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Police Blotter: August 11-20

Drug arrests, simple assault, unlawful possessions of weapons and disorderly conduct. Names of arrested parties and charges released by poli

Information as released by the Middletown Police Dept. An arrest does not indicate a conviction. Unless noted, all persons were released pending a court date.

Brian Miller, 22, of Walnut Avenue in Red Bank, was arrested on August 12 by Ptl. Robert Shannon on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was held on $2,000 bail. Miller was arrested again on August 12 by Ptl. Adam Vendetti on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Red Bank Municipal Court. He was held on $500 bail.

Travis Sherman, 29, of Ridgewood Avenue in Leonardo, was arrested on August 12 by Ptl. Feleipe Benedit for Criminal Mischief and Defiant Trespass. He was released pending a court date.

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Gregory Decher, 30, of Laurel Avenue in West Keansburg, was arrested on August 12 by Ptl. Felipe Benedit for Criminal Mischief and Defiant Trespass. He was released pending a court date.

Matthew Flack, 26, of Fairview Drive in Middletown, was arrested on August 12 by Ptl. Raymond Sofield for Eluding, Driving While Intoxicated, Refusal to Submit to Breath Samples and Obstructing the Administration of Law. He was released after posting $15,000 bail set by Judge Richard Thompson.

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Brian Corbet, 25, of Cedar Avenue in Leonardo, was arrested on August 11 by Ptl. Felipe Benedit for Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon. He was released after posting $5,000 bail with a 10 percent option set by Judge Richard Thompson

Ellen Jankowitz, 60, of Nautilus Drive in Leonardo, was arrested on August 11 by Sgt. First Class William Colangelo for Driving While Intoxicated. She was released pending a court date.

Scott Keiderling, 20, of Scott Road in Port Monmouth, was arrested on August 11 by Ptl. Adam Vendetti on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $500.00 bail.

Jennifer Valentino, 23, of Kimberly Court in Red Bank, was arrested on August 10 by Ptl. Brady Carr for Theft of Lost or Mislaid Property and Use of a Stolen Credit Card. She was released pending a court date.

Kimberly Large, 20, from Brookside Drive in Belford, was arrested on August 10 by Sgt. First Class William Colangelo for Purchasing Alcohol Under. She was released pending a court date.

Alanna Najjar, 19, from Main Street in Belford, was arrested on August 10, 2012 by Cpl Douglas Wiatrak for Purchasing Alcohol Under. She was released pending a court date.

Audra Najjar, 21, of Main Street in Belford, was arrested on August 10 by Sergeant First Class William Colangelo for Purchasing Alcohol for an Under Person. She was released pending a court date.

James Yuhasz, 47, of Grant Drive in Cream Ridge, was arrested on August 10 by Corporal James Keenan on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Freehold Boro Municipal Court. He was released after posting $290 bail.

Shawn Dyson,19, of Second Street in Highlands, was arrested on August 10 by Cpl. Douglas Wiatrak for Purchasing Alcohol Under. He was released pending a court date.

Brian Cloonan, 21, of Hillside Avenue in West Keansburg, was arrested on August 10 by Cpl. Douglas Wiatrak for Purchasing Alcohol for an Under Person. He was released pending a court date.

Keith Kost, 19, of Main Street in Belford, was arrested on August 10 by Sergeant First Class William Colangelo for Purchasing Alcohol Under. He was released pending a court date.

Arthur Mathurin, 21, of Coffey Lane in Leonardo, was arrested on August 12 by Ptl. Brian McGrogan on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Holmdel Municipal Court. He was released after posting $350 bail.

James Jelinski, 44, of Delaware Avenue in Atlantic Highlands, was arrested on August 12 by Ptl. Raymond Sofield on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Municipal Court. He was held on $1,000 bail.

Richard Castles, 41, of White Street in Middletown, was arrested on August 13 by Ptl. Richard Fulham on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Holmdel Municipal Court. He was held on $1,400 bail.

Matthew Sowers,31, of Trimbleford Lane in Middletown, was arrested on August 11 by Ptl. John Mele for Simple Assault. He was released pending a court date.

Emanuel Saldivias, 28, of Selvin Loop in Staten Island, was arrested on August 13 by Ptl. Nicholas Fenezia on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Toms River Municipal Court. He was released after posting $300 bail.

Daniel Dimaio, 20, of 17th Avenue in Belmar, was arrested on August 13 by Ptl. Donald Coates on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $500.00 bail.

Joseph Toth, 53, of Kossuth Street in Wallington, was arrested on August 13 by Detective Sergeant Jeffrey Barner for Theft by Deception and Use of a Stolen Credit Card. He was released pending a court date.

Richard Brenner, 48, of Rose Lane in Union Beach, was arrested on August 13 by Ptl. Anthony Gigante for Theft on a warrant signed by the Holmdel Police Department. He was transferred to the Holmdel Police Department.

Salvatore Davi, 63, of Westminster Lane in Middletown, was arrested on August 13 by Ptl. Jason Caruso on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was being held at the Monmouth County Correctional Facility in Freehold, NJ

Kerry Smith, 55, of Club House Drive in Middletown, was arrested on August 13 by Detective Kelly Godley for Violation of a Court Order. He was released on his own recognizance.

Justin Hunt, 20, from Oceanview Avenue in Keansburg, was arrested on August 14 by Ptl. Thomas Russo on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Municipal Court. He was held on $2,000 bail.

Stephen Cesarski, 29, of Knollwood Drive in Middletown, was arrested on August 14 by Ptl. Keith Hirschbein on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Tinton Falls Municipal Court. He was released after posting $239 bail.

Arthur Bossert, 30, of Woods End Drive in Middletown, was arrested on August 14 by Ptl. Greg Buhowski on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Holmdel Municipal Court. He was released after posting $1,000 bail.

James Boggs, 40, of Asbury Avenue in Asbury Park, was arrested on August 14 by Ptl. Anthony Gigante for Disorderly Conduct and on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Tinton Falls and Howell Municipal Court. He was held on $1,000 bail.

Frank Hemberger, 45, of Melrose Place in Middletown, was arrested on August 15 by Ptl. James Beirne and Ptl. Adam Colfer of the Quality of Life Unit on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Sea Bright Municipal Court. He was held on $1,000 bail.

Nicholas Lemieux, 21, of Boulevard East in Keyport, was arrested on August 15 by Ptl. Raymond Sofield for Driving While Intoxicated. He was released pending a court date.

Kevin Griffin, 42, of Lakeshore Drive in Cliffwood Beach, NJ, was arrested on August 15 by Ptl. Michael Allen on a Contempt warrant by the Hazlet Municipal Court. He was released after posting $500 bail.

Corinne Romano, 22, of Barbara Terrace in Middletown, was arrested on August 15 by Ptl. Jason Caruso on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. She was released after posting $250.00 bail.

Anthony Pinto, 23, of Leonardville Road in Belford, was arrested on August 19 by Ptl. Frank Mazza on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Atlantic Highlands Municipal Court. He was released on his own recognizance.

Frank Ciambotti, 35, of Ironwood Court in Middletown, was arrested on August 19 by Ptl. Michael Reuter for Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer. He was released pending a court date.

Timothy Conheeney, 36, of Borden Road in Middletown, was arrested on August 17 by Sgt. First Class William Colangelo for Driving While Intoxicated. He was released pending a court date.

Mark Sanders, 22, of Pacific Avenue in Middletown, was arrested on August 17 by Ptl. Jason Caruso on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was held on $500 bail.

Lisa Rosendo, 21, from Montana Avenue in Port Monmouth, was arrested on August 16 by Ptl. Robert Shannon on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Keansburg Municipal Court. She was released after posting $150 bail.

Precyous Glover, 25, of Redpine Loop in Old Bridge, NJ, arrested on August 17, 2012 by Ptl. James Beirne and Ptl. Adam Colfer of the Quality of Life Unit for Obstructing the Administration of Law and on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Old Bridge Municipal Court. She was held on $363 bail.

Casey Hewitt, 19, of Kanes Lane in Middletown, was arrested on August 17 by Ptl. Adam Colfer and Ptl. James Beirne for Obstructing an Investigation. She was released pending a court date.

Mark Vosk, 29, of Apple Farm Road in Middletown, was arrested on August 17 by Ptl. Brady Carr for Harassment, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Terroristic Threats, Hindering Apprehension, Criminal Attempt, Criminal Trespass, Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer, and Resisting Arrest. He was held on $47,500 bail.

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