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Police: Arrests on DWI, Marijuana, Burglary, Assault Charges & More

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

• Mario Sciacca, 35, of Red Bank, was arrested on July 16 in the area of Bergen Place and charged with burglary and theft by Patrolman Kristin Altimari.

• Osiel Gomez-Garcias, 27, of Red Bank, was arrested on July 12 in the area of Shrewsbury Avenue and charged with resisting arrest and disorderly conduct by Patrolman Nicholas Maletto.
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Crime, Police and Fire

Crime Close By: Police Report Rash of Business Burglaries

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The following criminal recent incidents were reported by Red Bank police.

• A theft was reported to have occurred on July 10 at a North Bridge Avenue parking lot. The victim reported that someone stole her purse, containing paperwork, sunglasses, a charger and more, from a parked car.

Patrolman Kristin Altimari took the report.

• An incident of criminal mischief was reported to have occurred on July 10 at a Mechanic Street parking lot. Juveniles were observed lighting a fire cracker on the trunk of a parked vehicle, causing damage to it.

Patrolman David Smith took the report.

• A theft was reported to have occurred at a Leroy Place residence on July 11. The victim reported that a Play Station and cash was stolen from their apartment.

Patrolman Kristin Altimari took the report.

• A robbery was reported to have occurred on July 14 in the area of River Street and Tilton Avenue. A cab driver reported that an unknown male passenger pulled a gun on him and demanded all his money. The driver reported that he turned over $86 in cash and the perpetrator fled.

Patrolman Ashon Lovick took the report.

• An attempted burglary was reported to have occurred at a West Bergen Place business between July 14 and 15. An unknown perpetrator reportedly tried to gain access into a building. The window was broken ad the door had pry marks on it. No entry was gained.

Lt. Robert Clayton investigated.

• A burglary was reported to have occurred sometime between July 14 and 15 at a Newman Springs Road business. An unknown perpetrator broke the glass door in, gained entry and stole cash from the register.

Patrolman Sean Hauschildt, Lt. Eliot Ramos and Inv. Heather Pubylski responded.

• A burglary was reported to have occurred sometime between July 14 and 15 at an East Newman Springs Road restaurant. An unknown perpetrator(s) gained entry into the  restaurant by smashing glass in the front door. Once inside, the register drawer was pulled open and cash stolen.

Patrolman Sean Hauschildt, Inv. Heather Pubylski and Lt. Eliot Ramos responded.

• A burglary was reported to have occurred sometime between July 14 and 15 at a Maple Avenue business. An unknown perpetrator(s) pried front door to business open and gained entry. Three desks were damaged and broken into and a large amount of cash was stolen.

Patrolman Nicholas Maletto and Sgt. Wendy Samis responded.

• A burglary was reported to have occurred sometime between July 14 and 15 at a Newman Springs Road business. The perpetrator(s) gained entry into the business by forcing the front door open. Once inside, the register was removed and cash was stolen.

Patrolman Kristin Altimari and Sgt. Joey Fields responded.

Police and Fire, Rumson Police and Fire Files

Rumson Police: Rumson Man Jailed Over Two July Assaults, Robbery

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The robbery and assault of a cab driver in Rumson early Friday morning ended in a Rumson man being held in jail over that and another alleged assault incident earlier in the month on a total of $150,000 bail, Rumson police said on Monday.

Phillip Sturner, 30, of Rumson, was arrested and charged with second-degree robbery, simple assault (DP), and theft of services (DP) for the July 17 incident.

He was also charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and false imprisonment in stemming from a July 5 incident that had been under investigation in which he allegedly assaulted two victims at his residence.

Bail was set, by Judge Honora Kilgallen J.S.C., at $50,000 for the July 17 incident and $100,000 for the July 5 incident, police reported.

In connection with the July 17 incident, another alleged perpetrator in the assault and robbery of the cabbie, Christopher Sutphen, 19, of Monmouth Beach, was arrested and charged with second-degree robbery, simple assault (DP) and theft of services (DP), police said.

Sutphen was also held in Monmouth Correctional Institution in lieu of $50,000 bail, set by Judge Honora Kilgallen J.S.C.

Police responded to the July 17 incident when at 3:08 a.m. they were dispatched to the area of Church and First Street “for a report of a fight in the street,” police said.

Upon arrival, police found two men with injuries — a cab driver and Sturner. EMS was called to the scene to treat the injured. In the meantime, a witness at the scene reported that another alleged perpetrator, who turned out to be identified as Sutphen, had fled.

Sutphen was found by an assisting unit of Little Silver police in the area of 15 First Street.

The cab driver — victim — was treated at Riverview Medical Center and released.

An investigation by Patrolman Anthony Ciambrone and Detective Christopher Isherwood determined that Sutphen was the alleged perpetrator of another assault incident on July 5.

That incident was reported to have occurred after a 1:30 a.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call was made to Monmouth County dispatch, which handles area emergency calls, sending Rumson Police Patrolman Daniel Campanella and Special Officer Class II to the area  of East River Road and Carton Street, where they found a man in his vehicle having sustained severe facial injuries, Detective Christopher Isherwood said.

Further investigation by Isherwood and Campanella revealed that the victim found at the scene and another had allegedly been assaulted by Sturner at his residence.

 

 

 

Fair Haven Police and Fire Files, Police and Fire

Fair Haven Police Report Marijuana Possession, DWI Arrests & Incidents

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The following June arrests and incidents were reported by Fair Haven police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.

• A Ridge Road resident reported on June 4 that several hundred dollars were stolen from his vehicle.

Patrolman Dwayne Reevey took the theft report.

• Jeffrey S. Kowal Jr., 19, of Red Bank, was arrested on June 7 following a traffic stop and charged with possession of under 50 grams of marijuana, possession of drug paraphilia, underage possession of alcohol and weapons possession (knife) by Special Officer Class II Brooks Robinson.

Kowal was released pending a court appearance at Fair Haven Municipal Court.

• Zoilo J. Gonzalez III, 26, of Shrewsbury, was arrested on June 7 following a traffic stop and charged with possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana, speeding and failure to produce a driver’s license by Special Officer Class II Brooks Robinson.

Gonzalez was released pending an appearance at Fair Haven Municipal Court.

• A Fair Haven Road resident reported on June 9 that an unknown subject attempted to have a credit card opened under a fraudulent name using the victim’s address.

Detective Stephen Schneider took the report.

• Peter Delamos, 76, of Fair Haven was stopped on June 19 for a traffic violation and found to have and outstanding traffic warrant out of Ocean Township.

He  was transported to headquarters were bail was paid in full before his release. Special Officer Class II Brooks Robinson was the arresting officer.

• Conor Murphy, 23, of Belford, was arrested on June 19 following a traffic stop and charged with driving while intoxicated and possession of under 50 grams of marijuana by Patrolman Dwayne Reevey.

Murphy was later released pending a Fair Haven Municipal Court appearance.

• A Clay Street resident reported on June 25 that an unknown subject stole a bicycle out of her driveway the previous evening.

Sgt. Jesse Dykstra took the theft report.

• A Park Lane resident reported on June 30 that his personal bank accounts had several fraudulent withdrawals by an unknown person.

Patrolman John Koetzner took the report.

Police and Fire

SUV Takes a Dive into the River in Rumson

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From Rumson police …

Today at 1:01 p.m., Lt. Christopher York and Officer Michael Berger were dispatched to the Rumson Municipal Boat Ramp for a vehicle that was completely submerged in water.

The driver of the vehicle informed the officers that while he was attempting to launch his boat, at the Municipal Boat Ramp, his vehicle shifted into gear and drove into the water with the boat and trailer attached.

The vehicle was not occupied, while this occurred, and no one was injured.

The Rumson Police Department was assisted by Sgt. Boyd and Trp I Espinoza of the New Jersey State Police Marine Bureau along with Hennessey’s Towing and Tow Boat of Atlantic Highlands.

— Photos/courtesy of Rumson police via Facebook

Police and Fire

Police Arrest Several on Contempt Charges

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The following recent contempt of court arrests were made and reported by Middletown police.

• Jessica Pascalli, 31, of Liberty Street in Middletown, was arrested on July 7 by Patrolman Thomas Hughes on contempt of court warrants issued by the Toms River, Brick, Hazlet and Middletown municipal courts.

She was held on $3,330 bail.

• Sean Lynch, 29, of Danemar Drive, of Middletown, was arrested on July 9 by Patrolman Thomas Foster on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.

He was held on $1,000 bail.

• Kyle Drust, 23, of Seabreeze Avenue in North Middletown, was arrested on July 11 by Patrolman Richard Belmonte on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Hazlet Municipal Court.

He was held on $750 bail.

• John Whaley, 52, of Spruce Drive in Middletown, was arrested on July 10 by Patrolman Joshua Midose on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Carteret Municipal Court.

He was held on $250 bail.

• Brittany Carr, 24, of Brainard Avenue in the Port Monmouth section of Middletown, was arrested on July 13 by Detective Keith Hirschbein on a contempt of court warrants issued by the Middletown and Keansburg municipal courts.

She was held on $835 bail.

• Kaire Hatcher, 23, of Stevens Avenue in Tinton Falls, was arrested on July 14 by Patrolman Frank Mazza on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Red Bank Municipal Court.

He was held on $2,500 bail.

Crime, Police and Fire

Police: Sex Offender Jailed, Failed to Register; $40K Bail & More

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

• Daniel Swarrow, 21, of Pacific Avenue in Middletown, was arrested on July 8 by Patrolman Nicholas Fenezia and charged with obstructing the administration of law.

He was released pending a court date.

• Joseph Doren, 29, of Hamiltonian Drive in Red Bank, was arrested on July 8 by Patrolman Richard Fulham and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI).

He was released pending a court date.

• Christopher Imlay, 28, of Roma Court in the Lincroft section of Middletown, was arrested on July 12 by Patrolman Michael Pintilie and charged with simple assault.

He was released pending a court date.

• Anthony Cocuzza, 23, of Dibling Street in Union Beach, was arrested on July 12 by Patrolman Daniel Benbrook and charged with possession of heroin, possession of hypodermic syringes and on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Keansburg Municipal Court.

He was held on $290 bail.

• Rocio Garcia, 42, of Suydam Street in New Brunswick, was arrested on July 12 by Patrolman Michael Heaton and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI).

She was released pending a court date.

• Maryam Jrad, 18, of Dartmouth Avenue in Avenel, was arrested on July 11 by Patrolman Stephen Greenwood and charged with driving while intoxicated.

She was released pending a court date.

• Gregory Deguttola, 27, of Homestead Avenue in West Long Branch, was arrested on July 10 by Patrolman Adam Colfer and charged with unlawful possession of Oxycodone, unlawful possession of Alprazolam and possession of drug paraphernalia.

He was released pending a court date.

• Joan Cappadona, 33, of Wilson Avenue in the Port Monmouth section of Middletown, was arrested on July 10 by Patrolman Daniel Benbrook and charged with shoplifting from the Walgreens Pharmacy.

She was released pending a court date.

• Waymon Young, 38, of West Water Street in Toms River, was  arrested on July 10 by Detective Laurence Schachtel and charged with violation of Megan’s Law for failing to change address and failing to register as a sex offender.

He was held on $40,000 bail.

• John Byrne, 23, of Bucknell Drive in Hazlet, was arrested on July 10 by Patrolman John Walsifer and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI).

He was released pending a court date.

• On July 10, Patrolman John Soltysik arrested a 17-year-old male juvenile from Middletown, and charged him with possession of under 50 grams of marijuana, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a false driver’s license.

He was released pending a court date.

• On July 13, Patrolman Brian Dilworth arrested a 15-year-old male juvenile from the Port Monmouth section of Middletown and charged him with simple assault.

He was released pending a court date.

• Richard Murphy, 37, of  Valley Drive in the Navesink section of Middletown, was arrested on July 12 by Patrolman Richard Fulham and charged with simple assault.

 

Crime, Police and Fire

Police Arrest Three Locals on Marijuana Growing, Dealing Charges & More

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An extensive investigation and execution of a search warrant led to the uncovering of a local marijuana growing operation and drug bust during which three Middletown residents were arrested at their township home.

On July 9, Kenneth Newell, 48, Samuel Hudson, 26, and Nicole Boutiette, 25, all of Carter Avenue in Middletown, were arrested by Middletown police after a search warrant of their home was executed based on evidence of a marijuana growing operation there, according to a Middletown police report.

Newell was charged with: possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, theft of lost or mislaid property, possession of under 50 grams of marijuana, unlawful possession of a rifle and on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Holmdel Municipal Court, the report said.

Hudson was charged with: possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute, possession of under 50 grams of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of heroin, possession of hypodermic syringes and unlawful possession of a rifle, according to police.

Boutiette was charged with: possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute, possession of under 50 grams of marijuana, possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of hypodermic syringes and unlawful possession of a weapon, police said in the report.

Newell was held on $5,750 bail; and Hudson and Boutiette were held on $5,000 bail, set by Judge D’Auria.

The warrant execution was a result of an investigation conducted by Officer Adam Colfer.

Crime, Police and Fire

Police: Major Heroin Bust; 85 Bags

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An investigation launched by area police resulted in a major heroin bust yielding the seizure of 85 bags of the drug on Monday.

Joshua Hart, 23, of Church Street in the Belford section of Middletown was arrested on July 12 after Middletown police found him in the Belford section of the Henry Hudson Trail allegedly in possession of the 85 bags of heroin, police said in a released statement.

Upon his arrest, Hart was charged with: possession of heroin, possession of heroin with the intent to distribute and loitering with the intent to use CDS (controlled dangerous substance), police said.

The Middletown Police Department has recently beefed up patrols on foot and using all-terrain vehicles on the community trail.

Hart’s arrest was a result of the increased patrols and an investigation conducted by Detective Keith Hirschbein, Patrolman Gregory Buhowski and Patrolman Nicholas Fenezia, the release said.

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Police Make DWI, Obstruction, Disorderly Arrests

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

• Hugo Cruz, 32, of Red Bank, was arrested on July 5 in the area of Catherine Street and charged with DWI (driving while intoxicated)  by Patrolman Stanley Balmer.

• Elezar Garcia-Avendano, 36, of Red Bank, was arrested on July 5 in the area of Shrewsbury Avenue and charged with DWI (driving while intoxicated) by Patrolman Jorge Torres.

• Tajhi Tomaino, 20, of Red Bank, was arrested on July 3 in the area of Tilton Avenue and charged with obstructing administration of law and resisting arrest by Patrolman Kristin Altimari.

• Mark Scaliti, 48, of Middletown, was arrested on July 3 in the area of Broad Street and charged with disorderly conduct by Patrolman Ashon Lovick.

• Shaquan Jackson, 23, of Tinton Falls, was arrested on July 2  in the area of S. Pearl Street on a COC (contempt of court) charge by Patrolman George Travostino.

• Edwin Segura, 26, of Red Bank, was arrested on July 2 in the area of Wharf Avenue on a COC (contempt of court) charge by Patrolman John Camarca.

• William Manser, 35, of Ocean, was arrested on July 6 in the area of Riverview Plaza on a COC (contempt of court) charge by Patrolman Sean Hauschildt.

• Markies Wells, 29, of Red Bank, was arrested on July 5 in the area of Monmouth Street on a COC (contempt of court) charge by Patrolman Benjamin Springer.

• Kelvin Gonzalez, 23, of Red Bank, was arrested on July 4 in the area of Chestnut Street on a COC (contempt of court) charge by Patrolman Shane Dengel.

• Tariek Boynton, 25, of Red Bank, was arrested on July 3 in the area of Monmouth Street on a COC (contempt of court) charge by Patrolman Michael Zadlock.

Police and Fire

Caution: DWI Checkpoint in Monmouth

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Going somewhere and planning on having cocktails? The Monmouth County DWI Task Force advises that you use discretion and not drink over the .08 blood-alcohol limit and drive or appoint a designated sober driver.

The Monmouth County DWI Task Force, in collaboration with the Oceanport Police Department is conducting a DWI checkpoint to determine drivers’ sobriety in Oceanport tonight, July 10, into Sunday morning.

The checkpoint will area will be set up at Fort Monmouth’s 400 area on Oceanport Avenue. Vehicles will be directed from northbound lanes on Oceanport Avenue into the lot from 11 p.m. tonight to 3 a.m. on Saturday.

Crime, Police and Fire

Police Report Incidents of Theft, Burglary, Criminal Mischief

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The following recent criminal incidents were reported by Red Bank police:

• A burglary, theft was reported to have occurred on E. Westside Avenue on July 4. The victim reported that someone gained entry into their residence by removing a window air conditioning unit. The victim reported that jewelry, prescription drugs and $100 worth of beef were stolen.

Inv. Paul Perez is investigating.

• A theft was reported to have occurred at a Chapin Avenue nursing home on July 4. The victim reported that someone stole cash from her room.

Patrolman Sean Hauschildt took the report.

• An incident of criminal mischief was reported to have occurred sometime between July 7 and 8 on Drummond Avenue. The victim reported that someone keyed his parked vehicle.

Patrolman Cevin Albert took the report.

• A burglary was reported to have occurred sometime between July 7 and 8 at a Leighton Avenue residence. The victim reported that an unknown person or unknown persons gained entry into a residence by breaking the lock on the rear door. Two iPads were reported stolen.

Inv. Robert Campanella is investigating.