Two Borough Men Arrested In Cops In Shops Detail

Lakehurst police recently arrested two Lakehurst men at Baileys Liquors on Route 70 during a Cops In Shops undercover investigation, Police Chief Eric S. Higgins said.

Robert Schluter, 40, and Ryan Seaman, 20, were arrested by Officer Jason Guide at 9:30 p.m. on July 11, shortly after they entered the liquor store, the chief said.

Guide was working undercover and saw Seaman take several cans of beer from the beer coolers. When they reached the counter, Seaman handed Schluter cash. When the two left the store, Seaman was carrying a six-pack of Miller beer. They then headed west on Route 70, the chief said.

Both Schluter and Seaman were stopped on Lilac Street. Schluter was now carrying an open beer which he was drinking from. Both Schluter and Seaman were placed under arrest. Schluter was also found to be in possession of a marijuana pipe. Both were transported to Lakehurst police headquarters for processing, Higgins said.

Schluter was charged with purchasing alcoholic beverages for an underage person and possession of drug paraphernalia.  

Seaman was charged with underage possession of alcoholic beverages, entering a licensed establishment while under the legal age, for the purpose of having delivered to him alcoholic beverages, and having another purchase alcoholic beverage for him.

Both Seaman and Schluter were processed and released on summonses.