Police: Several Locals Arrested on Contempt Charges

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.

A Rumson Memorial Day

It was a day of remembrance, honor and celebration — Memorial Day 2015 in Rumson.

The day began with a parade which ended in Victory Park. There, vets, friends, family and locals gathered to pay homage to those who died in service to their country.

Take a look at the above slideshow for a glimpse into the day. Don’t forget to click the bottom right icon to enlarge. Enjoy!

Arresting News: Weapons Possession, Simple Assault & More

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

Block Party Happiness in Fair Haven

Memorial Day weekend signals the start of summer and … block parties in Rumson-Fair Haven area towns.

Well, the folks on Parker Avenue in Fair Haven kicked off the season with some festive block partying on Saturday.

Take a look at the above slideshow for a glimpse into some fun on a street full of oldies, second and third generation residents and newbies who say they moved there because of the longstanding appeal of the neighborhood where tradition is treasured.

R-FH Area Memorial Day Events

Monday is Memorial Day. It is not just a barbecue day, or the signal to the unofficial start of summer. It is a day of remembrance to those United States war veterans who have died in service to their country.

In the Rumson-Fair Haven area, many veterans of World War II, the Korean War and Viet Nam are still alive. They, community, family and friends gather annually on this day to pay homage to those whose lives were sacrificed in war.

Continue reading R-FH Area Memorial Day Events

A Retro Happy Birthday to Fair Haven’s Al Robbins

Longtime Fair Havenite Al Robbins delivering fuel to Ray Miller's Esso station on River Road circa 1950s Photo/courtesy of Kathy Robbins
Longtime Fair Havenite Al Robbins delivering fuel to Ray Miller’s Esso station on River Road circa 1950s
Photo/courtesy of Kathy Robbins

Today would be former Fair Havenite and Fair Haven Fire Company member Al Robbins’ 96th birthday, so his daughter Kathy tells Rumson-Fair Haven Retrospect.

So, to honor the longtime Fair Havenite and volunteer, we honor him in our Retro Pic of the Day.

According to his daughter, Kathy, the retro pic above is of Al delivering gas to Ray Miller’s Esso station on River Road back in the 1950s.

Al had a nickname: Baggie. Know why? Well, daughter Kathy says it’s because he was a kid, about 7 years old, when he started caddying at Rumson Country Club. Of course, he was tiny, so, she says, “all you could see when he caddied was the bag.”

This editor remembers Al from time with her family. The whole family was lots of fun. And, true to form in remembrance of Memorial Days past, a bunch of us, including the Robbins family, used to go camping every Memorial Day weekend in Pennsylvania Dutch Country at Oak Creek Camp.

Precious memories! Thanks for all you did for the community and this one child’s life memories. You were a good friend to all, Al Robbins! Oh, and Happy Birthday!

Getting All Jazzy at RFH

The following is an edited press release from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School:

If you didn’t get a chance to attend, now’s the time to find out how hard work, creativity, and abundant talent were driving forces behind the performances at the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) Jazz Combo and Vocal Concert.

A variety of musical selections were presented by RFH jazz musicians and vocalists on the evening of May 18 in the high school’s auditorium.

Continue reading Getting All Jazzy at RFH

Crime Close By: Robbery, Theft, Criminal Mischief

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.

 

Woody’s Win: Sea Bright Rising’s Chris Wood & His Telly Award

Woody’s Ocean Grille owner and Sea Bright Rising creator Chris Wood has earned a place in documentary history.

The Fair Havenite and Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School graduate won a Telly award for his part in a documentary on Sea Bright Rising and the non-profit’s partnership with the St. Bernard Project.

Wood, or Woody, as he is more widely recognized, thanked “Sean Moran, Viacom, MTV and VH1 for doing such a great job documenting Sea Bright Rising and our partnership with the St Bernard Project,” in a post on his Facebook wall about the award, which he said was a surprise to him on Thursday night.

Wood started Sea Bright Rising in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Surviving the storm better than most in Sea Bright, a small strip of a then near-flattened peninsula town, he and his head chef, Onofrio Moscato, started flipping burgers on a grill in the municipal lot next to the restaurant to feed whoever they could.

What started out as a bite to eat and a little comfort quickly turned into three meals a day, clothing, toiletries, incidentals, a U.S. Air Force tent under which cooking was done and then the National Guard rolled in on official duty to help. The effort grew to fundraising to fix Sandy-ravaged homes under the monicker of Sea Bright Rising.

To date, Sea Bright Rising has raised more than $1.3 million and distributed more than $1 million of it to 300 families and 18 businesses in Sea Bright, according to its website.

Congrats, Woody!

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

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

Your closest look at local news