9 was temporarily shut down between Floral and Serpentine Dr. Upon arrival the detached garage of a residential home was fully engulfed. Walter was arrested and transported to police headquarters where he was processed and turned over to Toms River Police without incident.įire – On February 26, 2022, Patrolman Thomas Eichen, Patrolman Ryan Wahl and Patrolman Robert Kennedy responded to a report of a fire near the area of Rt9/ Serpentine Drive. Walter had warrants out of Toms River and Brick. The passenger of the vehicle, John Walter 40, of Seaside Heights, had several warrants out for his arrest.
Cnj police blotter driver#
The driver of the vehicle was given a verbal warning to get the headlight repaired. Patrolman Edward Hendrickson arrived on scene to assist. Anyone with information is urged to call Berkeley Township Police Detective Jonathan Mulvihill at (732)341-1132 Ext.2122.Īrrest (Warrant) – On February 21, 2022, Officer Anthony Ceglie conducted a motor vehicle stop near the area of Rt.37 and Sunset Dr. This incident is currently under investigation. The area was canvassed and potential evidence was found on scene. (Duke’s Ice Cream) for report of theft of a catalytic converter. Theft – On February 17, 2022, Patrolman Rick Zieser was dispatched to the area of 885 Barnegat Blvd.
Fire officials deemed the location to be safe and no further action was taken. Upon further investigation it was determined that the drywall and insulation was scorched in the middle of the wall between the garage and living room. The Manitou Park Fire Department, The Berkeley Township Fire Marshall and Detective Michael Tier all responded to the scene. The homeowner explained she was having work done to her thermostat when it sparked and smoked. Upon arrival no flames were visible but heat was present. for a report of smoke in a resident’s garage. Lee was released pending a future court date.įire – On February 17, 2022, Patrolman Shane Leighton and Patrolman Robert Murawski responded to the area of Encinitas Dr. Lee’s vehicle was impounded in accordance with John’s Law. Lee was placed under arrest and transported to headquarters where he was processed and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving and Leaving the Scene of an Accident. Upon further investigation it was determined that Lee was driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages. Lee then returned to the scene and told Patrolmen that he had fallen asleep behind the wheel. The driver of the vehicle, Brandon Lee 34 of Bayville, hit a parked car and mailbox and then fled the scene. Patrick Coletti responded to a motor vehicle crash near the area of Roosevelt Ave. The Berkeley Township Building Inspector arrived on scene and deemed the residence uninhabitable.Īrrest (DWI) – On February 12, 2022, Patrolman Robert Zilavetz, Patrolman Kyle Slocum, Patrolman Josh Packen and Sgt. The driver was extricated from the vehicle and brought to Community Medical Center with minor injuries. The driver of the vehicle appeared to have suffered a medical episode. The vehicle then proceeded west and sideswiped a tree, struck a speed limit sign, hit another mailbox and went through the front window of a residence. A white Chevy Equinox drove over a curb, struck a mailbox and then hit a light pole. for a report of an out of control driver. Ryan Roth responded to the area of Westbrook Dr. MVA – On February 4, 2022, Patrolman Michael Drybola and Lt. Berkeley Township Public Works arrived on scene and sanded the roadways to help absorb the slick substance. It could not be determined what had caused the oil spill. The affected roads were closed down due to safety reasons. Will Cullen and the Bayville Fire Company also responded. A Hazmat Team was called and immediately responded to the scene. Upon arrival it was determined that a type of liquid had covered several streets in the area. A caller stated that there was oil on the roadway from the street to the lagoon. Hazardous Material – On February 4, 2022, Patrolman Don Rowley responded to a report of a possible oil leak near the area of North Island Rd. Crescenzo was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and transported to the Ocean County Jail without incident. Crescenzo had an outstanding warrant out of Seaside Park for Failure to Appear. Below are incidents reported by the Berkeley Township Police Department during that period.Īrrest (Warrant) – On February 2, 2022, Patrolman Devon Tasso arrested Dusk Cresenzo 26, of Bayville. Berkeley Township, NJ – The Berkeley Township Police Department has released its weekly police blotter incident report for February 2022.