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 theft by deception in the area of Patterson Avenue on Sept. 12. The victim reported that someone gained access to their account to make fraudulent purchases.

Patrolman Kyle Ludwig is investigating.

• There was a report of theft in the area of Obre Place on Sept. 9. The victim reported that $3,159.99 worth of property was stolen.

Patrolman Kyle Ludwig is investigating.

• There was a report of credit card fraud in the area of Garden Road on Aug. 25. The victim reported that $400 worth of services were paid for and never rendered.

Patrolman Mary Ellen Rumola is investigating.

• There was a report of an attempted burglary in the area of Silverbrook Road on Aug. 22. The victim reported that someone used force to enter the home, but nothing was taken.

Sgt. Tracy Polk is investigating.

• There was a report of a $111 theft in the area of Shrewsbury Avenue on Aug. 22.

Sgt. Tracy Polk is investigating.

• There was a report of a shoplifting in the area of Shrewsbury Avenue on Aug. 22.

Patrolman Tyler Fox is investigating.

• There was a report of a shoplifting of $4,200 worth of merchandise in the area of Broad Street on Aug. 22.

Patrolman Angel Marrero is investigating.

• There was a report of theft by deception in the area of Dartmouth Way on Aug. 17. The victim reported that someone posed as a federal agent to solicit $1,600 in funds.

Patrolman Kyle Ludwig is investigating.

• There was a report of a $4,210 theft by deception in the area of Brady Road on Aug. 17. The victim reported that someone posed as a bank representative to obtain account information.

Sgt. Tracy Polk is investigating.

Arrests

• Nina M. Ferrante, 35, of Eatontown, was arrested in the area of Shrewsbury Avenue on Sept. 11 and charged with shoplifting by Patrolman Joseph Barnicle.

• Daniel J. Smith, 30, of Eatontown, was arrested in the area of Broad Street on Sept. 9 and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) by Patrolman Angel Marrero.

• Towanda C. King, 49, of Eatontown, was arrested in the area of Shrewsbury Avenue on Aug. 28 and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia by Patrolman Mary Ellen Rumola.

• Christopher E. Scherzer, 26, of Neptune, was arrested in the area of Sycamore Avenue on Aug. 17 and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) by Patrolman Daniel DeCristofaro.

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