Police Blotter ImageWeekly Police Blotter – Press Release

August 11th, thru August 18th, 2014

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  • Warrant Arrest & Unlawful Possession of a Weapon – On Monday, August 11, 2014, at 8:48 p.m., Officer Peter Donahue stopped 39-year-old Pasquale Delgiudice of 728 Oak Road in Lanoka Harbor, NJ, near the Laurel Boulevard for improper behavior. During that incident, Pasquale Delgiudice provided false information including a false name to Officer Donahue. Officer Donahue discovered that the information was false after the stop had been concluded and the suspect left the area. It was then discovered that Pasquale Delgiudice had several active warrants for his arrest. On Tuesday, August 12, 2014, Officer Donahue then observed the suspect riding a bicycle on Laurel Boulevard and stopped him in the parking lot of Wawa, located at 701 Route 9 in Lanoka Harbor. Officer Donahue placed Pasquale Delgiudice under arrest for the outstanding warrants and for hindering his own apprehension by previously providing false information to Officer Donahue. Pasquale Delgiudice was found in possession of a handgun that he had hidden in his shorts. Inspection of the handgun revealed that the weapon was a pellet gun. Pasquale Delgiudice was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and charged with hindering his own apprehension and unlawful possession of a weapon. Further investigation did not reveal Pasquale Delgiudice’s intentions or reasons for possessing the concealed weapon. Pasquale was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of $12,914.87 bail on a Non-support Ocean County Sheriff’s Warrant; a $10,000 Distribution of CDS Warrant; a $2,128 Lakewood Township Municipal Court traffic warrant; a $953 Folsom Boro Municipal Court traffic warrant; a $500 Galloway Township Municipal Court traffic warrant; and a $250 Barnegat Township contempt warrant.

  • Drug Possession (Arrest) – On Sunday, August 17, 2014, at 10:10 a.m., Officer John Simonson responded to the parking lot of JT’s Bagel Hut in reference to a call from a citizen of possible drug activity. The caller reported that a male subject was sitting in a green-colored Hyundai Elantra and was believed to be actively using drugs. Officer John Simonson and Officer Michael Eden located the vehicle and approached the occupant of the vehicle who was identified as 27-year-old Joel Perlstein of 1210 Orlando Drive in Forked River. As they approached the vehicle, Joel Perlstein attempted to conceal items, which were later identified as a hypodermic syringe, a metal spoon, and wax folds. Joel Perlstein was placed under arrest and transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and charged with possession of a Heroin, possession of a hypodermic syringe, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He is awaiting a future court date.

  • Criminal Mischief (Vehicle) – On Sunday, August 17, 2014, at 10:28 p.m., Officer Frederick Anderson responded to the 600 block of Windsor Street in Forked River in reference to criminal mischief. The homeowner reported that between 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2014, and 10:30 a.m., on Sunday, August 17, 2014, an unknown person or persons smashed out the front driver side window of a car which belongs to visitor of the home. The vehicle was parked in the street in front of the residence during the incident the damage is estimated at $250.

  • Criminal Mischief (Vehicle) – On Sunday, August 17, 2014, at 10:36 a.m., Officer Frederick Anderson responded to the 1200 block of Taylor Lane in Forked River for a report of criminal mischief to a vehicle. The owner reported that between 1:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 17, 2014, an unknown person or persons smashed out the rear window to his vehicle. The vehicle was parked in the driveway of the residence during the incident. The damage is estimated at $600.

  • DUI & Drug Possession (Arrest) – On Saturday, August 16, 2014, at 9:48 p.m., Officer George Resetar was on patrol when he observed two vehicles stopped on the eastbound shoulder of Laurel Boulevard near Briar Road. Upon checking on the vehicles, Officer Resetar was informed that the driver of the other vehicle struck a curb while traveling east on Laurel Boulevard and may be in need of assistance. Officer Resetar met with the driver, 52-year-old Susan Duffy of Chestnut Drive in Lanoka Harbor, who indicated that she had struck something with her vehicle. Officer Resetar observed new damage to the rim of the vehicle consistent with the statement made by the other driver. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of Susan Duffy for driving while under the influence and for possession of a controlled dangerous substance (a prescription medication). The vehicle was impounded pursuant to John’s Law. Susan Duffy was then transported to police headquarters where she was processed and issued traffic summonses for DUI, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane, and possession of CDS in a motor vehicle. Susan Duffy was also charged on a criminal summons with possession of a controlled dangerous substance.

  • Theft – On Saturday, August 16, 2014, at 6:36 p.m., Officer Andrew Slota responded to the 1200 block of Taylor Lane for a report of a theft. The victim reported that over the last month, a go-kart was stolen from his driveway. The go-kart is described as a lime green, two-seater, with a green roll cage, and has a Briggs and Stratton engine. The go- kart is valued at approximately $500.

  • Warrant Arrest – On Saturday, August 16, 2014, at 2:16 p.m., Special Officer Travis Horton and Officer Michael Hein responded to the Wawa at 444 Route 9 S. in Forked River for a report of an intoxicated couple with a small child walking around in the parking lot. The subjects were eventually located at the intersection of Kennebec Drive and Spruce Street. The male was identified as 24-year-old Joseph J. Caputo IV of Circle Drive in Forked River who was with a 21-year-old female and small children. The subjects did not appear to be under the influence and the children who were with them did not appear to be in distress. An active $500 Lacey Township Municipal Court criminal contempt warrant was located for Joseph Caputo. Joseph Caputo IV was placed under arrest and transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and released after posting full cash bail.

  • Robbery – During the early morning hours (4 a.m.) of Friday, August 15, 2014, a 50-year-old, male cab driver from Lakewood, NJ, reported having been robbed by a male customer whom he transported to Forked River from the streets of Lakewood. The cab driver, working for Lakewood Taxi LLC, picked up a white male in Lakewood, New Jersey, in the area of Central Avenue and Route 9. The customer reportedly asked to be transported to Lacey. The cab driver stated that he drove the customer to Lacey Township and was directed to drive down Lakeside Drive East and stop just east of Mariner Road in Forked River. The cab driver was reportedly offered what he believed was a fake one hundred dollar bill. When the driver refused to take the fake bill, the subject reportedly wrapped what the driver believed to be a phone cord around the driver’s neck from behind thereby choking the driver. The driver reported that the subject made a demand for money to which he complied. After allegedly taking $124 from the cab driver, the subject reportedly ran from the vehicle into the wooded area. The cab driver drove to Lacey Township Police Headquarters to report the incident.

    The cab driver described the subject as a white male with facial pock marks, black hair, slender build, 35-40 years old, approximately 5’9”, looked sickly, wearing a black sweat shirt, a green Eagles hat with a white eagle, medium blue colored jeans, work boots, and a chain wallet.

    Sketch Artist Daimon Santa Maria of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department responded to police headquarters and prepared a sketch to assist with identifying the suspect. The investigation is currently ongoing and the suspect has not yet been identified as of 11:30 a.m., Friday, August 15, 2014. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call the Lacey Township Police Department at 609.693.6636 or submit an anonymous crime tip through the Lacey Township Police Department website at www.LaceyPD.org/crime-tips/.

  • Rescue from the Stouts Creek Marsh – On Friday, August 15, 2014, at 9:24 p.m., the Lacey Township Police Department received a 911 call from a resident of Preble Drive in Forked River indicating they heard someone in the water yelling for help. Officers responded to search the area of Stouts Creek, and within approximately 30 minutes after arriving to the area, Officer Michael Verwey located the individual. The man, later identified as 22-year-old Jason Drackwicz of Ashwood Place in Forked River, was able to utilize the light on his cell phone which caught the attention of Officer Verwey. At that time, it was verified that the subject was not submerged in the water but was actually physically stuck in the marsh and unable to get himself out. At that point, the subject indicated that he had a leg injury and could not move (it was later discovered that the injury was an existing injury for which the subject needed the assistance of a cane to walk). Additional emergency services were requested which included the Lacey Township Underwater Rescue & Recovery (URR) Team, Lanoka Harbor Fire Department, Lanoka Harbor First Aid Squad, United States Coast Guard Search and Rescue vessel, and the NJSP Aviation Hoist Unit.

    Jason Drackwicz was found in an area of wet marsh on the north side of the South Branch of Stouts Creek. Officer Androcy responded to Bayside East Parkway which is a short distance west from the specific location. Based on the location description provided by Officer Verwey, Officer Androcy entered the wooded area along the northeast portion of Bayside East Parkway and walked approximately three-quarters of a mile until he found Jason Drackwicz.

    Officer Androcy found Jason Drackwicz to be wet and cold with his legs stuck in the marsh. He was otherwise not physically injured from the incident. With Officer Androcy’s assistance, Jason Drackwicz was able to make his way close enough to the water way of Stouts Creek where the Lacey Township Underwater Rescue & Recovery (URR) boat met them for extraction. Officer Androcy and the members of the Underwater Rescue & Recovery team were able to assist Jason Drackwicz into the boat.

    The NJSP aviation unit helicopter was preparing to respond with a hoist crew that assembled in Berkley Township, but their services were cancelled once Jason and Officer Androcy were safe and aboard the rescue boat. Jason was examined by members of the Lanoka Harbor First Squad and was found to not be in need of emergency medical transport.

    Jason Drackwicz had apparently entered the wooded area behind the 7-11 convenience store located at 403 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor while it was still daylight. He walked deeper into the woods and eventually realized that he was lost as he continued to walk east. Once darkness set in, he was unable to see and ultimately became stuck in the wet marsh mud. During the time period that Officer Androcy was heading to Jason’s location, Jason’s girlfriend arrived on Bayside East Parkway looking for him. She met with a firefighter along the roadway and was escorted to Sergeant Buxton’s location on Richmond Drive. She informed Sergeant Buxton that Jason had called her earlier from his cell phone and told her that he was lost after walking in the woods just before his cell phone signal was lost.

  • Drug Possession and Warrant (Arrest) – On Friday August 15, 2014, at 3:24 p.m., Special Officer Travis Horton observed 28-year-old John M. Sabie of 755 Birch Road in Lanoka Harbor walking in the area of Birch Road and Walnut Drive in the Lanoka Harbor section of Lacey Township. Special Officer Horton confirmed that John Sabie had an active $500 Toms River Township Municipal Court criminal contempt warrant for Shoplifting and placed him under arrest. John Sabie turned over a hypodermic syringe utilized for heroin. John Sabie was then transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of a hypodermic syringe. Bail was set at $1000. John Sabie was unable to post bail and was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility.

  • Burglary of a Residence – On Friday, August 15, 2014, at 1:33 p.m., Officer Michael Hein responded to the 800 block of Harrison Avenue in Forked River in reference to a theft from a residence. The victim reported that between 9:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, an unknown person or persons entered his house and stole jewelry and cash valued at $2,150. The house was unsecured at the time of the incident and no signs of forced entry could be located. The stolen property includes $300 in quarters and silver dollars and a gold bracelet with” MAGY” inscribed inside.

  • Shoplifting (Arrest) – On Thursday, August 14, 2014, at 12:54 p.m., Officer Frederick Anderson responded to Kohl’s, 304 Route 9 N., Forked River, in reference to shoplifting. Loss prevention reported that 35-year-old Krista K. Johnson of the 300 block of East Lacey Road in Forked River attempted to steal perfume and jewelry valued by putting some jewelry on and concealing the perfume and some jewelry in her purse. Krista Johnson paid for additional items but reportedly attempted to leave the store without paying for the $509 worth of concealed items. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of Krista Johnson for shoplifting. Krista Johnson was transported to police headquarters where she was processed and charged with shoplifting on a summons and then released pending a court date.

  • Criminal Mischief (Township Property) – On Friday, August, 15, 2014, at 7:11 a.m., a caller reported that during the overnight hours an unknown person or persons broke two wooden railings and pulled two posts out of the ground at the Bamber Lake foot bridge. It appears a quad may have been involved in the action of pulling the posts out. The damage is estimated at $200.

  • Warrant Arrest & Possession of Syringes – On Thursday, August 14, 2014, at 3:30 a.m., a resident contacted the police department to report that 25-year-old Patrick Cornelius of Hilltop Court in Lanoka Harbor had an active warrant for his arrest and was on the front porch of 3 Hilltop Court in Lanoka Harbor. An Ocean County Sheriff’s Department no-bail Warrant was located for Patrick Cornelius. Upon arrival, officers located Patrick Cornelius walking east on Hilltop Drive and placed him under arrest. A search incident to the arrest uncovered two hypodermic syringes which were concealed in his pants. Patrick Cornelius was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and charged with possession of two hypodermic syringes. Patrick Cornelius was then transported to Ocean County Correctional Facility on the no-bail warrant.

  • Robbery (Arrests) – During the early morning hours of Wednesday, August 13, 2014, Officer Adam Ewart and Officer Charles May of the Lacey Township Police Department responded to a call of a disturbance at 112 East Lacey Road in Forked River. Several neighbors contacted the police department and reported hearing a vehicle horn being blown repeatedly at the residence. Officer Ewart arrived and made contact with a 43-year-old, adult male from Bayville who reported that he had been robbed. The victim had visible signs of injury to his face. The victim advised officers that he arrived at the residence to give a ride to an acquaintance after being called by the acquaintance. The victim stated that when he arrived at the home and began to speak with the acquaintance, he was assaulted from behind by an unknown man who stole $120 cash, his wallet, and his car keys. The home is unoccupied and is currently under foreclosure.

    As the investigation continued throughout the day, Lacey Detective Brian Flynn arrested 18-year-old Michael Guarini of 322 Briggs Avenue in Forked River and 19-year-old Alexandros Tsarnas of 108 Laurel Boulevard in Lanoka Harbor and charged them both with second-degree robbery. It appeared that the two conspired to lure the victim to the home with the intention of stealing his money. Bail was set for both individuals at $25,000. Michael Guarini posted bail after being processed and was released pending a court appearance. Alexandros Tsarnas was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of the bail. Second-degree robbery is punishable by imprisonment from 5 to 10 years.

  • Shoplifting – On Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at 1:00 p.m., Officer Dan Ricciardella and Officer Kym Gudgeon responded to Walmart at 580 Route 9 N for a shoplifter who fled the area. Loss prevention contacted the police department and stated that a female wearing rainbow patterned pants, black sweat shirt, and hair up in a pony tail was found to be shoplifting $225 worth of merchandise. When stopped by loss prevention, the female dropped the clothes she was attempting to steal and the purse she was carrying. The suspect then fled the store on foot. The unidentified female stole a cell phone value at $175. The abandoned purse that was dropped contained a cell phone and a crack pipe which were secured and then processed as evidence. Video surveillance was also secured and collected as evidence. The matter is under investigation.

  • Criminal Mischief and Theft – On Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at 6:54 a.m. , Officer Jeffrey Slota responded to the Cellular Telephone Tower, located at  510 Route 9 South in Forked River, in reference to criminal mischief and theft. An AT&T technician reported that copper wire had been snipped and removed from the area around the cell phone tower.  The damage is estimated at $1,900.

  • Warrant Arrest –On Tuesday, August 12, 2014, at 1:55 p.m., Officer Daniel Ricciardella was flagged down by a passing motorist who reported seeing two individuals fighting on the side of the Lacey Road. Officer Ricciardella located the subjects in the parking lot of Eric Plaza and identified 27-year-old Eric Porter of Park Place in Brooklyn, NY, and a 21-year-old female from West Anna Street in Cape May Court House, NJ.  Both subjects reported that they were just joking with one another while walking down the roadway. No signs of injury were observed by Officer Ricciardella. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of Eric Porter on an outstanding no bail Atlantic City Municipal Court criminal warrant for drug distribution and an outstanding $350 Atlantic City Municipal Court criminal warrant for hindering apprehension. Eric Porter was transported to Ocean County Correctional Facility awaiting transport by the Atlantic City Police Department.

  • Shoplifting (Arrest) – OnTuesday, August 12, 2014, at 2:44 p.m. Officer Anthony Sarno and Officer Kymberly Gudgeon responded to The Home Depot, 244 Route 9, Forked River, in reference to shoplifting. Loss prevention detained 49-year-old Ralph Woodcock of 20 Maple Tree Court, Manahawkin, NJ, for concealing merchandise on him and attempting to leave the store without purchasing the items. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of Ralph Woodcock and a search incident to the arrest uncovered ten (10) more unpaid for items tucked inside his t-shirt. Ralph Woodcock attempted to steal thirteen (13) items in total, valued at $363.73. He was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and then released on a summons.

  • Theft – On Tuesday, August 12, 2014, at 4:39 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe responded to Osprey Court in Forked River for a report of a theft from a residence. The victim reported that on August 11, 2014, he discovered that numerous bottles of his liquor were empty. He did not report the incident until August 12, 2104, when he discovered that approximately $500 was missing from his bedroom jewelry box. No signs of forced entry could be located. The total value of the stolen property is estimated at $760.