Police Report: Theft, Criminal MIschief, Sexual Assault, Aggravated Assault, Drug Possession, DWI

The following February criminal incidents and arrests were reported by Red Bank police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.

Criminal Incidents

• An incident of criminal mischief in the area of West Bergen Place was reported on Feb. 28. The rear door of an abandoned home was kicked open and broken off its hinges. No other damages were reported.

Patrolman Taylor Doremus took the report.

• The theft of a green Coach wallet, valued at $100, from the center console of an unlocked vehicle in the area of White Street was reported on Feb. 26. The wallet contained $100 in cash, a NJ driver’s license, several gift cards and a school ID card.

Patrolman Shane Dengel took the report.

• An incident of criminal mischief in the area of Leonard Street was reported on Feb. 25. Parked vehicles were reportedly egged.

Lt. Robert Clayton took the report.

• The theft of a Gizmo Gadgets watch was reported on Feb. 23. The victim reported the theft at police headquarters. A notification was sent that the GPS of the watch location was in Matawan. Attempts to find it failed.

Patrolman Shane Dengel took the report.

• The theft of two bikes from the back yard of a Leighton Avenue residence was reported on Feb. 23. An unknown male with a hooded jacket was seen on surveillance video taking the bikes. The bikes are described as a red mountain style bike valued at $160 and a blue BMX bike valued at $70.

Patrolman Jhonathan Quispe took the report.

• The theft of several items from a business in the area of Monmouth Street was reported on Feb. 2. Items reported stolen were: NJ and NY driver’s licenses, $50 in cash, a Jet Blue Amex card, a real estate license, a black Calvin Klein men’s blazer valued at $500 and keys to a vehicle.

Patrolman Michael Zadlock took the report.

Arrests

• Luis Amaro-Pineda, 31, of Red Bank was arrested in the area of West Front Street on Feb. 29 and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) by Patrolman Ashon Lovick.

• Melisa Alexis, 48, of Ocean Township was arrested in the area of Shrewsbury Avenue on Feb. 29 and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia by Patrolman Taylor Doremus.

• Jose Hernandez-Lopez, 40, of Red Bank, was arrested in the area of Monmouth Street on Feb. 29 and charged with simple assault by Patrolman Stanley Balmer.

• Gerson Gonzalez, 22, of Linden, was arrested in the area of Newman Springs Road on Feb. 27 and charged with possession of marijuana by Patrolman Shane Dengel.

• Roger Sanchez-Asuncion, 19, of Long Branch, was arrested on Feb. 24 and charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia by Patrolman Stanley Balmer.

• Kevin McCarty, 69, of Red Bank, was arrested in the area of West Front Street on Feb. 24 and charged with possession of a weapon with unlawful purpose, aggravated assault and unlawful possession of weapons by Patrolman Luke Cahill.

•Julianne Juzefyk, 26, of Colonia, was arrested in the area of Mechanic Street on Feb. 22 and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) by Patrolmn Kristin Altimari.

• Cristian Rodriguez, 21, of Roselle, was arrested in the area of Maple Avenue on Feb. 21 and charged with possession of marijuana by SLEO Andrew Todd.

• Michael Gonzales, 19, of Avenel, was arrested in the area of Maple Avenue on Feb. 21 and charged with possession of marijuana by SLEO Andrew Todd.

• Luis Victoria-Ocotl, 22, of Eatontown, was arrested in the area of Shrewsbury Avenue on Feb. 19 and charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia by Patrolman Stanley Balmer.

• Thomas Hargrove, 63, of Red Bank, was arrested in the area of Catherine Street on Feb. 15 and charge with possession of marijuana by Patrolmn Stanley Balmer.

• Jayson Reyes, 33, of Milltown, was arrested in the rea of Bodman Place on Feb. 15 and charged with disorderly conduct by Patrolman Ashon Lovick.

• Lester Reiff, 64, of Wayside, was arrested in the area of Monmouth Street on Feb. 9 and charged with disorderly conduct by Patrolman Jhonathan Quispe.

• Guenevere Taylor, 40, of Little Silver, was arrested in the area of Broad Street on Feb. 7 and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) by Lt. Errico Vescio.

• Wayne Morant, 33, of West Orange, was arrested in the area of Pinckney Road on Feb. 7 and charged with simple assault by Patrolman Tanner Shea.

• Omar Linares-Cuautle, 37, of Red Bank, was arrested in the area of Bridge Avenue on Feb. 5 and charged with criminal mischief and harassment by Patrolman Ashon Lovick.

• Mary Woods, 48, of Florida, was arrested in the area of Riverview Plaza on Feb. 5 and charged with disorderly conduct by Patrolman Taylor Doremus.

• Kyle Hart, 32, of Aberdeen, was arrested in the area of North Bridge Avenue on Feb. 4 and charged with distributing a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) or intent to distribute, possession of a CDS, obstructing the administration of law and resisting arrest by SLEO Andrew Todd.

• Jose Paulino-Salas, 60, of Red Bank, was arrested in the area of Monmouth Street on Feb. 3 and charged with aggravated sexual contact, sexual assault, and endangering the welfare of a child by Inv. Sean Haushchildt.

• Sarah Ruddy, 34, of Metuchen, was arrested in the area of Riverside Avenue on Feb. 3 and charged with contempt of court, hindering apprehension and simple assault by Patrolman Gary Watson.

• Monica Ford, 24, of Boynton, was arrested in the area of White Street on Feb. 2 and charged with aggravated assault, resisting arrest by force, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct by Patrolman Darren M. McConnell.

• Luis Flores, 18, of Red Bank, was arrested in the area of Monmouth Street on Feb. 2 and charged with criminal sexual contact by Detective James DePonte.

• Tiffany Kim, 35, of Matawan, was arrested in the area of West Front Street on Feb. 2 and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) by Patrolman Darren M. McConnell.

** Police reported 16 arrests solely on contempt of court warrants. **