POLICE BLOTTER

It should be noted that not all police involved calls for service which occur in the Borough of Monmouth Beach will be listed.  Some incidents cannot and will not be included due to privacy issues and/or investigative purposes.  Only certain calls for service will be listed and described.  If you have any additional information regarding the incidents listed below, please contact  the Monmouth Beach Police Department at 732-229-1313

Updated  10:50pm on 8/11/11

May 1             Disorderly Conduct / Resisting Arrest

Officers responded to a River Ave. address for a harassment complaint.  While investigating the incident a Monmouth Beach resident was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.  Lt. Dennis Cahill made the arrest. 

May 2             Drug Arrest

Ptl. Ryan Rodriguez conducted a motor vehicle stop for a speeding violation on Ocean Ave.  During the investigative portion of the traffic stop the operator of the vehicle was found to be in possession of four bags of marijuana.  The 22 year old Fair Haven resident was arrested and charged with possession of CDS and issued a summons for speeding.

May 4             Underage Possesion of Alcohol / Open Container of Alcohol in Vehicle

Ptl. Peter Farmer conducted a motor vehicle stop on Ocean Ave. for a careless driving violation.  During the investigative portion of the traffic stop the 17 year old operator of the vehicle was found to be in possession of an open container of alcohol.  The 17 year old Middletown resident was taken into custody, charged with underage possession of alcohol, issued two motor vehicle summonses, and released to her parent.

May 6             Verbal Dispute

Ptl. Peter Rechtman and Lt. Dennis Cahill responded to a verbal dispute between family members at a Valentine Street residence.  The responding officers assted with rectifying the issue for the evening without further incident.   

May 8             Hit & Run Motor Vehicle Collision

Ptl. Peter Farmer responded to a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles.  One of the vehicles had left the scene prior to the arrival of police.  The accused vehicle and operator were located on Seaview Ave.  The 23 year old operator of the vehicle that had fled was issued summonses for careless driving, failure to report an accident to law enforcement, and leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident with property damage.

May 8             Unresponsive / Intoxicated Subject

Ptl. Peter Farmer was conducting patrol duties when he observed a male subject lying unconscious on a front lawn of an Ocean Ave. residence.  The subject was highly intoxicated and unresponsive.  The 36 year old Long Branch resident was transported to Monmouth Medical Center for evaluation and treatment.

May 9             Verbal Dispute

Sgt. Daniel McManus responded to a call for service involving a verbal dispute on Tocci Ave.  The two involved individuals were involved in a road rage incident which led to a verbal dispute in the roadway.  Each respective party was explained of his right to sign motor vehicle summonses against the other.

May 9             Verbal Dispute

Patrolman Aaron rock handled a call for service involving a verbal dispute over a parking space at the Wharfside manor Condominium Complex.

May 9             Verbal Dispute

Ptl. Aaron Rock handled a call for service involving a verbal dispute between a boyfriend and girlfriend in the parking lot of Sallee T’s Restaurant.

May 10           Burglary / Theft

Unknown subject gained entry into a Wesley Street residence and stole jewelry and cash.  Sgt. Daniel McManus is investigating the incident.

May 15           Illegal Fireworks      

Ptl. Peter Farmer responded to a complaint of fireworks being ignited on the beach in the area of the Monmouth Beach Bathing Pavilion.  Upon arrival a subject was found to be on the premises and in possession of a cache of illegal fireworks.  The subject was issued a verbal warning and the items were confiscated and destroyed.   

May 16           Warrant Arrest

Ptl. Ryan Rodriguez conducted a motor vehicle stop for a speeding violation on Patten Ave.  During the investaigative portion of the traffic stop it was determined that the operator of the vehicle had a suspended driver’s license and an active warrant issued out of Asbury Park for contempt of court.  The 25 year old Long Branch resident was arrested, issued several motor vehicle summonses, and released after posting cash bail.

May 17           Theft

Unknown subject removed approximately $1,000.00 worth of construction materials from a construction work site on Bayonne Ave.   Ptl. Ryan Rodriguez is investigating the incident.

May 17           Motor Vehicle Collision / Unresponsive Subject

Sgt. McManus and Ptl. Rodriguez responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision involving one vehicle.  Upon arrival at the scene it was determined that the operator of the vehicle had suffered a medical emergency, the vehicle had left the roadway, struck a tree, and stopped on the front lawn of a Seaview Ave. residence.  The operator of the vehicle was unresponsive and transported to Monmouth medical Center for evaluation and treatment.

May 20           Underage Possession of Alcohol / Noise Complaint

Sgt. McManus, Ptl. Rechtman, and Ptl. Farmer responded to a noise complaint / loud party at a Harbor Way residence.  While handling the call for service it was determined that the juvenile resident was hosting a party with underage consumption of alcohol.  The juvenile resident and ten additional juveniles were taken into custody for underage possession of alcohol and released to a parent.

May 23           Fight

Sgt. Thomas Walsh responded to a fight in progress in the parking lot of the Getty Gas Station on Ocean Ave.  Upon arrival one of the involved individuals had fled the area.  Witnesses reported the incident involved a verbal argument which then led to a mutual fight between two men.  The other involved individual refused medical attention and did not want to pursue the matter further.

May 25           Warrant Arrest

Ptl. Godwin conducted a motor vehicle stop on Ocean Ave.  During the investigative portion of the stop it was determined that the operator had an active warrant issued out of Keansburg Municipal Court for contempt of court.  The 19 year old Sea Bright resident was arrested and released after posting cash bail.

May 27           Warrant Arrest

Special Officer Kenneth Errickson conducted a motor vehicle stop on Wesley St.  During the investigative portion of the stop, it was determined that a passenger inside the vehicle had several active traffic and criminal warrants issued out of the Tinton Falls and Rumson Municipal Court.  The Long Branch resident was arrested, processed, and custody of the subject was transferred to the Rumson Police Department.

May 28           Open Container Alcohol

While conducting patrol duties in the area of Griffin Street Park while several little league games were taking place, Ptl. Aaron Rock observed a subject consuming alcohol inside a vehicle parked in a parking lot at Griffin Street Park.  The 33 year old Oceanport resident was issued a summons for a borough ordinance violation / open container of alcohol in public.

May 31           Trespassing

Ptl. Rechtman responded to a trespassing call for service at the Monmouth Beach Bathing Pavilion.  Upon investigating the incident it was learned that a juvenile had climbed a locked fence on the premises, entered the pool area, and went swimming.  The juvenile was located on the premises by Ptl. Rechtman, taken into custody, and released to a parent.

June 6             Burglary

An unknown subject gained access to a Gail Dr. garage and removed fishing poles and reels with an approximate value of $700.00.  Ptl. Godwin is investigating the incident.

June 8             Trespassing / Intoxicated Subject

A River Ave. resident reported a subject in front of his house ringing his doorbell at 5:00am.  Sgt. McManus responded and located an intoxicated subject on the property.  It was determined that the subject was intoxicated and unable to walk to his residence in Long Branch.  The subject was transported back to his residence by the Long Branch Police Department.

June 10           Warrant Arrest

Ptl. Peter Rechtman conducted a motor vehicle stop on Ocean Ave. for violation of use of cell phone by the operator.  During the investigative portion of the stop it was determined that the subject had two active warrants issued out of Wall Township and Brick Township Municipal Court.  The Point Pleasant resident was arrested, processed, issued a summons for use of a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle, and released after a bail bondsman posted bond for the subject.

June 11           Warrant Arrest

Special Officer Matthew Clark conducted a motor vehicle stop on Ocean Ave.  During the investigative portion of the motor vehicle stop it was determined that the operator had an active traffic warrant and an active criminal warrant for providing false information to a law enforcement officer.  The 19 year old Freehold resident was arrested and released after posting cash bail.

June 14           Warrant Arrest

Special Officer Kenneth Errickson conducted a motor vehicle stop on Patten Ave. for a failure to stop at a stop sign violation.  During the investigative portion of the stop it was determined that the operator had two active warrants issued for him out of Jersey City Municipal Court and Little Silver Municipal Court.  The 31 year old Monmouth Beach resident was arrested, processed, and released after posting cash bail.

June 16           Criminal Mischief

Unknowned subject covered an exterior door at the Monmouth Beach Bathing Pavilion with a petroleum based substance.  Ptl. Farmer handled the call for service.

June 18           Burglary

An unknown subject gained entry into a detached garage on Jessica pl. and removed a bicycle valued at $400.00.  Special Officer Errickson is investigating the incident.

June 18           Fire / Motor Vehicle

Sgt. Walsh and Special Officer Kenneth Errickson responded to a motor vehicle fire located on a Monmouth Parkway driveway.  The vehicle was parked and unoccupied at the time of the incident.  The fire was extinguished and the incident was investigated by the Monmouth County Fire Marshall.    

June 18           Underage Possession of Alcohol

Special Officer Errickson responded to the Monmouth Beach Bathing Pavilion for a report of juveniles drinking alcoholic beverages on the beach.  Upon arrival one juvenile was located in possession of and consuming alcohol.  The 15 year old West Long Branch resident was taken into custody, charged with underage possession of alcohol, and released to a parent.

June 19           Fire / Outdoor Barbeque Grill

Lt. Dennis Cahill and Ptl. Rechtman responded to an outdoor barbeque / propane tank on fire.  Lt. Cahill was able to extinguish the fire with a handheld fire extinguisher. 

June 19           Verbal Dispute

Lt. Cahill and Ptl. Farmer handled a verbal dispute call for service between live-in boyfriend / girlfriend.

June 20           Criminal Mischief

An unknown subject smashed out several large panes of glass at the NJ Transit Bus Stop kiosk located at Ocean Ave. and Valentine Street.  Ptl. Rock is investigating the incident.

June 20           Animal Incident / Shark Sighting

Manager of the Monmouth Beach Bath and Tennis Club reported a shark sighting just off the shore line.  The information was relayed to the other beach clubs in the borough and surrounding municipalities.

June 20           Animal Incident / “Weird” Squirrel

A Riverdale resident reported observing a “weird looking” squirrel in her backyard.  Ptl. Farmer investigated the claim and located no unusual looking animals.

June 23           Residential Structure Fire

Lt. Cahill, Ptl. Godwin, Ptl. Rock, and Ptl. Rechtman responded to a Drew Ct. residence on fire.  The officers were able to remove a dog from the residence and keep the fire contained with handheld fire extinguishers until the Monmouth Beach Fire Department arrived on scene and extinguished the fire.

June 24           Theft / Sculpture

A large wooden sculpture of a pelican was reported stolen from the front yard of an Ocean Ave. residence.  Special Officer Murray handled the call for service.

June 29           Verbal Dispute         

Ptl. Rodriguez handled a walk-in verbal dispute between a boyfriend and girlfriend inside the police department headquarters lobby.

June 30           Erratic Driving / Warrant Arrest

Ptl. Peter Recthman responded investigate a reckless driving complaint in the parking lot of Michael Angelo’s Restaurant.  While investigating the complaint, Ptl. Rechtman located the accused.  While interviewing the subject it was determined that he had an active warrant foe his arrest.  The Neptune resident was arrested, processed issued a motor vehicle summons for careless driving, and released after posting cash bail.

June 30           Disorderly Subject

Lt. Cahill responded to a call for service involving a disorderly subject disrupting a Monmouth Beach School Board meeting inside the school.  The subject was escorted off the premises by Lt. Cahill and issued a verbal warning for disorderly conduct.

July 1              Civil Protest

Several Monmouth Beach Police Officers responded to 45 Ocean Ave. and monitored a press conference conducted by U.S. Senator Menendez, U.S. Congressman Pallone, and local politicians near the beachfront area.  A group of protesters had gathered in opposition of beach replenishment.  The press conference was conducted without incident.

July 1              Animal Incident / Dog Bite

Special Officer Clark responded to a dog bite call for service.  Upon arrival Officer Clark spoke with the victim who had sustained puncture wounds from a dog bite to his hand while out walking his dog.   The owner of the other dog was issued a summons for allowing a dog to run at large without a leash.

July 1              Burglary        

Unknown subjects entered a garage on Navesink Dr. and removed two bicycles with an approximate total value of $600.00.  Lt. Cahill is investigating the incident.

July 1              Intoxicated Subject

Ptl. Farmer handled a call for service involving an intoxicated and disoriented subject walking in the roadway on Channel Dr.  Subject was released to the custody of a family member.

July 2              Theft

Unknown subject removed two bicycles from the property of sands Point North Condominiums.  The total value of the stolen property is approximated to be $250.00.  Ptl. Rodriguez handled the call for service.

July 3              Warrant Arrest

Special Officer Clark conducted a motor vehicle stop on Ocean Ave.  During the investigatory portion of the stop it was determined that the operator of the vehicle had an active warrant for his arrest issued out of the Keansburg Municipal Court.  The Highlands resident was arrested, processed and released after posting cash bail.

July 4              Theft

Ptl. Ryan Rodriguez responded to a beach club for a theft call for service.  Upon arrival the victim reported to Ptl. Rodriguez that her watch valued at $10,000.00 had been stolen from the pool area.  Ptl. Rodriguez is investigating the incident.

July 4              Underage Possession of Alcohol / Possession of Marijuana

Three juveniles walking down Beach Rd. were stopped by Ptl. Rodriguez after one of them was observed drinking a can of beer.  During the investigative portion of this interaction, the juveniles were found to be in possession of additional alcoholic beverages and marijuana.  The subjects were taken into custody, processed, and released to a parent.

July 4              Assault

Ptl. Rodriguez handled a call for service involving a subject assaulted in the parking lot of the Channel Club Marina.

July 4              Driving While Intoxicated

Ptl. Rodriguez conducted a motor vehicle stop on Ocean Ave. for various motor vehicle violations.  During the investigative portion of the traffic stop it was determined that the operator was intoxicated and could not safely operate a motor vehicle.  The 26 year old Tinton Falls resident was arrested, processed, and released with several motor vehicle summonses including Driving While Intoxicated and Failing to Submit Breath Samples.

July 5              Warrant Arrest

Special Officer Clark conducted a motor vehicle stop on Ocean Ave.  During the investigatory portion of the stop it was determined that the operator of the vehicle had several active warrants for his arrest.  The subject was arrested, processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institute after failing to post bail.

July 5              Disorderly Conduct / Driving While Intoxicated

Ptl. Godwin and Ptl. Rock responded to the Monmouth Beach Borough hall for a report of a subject causing a disturbance inside the building at the conclusion of a borough meeting.  While en route to the call for service, Ptl. Rock located the subject whom had left the area in a vehicle.  While investigating the incident Ptl. Rock determined that the subject was intoxicated and could not safely operate a motor vehicle.  The 55 year old Monmouth Beach resident was arrested, processed, issued several summonses including Driving While Intoxicated and Failing to Submit Breath Samples, and released.

July 7              Residential Structure Fire

Sgt. McManus and Special Officer Errickson responded to an Ocean Ave. residence on fire.  Upon arrival officers observed the exterior of the building was on fire.  Officers ordered all occupants to vacate the dwelling and the fire was extinguished with a hand held fire extinguisher.  The incident is being investigated by the Monmouth County Fire Marshall’s Office.

July 8              Burglary

Unknown subject entered a Mann Ct. residence and stole $900.00 in cash.  Ptl. Rock is investigating the incident.

July 8              Pedestrian Struck by Motor Vehicle

Sgt. McManus and Special Officer Murray responded to a motor vehicle collision with a pedestrian struck and pinned under a motor vehicle in the parking lot of 45 Ocean Ave.  Officers responded and tended to the injured individual until he could be extracted from under the vehicle by the Long Branch Fire Department.  The pedestrian sustained life threatening injuries and remains in critical condition.  Sgt. McManus is investigating the incident.

July 9              Animal Incident / Tortoise Traffic Hazard

Sgt. Walsh responded to a call for service on Borden Street involving a large injured turtle in the roadway.  Upon arrival the animal had moved to the side of the road where it was picked up by animal control.

July 9              Bicyclist Struck by Motor Vehicle

Sgt. Walsh and Special Officer Errickson responded to Ocean Ave. and Seacrest Rd. a motor vehicle collision involving a motor vehicle and a cyclist.  The cyclist sustained minor abrasions and lacerations and refused medical attention.    

July 9              Driving While Intoxicated

Sgt. Daniel McManus conducted a motor vehicle stop on Ocean Ave. for a traffic infraction.  During the investigative portion of the traffic stop it was determined that the operator was under the influence of alcohol and could not safely operate his vehicle.  The 21 year old Ocean resident was arrested, processed, and released after issued being issued several summonses including Driving While Intoxicated and Failing to Submit Breath Samples.

July 10            Theft of Bicycle

A resident reported that she had entered a restaurant on 36 Beach Rd.  Upon exiting the restaurant she observed that someone had stolen her bicycle valued at approximately $200.00.  The bicycle was unlocked and thevictim had been inside the restaurant for approximately five minutes.  Ptl. Rodriguez handled the call for service.

July 10            Pedestrian Struck by Motor Vehicle

Sgt. McManus and Special Officer Errickson responded to a motor vehicle collision with a struck pedestrian.  The pedestrian sustained a foot injury.  Officer Errickson handled the report.

July 10            Verbal Dispute

Ptl. Rechtman was flagged down by a subject involved in a heated verbal dispute with a taxi driver.  The two subjects were arguing over the fare and the taxi driver’s refusal to release the luggage of the customer.  Ptl. Rechtman resolved the issue.

July 11            Drug Arrest

Ptl. Rodriguez conducted a motor vehicle stop on Ocean Ave.  During the investigative portion of the traffic stop the operator was found to be in possession of marijuana.  The 23 year old Monmouth Beach resident was arrested, processed, and released.  

July 11            Assault / Criminal Restraint / Domestic Violence

Lt. Cahill and Ptl. Godwin responded to a Valentine St. residence for a domestic violence call for service.  A 22 year old borough resident was arrested and charged with assault, criminal restraint, and disorderly conduct.  The individual’s bail was set at $15,000.00 and he was transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.

July 13            Driving While Intoxicated

Ptl. Peter Farmer conducted a motor vehicle stop on Ocean Ave.  During the investigative portion of the traffic stop it was determined that the operator of the vehicle was intoxicated and could not safely operate a motor vehicle.  The 18 year old Middletown resident was arrested, processed, and released on several summonses including Driving While Intoxicated and Reckless Driving.

July 13            Drug Arrest

During the investigative portion of a motor vehicle stop, an 18 year old Little Silver resident was arrested by Ptl. Godwin after she was found to be in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.