Category Archives: Police and Fire

Find all the area police and fire news here.

Crime, Police and Fire

Police: Two Arrests Involving Heroin Possession, $15K Bail

Leave a comment

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

• Obinna Okafor, 38, of North 9th Street in Newark, was arrested on May 22 and charged with theft by Detective Keith Hirschbein.

He was released pending a court date.

• Kirsten Miller, 20, of Concord Avenue in the Leonardo section of Middletown, was arrested on May 19 and charged with shoplifting from the Foodtown store by Patrolman Savvas Roumeliotis.

She was released pending a court date.

• Bryan McKee, 25, of Pedee Place in Middletown, was arrested on May 22 by Patrolman Jesse Toma and charged with obstructing the administration of law.

He was released pending a court date.

• Jake Fritzler, 23, of North Monticello Avenue in Chicago, IL, was arrested on May 22 by Sergeant Donald Coates and charged with possession of under 50 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

He was released pending a court date.

Continue reading Police: Two Arrests Involving Heroin Possession, $15K Bail →

Crime, Police and Fire

Police Make Arrests on Weapons, Harassment, Assault Charges & More

Leave a comment

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

• Myron Dismuke, 44, of Long Branch, was arrested on May 25 in the area of Monmouth Street and charged with harassment by Patrolman Sean Hauschildt.

• Caesar Hernandez, 18, of Red Bank, was arrested on May 25 in the area of Evergreen Terrace and charged with defiant trespass, possession of a CDS (marijuana, under 50 grams, and unlawful possession of a weapon by Patrolman Benjamin Springer.

• Armando Cruz, 27, of Red Bank, was arrested on May 24 in the area of Bank Street and charged with resisting arrest by force by Patrolman Benjamin Springer.

Continue reading Police Make Arrests on Weapons, Harassment, Assault Charges & More →

Crime, Police and Fire

Crime Close By: Strong Arm Robbery & Theft

Leave a comment

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

• A strong arm robbery was reported to have occurred on May 25 on Leonard Street. The victim reported that a male approached him outside of his residence and assaulted him by punching him and knocking him unconscious. The perpetrator fled with the victim’s wallet, containing cash and a debit card.

Lt. Robert Clayton took the report.

• A theft was reported to have occurred on Maple Avenue on May 27. The victim reported that someone stole his wallet, containing cash and credit cards, from a gym locker.

Patrolman Cevin Albert took the report.

• A theft was reported to have occurred on May 27 on Harding Road. The victim reported that someone entered a parked vehicle and stole an iPhone, gold earrings, an HP tablet and a Garmin GPS.

Patrolman Michael Zadlock took the report.

Police and Fire

Police: $1,200 Worth of Merchandise Lifted from Victoria’s Secret

Leave a comment

The following recent criminal incidents and arrests were reported by Shrewsbury police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.

Incidents

• There was a report on May 17 of a shoplifting in the area of Victoria’s Secret on Broad Street. The victim reported that $1,200 worth of merchandise was stolen from the store.

Patrolman Derek Myers is investigating.

• There was a report on May 17 of a burglary in the area of Birch Drive. The victim reported that someone entered the residence and removed property.

Patrolman Derek Myers is investigating.

Continue reading Police: $1,200 Worth of Merchandise Lifted from Victoria’s Secret →

Police and Fire

Police: Several Locals Arrested on Contempt Charges

Leave a comment

The following recent arrests on contempt of court charges were made and reported by Middletown police:

• Andrew Melici, 26, of Stephenville Boulevard in Red Bank,  was arrested on May 9 by Cpl. Thomas Meckier on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.

He was released after posting $250 bail.

• Dhruv Patel, 24, of Clifton Avenue in Newark, was arrested on May 8 by Patrolman Nicholas Haines on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.

He was released after posting $250 bail.

• Nicole Jastrzemski, 40, of Ocean Avenue in Sea Bright, was arrested on May 8 by Patrolman Savvas Roumeliotis on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.

She was released after posting $200 bail.

• Michael Ryan, 53, of Cooper Road in Red Bank, was arrested on May 7 by Patrolman Adam Colfer on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Englishtown Municipal Court.

He was released after posting $500 bail.

• Jay Lynch, 41, of Ailanthus Lane in Levittown, PA, was arrested on May 7 by Patrolman Michael Heaton on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Red Bank Municipal Court.

He was released after posting $450 bail.

• Jillian Kozzi, 32, of Adams Avenue in Toms River, was arrested on May 7 by Police Officer Tara Stucy on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.

She was held on $1,000 bail.

• Jessica Pascalli, 31, of Harvard Street in Red Bank, was arrested on May 8 by Patrolman Ricardo Cruz on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Brick Municipal Court.

She was held on $250 bail.

• Robert Mergel, 22, of Carr Avenue in Keansburg, was arrested on May 10 by Patrolman Ricardo Cruz on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.

He was held on $1,000 bail.

 

• Iveta Dunn, 49, of Vineyard Avenue in Middletown, was arrested on May 11 by Patrolman Adam Colfer on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Old Bridge Municipal Court.

She was held on $828 bail.

• Varashon McQueen, 45, of Main Street in Belford, was arrested on May 12 by Patrolman Michael Heaton on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.

She was released after posting $1,000 bail.

• Diana Roth, 20, of Lorillard Avenue in Union Beach, was arrested on May 13 by Patrolman Brian Dilworth on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.

She was held on $1,000 bail.

• Ryan Dunn, 33, of Walnut Street in Keyport, was arrested on May 13 by Patrolman Jesse Toma on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.

He was held on $1,000 bail.

• Matthew Isaksen, 22, of Wilson Avenue in Port Monmouth, was arrested on May 16 by Patrolman Brian McGrogan on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.

He was released after posting $250 bail.

• Robin Fischer, 53, from Barberie Avenue in Highlands, was arrested on May 14 by Patrolman Frank Mazza on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Hazlet Municipal Court.

She was held on $258 bail.

• Zoilo Gonzalez, 26, of Patterson Avenue in Shrewsbury, was arrested on May 14 by Patrolman Antonio Ciccone on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.

He was released after posting $1,585 bail.

• Jordan Mcaleese, 19, of Manchester Street in Toms River, was arrested on May 14 by Cpl. Thomas Meckier on a contempt of court warrant issued.

He was released after posting $500 bail.

• Kristie Lepard, 24, of Kentucky Avenue in Middletown, was arrested on May 15 by Patrolman Adam Colfer on contempt of court warrants issued by the Monmouth County Superior Court.

She was held on $9, 235.39 bail.

• Nicholas Gough, 22, of Church Street in Belford, was arrested on May 18 by Patrolman Greg Buhowski on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.

He was released after posting $951 bail.

• Patti Hoverson, 27, of Park Avenue in Belford, was arrested on May 18 by Patrolman Savvas Roumeliotis on contempt of court warrants issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.

She was released after posting $1,000 bail.

• Jon Morgan, 25, of Seabreeze Avenue in Middletown,was arrested on May 17 by Patrolman Raymond Sofield on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.

He was released after posting $5,000 bail.

• Mark Gorski, 52, of Ravine Drive in Matawan, was arrested on May 19 by Patrolman John Walsifer on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.

He was released after posting $500 bail.

* Arrests with bail less than $200 were not included.

Police and Fire

Arresting News: Weapons Possession, Simple Assault & More

Leave a comment

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

• Eligio Martinez-Rojas, 28, of Red Bank, was arrested on May 19  in the area of River Street and charged with simple assault by Patrolman Michael Zadlock.

• Jenna Merola, 21, of Red Bank, was arrested on May 18 in the area of Riverview Plaza and charged with possession of weapon for an unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a weapon, criminal mischief and simple assault by Patrolman Garrett Falco.

Continue reading Arresting News: Weapons Possession, Simple Assault & More →

Crime, Police and Fire

Crime Close By: Robbery, Theft, Criminal Mischief

Leave a comment

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

• A theft was reported to have occurred at a Riverside Avenue hotel on May 18. The victim reported that she had checked a Marc Jacobs diaper bag, containing credit cards (etc.) at the front desk of the hotel and upon retrieval it was missing.

Patrolman John Camarca took the report.

• A robbery was reported to have occurred on May 17 at a Shrewsbury Avenue residence. The victim said that she heard a loud bang on the front door. Upon answering the door, the perpetrator grabbed her, punched her in the face, stole her iPhone and then fled the area.

Lt. Robert Kennedy took the report.

• An incident of criminal mischief was reported to have occurred on May 16 on East Newman Springs Road. The victim reported that an unknown person keyed the side of a parked vehicle with a sharp object.

Sgt. David Hicks took the report.

• A theft was reported to have occurred at a Monmouth Street parking lot on May 15. The victim reported that someone cut the lock on a bicycle which was secured to a pole and stole it. The bicycle is described as a grey Schwinn Mountain Bike.

Sgt. David Hicks took the report.

• A theft was reported to have occurred on May 13 at the Bridge Avenue parking lot. The victim reported that someone entered a parked vehicle and stole a duffle bag containing clothing and prescription pills.

Lt. Errico Vescio took the report.

 

Crime, Police and Fire

Juvenile, Teen Arrested on Weapons, Aggravated Assault & Terroristic Threat Charges

Leave a comment

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

• Nicole Doherty, 33, of First Avenue in the Port Monmouth section of Middletown, was arrested on May 9, by Patrolman Nicholas Haines and charged with simple assault and on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Shrewsbury Municipal Court.

She was released after posting $389 bail with a 10 percent option.

• Jesse Kimball, 44, of Belmont Avenue in Madison, was arrested on May 9 by Corporal Richard Raike and charged with simple assault.

He was held on $2,500 bail set by Judge Richard Thompson.

Continue reading Juvenile, Teen Arrested on Weapons, Aggravated Assault & Terroristic Threat Charges →

Police and Fire

Arresting News: Assault, DWI, Theft

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

• Michael Granados-Campos, 28, of Red Bank, was arrested on May 14 in the area of Spring Street and charged with simple assault and contempt of court (COC) by Patrolman Benjamin Springer.

• Two male juveniles, 13 and 16, both of Red Bank, were arrested on May 10 in the area of Oakland Street and charged with theft by Patrolman Gary Watson.

• Eric Sharp, 63, of Willingboro, was arrested on May 8 in the area of Monmouth Street and charged with disorderly conduct and on a contempt of court (COC) charge by Patrolman Cevin Albert.

• Paul Kozoil, 59, of Long Branch, was arrested on May 7 in the area of Maple Avenue and charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and obstructing the administration of the law by Patrolman Nicholas Maletto.

• Andrea Frost, 30, of Red Bank, was arrested on May 7 in the area of Monmouth Street and charged with disorderly conduct and obstructing the administration of the law by Patrolman Nicholas Maletto.

• Luis Ortiz, 22, of Tinton Falls, was arrested on May 13 by Patrolman Shane Dengel in the area of Monmouth Street on a contempt of court charge (COC).

• Tyrone Roy, 52, of Red Bank, was arrested on May 7 by Patrolman Ncholas Maletto on a contempt of court charge (COC) in the area of Monmouth Street.

Crime, Police and Fire

Crime Close By: Theft & Criminal Mischief

Leave a comment

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

• A theft was reported to have occurred at a Carmen Place residence on May 7. The victim reported that someone stole cash from the bedroom dresser.

Patrolman Sean Hauschildt took the report.

• An incident of criminal mischief was reported to have occurred at a Carmen place residence on May 7. The victim reported that someone keyed a parked vehicle.

Patrolman Kristin Altimari took the report.

Continue reading Crime Close By: Theft & Criminal Mischief →

Crime, Police and Fire

Man Arrested on Warrant for Aggravated Assault; $75K Bail

Leave a comment

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

• Jonathan Rocha, 28, of Arvin Road in Old Bridge, was arrested on April 30 by Patrolman Adam Vendetti on a warrant out of Old Bridge for aggravated assault charges.

He was held on $75,000 bail.

• Harold Johnson, 33, of Sherman Avenue in the Belford section of Middletown, was arrested on April 24 by Patrolman Nicholas Fenezia on contempt of court warrants issued by Hazlet, Middletown, Red Bank and Holmdel municipal courts.

He was released after posting $5,269 bail.

Continue reading Man Arrested on Warrant for Aggravated Assault; $75K Bail →

Police and Fire

Police: Area Man Arrested on Burglary, Assault, Endangerment, Drug Charges; $250K Bail

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

• Gwen Daly, 34, of Fourth Street in Highlands, was arrested on April 27 by Patrolman Thomas Hughes of the Anti-Crime Unit and charged with providing false information to a police officer.

She was released pending a court date.

• Xavier Williams, 45, of Hopping Road in the Belford section of Middletown, was arrested on April 29 by Patrolman Scott Davis and charged with simple assault.

He was released pending a court date.

Continue reading Police: Area Man Arrested on Burglary, Assault, Endangerment, Drug Charges; $250K Bail →