Sunday, October 7, 2012
Roadway closed in both directions for several hours near Fairfield Street
A 1999 Chrysler Sebring Convertible struck a utility pole on Route 571 in Manchester early Sunday morning, causing injuries to the driver and shutting down the roadway for several hours. The vehicle was operated by 21-year-old Shantel Smith from South Toms River, police said. The vehicle was traveling east on Route 571 near Fairfield Street when it left the roadway and struck the utility pole, snapping it in two at approximately 1:13 a.m., according to Manchester police. The vehicle came to rest in the east bound travel lanes facing west after the crash, police said. The driver of the vehicle was reported to be wearing her safety belt at the time of the crash. Smith was transported to Community Medical Center by Manchester Township First …
Bayville woman charged with DWI, possession of CDS
A Bayville woman was charged with driving while intoxicated after her vehicle struck a utility pole on Route 530 in Manchester Township at 7:58 p.m. Saturday, shutting down the county road for hours. A 2003 Lexus RX300, driven by 42-year-old Maria F. Torre, left the roadway and struck a utility pole stationed along the westbound section of Route 530 near Columbus Boulevard, according to Police Captain Lisa Parker. Torre suffered a minor injury and was transported by Quality Medical to Community Medical Center for further treatment. There were no other vehicles or persons involved in the crash, police said. The downed wires and utility pole caused police to shut down a section of Route 530 for hours. After being released from Community …
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Friday event will honor Lakewood officer Christopher Matlosz; Monday ceremony will honor Manchester officer Robert Tobias
Families and the public will have the opportunity to honor local officers killed in the line of duty during two ceremonies beginning on Friday and continuing next week. On Friday, the names of two officers will be added to the police memorial monument at the Ocean County Police Academy in Lakewood; on Monday, May 9, bicyclists will ride in honor of a fallen Manchester officer. Lakewood officer and Manchester resident Christopher Matlosz, who was allegedly killed by Jahmell Crockam on Jan. 14, and Ocean Gate officer Jason Marles, who died following a crash on the Garden State Parkway on Nov. 25, will be added to the monument. "These two young men made the ultimate sacrifice as they protected their communities," Freeholder John P. Kelly, who…
Thursday, April 28, 2011
The Manchester Township Council presented fireman Pablo Martinez and junior member Steve House awards at its April 25 meeting
Two firefighters were honored Monday by Manchester's mayor and town council for rescuing two house fire victims from a Pine Lake Park residence in January. Fireman Pablo Martinez and junior member Steve House, members of the Manchester Volunteer Fire Co., were presented with Meritorious Service Awards for saving Robert Rankin, 50, and Rosemary Rankin, 48, after their Commonwealth Boulevard residence went up in flames on Jan. 29. "These guys do an incredible job," said council president Craig Wallis after presenting the emergency responders with their certificates. "Thank you so much for what you do for our community," said Councilman Brendan Weiner. "It's a wonderful thing." Martinez thanked his fellow firefighters for their support and …
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
As part of negotiations, the police department pay scale will introduce more steps to save nearly $1 million, according to officials
The Manchester Township Council on Monday passed an ordinance that will implement the job-saving salary changes agreed to in January between township officials and the local police union. Last December, budget cuts threatened officer layoffs at the Manchester Police Department. The township and PBA Local 246 renegotiated the contract, saving jobs and nearly $1 million. The ordinance approved on April 25 implements those changes, including a reworked pay scale and elimination of longevity raises based on years of continuous service. "We stretched out the number of years it will take to get to those grades," said Elena Zsoldos, township business administrator. "If we stayed on [the previous] rate scale, it would have cost just shy of $1 …
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
The township's police blotter from April 4 to April 8
Manchester Police Capt. Lisa Parker reported the following arrests and charges from April 4 through April 8: April 4 Brian J. Love, 35, of Toms River was arrested and charged with hindering and having an outstanding warrant by Ptl. Peter Manco near Route 70 and Washington Avenue. According to police, Love paid $341 bail and received a summons. April 6 Angela Mezzina, 25, of Waretown, was arrested and charged with DWI after being stopped near 108 Lacey Road by Ptl. Peter Manco. Mezzina received a summons, according to police. Michael Ponsiek, 31, of Waretown, was arrested and charged with DWI after being stopped by Sgt. Robert Dolan on Holly Hill Road. Ponsiek received a summons, according to police. April 7 Douglas P. Smith, 36, of …
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Sunday, April 10, 2011
Stories you may have missed this week
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Friday, April 8, 2011
Department looking to hire officers to replace those retiring in 2011
Manchester's police department is inviting those interested in becoming full-time officers to apply for its physical fitness test, the first stage of the hiring process. The department began accepting applications for its physical fitness test on April 6 and will continue to register those interested until May 4 at 3 p.m., according to Capt. Lisa Parker. The application fee to participate in testing procedures is $75. Applicants must appear in person to sign up at the police department headquarters located in the municipal complex at 1 Colonial Drive. Physical fitness tests for those applying are schedule for May 21, May 22 or May 28, Parker said. Parker said that applications are being accepted so that the department will have a list of …
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Manchester Township Municipal Complex
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Thursday, March 31, 2011
First reports of damaged vehicles came on March 19
Manchester Police are asking for the public's help after 11 more vehicles were damaged by thrown rocks in the Pine Lake Park section of town overnight Monday. The latest incidents come about two weeks after the first reports of damaged cars in the neighborhood. According to Manchester Police Capt. Lisa Parker, police are now investigating at least 16 reports of criminal mischief to motor vehicles after 11 more automobiles were targeted between the evening of March 28 and the morning of March 29. "The majority of the vehicles were struck with large rocks which resulted in damage estimated at approximately $500 for each vehicle," Parker said in a press release. "Vehicles were parked and unoccupied, and appear to have been random targets." …
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
The borough's arrest blotter from March 13 to March 22
Lakehurst Police Department Sgt. Ron Heinzman reported the following arrests and charges in the borough for the last two weeks: March 13 Sally A. Childs, 45, of Lakehurst, was arrested and charged with DWI and reckless driving after Officer Iain James witnessed her stop short to avoid a collision with a disabled vehicle near Union Avenue and Lilac Street, police said. Childs had left a gas can for a motorist before being stopped by police. She was released pending a municipal court date. March 15 Tina Sloan, 43, of Manchester was arrested and charged with DWI, reckless driving, improper parking, failure to exhibit documents and being under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance after police were dispatched to Lakehurst Wawa at 3…
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