7/29/10
On 7/27 at 2:16am, Ptl. Robert Armstrong arrested Julio Dossman, 44, of Barnegat for DWI after stopping Dossman's vehicle for failure to maintain lane of travel.
On 7/25 at 10:58pm, Ptl. Vincent Damiano arrested Jonathan Deak, 23, of Barnegat for DWI after stopping Deak's vehicle for speeding on Barnegat Blvd. N.
On 7/23 at 5:11 pm, Ptl. Timothy Bradshaw arrested Leonard Hawryluk, 66, of Linden for DWI after stopping Hawryluk's vehicle for speeding on Bayshore Dr.
7/26/10
On 7/19 at 2:54 pm, Sgt. Jason Carroll was patrolling the area of the Barnegat Twp soccer fields located at 1001 Barnegat Blvd N when he observed a juvenile discharging a fire extinguisher near the concession stand. He also observed Kevin Felter, 18, of Barnegat exiting the stand through a window. Upon observing Sgt. Carroll both suspects fled ignoring Sgt. Carroll's commands to stop. After a foot pursuit, Sgt. Carroll apprehended both suspects and placed them under arrest. After the arrest, Sgt. Carroll discovered that Felter was in possession of marijuana while the juvenile was found to be in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
7/19/10
The police department is investigating two burglaries which took place in the Pheasant Run development. Residents described a suspicious male in the area around the time of the burglaries. The male subject was knocking on doors and soliciting yard work. The subject is described as a white male, thin build, 20-25 years old. The subject was driving an older model light gray or tan SUV. Anyone who observes a person or vehicle meeting the above description is asked to contact the police department at 698-5000.
7/15/10
Officers are looking for a vehicle that struck an utility pole at the intersection of Mirage Blvd and West Bay Ave on 7/9 at approximately 12:30 pm. The accident damaged the wiring harness on the pole which disabled the traffic signal at the intersection for several hours. Anyone with information concerning the accident can contact the police department via this website or call 609-660-TIPS.
7/7/10
On 7/5 at1:20 am, Ptl.Alex Hoffman arrested Nicole Cavanaugh, 24, of Barnegat for DWI. Cavanaugh was stopped as she was traveling on West Bay Ave with a flat tire.
On 7/2 officers responded to Bowline St for a report of a disturbance. During the investigation officers arrested Alexandre Desousa, 35, of Barnegat for Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose after Desousa brandished a wrench while trying to entice the victim into a physical confrontation.
7/6/10
On 6/28 officers responded to 379 N Main St Apt 1 for a report of a wanted person inside of the residence. During the investigation officers discovered that two subjects inside of the residence has outstanding warrants and placed them under arrest. Anthony Bacorn and Amanda Ryan, both 22 of Barnegat, were both arrested on outstanding warrants totaling $3,250 and $1,000 respectively. They were also both charged with Hindering Apprehension after both lied to officers about Bacorn's identity.
6/29/10
As a result of several wildfires in the Ocean Acres section of Barnegat, the Barnegat Police Department along with the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office and Ocean County Sheriff's Department will be strictly enforcing the Trespassing laws in both the publicly and privately owned wooded areas of Ocean Acres in Barnegat. Anyone who is observed walking in these areas or operating ATVs in these areas without written permission from the property owner as required by law will be issued a summons for the violation.
Juveniles who violate the Trespassing laws will be taken into custody and released to a parent/guardian.
Penalties for operation of a motorcycle, ATV, or off-road vehicle on private or public property without written consent of the property owner include a fine of up to $1,000. In addition, the offending vehicle will be impounded.
The police department is asking the community for help in this effort to prevent any further loss of woodland and property by asking that you report any pedestrian or vehicular traffic observed in the wooded areas of Ocean Acres in Barnegat to the police department at 609-698-5000.
On 6/23 members of the Investigative Division executed a search warrant at 5 Union Blvd Apt. 219. During the search a quantity of marijuana and drug paraphernalia was recovered. The resident, Ethan McCracken, 19, was arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana under 50 grams, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana in a Recreation Zone, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, and Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute in a Recreation Zone. McCracken was lodged in the Ocean County Jail in default of $15,000 bail.
On 6/18 at 4:13 pm Ptl. Alex Hoffman responded to Route 9 for a report of an erratic driver. Ptl. Hoffman located the vehicle and arrested the operator, Sheila Frees, 49, of Shillington, PA for DWI.
On 6/17 at 9:41 pm Ptl. Greg Martinez arrested John Smith, 48, of Berlin for DWI. During a search of the vehicle incident to the arrest, Ptl. Martinez recovered a quantity of marijuana as well as drug paraphernalia.
6/21/10
On June 17th Sgt. Jason Carroll and Ptl. George Martin were on Bike Patrol in the area of Lexington Blvd when they encountered and arrested David Anderson, 30, of Barnegat on two outstanding arrest warrants. Anderson was unable to post the $13,927 bail and was lodged in the Ocean County Jail.
6/15/10
Officers are investigating a hit and run collision that occurred on 6/14 at 9:40 pm on Route 9. The hit and run involved a white pick up truck which crossed into the southbound lane and struck another vehicle.
On 6/13 at 11:41 pm officers responded to Barnegat Blvd South for a report of a brick being thrown thrown at a parked car causing $750 in damage. Investigating officers determined the person responsible was Richard Bartlett, 21, of Barnegat. Bartlett was located and arrested. He was charged with Criminal Mischief and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose and was lodged in the Ocean County Jail in default of $5000 bail.
On 6/12 at 1:03 am, Ptl. Brian Weber was patrolling the Barnegat Municipal Dock when he observed Jennifer Fitzpatrick, 39, of Barnegat and Austin Rauch, 34, of Barnegat engaged in sexual intercourse on the hood of a vehicle. Both were arrested and charged with Lewdness. Fitzpatrick was also charged with DWI after officers determined that she drove to the dock while intoxicated.
6/7/10
On 5/30 at 1:35 am, Ptl. Robert Armstrong arrested Robert Zseleczky, 37, of Proctorsville, VT for DWI after stopping Zseleczky's vehicle for failing to maintain lane of travel.
On 5/29 at 2:47am, Ptl. Robert Armstrong arrested Michael Beyer, 42, of Keyport for DWI after stopping Beyer's vehicle for impeding the flow of traffic on Route 9.
On 5/29 at 9:09 pm, Ptl. Nicholas Dapuzzo arrested Michael Kosteski, 41, of Manahawkin for DWI after stopping Kosteski's vehicle for failing to maintain lane of travel.
6/2/10
On 5/28 members of the Investigative Division arrested Stephanie Godbolt, 18, of Manahawkin and Koren Cristman, 53, of Barnegat for Possession of Heroin and Possession of Heroin with the Intent to Distribute. Cristman was additionally charged with Distribution of Heroin. Godbolt was processed and released. Cristman was lodged in the Ocean County Jail in default of $60,000 bail.
5/26/10
On 5/22 officers responded to 23 Potomac Ct regarding a fight in progress. During the investigation, it was discovered that several people unlawfully entered the home and assaulted the occupants. As a result of the investigation, Louis Stokes, 30, of Barnegat and Aisha Washington, 32, of Barnegat were charged with burglary and simple assault. Both Stokes and Washington were arrested and released upon posting $20,000 bond. Rashad Stokes, 19, of Barnegat, Rymell Henderson, 20, of Barnegat, and Ravonn Terry, 22, of Barnegat were all charged with Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon. The charges were placed on warrants and bail was set at $15,000 each. Rashad Stokes, Terry, and Henderson left the scene prior to officer arrival and have yet to be arrested.
5/25/10
On 5/23 Ptl. Chris Ebert arrested Samantha Massimino, 23, of Beachwood for DWI. Ptl. Ebert came upon Massimino's vehicle while on patrol on Barnegat Blvd near Bayside Dr.
5/20/10
On 5/19, Ptl. Thomas Behrens arrested Peter Cutrona, 54, of Barnegat on an outstanding arrest warrant out of the Monmouth County Sheriff's Department for $16,958. Cutrona was unable to post bail and was lodged in the Monmouth County Jail.
5/17/10
The department statistical summary for March has been added to the Department Statistics page .
5/14/10
On 5/12 Ptl. Joseph Stanziano arrested Bruce Miller, 45, of Barnegat on an outstanding warrant in the amount of $26,718. Miller was unable to post bail and was lodged in the Ocean County Jail.
On 5/12 officers responded to the Georgetown Plaza for a report of a burglary. When officers arrived, they discovered that several businesses were burglarized and that entry was attempted into several others. Officers were able to determine that forced entry was made to Domino's Pizza and George's BBQ between 9pm on 5/11 and 9:30am on 5/12. In addition, entry was attempted at Barnegat Food Market, Susie's Hair Salon, and an unoccupied store during the same time frame. Anyone with information is asked to call the tip line at 660-TIPS or to contact the department via this website.
5/7/10
On 4/29 officers arrested Rashad Stokes, 19, of Barnegat on $753 in outstanding warrants. While searching Stokes incident to the arrest, officers discovered a quantity of marijuana and ecstasy on his person. Stokes was charged with Possession of Marijuana under 50 grams, Possession of Ecstasy, and Possession of CDS with Intent to Distribute. He was lodged in the Ocean County Jail on $30,000 bail.
5/4/10
Police received a report that a 9 year old boy who was walking toward the wooded area near Spar Ct was approached by a male subject who asked the child to expose himself. The child described the suspect as a white male, approximately 5'10"and 180 pounds with a white beard and short black hair wearing brown pants and a brown long sleeved shirt. Anyone who has any information concerning this incident is asked to contact the department at 698-5000 or the TIPS line at 660-TIPS or via the website.
5/3/10
The department would like to congratulate Detective William Sierchio who retired May 1st after serving the residents of Barnegat for 27 years. Sierchio began his career with the department in 1983. During his nearly three decade career, Detective Sierchio served in many capacities including as a SWAT officer, PBA delegate, K-9 officer, and Community Liaison. Detective Sierchio was greatly involved with the PBA gym, and was integral in the restoration of the department's DARE car, a seized 1969 Camaro.
On behalf of Chief Drexler and all of the members of the Barnegat Police Department, we wish Bill a long, healthy, and happy retirement!
4/29/10
The statistical summary for February has been added to the Department Statistics page .
4/23/10
On 4/23 at 1:53 am Ptl. Nicholas Venuto arrested Robyn Thompson, 39, of Barnegat for DWI after stopping the vehicle Thompson was operating for failing to maintain her lane of travel.
4/22/10
The 5th Annual Cops and Runners 5K run will be held on Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 9AM at the Barnegat Municipal Dock. This run is a USA Track and Field sanctioned event. The race application and information sheet can be downloaded and printed from the Resources Page .
4/16/10
On 4/16 at 12:04am, Ptl. Greg Martinez arrested Robert Bethanis, 42, of Barnegat for DWI after stopping the vehicle Bethanis was operating for failing to maintain lane of travel.
On 4/15 at 12:23am officers responded to a Union Blvd address for a disturbance. During the investigation officers encountered William Boudreau Jr., 43, who became aggressive. Boudreau Jr. refused to comply with officer's directions and spat on Ptl. Brian Weber. Bordreau Jr was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer and Resisting Arrest. He was lodged in the Ocean County Jail on $60,000 bail.
On 4/12 at 5:58 pm, Ptl. Nicholas Dapuzzo responded to West Bay Avenue for a report of an erratic driver. The vehicle was located on West Bay Ave at Burr St and the operator, Alfonso Canicatti, 73, of Little Egg Harbor was arrested for DWI.
On 4/9 at 6:11 pm officers responded to a report of an erratic driver in our jurisdiction. Ptl. Alex Hoffman located the vehicle in question on Village Dr. and stopped it for failing to maintain lane of travel. The driver, Kenneth Kayatin, 64, of Barnegat was arrested for DWI.
4/12/10
On 4/5 officers responded to a Barnegat Blvd home regarding a physical altercation. As a result of the investigation, Ptl. Joseph Stanziano arrested Antonio Cruz-Merlino, 28, of Pleasantville for Aggravated Assault. During a fist fight that occurred at the home, Cruz-Merlino brandished a knife and pointed it at the victim. Cruz-Merlino was lodged in the Ocean County Jail on $15,000 bail.
On 3/31 Detective Michael Mithcell charged Brian Davis, 30, of Waretown and William Hall Jr., 39, of Waretown with Theft and Defiant Trespass stemming from a July 2009 incident. Davis and Hall Jr. took responsibility for stealing $12,000 worth of materials from a Rt 539 business in Barnegat on 7/22/09.
4/2/10
On 4/1 Ptl. Alex Hoffman arrested Kenneth Cranmer, 57, of Waretown for DWI after responding to W. Bay Ave. for a report of an erratic driver. Cranmer was charged with DWI, Reckless Driving, Failing to Provide Breath Samples for Testing, and Failing to Produce Documents.
4/1/10
On 3/27 officers responded to Rt 539 for a report of a vehicle fully engulfed in flames. The vehicle, a 2006 Chevy Impala, was destroyed by the fire. The fire was deemed suspicious. There was no one inside of the vehicle and no other property was damaged.
On 3/26 Ptl. Timothy Bradshaw arrested Stephen Maloney, 56, of Barnegat for DWI after responding to a suspicious vehicle call in the Rite Aid parking lot on West Bay Ave. Maloney was charged with DWI and Reckless Driving.
3/31/10
Det. Michael Mitchell charged Robert Leppin, 21, of New Gretna with Burglary and Theft after completing an investigation into the February 8th forced entry of a Starboard Avenue residence. Leppin was lodged in the Ocean County Jail in default of $7,500 bail.
3/25/10
On 3/27/10 Barnegat Bl. N., from the Cecil S. Collins School to Rt. 9, will be closed, to vehicular traffic, from 10:00 am until about 11:00 am while members of the Barnegat Little League march in their parade. We ask that you plan an alternate travel route, during these time frames, or expect minor delays while police divert traffic.
3/25/10
Today, the N.J. State Forest Fire Service will conduct a controlled burn on Rt. 539, north of Rt. 72, between mile markers 14 and 22.
3/11/10
On 3/9 at 5:41pm, Ptl. Joseph Stanziano arrested Bryan Boutillette, 21, of Barnegat on an outstanding Contempt of Court warrant out of West Milford for $850. Boutillette was unable to post bail and was turned over to West Milford police who transported him to the Passaic County Jail.
On 3/8 at 6:20pm, officers were called to the area of Lighthouse Dr and West Bay Ave regarding a possible intoxicated driver. Ptl. Richard Carr located the vehicle in the Genuardis parking lot and arrested the driver, William Lamon, 53, of Boothwyn, PA for DWI.
On 3/5, members of the Investigative Division charged Edward Martin, 39, of Little Egg Harbor with Possession of Oxycontin and Obtaining by Fraud. The charges stem from an earlier incident when Martin fraudulently obtained a quantity of Oxycontin from a local pharmacy.
On 1/26, members of the Investigative Division executed a narcotics search warrant on Redcoat Dr. During the search of the residence, several stolen appliances were discovered and seized. An investigation by Det. Michael Mitchell revealed that Joseph Costa, 35, of Toms River was responsible for stealing the items. Costa admitted to entering two Ocean Acres homes while they were under construction to remove the appliances. Costa was charged with Burglary and Theft.
3/9/10
The department statistical summary for January has been added to the Department Statistics page.
3/4/10
Information on the department's Community Liaison function is now available on the Resources Page .
3/2/10
On 3/1/10 at 6:23 pm, officers responded to a structure fire at an Ocean County Parks and Recreation building on Cloverdale Road. Both the Barnegat and Pinewood Estates Fire Companies responded and extinguished the blaze. The structure was destroyed by the fire. The Barnegat Police Department Investigative Division, Ocean County Fire Marshal's Office, and Ocean County Prosecutor's Office are investigating.
On 2/28/10 at 3:26 am, officers responded to the report of a one car motor vehicle accident on Route 532. Upon arrival officers found a 2002 Toyota Tacoma which had collided with a snow embankment. The vehicle had severe front end damage and dual airbag deployment, however, officers found the vehicle to be empty. Officers observed fresh footprints in the snow near the scene and requested assistance from the Ocean County Sheriff's Department K-9 Unit which sent a K-9 officer to the scene to conduct a track. The K-9 tracked for approximately an hour, but did not locate the driver. Officers continued the search for several more hours before Ptl. Chris Steins located the uninjured driver, Ryan Rickmers, 22, of Barnegat walking through the woods near his Pine St. residence.
Further investigation revealed that Rickmers was the sole occupant of the vehicle at the time of the collission and that Rickmers was under the influence of alcohol. He was placed under arrest by Ptl. Michael Diblasi and was charged with DWI, Reckless Driving, Failure to Maintain Lane, Failure to Report an Accident, and Leaving the Scene of an Accident. Rickmers was released pending a court date.
On 2/28/10 at 1:30am, Ptl. Nicholas Venuto arrested Kelly Brown, 41, of Lancaster, PA for DWI. Brown was stopped for failing to maintain her lane of travel. She was released after being charged with DWI, Refusal to Submit Breath Samples, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Maintain Lane.
2/24/10
On 2/18, members of the Investigative Division executed a search warrant on a motor vehicle operated by Krista Fix, 23, of Cedar Run. A search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of heroin and hypodermic syringes. Both Fix as well as vehicle passenger Meghan Tormey, 24, of Barnegat were arrested. Fix was charged with Possession of Heroin, Possession of Suboxone, and Possession of Heroin with Intent to Distribute, and was lodged in the Ocean County Jail in default of $45,000 bail. Tormey was charged with Possession of Heroin and was released pending a court date.
2/18/10
On 2/18 at 2:01 am, Ptl. Greg Martinez arrested Meghan Duff, 26, of Manahawkin for DWI after stopping the vehicle Duff was operating for failing to maintain lane of travel. Duff was charged with DWI, Reckless Driving, Failure to Maintain Lane, and Maintenance of Lamps. Duff was also arrested on an outstanding warrant out of East Brunswick for $500.
2/11/10
On 2/7 at 10:27 pm Ptl. Lauren Keilitz arrested Michael Rosamilia, 50, of Barnegat for DWI. Rasomalilia was stopped for Failure to Maintain Lane and Operating an Unregistered Vehicle.
2/9/10
On 2/2, members of the Investigative Division arrested Michael Monaco, 20, of Barnegat for Wandering to Obtain CDS.Monaco was stopped in the area of Lexington Blvd for operating a bicycle without the proper headlight or audible device.
2/5/10
On 1/22, Detective Michael Mitchell charged Kyle Adams, 23, of Barnegat with Theft after a week long investigation revealed Adams was responsible for stealing a $3,000 diamond ring from a South Seas Ct home on 1/14/10. Adams was arrested and released with a complaint summons for Theft.
2/4/10
The statistical summary for December has been added to the Department Statistics page
2/2/10
On 1/29 at approximately 7pm, officers responded to the Hearthside Cafe on Route 9 for a report of a white male causing a disturbance. The subject left the establishment prior to officer arrival. Ptl. Nicholas Dapuzzo along with his Field Training Officer Ptl. Timothy Bradshaw conducted a check of the immediate area and were able to locate a subject matching the description, Eric Finn, 40, of Manahawkin, walking north on Route 9. While conducting the investigation, Finn became unccoperative and disorderly and was placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct. He was transported to Barnegat Police headuarters where he was processed and released with a complaint summons for Disorderly Conduct.
1/27/10
On 1/26, members of the Barnegat Police Department, Stafford Police Department, Ocean County Sheriff's Department, and South Regional SWAT team executed a search warrant at a Redcoat Dr address in Barnegat. While conducting a search of the residence, officers recovered cocaine, prescription drugs, drug paraphernalia, and stolen property. As a result of the investigation, David Moglia, 30, of Barnegat and Jessica Moore, 27, of Barnegat were both arrested and charged with the following offenses:
Possession of Cocaine
Possession of Cocaine w/ Intent to Distribute
Receiving Stolen Property
Possession of a Prescription Legend Drug-- 2 counts
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Both Moglia and Moore were lodged in the Ocean County Jail in default of $70,000 bail.
On 1/25 at 12:45 PM, Officers responded to Luk Oil on West Bay Ave for a report of a male threatening another male with a machete. The responding officers determined that an altercation had taken place between two Luk Oil employees during which one of the employees, Michael Maltese (50 yoa from Barnegat), retrieved a machete from his personal vehicle which he used to threaten the other employee. Officers recovered the machete and arrested Maltese for Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purposes, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon. Maltese was charged with all three offenses and lodged in the Ocean County Jail in default of $35,000 bail.
1/25/10
On 1/22 at 10:53 pm Sgt. Jeff Ryan arrested Raymond Jansen, 70, of Somers, NY for DWI after stopping Somer's vehicle for speeding on Route 539. Somers was released with summons for DWI, Reckless Driving, Speeding (81 in a 55), and Failure to Maintain Lane.
1/22/10
On January 20th Seaside Park police officers arrested Malissa Shirley, 26, of Seaside Park, NJ on a $7,500 warrant out of Barnegat township. The warrant stemmed from an incident on January 14th when Shirley is alleged to have entered an unattended, unlocked vehicle in the parking lot of the Wawa on Route 9 in Barnegat where she is alleged to have removed $40 in cash and three bottles of prescription medications. The warrant for Shirley was issued after an investigation by Barnegat Detective William Sierchio uncovered evidence that Shirley was responsible. Barnegat officers responded to Seaside Park and took custody of Shirley after which she was processed and lodged in the Ocean County Jail in default of bail.
1/20/10
On 1/18officers responded to the area of Route 9 and West Bay Avenue for a report of an erratic driver. Ptl. Alex Hoffman located the vehicle in question and arrested the driver, 69 year old Marie Grampone of Forked River for DWI. Grampone was charged with DWI, Reckless Driving, Failure to Maintain Lane, Uninsured Motorist, and Refusal to Submit Breath Samples.
1/18/10
On 1/15 Det. Hetrick charged Mukundcha Bhatt, 66, of Barnegat with Harassment after an investigation into allegations that Bhatt attempted to kiss and inappropriately touch a student while working as a substitute teacher at the high school. Bhatt was processed and released on a complaint summons.
1/13/10
Bayshore Dr has been reduced to one lane near Clifton Rd due to a downed power line. JCP&L is on scene and working to resolve the issue, however, area residents may be without power for the next few hours.
1/7/10
On 1/6 at 1:29 AM, Ptl. Robert Armstrong arrested Allen Collins, 26, of Brick for DWI. Collins was stopped for failing to maintain his lane of travel on Route 72.
On 1/5 at 6:26 PM, officers responded to a three car collision at the intersection of Barnegat Blvd and Bengal Blvd. As a result of the investigation, Ptl. Nicholas Dapuzzo arrested 57 year old Mark Haney of Barnegat for DWI. It was also discovered that Haney was operating his vehicle with a suspended drivers license and had an outstanding warrant for $1,310 out of Red Bank. He was lodged in the Ocean County Jail in default of bail.
1/6/10
The statistical summary for November has been added to the department statistics page.
1/5/10
On 1/1 at 9:23 PM, Ptl. Thomas Behrens arrested Steven Morgan, 36, of Barnegat for DWI. Morgan's vehicle was stopped on West Bay Avenue for Failing to Maintain Lane of Travel.
12/30/09
On 12/28 at 6:58 pm, Ptl. Nicholas Dapuzzo responded to Rt 9 for a report of an intoxicated driver. Ptl. Dapuzzo located and stopped the suspect vehicle near the Barnegat Motel and arrested the driver for DWI. The driver, Daniel Bergin, 50, of Delaware was charged with DWI, Reckless Driving, Uninsured Vehicle, Unregistered Vehicle, and Driving with a Suspended Drivers License.
On 12/27 Ptl. Robert Armstrong arrested Jan Parker, 30, of Barnegat for an outstanding contempt of court warrant.
On 12/26 at 6:49 pm, officers were called to the Mirage Development for a report of a suspicious male walking around the gated community. Police located the individual who subsequently provided officers with a false name. During the investigation, officers identified the man as Richard Krimmel, 31, of Louisiana. Krimmel was arrested and charged with Obstructing the Administration of Law and Resisting Arrest. He was lodged in the Ocean County Jail on $5,000 bail.
On 12/25 at 5:12 pm, officers were called to the area of West Bay Avenue and 8th St regarding an intoxicated female. During the investigation officers determined that Julie Sears, 43, of Barnegat had struck a snow bank while operating her vehicle. She was found to be intoxicated and was arrested for DWI by Ptl. Brian Weber.
12/21/09
The police department responded to 137 calls for service during this past weekends winter storm. Some of the storm related calls that officers responded to included: 47 disabled/stuck motor vehicles, 9 motor vehicle complaints, and 7 motor vehicle accidents.
12/17/09
The National Weather Service is forecasting a coastal storm to impact the Barnegat area on Saturday and Sunday. The storm has the potential to produce snowfall in excess of 6 inches and will be accompanied by strong winds gusting to 50 mph. Minor flooding along the coast is also expected. Residents should ensure that they are prepared for a winter storm event.
Information on how to prepare for a winter storm and what to do during a storm is available by clicking here.
12/16/09
On 12/9 at 1:18 am, Ptl. Alex Hoffman arrested Lisa Cottrell, 46, of Bayville for DWI.
On 12/9 at 9:23 pm Ptl. Alex Hoffman arrested Glen Maulbeck, 45, of Barnegat for DWI . Maulbeck was also found to be driving with a suspended drivers license.
12/14/09
On 12/5 at 10:47 pm, Ptl Anthony King arrested Lindsey Pettigrew, 24, of Beach Haven for two outstanding Contempt of Court warrants totaling $10,500. Pettigrew was lodged in the Ocean County Jail in default of bail.
On 12/5 at 12:23 am, Ptl. Lauren Keilitz stopped a vehicle for being unregistered and determined that the vehicle had been stolen out of Berkeley, NJ. The operator, William Faiges, 53, of Ocean Gate was arrested for possession of the stolen vehicle and was also found to be in possession of heroin. Faiges was lodged in the Ocean County Jail in default of $30,000 bail.
On 12/4 at 5:20 pm, police responded to the Barnegat Wine and Spirits for a report of a shoplifter. The actor had fled prior to police arrival, however, officers were able to view surveillance video which clearly showed both the theft and the vehicle in which the suspect fled. At 12:50 am, officers located the vehicle and the suspect, Michael Giordano Jr., 25, of Barnegat who was still in possession of a stolen bottle of champagne. Girodano Jr. was arrested and charged with shoplifting. Giordano was also found to have $1,120 in outstanding warrants. He was lodged in the Ocean County Jail.
12/10/09
The statistical summary for October has been added to the Department Statistics Page
12/8/09
The department is pleased to announce the addition of Nicholas Dapuzzo as our newest patrol officer. Patrolman Dapuzzo was selected from a competitive field of several hundred candidates. He is a graduate of the Ocean County Police Academy and has a Bachelors Degree from the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.
The department would like to thank the Township Committee and Administrator Breeden for providing the resources necessary to continue to provide the highest level of service to the citizens of Barnegat Township.
12/3/09
The statistical summary for September has been added to the Department Statistics page.
On 11/29 at 12:34 am, officers responded to a disturbance at a Nautilus Dr residence and arrested Matthew Ackerman, 18, of Little Egg Harbor for making terroristic threat. Ackerman was lodged in the Ocean County Jail in default of $10,000 bail.
12/2/09
Residents who wish to help area children in need during the upcoming holiday season are asked to drop off new, unwrapped toys in the lobby of the police department. The toys will be distributed to township children in need through the Barnegat School District.
On 12/9 at 10:19 pm Sgt. Richard Cassidy arrested Michele Best, 46, of Toms River for DWI. During the stop, vehicle passenger Jaquelin Keelan, 43, of Barnegat became irate and was placed under arrest for interfered with the investigation. During the arrest Keelan physically resisted resulting in an additional charge of Resisting Arrest.
11/25/09
Five township juveniles will have the option to participate in the Stationhouse Adjustment Program or have charges signed against them for their involvement in a November 14th incident. Four males and one female ages 14 and 15 admitted to burglarizing and damaging a storage shed belonging to the Barnegat Little League. The juveniles caused approximately $1,425 worth of damage to the shed and stole $1,355 worth of various equipment from inside of the shed.
11/19/09
On 11/18 at 9:02 am police were called to the Genuardis grocery store for a report of a shoplifter who had just left the area in a vehicle. Responding officers located and stopped the vehicle on Barnegat Blvd and arrested Ira Falkowsky, 41, of Barnegat. During the ensuing investigation, Falkowsky also admitted to shoplifting at Genuardis on 10/05/09.
11/18/09
The Barnegat Police Department would like residents to be aware of a recent scam that has targeted the age restricted communities in the area. Some residents have received telephone calls from subjects falsely claiming to be relatives that have gotten into trouble in Canada. These subjects then request that money be wired to them to resolve their situation. One resident also received a call from a subject that claimed to be from a police department in Canada. The subject claimed that one of the resident's relatives had been arrested and that they needed to wire money to the police department for bail.
Residents are asked to confirm the identities of subjects calling before they wire any money. If the subjects claim to be from a police department, please contact our agency so that we can assist you in verifying the information.
11/16/09
On 11/10 at 11:30 pm, Ptl. Robert Armstrong arrested Robert Horner, 34, of Barnegat for DWI. Ptl. Armstrong had been investigating a report of a suspicious vehicle on Ridgeway St.
11/5/09
On 10/30 Ptl. Joseph Stanziano arrested Kareem Royster, 35, of Barnegat on an outstanding Contempt of Court warrant.
On 10/29 Ptl. Julie Yakes arrested David Musella, 37, of Manahawkin for DWI after Musella caused a vehicle collision on West Bay Ave.
