Concerning a tragic Sunday morning incident at a Ridge Road home, Rumson police said on Tuesday that they are trying to “quell rumors, many of which are wildly inaccurate.”
“Patrols responded to a car fire today (Wednesday) on Briarwood Road. Luckily, the operator was not injured. The Rumson Fire Department responded and swiftly knocked down the flames.”
The following February arrests were reported by Rumson police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.
• Richard Mancini, 46, of Long Branch, was arrested on Feb. 24 and charged with simple assault by Special Officer Donald Morse.
• Brian Kirk, 53, of Red Bank, was arrested on Feb. 22 and charged with defiant trespass and criminal mischief by Patrolman Michael Berger.
• Megan Walpole, 20, of Atlantic Highlands, was arrested on Feb. 7 and charged with possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana by Patrolman Grace Maggiulli.
• Matthew Wojtusiak, 33, of Brooklyn, was arrested in the area of 125 Ridge Road on Feb. 5 and charged with driving while intoxicated(DWI) by Patrolman Michael Berger.
• Kourtney Maloney, 26, of Middletown, was arrested on Feb. 2 and charged with possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia by Patrolman Grace Maggiulli.
Contempt of Court
• Donna Susser, 54, of Rumson, was arrested on Feb. 2 on a contempt of court (COC) warrant by Patrolman Bryan Dougherty .
• Rafal Leszczynski, 38, of Bloomfield, was arrested on Feb. 7 on a contempt of court (COC) warrant by Patrolman Grace Maggiulli.
• Hiram Polanco, 20, of Keansburg, was arrested on Feb. 10 on a contempt of court (COC) warrant by Special Officer Donald Morse.
• Michael Slapp, 30, of Fort Montgomery NY, was arrested on Feb. 8 on a contempt of court (COC) warrant by Special Officer Donald Morse.
And, once again, the chief’s dip into icy waters is all for the sake of a good cause — Special Olympics New Jersey.
No, it’s not Paterson’s first plunge. But, it was a first for his $15,000 fundraising goal.
And, with only a few days left, Paterson has surpassed his goal. As of today, he has raised $15,340 from 68 donors.
He is grateful; and there is still time to donate, as funds will be accepted until the day of the plunge.
“I want to thank each and everyone of you that helped me reach my goal of $15,000.00,” Chief Paterson said yesterday in a message on his fundraising page. “I sincerely appreciate your kindness and generosity and I promise to represent well …”
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