Police: Alleged Drug Trafficker Busted; $570K Bail

The following recent arrests were made and reported by Middletown police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.

• Valerie Waldman, 35, of Berkeley Place in Eatontown, was arrested on March 3 by Detective William Strohkirch and charged with theft.  

She was released on her own recognizance.

• Warren Apel, 46, of Compton Street in the Belford section of Middletown, was arrested on March 5 by Patrolman Kent Thornton and charged with  disorderly conduct.

He was released pending a court date.

• Michael Coppola, 24, of Forest Avenue in Keansburg, was arrested on March 6 by Patrolman Adam Colfer and charged with possession of heroin, possession of heroin with the intent to distribute, possession of cocaine, possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute, conspiracy, possession of under 50 grams of marijuana, and possession of a hypodermic syringe.

He was held on $220,000 bail, set by Judge Perri.

• Victor Isaac, 37, of Zamorski Drive in Elizabeth, was arrested on March 6 by Patrolman Adam Colfer and charged with possession of heroin, possession of heroin with the intent to distribute, possession of cocaine, possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute, conspiracy, possession of under 50 grams of marijuana, leader of a narcotics trafficking network, possession of drug paraphernalia, and on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Elizabeth Municipal Court.

He was held on $570,653 bail, set by Judge Perri.

• Michael Samuels, 61, of Navesink Avenue in Middletown, was arrested on March 6 by Patrolam Eric Van Schaack and charged with  driving while intoxicated (DWI).

He was released pending a court date.

• Roger Bremekamp, 51, of Center Avenue in Middletown, was arrested on March 6 by Corporal Bernie Chenoweth and charged with possession of under 50 grams of marijuana.

He was released pending a court date.

• Michael Thacke, 27, of Bonnie Drive in Middletown, was arrested on March 6 by Patrolman Sean Barry and charged with terroristic threats.

He was released on $2,500 bail with a 10 percent option, set by Judge Berube.

• Christopher Ditursi, 50, of Deepdale Drive in Middletown, was arrested on March 7 by Patrolman Antonio Ciccone and charged with stalking, violation of a court order, and harassment.

He was held on $10,500 bail, set by Judge English.

• Hunter Pruitt, 18, of Powell Avenue in Atlantic Highlands, was arrested on March 7 by Police Officer Tara Stucy and charged with possession of under 50 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

He was released pending a court date.

• Daniel Smith, 58, of Chestnut Street in the Port Monmouth section of Middletown, was arrested on March 8 by Cpl. Richard Fusel and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI).

He was released pending a court date.

• David Demincki, 46, of Leonardville Road in the Leonardo section of Middletown, was arrested on March 8 by Detective John Mele and charged with possession of heroin, possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

He was released after posting $20,000 bail with a 10 percent option, set by Judge Berube.

• Anthony Franson, 29, of Shrewsbury Avenue in Highlands, was arrested on March 10 by Patrolman Sean Barry and charged with terroristic threats.

He was released pending a court date.

• Bradely Noel, 25, of Woodland Avenue in Roselle Park, was arrested on March 10 by Patrolman Nicholas Zubkow and charged with obstructing the administration of law and possession of under 50 grams of marijuana.

He was released pending a court date.

• Jessica Maier, 21, of Waterview Place in Keansburg, was arrested on March 10 by Detective Daniel Sullivan and charged with possession of under 50 grams of marijuana.

She was released pending a court date.

• Anthony Brown, 27, of Sheridan Avenue in Roselle Park, was arrested on March 10 by Detective Keith Hirschbein and charged with possession of under 50 grams of marijuana.

He was released pending a court date.

• On March 10, Patrolman Michael Reuter arrested a 16-year-old male juvenile from Ocean, and charged him with unlawful possession of a weapon.

He was released pending a court date.

• Michael Messina, 44, of Oakdale Drive in Middletown, was arrested on March 11 by Patrolman Ricardo Cruz and charged with disorderly conduct.

He was released pending a court date.

• David Eisenman, 53, of Twilight Avenue in Laurence Harbor, was arrested on March 11 by Detective Keith Hirschbein and charged with burglary, theft, use of a stolen credit card and criminal mischief.

He was released pending a court date.

• Jose Gomez, 56, of Palmer Avenue in Hazlet, was arrested on March 12 by Patrolman John Walsifer and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI).

He was released pending a court date.

• Wilfredo Gonzalez, 70, of Ohio Avenue in Middletown, was arrested on March 12 by Patrolman Brady Carr and charged with theft of lost or mislaid property.

He was released pending a court date.

• Justin Salazar, 24, of Thousand Oaks Drive in Atlantic Highlands, was arrested on March 12 by Patrolman Thomas Foster and charged with disorderly conduct.

He was released pending a court date.

• Danielle Canesa, 30, of Marsha Drive in Middletown, was arrested on March 12 by Patrolman Shane Hall and charged with possession of under 50 grams of marijuana.

He was released pending a court date.

• Brett Cashmore, 35, of East River Road in Rumson, was arrested on March 13 by Patrolman Savvas Roumeliotis and charged with criminal mischief.

He was released pending a court date.

• Danielle Ruddy, 33, of South End Avenue in Middletown, was arrested on March 15 by Patrolman Richard Fulham and charged with simple assault.

She was released pending a court date.

• Joseph Corio, 22, of Lynch Road in Middletown, was arrested on March 15 by Corporal Bernie Chenoweth and charged with possession of under 50 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

He was released pending a court date.

• Donna Martin, 49, of Bayview Avenue in Keansburg, was arrested on March 16 by Detective Daniel Sullivan and charged with shoplifting and conspiracy.

She was released pending a court date.

• Edward Fay, 44, of Highland Boulevard in Keansburg, was arrested on March 16 by Detective Sergeant Michael Shaffery and charged with shoplifting and conspiracy.

He was held on $20,000 bail, set by Judge Berube.

• Karen Strickland, 49, of  Liberty Street in Middletown, was arrested on March 16 by Patrolman Christopher Melendez and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI).

She was released pending a court date.

• Greg Economy, 34, of London Court in Middletown, was arrested on March 16 by Patrolman Ryan Maguire and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI).

He was released pending a court date.

• Joseph Valli, 43, of Wedgewood Circle in the Belford section of Middletown, was arrested on March 17 by Detective Keith Hirschbein and charged with receiving stolen property.

He was released pending a court date.

• William Madero, 22, of 7th Street in the Belford section of Middletown, was arrested on March 17 by Patrolman Jesse Toma and charged with theft.

He was released pending a court date.

• Shyanne Cruz, 24, of Mochen Court in Sayreville, was arrested on March 17 by Patrolman Ricardo Cruz and charged with simple assault.

She was held on $1,000 bail.

• Kenneth Persico, 49, of Main Street in the Belford section of Middletown, was arrested on March 17 by Patrolman Greg Bukowski and charged with disorderly conduct.

He was released pending a court date.

• Ryan Spaeth, 25, of West Highlands Avenue in Atlantic Highlands, was arrested on March 17 by Patrolman Christopher Melendez and charged with possession of a hypodermic syringe.

He was released pending a court date.

• Dorothy Moratis, 59, of Colony Drive in Middletown, was arrested on March 18 by Patrolman Nicholas Manochio and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI).

She was released pending a court date.

• Angelique Moure, 23, of Valley Drive in Atlantic Highlands, was arrested on March 18 by Police Officer Larissa Doriety and charged with disorderly conduct.

She was released pending a court date.

• On March 19, Patrolman Nicholas Manochio arrested two 17-year-old female juveniles from Middletown, a 16-year-old male juvenile from Red Bank, a 17-year-old male juvenile from Atlantic Highlands, and a 17-year-old male juvenile from Middletown, and charged them with underage possession of alcohol.

All juveniles were released pending a court date.

• Kimberly Devereaux, 32, of Waterview Avenue in the Belford section of Middletown, was arrested on March 19 by Patrolman Jason Andrews and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI).

She was released pending a court date.

• Anne Chuilli, 49, of Keyport, was arrested on March 20 by Patrolman Eric Van Schaack and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI).

She was released pending a court date.

• On March 20 Patrolman Brenden Santiago arrested a 17-year-old male juvenile from Red Bank, and a 17-year-old male juvenile from Sea Bright, and charged them with possession of under 50 grams of marijuana.

Both juveniles were released pending a court date.

• Michael Lewaine, 20, of  Wedgewood Circle in the Belford section of Middletown, was arrested on March 21 by Corporal Robert McNair and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

He was released pending a court date.