Middletown NJ Police Blotter

Police Nab Two Alleged Heroin Dealers; One Gave Chase Through Neighborhood

When police presented a search warrant at a residence off Tindall Road, they said one suspect fled -- but police caught up to him.

Middletown Police say they have arrested two alleged heroin dealers from a township residence in a neighborhood off Tindall Road. On Thursday, police arrested Jacquelyn Mozda, 22, at her home on Melrose Place in Middletown. Also arrested at the house was Dashawn O. Nance, 24, whose address is South Arlington Ave. in East Orange. Police charged them with multiple offenses related to heroin possession and distribution They made the arrests after executing a search warrant at the Melrose Place house after a monthlong investigation conducted by Det. Kevin Gardiner and Officers Anthony Bumbico and Richard Fulham of the Quality of Life Unit.   Police say Nance slammed the door to the residence on the officers and took off through the back door …

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Police Log: Man, 19, In Possession of Weapon, Handcuffs and Brass Knuckles

Middletown police blotter for May 1-19. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

Arrest reports distributed by Middletown Police Dept. on May 10. All were released pending a court date, unless indicated.  May 1: Kathryn Barcelo, 21, of Seaside Pl, in Keansburg was arrested by Cpl. Darrin Simon for driving while intoxicated. Karl Becker, 29, of 9th St. in Union Beach was arrested by Ptl. Ryan Riffert for possession of drug paraphernalia. Joseph Jack, 24, of Edmunds Ave. in Union Beach was arrested by Ptl. Michael Reuter for possession of drug paraphernalia. Brianne O’Brien, 24, of Oak St. in Keansburg was arrested by Ptl. Ryan Riffert for possession of drug paraphernalia. Justin Barreira, 19, of Jay Dr. in Port Monmouth was arrested by Cpl. Thomas Meckier for possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of handcuffs, …

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Police Chief: We Will 'Vigorously' Enforce Underage Drinking Laws

Two memos from the Chief of Police Robert Oches, about underage drinking enforcement and flying the flag at half staff on May 15.

  Middletown Township Chief of Police Robert Oches is reminding all parents and teens that strict enforcement of all statutes governing underage drinking will be taken in an effort to safeguard the young people of Middletown. All police patrols will be conducting vigorous enforcement action against underage drinkers, he said.  All parents are requested to chaperone house parties in an effort to reduce the possibility that underage drinking could lead to a deadly traffic accident. The police department is available to answer any questions parents may have, and to assist any group in establishing an anti-alcohol program, the chief said.  _______________________ Flags on all government buildings are required to fly at half-staff on May 15th, …

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Man Accused of Threatening Victim with Knife, Injuring Three Middletown Cops

The 56-year old man from Kenilworth is being held in county jail.

A Kenilworth man is charged with threatening a woman with a knife and injuring three police officers in an incident Saturday in Middletown, according to complaints filed in Superior Court  John Balzer, 56, of South 23rd Street in Kenilworth is facing four charges of aggravated assault, two charges of threatening to kill someone, unlawful possession of a folding knife, violent behavior, and resisting arrest.  Balzer allegedly pushed an officer through a glass door, causing abrasions and a wrist injury. A second officer was cut by the glass. He is charged with pushing a third officer, and grabbing his uniform.  Balzer is being held in the Monmouth County Correctional Facility on $42,000 bail, set by Judge R. Thompson.  His first appearance …

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Middletown Schools, Police Meet Regularly for Safety Planning

The Independent reports on ongoing collaboration to enhance the public school district’s security and communication.

Middletown NJ Police Blotter

Middletown Police Make Arrests for DWI, Theft and Drug Possession

Middletown police blotter for April 15 - 21. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

Arrest reports distributed by Middletown Police Dept. on April 22. All were released pending a court date, unless indicated.    April 15: Christine Oliva, 31, from Seabreeze Way in Keansburg was arrested by Ptl. Raymond Sofield for simple assault.  Sandra Shaw, 52, from Highway 36 in Middletown was arrested by Ptl. Charles Higgins for disorderly conduct and criminal mischief. She was held on $1,000 bail. Melanie Marchese, 29, from Georgetown Rd. in Colts Neck was arrested by Ptl. Brian McGrogan for driving while intoxicated. April 16: Condida Raffaele, 50, from Dawnlee Drive in Red Bank was arrested by Ptl. Andrew Siciliano for shoplifting from the Kohl’s store.  April 17: Ptl. Brady Carr arrested a 17 year-old male juvenile from …

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Police Arrest Suspect in Raceway Gas Hold-Up

Man charged with robberies of other businesses in Elberon, Long Branch and Bradley Beach

Police have arrested a Long Branch man and charged him with the armed robbery of Raceway Gas Station Thursday. Darius Williams, 24, of Witmer Place, was arrested on Tuesday after an investigation by the Long Branch Police. He was subsequently charged with three other armed robberies in other towns. Long Branch Public Safety Director Jason Roebuck said Williams robbed Bell Liquors, 706 Broadway, Long Branch on Monday at 8:55 p.m. "The suspect showed a small handgun and escaped the area in a vehicle after relieving the store owners of a 12 pack of Yuengling Lager and a sum of money from the register," Roebuck said in a release. Roebuck said an investigation by Long Branch Police Det. Kim Leavy found Williams' vehicle, which was located …

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Fifth Graders Praise the Police in Giant Thank You Card

The poster outside the Police Station at Town Hall is full of sincere messages of gratitude from Middletown kids.

Following an assembly on cyberbullying presented by a Middletown Police Detective on March 12, Fairview Elementary fifth graders presented a gift to the department: a huge thank you card.  The poster is now hanging outside the police station in the very busy hallway. The fifth graders signed it during lunch. (A few second graders sneaked in some sentiments.)  Parent volunteer Tracy Lewis was behind the card. "Being a member of Fairview Community Concerns, we realize how much the police mean to our community. By patroling the area, they have made the area safe." She said she was touched the police chose to put the thank-you on public display. 

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Police Report Arrests for Crack Cocaine, Heroin and Marijuana Possession

The following information was released by the Middletown Township, NJ Police Dept. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

Arrest reports distributed by Lt. Stephen Dollinger of the Middletown Police Dept. on April 15. All were released pending a court date, unless indicated.  April 10: Justin Huelbig, age 22, from Middlewood Rd. in Middletown was arrested by Police Officer Janine Kennedy for criminal mischief. Cpl. Robert McNair arrested a 17 year old male juvenile from Belford, NJ, for possession of under 50 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Ptl. Christian Clark arrested a 15 year old female juvenile form Leonardo, NJ, for possession of under 50 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. April 11: Sophia Fong, age 41, from Highway 35 in Middletown was arrested by Ptl. Charles Higgins for driving while intoxicated.  …

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Police: Arrests for Theft, Drugs, and Failure to Register Under Megan's Law

The following information was released by the Middletown Township, NJ Police Dept. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

The following information was distributed by Lt. Stephen Dollinger of the Middletown Police Dept. on April 15. All were released pending a court date, unless indicated.    April 3:  Thomas Moriarty, age 25, from Village Lane in Middletown was arrested by Cpl. Darrin Simon for driving while intoxicated and assault by auto. He was released after posting $10,000 bail with a 10% option set by Judge Richard Thompson. John Layton, age 61, from Ave. C in Atlantic Highlands was arrested by Ptl. Felipe Benedit for defiant trespass. Albert Wright, age 37, from Lynch Rd. in Middletown was arrested by Ptl. Michael Reuter for simple assault. Claudia Cruz, age 37, from Kanes Lane in Middletown was arrested by Ptl. Michael Reuter for shoplifting from the…

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