A 51-year-old man was arrested on resisting-arrest charges Wednesday after a traffic stop, police said. On Wednesday, Officer Scott Thompson observed a dark colored vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed along State Hwy 70 west bound near Route 46. Ptl. Thompson then stopped the 2001 black four-door Volkswagen along State Hwy 70 at the entrance of the Manchester Plaza in Manchester Township. The vehicle was occupied by one male driver. The driver advised Ptl. Thompson he left his wallet home along with all his identification.   The male driver gave Ptl. Thompson his name as Michael P. …

  Date of Arrest Name of Arrestee Home Town of Arrestee Age Reason for Arrest Location of Arrest Arresting Officer Bail / Jail 4/21/13 Robert H. Johnson Manchester 43 DWI Lake Rd. Ptl. R. Sharry Summons 4/21/13 John Alberti Manchester 44 Warrant Surf and Stream Campground Ptl. D. Fusaro ROR 4/21/13 Keri L. Anderson Manchester 41 Warrant Surf and Stream Campground Ptl. D. Fusaro ROR 4/24/13 Aaron C. Scott Manchester 29 Warrant MPD HQ Ptl. P. Morgan Bail Posted 4/24/13 Maria R. Mellino Brick 33 Fraud / Forgery MPD HQ Ptl. R. Chevrier Bail Posted 4/24/13 Shannon M. Lecour Cream Ridge 20 Warrant …

A 19-year-old former Lakehurst man faces several charges after police received a report that a male subject broke in through a front door in Pinehurst Estates and assaulted a female. A warrant had been issued for George G. Gay, 19, who had a former address of 2404 Pinehurst Estates, Lakehurst. On April 4th at 10:22 p.m. Officer Joseph DePasquale was dispatched to the lobby of Police Headquarters for a report of an aggravated assault victim.  The caller (George Gay) identifying himself as "Kyle" reported his friend was assaulted with a bat and his head was bleeding. The call which was made …

On 04/16/2013 Manchester police responded to the Ridgeway Mobile Home Park for a reported disturbance between two males.  Police located the 16 year old caller in the area of Circle Drive.  According to the Juvenile, he was assaulted by his sister’s boyfriend who was later identified as Arron Brown. Brown, is a 29 year old Township resident, and was said to have been arguing with the juvenile’s sister. When the Juvenile told the suspect to leave, Brown was said to have grabbed the juvenile and threw him to the ground.  The juvenile sustained minor injuries and was not transported to the …

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Four people were arrested March 30 after they were pursued by Manchester police. Lakewood residents Jermeler Sample, 25; Enrique Santiago, 20; Diana Mendez, 24, were charged with possession of marijuana and released on summonses, police said. The driver, 36-year-old Brick Township resident Jacques Johnson, had numerous outstanding warrants in excess of $2,600. Johnson also had a suspended driver’s license and the vehicle was unregistered. At approximately 3:30 a.m., Officer Michael Guarino observed a vehicle with a license plate light out on Route 70, police said. As he attempted to catch up …

Date of Arrest Name of Arrestee Home Town of Arrestee Age Reason for Arrest Location of Arrest Arresting Officer Bail / Jail 3/24/13 Lisa L. Cottrell Manchester 49 Disorderly Conduct Pine Acres Manor Ptl. R. Maccaquano Summons 3/25/13 Thomas J. Siepmann Manchester 27 Poss. CDS SH 70 / Wilbur Ave. Ptl. J. Hoydis Summons 3/26/13 Marissa L. Bartles Manchester 26 Warrant MPD HQ Ptl. A. Cronk Bail Posted 3/26/13 Alyssa Lachapelle New Egypt 24 Theft Lakewood Ptl. K. Craig OC Jail 3/26/13 David Mansueto Manchester 48 Motor Vehicle Theft Lacey Rd. Ptl. C. Cerullo OC Jail 3/27/13 Brian K. Funkhouser …

A 48-year-old Whiting man was charged this week with stealing a car outside Spirit’s Bar and Grill in Manchester, police said. David Mansueto of Columbine Avenue was charged with unlawful taking of means of conveyance, disorderly conduct and obstruction of justice. At approximately 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Ptl. Fusaro responded to the Spirit’s Bar and Grill, located at 108 Lacey Road, for a report of a vehicle being stolen, police said. Upon arrival, Ptl. Fusaro learned that a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado, owned by Francis Jones of Whiting, had been stolen from the parking lot within the previous 30 …

Arrested:          Briana Parrish, 19, Manchester Township Charge(s):        Possession of Marijuana                         Failure to Maintain Lane                         Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle Date:                March 24, 2013 On Sunday March 24, at approximately 3 a.m., Police Officer Joseph DePasquale stopped a 2003 Toyota Corolla for Failure to maintain lane on Route 70. When Officer DePasquale approached the driver he detected the odor of marijuana emanating from the interior of the vehicle. Subsequently, an on scene investigation led to Officer DePasquale recovering a…

A 66-year-old Manchester man who was caught on video smashing the Lakehurst Barber Shop pole was arrested Wednesday, police said. Fred E. Wood Jr. was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief in connection with the incident, police said. The arrest was made after a man wearing a baseball cap was caught on video Tuesday as he smashed the antique barber shop pole. The video can be found by clicking here, on the shop owner's Facebook page. Craig Simpson, the owner of the shop, said the incident took place at 8:41 p.m. Tuesday night at the Union Avenue shop. He said the pole is an antique. "I…

This story has been updated..click here. A man wearing a baseball cap was caught on video Tuesday as he smashed the antique barber shop pole at the Lakehurst Barber Shop, according to the store's owner. The video can be found by clicking here, on the shop owner's Facebook page. Craig Simpson, the owner of the shop, said the incident took place at 8:41 p.m. Tuesday night at the Union Avenue shop. He said the pole is an antique. "I just had it installed two months ago," he said. "We have a video surveillance of a man in his 50s, approximately, breaking it with a bat."

"Numerous" hypodermic syringes were discovered when a 48-year-old woman was arrested and charged in Manchester for driving while intoxicated, police said. Jill Dillon of Brick was arrested by Officer Joseph Reilly after she was stopped for failing to maintain her lane of travel on Route 70 and Green Acres Road, police said. During the motor vehicle stop, Dillon provided Officer Reilly with a fake name in order to avoid a summons for driving while suspended and an outstanding warrant out of Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, police said. During the investigation, Dillon was found to be in …

A Manchester man was recently arrested in relation to a motor vehicle burglary, a crime that has been prominent throughout Lacey Township lately. At approximately 7:53 p.m. March 10 officers were dispatched to a motor vehicle burglary on the 700 Block of Alpine Street. Someone entered a vehicle but was scared off by the vehicle’s owner. The vehicle’s owner supplied police with a detailed description of the actor who fled on foot. Officer Andrew Slota spotted a subject matching the description walking near the 700 Block of Chelsea Street. The person ignored the officer’s orders to stop. Chad …

More than $2,200 in cash, jewelry and property were stolen Monday from the Renaissance development, police said. On Tuesday, Manchester police responded to 75 Eleanor Road in the Renaissance development for a reported Burglary. Ptl Robert Maccaquano discovered an open window located on the rear patio, police said. It appears that after the suspect entered the residence, her or she went into a spare bedroom which was located at the end of the hallway, police said. Various rooms were ransacked and a total of $2219.00 in cash, jewelry and property were stolen from of the residence. According to …

A vehicle apparently crashed into a traffic signal control box at Routes 70 and 571 late Thursday, temporarily shutting down the signal, police said. Richard Mitchell, 70, of was issued four motor vehicle summons in connection with the accident. No one was injured during the accident. At 6:42 pm Chief Brian Klimakowski was on patrol in the area of Routes 70 and 571 and observed the traffic signal was not functioning at the intersection, police said. After further investigation, he discovered one vehicle off to the side of the road on Route 70 that was involved in a motor vehicle accident. He …

A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with eight burglaries that took place recently in Pine Lake Park, police said. Dominick Frizino allegedly acted alone in the burglary of eight homes in Pine Lake Park and pawned most of the stolen items at local pawn shops, police said. Frizino was charged with multiple counts of burglary, theft and criminal mischief, police said. The Manchester Township police have been investigating eight forced entry burglaries which have occurred in the Pine Lake Park section of the township. The suspect used a pry tool to force entry through the exterior …

Among the charges issued by officers from the Manchester Police Department last week were five instances of drug possession, according to information released by Capt. Lisa Parker.  The department's most recent arrest blotter is available below: Date of Arrest Name of Arrestee Home Town of Arrestee Age Reason for Arrest Location of Arrest Arresting Officer Bail / Jail 2/25/13 Christian Reutter Manchester 50 Warrant MPD HQ Ptl. P. Morgan Bail Posted 2/25/13 Cathie L. Anderson Manchester 44 Warrant MPD HQ Ptl. P. Morgan Bail Posted 2/25/13 James J. Kuhn Jr. Manchester 20 Poss. CDS Northampton …

The Manchester Township Police are currently investigating several forced entry burglaries that have occurred in the Pine Lake Park section of the township. The suspect or suspects are using a pry tool to force entry through the exterior doors of aresidence, including sliding glass doors, police said. A composite sketch is attached of a possible suspect who was attempting to force entry into a house in the Manchester development. The suspect was trying to gain entry through a sliding glass door, just as he was observed by a witness, police said. The suspect then immediately fled the area. The…

Arrested:           Marshall C. Piccoli, age 19, Toms River, NJ Charge(s):         Possession of CDS (Ecstasy)                         Possession of Marijuana                         Possession of Paraphernalia                         Failure to Maintain Lane                         Failure to Signal                         Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle Bail:                  $10,000.00 no 10% / Lodged Ocean County Jail Arrested:           Sabrina E. Wagner, age 21, Toms River, NJ                         Possession of CDS (Ecstacy)                         Possession of Marijuana…

A 27-year-old Manchester resident was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana on Friday, police said. Darnell White, of the Pine Ridge development in Whiting was arrested by Officer Joseph Fastige after he was stopped inside the development, police said. It was then learned that White had an outstanding warrant out of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department. White posted bail for the outstanding warrant and was released on a summons for possession of marijuana under 50 grams. This matter is pending court action.