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

Criminal Incidents

• There was a report of criminal mischief in the area of Robinson Place made on Dec. 22 by a female. Patrolman Derek myers is investigating.

• There was  a report of criminal mischief in the area of Williamsburg Drive made by a male on Dec. 22. Patrolman Angel Marrero is investigating.

• There was a report of criminal mischief in the area of Robinson Place on Dec. 21 made by a male. Patrolman Joseph Barnacle is investigating.

• A shoplifting was reported by a male in the area of Shrewsbury Plaza on Dec 16. Patrolman Matthew Clark investigated and made the arrest.

• There was a report of criminal mischief in the area of White Road made by a female on Dec. 16. Patrolman Derek Myers is investigating.

• There was a report of a shoplifting in the area of Newman Springs Road made by a female on Dec. 17. Patrolman Matthew Clark investigated and made the arrest.

• An alleged assault was reported by a female in the area of Staples Plaza on Dec. 11. Patrolman Matthew Clark investigated.

Arrests

• Amy Matheny, 46, of Red Bank, was arrested on Dec. 22 in the area of Sycamore Avenue and charged with shoplifting by Patrolman Matthew Clark.

• Matthew Schultz, 33, of Freehold, was arrested on Dec. 18 in the area of Broad Street and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) by Patrolman Joseph Barnicle.

• Fertima Nealy, 34, of Neptune, was arrested on Dec. 16 and charged with shoplifting in the area of Shrewsbury Plaza by Patrolman Matthew Clark.

• Michael Merwin, 31, of Holmdel, and Justin Ballard, 23, of West Long Branch, were both arrested on Dec. 11 in the area of Broad Street and charged with possession of a CDS by Patrolman Ryan Cullinane.

• Tymere Wheeler, 20, of Neptune, was arrested on a contempt of court warrant (COC) at the Neptune Township Police Department on Dec. 11 by Patrolman Angel Marrero.

• Barbara Plaza, 39, of Eatontown, was arrested on Dec.9 in the area of Broad Street and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) by Patrolman Tyler Fox.

• Larry Leverett, of Elizabeth, was arrested on a contempt of court warrant (COC) on Dec. 9 in the area of Broad Street by Patrolman Ralph Latham.

• Krystina Stetler, 33, of the Port Monmouth section of Middletown, was arrested on a contempt of court warrant (COC) in the area of Shrewsbury Avenue on Dec. 8 by Patrolman Matthew Clark.

• Sean Hill, of Ocean Township, was arrested on Dec. 5 on a contempt of court (COC) warrant in the area of Broad Street by Patrolman Tyler Fox.

• Athena Maraio, 46, of Howell was arrested on Dec. 5 and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI)  in the area of Broad Street by Patrolman Joseph Barnicle.