29, 2014 by Patrolman John Mele for Possession of Crack Cocaine, Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She was released pending a court date.

Margaret Yodice, age 50, from Apple Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on June 28, 2014 by Patrolman Raymond Sofield for Simple Assault. She was released after posting $500.00 bail with a 10% option set by Judge James Berube.

James Postilgione, age 49, from Chestnut Street in Port Monmouth, NJ, arrested on June 28, 2014 by Patrolman Adam Colfer on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was held on $1,500.00 bail.

Steven Borello, age 50, from Broad Street in Port Monmouth, NJ, arrested on June 27, 2014 by Patrolman Anthony Bumbico on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released on his own recognizance.

Maria Krajewski, age 53, from Fredwood Place in Matawan, NJ, arrested on June 28, 2014 by Patrolman Raymond Sofield for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Being under the Influence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession of Crack Cocaine. She was held on $10,000.00 bail with a 10% set by Judge James Berube.

Doreen Durnin, age 47, from Fredwood Avenue in Matawan, NJ, arrested on June 28, 2014 by Patrolman Adam Colfer for Possession of Crack Cocaine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Being under the Influence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance. She was held on $15,000.00 bail set with a 10% option set by Judge James Berube.

Thomas Crandall, age 24, from Greenfield Way in Belford, NJ, arrested on June 30, 2014 by Patrolman James Beirne for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released pending a court date.

Daniel Cartledge, age 30, from Kimberly Court in Middletown, NJ, arrested on June 30, 2014 by Patrolman Ricardo Cruz for Violation of a Court Order. He was released on his own recognizance.

Trevon Vaccaro, age 19, from Main Street in Matawan, NJ, arrested on June 30, 2014 by Detective Daniel Sullivan for Credit Card Theft and Use of a Stolen Credit Card. He was released pending a court date.

Crime Scene Middletown: Recent Police Activity Report For 4/3/13 - 4/13/13

Written and Issued by the Middletown Police Department
Monday, April 15 th, 2013 - Arrests do not indicate convictions



Thomas Moriarty, age 25, from Village Lane in Middletown, NJ, arrested on April 3, 2013 by Corporal Darrin Simon for Driving While Intoxicated and Assault by Auto. He was released after posting $10,000.00 bail with a 10% option set by Judge Richard Thompson.

Charles Spatola, age 52, from Hosford Avenue in Leonardo, NJ, arrested on April 2, 2013 by Patrolman Carl Roth on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Woodbridge Municipal Court. He was released after posting $500.00 bail.

Maren Olsen, age 33, from 5th Avenue in Asbury Park, NJ, arrested on April 2, 2013 by Corporal Patricia Colangelo on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court warrant. She was released after posting $250.00 bail.

John Layton, age 61, from Avenue C in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, arrested on April 3, 2013 by Patrolman Felipe Benedit for Defiant Trespass. He was released pending a court date.

Albert Wright, age 37, from Lynch Road in Middletown, NJ, arrested on April 3, 2013 by Patrolman Michael Reuter for Simple Assault. He was released pending a court date.

Claudia Cruz, age 37, from Kanes Lane in Middletown, NJ, arrested on April 3, 2013 by Patrolman Michael Reuter for Shoplifting from the Kohls Store. She was released
pending a court date.

Michael Offen, age 57, from Tindal Road in Middletown, NJ, arrested on April 3, 2013 by Patrolman James Beirne for Violation of a Court Order. He was released after posting $1,500.00 bail with a 10% option set by Judge Ronald Reisner of the Monmouth County Superior Court.

Mark Ackerson, age 28, from Moran Place in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on April 3, 2013 by Detective Daniel Sullivan for Shoplifting from the Big Lots and Shoprite Stores and on a Non-Support warrant issued by the Monmouth County Superior Court. She was held pending a court date.

Michael Finnegan, age 25, from Park Avenue in Belford, NJ, arrested on April 3, 2013 by Detective Laurence Schachtel for Failing to Register for Megan’s Law. He was released pending a court date.

Justin Taylor, age 19, from Mohawk Avenue in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, arrested on April 4, 2013 by Patrolman Ricardo Cruz on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was held on $2,000.00 bail.

James Baker, age 34, from Deer Lane in Hazlet, NJ, arrested on April 5, 2013 by Patrolman Thomas Russo on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Middletown and Hazlet Municipal Courts. He was held on bail.

Samantha Rodriguez, age 19, from Broadway Avenue in Leonardo, NJ, arrested on April 6, 2013 by Patrolman Raymond Sofield for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She was released pending a court date.

Anthony Scalfani, age 67, from Prospect Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on April 6, 2013 by Patrolman Brian McGrogan for Disorderly Conduct. He was held on $2,500.00 bail with a 10% option set by Judge Richard Thompson.

Russell Liquari, age 50, from Prospect Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on April 6, 2013 by Patrolman Adam Colfer for Disorderly Conduct. He was held on $2,500.00 bail with a 10% option set by Judge Richard Thompson.

Anthony Klich, age 66, from Prospect Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on April 6, 2013 by Patrolman Brian McGrogan for Disorderly Conduct. He was held on $2,500.00 bail with a 10% option set by Judge Richard Thompson.

Joanne Klich, age 46, from Prospect Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on April 6, 2013 by Patrolman Adam Colfer for Obstructing the Administration of Law, Disorderly Conduct, Hindering Apprehension, Resisting Arrest and Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer. She was held on $7,500.0 bail with a 10% option set by Judge Richard Thompson.

Stephen Tucker, age 21, from Lane C in Hazlet, NJ, arrested on April 6, 2013 by Patrolman Raymond Sofield for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana. He was released pending a court date.

James Provine, age 25, from Manor Parkway in Lincroft, NJ, arrested on April 6, 2013 by Sergeant Paul Bailey on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Tinton Falls and Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $465.00 bail.

Richard Fink, age 34, from Thompson Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on April 6, 2013 by Corporal Robert McNair for Simple Assault. He was released pending a court date.

Jeanette Carrillo, age 61, from Barberie Avenue in Highlands, NJ, arrested on April 5, 2013 by Patrolman Brian McGrogan for Shoplifting from the Shoprite store. She was released pending a court date.

On April 6, 2013 Patrolman Raymond Sofield arrested a 16 year old male juvenile from Port Monmouth, NJ and two 15 year old male juveniles from Middletown, NJ, for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana. All three subjects were released pending a court date.

Michelle Patrouch, age 19, from Brandywine Way in Middletown, NJ, arrested on April 7, 2013 by Patrolman Raymond Sofield for Driving While Intoxicated. He was released pending a court date.

Ronald Shopp, age 26, from Elm Avenue in Belford, NJ, arrested on April 7, 2013 by Patrolman Anthony Dellatacoma on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Keansburg Municipal Court. He was released after posting $80.00 bail.

Christopher Gaul, age 28, from Main Street in Port Monmouth, NJ, arrested on April 7, 2013 by Patrolman Anthony Dellatacoma for Simple Assault. He was released after posting $1,000.00 bail with a 10% option set by Judge Richard Thompson.

Richard Beauchamp, age 54, from New Monmouth Road in Middletown, NJ, arrested on April 7, 2013 by Patrolman Raymond Sofield for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released pending a court date.

Thomas Verrochi, age 20, from Jerome Avenue in Oakhurst, NJ, arrested on April 8, 2103 by Sergeant Michael Kenney on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $250.00 bail.

Shane Kolb, age 31, from Highway 36 in Port Monmouth, NJ, arrested on April 6, 2013 by Patrolman David Crenshaw for Terroristic Threats and Hindering Apprehension. He was released pending a court date.

Michael Pipcz, age 23, from Creek Road in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on April 7, 2013 by Patrolman Adam Colfer on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Atlantic Highlands and Oceanport Municipal Courts. He was released after posting $1,250.00 bail.

John Maynard, age 32, from Knollwood Drive in Middletown, NJ, arrested on April 8, 2013 by Patrolman James Beirne for Contempt of Court. He was held on $500.00 bail.

Justine Mattioli, age 26, from Shore Drive in Highlands, NJ, arrested April 8, 2013 by Patrolman Greg Buhowski on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the East
Brunswick, Tinton Falls and Seaside Heights Municipal Courts. He was released after posting $655 bail.

Arianna Minaidis, age 19, from East Highland Avenue in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, arrested on April 8, 2013 by Corporal Richard Fusella for Shoplifting from the Kohls Store. She was released pending a court date.

On April 8, 2013 Corporal Richard Fusella arrested a 16 year old female juvenile from Atlantic Highlands, NJ, and a 17 year old female juvenile from Highlands, NJ, for Shoplifting from the Kohls store. Both subjects were released pending a court date.

Justin Huelbig, age 22, from Middlewood Road in Middletown, NJ, arrested on April 10, 2013 by Police Officer Janine Kennedy for Criminal Mischief. He was released pending a court date.

Jesse Ballard, age 22, from Brichwood Lane in Middletown, NJ, arrested on April 9, 2013 by Patrolman James Beirne for Shoplifting from the Kohl’s store and Providing False Information to a Police Officer. He was released pending a court date.

Nicole Vansant, age 23, from Port Monmouth Road in Port Monmouth, NJ, arrested on April 10, 2013 by Patrolman Andrew Siciliano on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Monmouth County Superior Court. She was held on $2912.80 bail.

On April 10, 2013 Corporal Robert McNair arrested a 17 year old male juvenile from Belford, NJ, for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released pending a court date.

On April 10, 2013 Patrolman Christian Clark arrested a 15 year old female juvenile form Leonardo, NJ, for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She was released pending a court date.

Daniel Cartledge, age 29, from Kimberly Court in Middletown, NJ, arrested on April 13, 2013 by Patrolman Michael Reuter for Possession of Crack Cocaine, Possession of Heroin, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Crack Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute and Possession of Heroin with the Intent to Distribute. He was held on $50,000.00 bail with a 10% option set by Judge James Berube.

Krystal Gonsalvez, age 25, from Mercer Avenue in Port Monmouth, NJ, arrested on April 13, 2013 by Patrolman Keith Hirschbein on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Keansburg Municipal Court. He was released after posting $250.00 bail.

Alexis Fiore, age 18, from Abby Road in Middletown, NJ, arrested on April 13, 2013 by Corporal Richard Fusella for Simple Assault. She was released pending a court date.

Kerollos Salibsoliman, age 20, from Twilight Avenue in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on April 13, 2013 by Patrolman Frank Mazza on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Keansburg Municipal Court. He was released after posting $230.00 bail.

Michael Landolfi, age 28, from Stone Court in Matawan, NJ, arrested on April 12, 2013 by Patrolman Michael Reuter for Driving While Intoxicated. He was released pending a court date.

Stanley Adlar, age 31, from Park Avenue in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on April 12, 2013 by Patrolman Keith Hirschbein for Possession of Heroin, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and on two Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Sayreville and Rumson Municipal Courts. He was held on $1,500.00 bail.

Josue Bakalamboungou, age 22, from Orchard Street in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on April 12, 2013 by Patrolman Ryan Riffert on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. . He was released after posting $250.00 bail.

Paul Mergel, age 46, from Broadway Avenue in Belford, NJ, arrested on April 12, 2013 by Officer Richard Fulham and Officer Anthony Bumbico of the Quality of Life Unit for Possession of Heroin, Possession of Heroin with the Intent to Distribute and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was held on $50,000.00 bail with no 10% option set by Judge Richard Thompson.

Sophia Fong, age 41, from Highway 35 in Middletown, NJ, arrested on April 11, 2013 by Patrolman Charles Higgins for Driving While Intoxicated. She was released pending a court date.

Matthew Lott, age 28, from Rustic Drive in Ocean, NJ, arrested on April 11, 2013 by Patrolman Christian Clark for Possession of Heroin and Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe. He was released pending a court date.

Douglas Mikula, age 27, from Williamsburg Drive in Tinton Falls, NJ, arrested on April 11, 2013 by Corporal Robert McNair for Possession of Heroin and Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe. He was released pending a court date.

Michael Crupi, age 35, from Linden Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on April 11, 2013 by Detective Laurence Schachtel for Possession of Crack Cocaine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released pending a court date.

Dawn Vonsuskil, age 49, from Main Street in Middletown, NJ, arrested on April 13, 2013 by Patrolman Donald Coates for Driving While Intoxicated and Refusal to Submit to Breath Samples. She was released pending a court date.

William Bennett, age 23, from Compton Street in Belford, NJ, arrested on April 14, 2013 by Patrolman Richard Belmonte for Disorderly Conduct. He was released pending a court date.

Addhetar Dervishi, age 23, from Barbour Street in Haledon, NJ, arrested on April 15, 2013 by Corporal Patricia Colangelo on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was held on $250.00 bail.

Cody O’Donnell, age 19, from Beverly Street in Keyport, NJ, arrested on April 14, 2013 by Patrolman Keith Hirschbein for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released pending a court date.

Katheryn Lands, age 25, from Morningside Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on April 14, 2013 by Patrolman Antonio Ciccone on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Aberdeen Municipal Court. She was released after posting $114.00 bail.

Thomas Thompson, age 36, from White Street in Red Bank, NJ, arrested on April 13, 2013 by Patrolman Keith Hirschbein for Disorderly Conduct, Possession of Heroin and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was held on $12,500.00 bail with a 10% option set by Judge James Berube.

Crime Scene Middletown: Recent Arrests Made For Heroin and Crack Cocaine Possessions 12/6/11-12/8/11

Written by Middletown Township Police Department
Friday, 9 December 2011 -Arrests do not indicate convictions

Amanda McGowan, age 18, from Denise Drive in Red Bank, NJ, arrested on December 6, 2011 by Sergeant First Class William Straniero on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. She was released after posting $300.00 bail.

Adam Weiss, age 25, from Village Green Way in Hazlet, NJ, arrested on December 6, 2011 by Patrolman Nicholas Fenezia on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $250.00 bail.

Jessica Ricker, age 25, from Des Moines Court in Tinton Falls, NJ, arrested on December 6, 2011 by Patrolman Stephen Keller on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Long Branch Municipal Court. She was released after posting $250.00 bail.

Keith Kost, age 18, from Main Street in Belford, NJ, arrested on December 6, 2011 by Patrolman Stephen Keller on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Keansburg Municipal Court. He was released after posting bail.

James Woodward, age 21, from Monroe Avenue in Shrewsbury, NJ, arrested on December 6, 2011 by Patrolman Richard Fulham and Patrolman Stephen Greenwood of the Quality of Life Unit for Possession of Ecstasy. He was released on $1,000.00 bail set by Judge Richard Thompson.

Michele Williams, age 24, from Crosby Avenue in Edison, NJ, arrested on December 6, 2011 by Patrolman Stephen Greenwood and Patrolman Richard Fulham for Possession of Heroin, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe. She was held on $3,500.00 bail set by Judge Richard Thompson.

Hank Banks, age 35, from North 49th Street in Philadelphia, PA, arrested on December 6, 2011 by Patrolman Stephen Greenwood and Patrolman Richard Fulham of the Quality of Life Unit on a Failure to Appear warrant issued by the Monmouth County Superior Court. He was held on $25,000.00 bail.

Carlene MacDonald, age 47, from Duchess Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on December 7, 2011 by Patrolman Michael Reuter for Possession of Crack Cocaine, Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She was released pending a court date.

Joseph Wiedemeyer, age 49, from Duchess Avenue in Middletown, arrested on December 7, 2011 by Patrolman Michael Reuter for Possession of Crack Cocaine, Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released pending a court date.

Jamie 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.

Charles Smith, age 46, from South Pearl Street in Red Bank, NJ, arrested on December 7, 2011 by Patrolman Felipe Benedit on a Non-Support warrant issued by the Monmouth County Superior Court and Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Tinton Falls and Neptune Municipal Courts. He was held on $23,067.00 bail.

Robert Roselle, age 24, from North Stevens Avenue in South Amboy, NJ, arrested on December 7, 2011 by Corporal Gerald Weimer on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Sayreville, Red Bank and South Amboy Municipal Courts. He was held on $1,494.00 bail.

Peter Stumpf, age 20, from Riverbrook Avenue in Lincroft, NJ, arrested on December 7, 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.

Mario Ponce, age 21, from Country Club Road in Eatontown, NJ, arrested on December 7, 2011 by Detective William Strohkirch for Credit Card Theft. He was released pending a court date.

Matthew Dolansky, age 28, from South Elm Street in Tempe, AZ, arrested on December 8, 2011 by Patrolman Greg Buhowski for Driving While Intoxicated. He was released pending a court date.

Raymond Haupt, age 39, from Woodland Avenue in Keansburg, NJ, arrested on December 8, 2011 by Patrolman Christopher Dee on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was held on $1,500.00 bail.

Luis Velez, age 53, from Park Avenue in Belford, NJ, arrested on December 8, 2011 by Patrolman Anthony Bumbico on a Civil Contempt warrant issued by the Monmouth County Superior Court. He was being held at the Monmouth County Correctional Facility in Freehold, NJ.

Karen Pennell, age 48, from Laurel Avenue in West Keansburg, NJ, arrested on December 9, 2011 by Patrolman Frank Mazza for Driving While Intoxicated. She was released pending a court date.

APP: Middletown candidate to drop out of race after drug arrest, party leader says

Just as I said Friday night, but now it is made official by Democratic Chairman Joe Caliendo, Alex Desevo is off the Democratic tickets a candidate in Middletown and a replacement will be soon be named.

Posted on the Asbury Park Press website just a bout 40 minutes ago:

MIDDLETOWN — A Democratic candidate for Township Committee who was arrested on June 18 on charges of possessing crack cocaine has agreed to resign from the race, a party official said.

Leaders of the Middletown Democratic Party planned to Monday, June 27, to find a replacement for Alexander DeSevo, 43, said Joseph Caliendo, who heads the party.

“Middletown voters aren’t going to want that kind of person,” Caliendo said. “I don’t know what happened with the young man. It’s between him and his conscience.”

DeSevo, a criminal defense attorney, was caught possessing crack cocaine and various drug paraphernalia at the Holmdel Motor Inn on Route 35, where he was staying with two women, police said.

Police became involved after one of the women showed up at the Holiday Inn in Hazlet, more than a half mile away, and said DeSevo had chased her from the Holmdel Motor Inn, according to authorities.

The party has until September to find a replacement for DeSevo, whose name will not appear on the November ballot, Caliendo said.

“This should not be an issue in the race,” Caliendo said. “We believe we have a good chance of winning this November, so we want to find a candidate who can really represent Middletown well.”

Middletown Democratic Candidate Busted for Possession; Desevo To Be Replaced Soon

Shocking is all I have to say about the news that broke earlier today concerning Middletown Democratic Candidate for Township Committee, Alex Desevo, who was busted last weekend at the Holmdel Motor Lodge for the possession of crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia.

I was sitting in the Hazlet movie theater when I received an email with a link to an Asbury Park Press online article about how Desevo was arrested by Holmdel police at 4:54 in the morning on Saturday, June 18, after one of two women he was spending the night with ran out of the room and found her way to the Hazlet Holiday Inn and called police about something that happened while at the Holmdel Motor Lodge. I was in disbelief at the news and started texting and sending emails of my own to a few people in order to get the bottom of it.

What I found out was both sad and tragic, and because I know Alex Desevo personally, and know that despite this incident, he is a very honest and straight forward guy that would do anything for anyone, I wont air his dirty laundry here other than to say that he was having difficulties at home and that was the main reason why he was staying at the motor lodge.

In the face of this situation I want to commend him for not hiding or shirking away from this embarrassing and life altering situation, it's a testament to his personal fortitude and character in realizing that what he had done was a mistake that he wants to meet head-on and make amends for.

In an article posted on Middletown Patch about Desevo's troubles, Patch columnist and Editor Elaine Van Develde, was able to track him down for a comment.

Alex confirmed for Van Develde that he was indeed, the same Alex Desevo that was arrested on June 18th and opted not to comment other than to say,"I prefer not to comment at this time on a personal tragedy, I have been a good person all my life." while noting that he wished to protect his family at this time.

Whatever Alex's demons are at this time, I can only wish him well and hope that he gets the treatment that he so obviously needs to overcome this sad and tragic personal time in his life.

This is not a time to criticize or ridicule him for letting down those that believed in him as a candidate for office, it's a time to support him and understand that he is human, like the rest of us, and as such, can succumb to temptations in moments of personal weakness.

The Middletown Democrats will survive and have another candidate to fill Desevo's place on the ballot very soon I was told by Chairman Joe Caliendo.

Middletown residents have too many other important issues affecting their quality of life for them to care about or fret about, the personal troubles of a candidate that will not be on the ballot come November.

Be well Alex