Crime & Safety

Police: Middletown Woman Kicked Officer, Grabbed His Holster

Christal N. Aberle was arrested after allegedly trying to shoplift from Kohl's

A Middletown woman attempted to shoplift from Kohl's and wound up attacking an officer, according to Middletown Township police.

Christal N. Aberle, 34, of Kimberly Court was allegedly found with Kohl's merchandise on her person. When Patrolman Daniel E. Benbrook tried to take her into custody, Aberle allegedly resisted arrested. According to court documents, Aberle kicked Benbrook and grabbed his gun holster.

Aberle was charged with aggravated assault, attempting to disarm an officer, resisting arrest and shoplifting. She was remanded to Monmouth County Correctional Institution on $50,000 bond.


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