We are now accepting applications for the position of part-time Police Communications Officer. Our dispatchers are an integral part of our team. Please visit wallpolice.org/career for details, requirements, salary, and application. ...
WALL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST BLOTTER August 24, 2026 – August 30, 2026
Monday, August 24, 2026:
Patrolman Danielle D’Ambrosio arrested Nicole Dickerson, 37, of Wall, for shoplifting from Target on State Highway 35. Dickerson was processed and released on a summons.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026:
Patrolman Thomas Gavaghan arrested Olvin Rivera, 19, and Nicole Solisferrera, 20, both of New Brunswick, for obstruction and hindering following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 34. Rivera was additionally charged with eluding. Rivera and Solisferrera were processed and released on summonses.
Patrolman Alfredo Flores arrested Allison Vercelli, 52, of Sea Girt, for shoplifting from Target on State Highway 35. Vercelli was processed and released on a summons.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026:
Patrolman John Kelly arrested Jasmine Barreto, 23, of Brielle, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on Church Street at 2:26 AM. Barreto was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Thursday, August 27, 2026:
Patrolman Megan Alexander responded to the Asbury Park Police Department and arrested Mark Lawrence, 63, of Tinton Falls, on a Wall Township warrant. Lawrence was transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Patrick Ferrante arrested Bita Sharifi-Azad, 52, of Wall, on an Asbury Park warrant following an investigation at the Atlantic Inn and Suites on State Highway 35. Sharifi-Azad was processed and turned over to the Asbury Park Police Department.
Friday, August 28, 2026:
Patrolman Daniel Grothues arrested Crystal Capistran, 29, of Toms River, on warrants out of Howell and Spring Lake Heights following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 18. Capistran was processed and turned over to the Howell Police Department.
Patrolman Orin McKay arrested Giuseppe Salzarvlo, 78, of NY, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle accident investigation on State Highway 34 at 5:53 PM. Salzarvlo was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Sunday, August 30, 2026:
Patrolman Thomas Gavaghan arrested Icelyn Griffith, 25, of Manchester, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 138 at 12:32 AM. Griffith was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Trent Powers arrested Elijah Boxhill, 23, of Colonia, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 34 at 2:20 AM. Boxhill was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Despite these charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, following a trial at which the defendant has all the trial rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution and New Jersey State Law. ...
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) will be at Rash Field conducting mobile vehicle inspections on:
📅 Friday, September 4, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Rash Field – 2008 NJ-71 in Wall Township
This is a convenient opportunity for residents to have their vehicles inspected without traveling to a state inspection facility. Stop by during the event hours to take advantage of this mobile service! ...
With their new Wall Township location opening next week, the team at Eat Clean Bro stopped by Wall Township Police Headquarters today and generously dropped off meals for our officers and staff. We truly appreciate them thinking of us as they get ready to become part of the Wall Township community. The meals were a great surprise and very appreciated!
Welcome to Wall Township, Eat Clean Bro! We wish you the best of luck with your opening next week and look forward to having you in town.
Eat Clean Bro will be joining Wall Township at 1906 State Highway 35. They will officially be open Thursday, September 3rd and their grand opening celebration with samples, games, and prizes will be on Saturday, September 19th. We hope to see our community members there! ...
This Labor Day weekend, plan your ride before the celebration begins. In 2024, 40% of drivers ages 18–34 killed in Labor Day crashes were drunk—choose a sober ride home. #SafeRoadsNJ...
WALL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST BLOTTER August 17, 2026 – August 23, 2026
Monday, August 17, 2026:
Patrolman Julia Cutolo arrested Jared Macdonald, 48, of Hamilton, at the Wall Township Police Department on a Wall Township wanted person warrant for shoplifting from ShopRite, State Highway 35. Macdonald was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Joshua Wheeler arrested John Sottiriou, 31, of Brick, at the Wall Township Police Department for distribution and possession of a controlled dangerous substance. Sottiriou was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Marc Chavez arrested Christopher Tlatelpa, 22, of Rockaway, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) on State Highway 138 following an accident investigation at Campbell Road at 7:49 p.m. Tlatelpa was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026:
Patrolman Joshua Wheeler arrested Dean Dasilva, 44, of Long Branch, for possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 34. Dasilva was processed and released on a summons.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026:
Patrolman Kevin Donegan arrested Michael Ramirez-Aguilar, 22, of Freehold, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 35 at 2:08 a.m. Ramirez-Aguilar was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Clint Forgach arrested Esgar Montoya Jimenez, 20, of Point Pleasant, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 35 at 2:11 a.m. Jimenez was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman James Yannazzone arrested Michael Mylet, 70, of Wall, for possession of crack cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia following a suspicious vehicle investigation on State Highway 138. Mylet was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman James Yannazzone arrested Amanda Hawkins, 36, of Asbury Park, and Jose Morales, 54, of Ocean, for possession of crack cocaine, possession of heroin, and possession of drug paraphernalia following a motor vehicle stop on Old Mill Road. Hawkins and Morales were processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Patrolman Collin McCarthy arrested Brittany Clapham, 30, of Howell, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 35 at 1:11 a.m. Clapham was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Saturday, August 22, 2026:
Patrolman Megan Alexander arrested Yurri Habovda, 27, of South River, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on Belmar Blvd. at 1:58 a.m. Habovda was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Clint Forgach arrested Bryan Ruggero, 21, of Pennsylvania, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 34 at 2:01 a.m. Ruggero was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Kevin Donegan arrested Guhan Iyer, 26, of Belle Mead, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on the Garden State Parkway at 2:48 a.m. Iyer was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Jared Conte arrested Aaron Liller, 41, of Wall, for possession of cocaine after he turned himself in stemming from an investigation at Circus Wine and Spirits on August 17, 2026. Liller was processed and released on a summons.
Sunday, August 23, 2026:
Patrolman Patrick Ferrante responded to the Asbury Park Police Department and arrested James Bell, 23, of Asbury Park, on a Wall Township warrant. Bell was transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Patrick Ferrante arrested Gregory Motta, 31, of Princeton, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on Interstate 195 at 2:46 a.m. Motta was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Kevin Donegan arrested Justin Bruen, 33, of Wall, for inhaling toxic chemicals for intoxication following an investigation on Brighton Ave. Bruen was processed and released on a summons.
Despite these charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, following a trial at which the defendant has all the trial rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution and New Jersey State Law. ...
The first day of school is next week! As our community prepares for students to return to classrooms, we’re reminding everyone to use extra caution on our roadways. School zones will soon be busy with buses, pedestrians, bicyclists, parents, and students. Please remember to:
🚗 Slow down in school zones and residential neighborhoods 📵 Put the phone down and stay focused on the road 🚸 Watch for children at crosswalks and bus stops 🚌 Stop for school buses when red lights are flashing ⏰ Give yourself extra time and expect delays 💺 Buckle up — every trip, every time
A few extra seconds of preparation and patience can make all the difference. Although the first day isn’t until next week, preparations can start today. Let’s work together to keep our children safe as we get ready for another school year! ...
www.mcponj.org/news/index.php?rz=newsDetails&id=82 ...
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We are now accepting applications for the position of part-time Police Communications Officer. Our dispatchers are an integral part of our team. Please visit wallpolice.org/career for details, requirements, salary, and application. ...
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WALL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST BLOTTER
August 24, 2026 – August 30, 2026
Monday, August 24, 2026:
Patrolman Danielle D’Ambrosio arrested Nicole Dickerson, 37, of Wall, for shoplifting from Target on State Highway 35. Dickerson was processed and released on a summons.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026:
Patrolman Thomas Gavaghan arrested Olvin Rivera, 19, and Nicole Solisferrera, 20, both of New Brunswick, for obstruction and hindering following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 34. Rivera was additionally charged with eluding. Rivera and Solisferrera were processed and released on summonses.
Patrolman Alfredo Flores arrested Allison Vercelli, 52, of Sea Girt, for shoplifting from Target on State Highway 35. Vercelli was processed and released on a summons.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026:
Patrolman John Kelly arrested Jasmine Barreto, 23, of Brielle, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on Church Street at 2:26 AM. Barreto was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Thursday, August 27, 2026:
Patrolman Megan Alexander responded to the Asbury Park Police Department and arrested Mark Lawrence, 63, of Tinton Falls, on a Wall Township warrant. Lawrence was transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Patrick Ferrante arrested Bita Sharifi-Azad, 52, of Wall, on an Asbury Park warrant following an investigation at the Atlantic Inn and Suites on State Highway 35. Sharifi-Azad was processed and turned over to the Asbury Park Police Department.
Friday, August 28, 2026:
Patrolman Daniel Grothues arrested Crystal Capistran, 29, of Toms River, on warrants out of Howell and Spring Lake Heights following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 18. Capistran was processed and turned over to the Howell Police Department.
Patrolman Orin McKay arrested Giuseppe Salzarvlo, 78, of NY, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle accident investigation on State Highway 34 at 5:53 PM. Salzarvlo was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Sunday, August 30, 2026:
Patrolman Thomas Gavaghan arrested Icelyn Griffith, 25, of Manchester, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 138 at 12:32 AM. Griffith was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Trent Powers arrested Elijah Boxhill, 23, of Colonia, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 34 at 2:20 AM. Boxhill was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Despite these charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, following a trial at which the defendant has all the trial rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution and New Jersey State Law. ...
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*****UPDATE: all appointments filled*****
The NJMVC Mobile Unit is coming to the Wall Township Police Department on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 for a Mobile REAL ID Event!
📅 Tuesday, September 8, 2026
📍Wall Township Police Department
2700 Allaire Road, Wall Township
Appointments are REQUIRED and are currently available. Space is limited, so reserve your appointment as soon as possible!
Schedule your appointment here:
telegov.njportal.com/njmvcmobileunit/AppointmentWizard/265/1187
Please share with friends, family, and neighbors who may need to obtain their REAL ID. ...
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The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) will be at Rash Field conducting mobile vehicle inspections on:
📅 Friday, September 4, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Rash Field – 2008 NJ-71 in Wall Township
This is a convenient opportunity for residents to have their vehicles inspected without traveling to a state inspection facility. Stop by during the event hours to take advantage of this mobile service! ...
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A big thank you to Eat Clean Bro!
With their new Wall Township location opening next week, the team at Eat Clean Bro stopped by Wall Township Police Headquarters today and generously dropped off meals for our officers and staff. We truly appreciate them thinking of us as they get ready to become part of the Wall Township community. The meals were a great surprise and very appreciated!
Welcome to Wall Township, Eat Clean Bro! We wish you the best of luck with your opening next week and look forward to having you in town.
Eat Clean Bro will be joining Wall Township at 1906 State Highway 35. They will officially be open Thursday, September 3rd and their grand opening celebration with samples, games, and prizes will be on Saturday, September 19th. We hope to see our community members there! ...
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This Labor Day weekend, plan your ride before the celebration begins. In 2024, 40% of drivers ages 18–34 killed in Labor Day crashes were drunk—choose a sober ride home. #SafeRoadsNJ ...
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The Wall Township Police Department is currently seeking Crossing Guards to help keep our students and community safe!
If you’re dependable, community-minded, and interested in making a difference, we encourage you to apply.
For more information or to apply, contact:
Patrolman Adam Cox
📧 acox@wallpolice.org
📞 732-449-4500 ext. 1164 ...
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WALL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST BLOTTER
August 17, 2026 – August 23, 2026
Monday, August 17, 2026:
Patrolman Julia Cutolo arrested Jared Macdonald, 48, of Hamilton, at the Wall Township Police Department on a Wall Township wanted person warrant for shoplifting from ShopRite, State Highway 35. Macdonald was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Joshua Wheeler arrested John Sottiriou, 31, of Brick, at the Wall Township Police Department for distribution and possession of a controlled dangerous substance. Sottiriou was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Marc Chavez arrested Christopher Tlatelpa, 22, of Rockaway, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) on State Highway 138 following an accident investigation at Campbell Road at 7:49 p.m. Tlatelpa was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026:
Patrolman Joshua Wheeler arrested Dean Dasilva, 44, of Long Branch, for possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 34. Dasilva was processed and released on a summons.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026:
Patrolman Kevin Donegan arrested Michael Ramirez-Aguilar, 22, of Freehold, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 35 at 2:08 a.m. Ramirez-Aguilar was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Clint Forgach arrested Esgar Montoya Jimenez, 20, of Point Pleasant, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 35 at 2:11 a.m. Jimenez was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman James Yannazzone arrested Michael Mylet, 70, of Wall, for possession of crack cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia following a suspicious vehicle investigation on State Highway 138. Mylet was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman James Yannazzone arrested Amanda Hawkins, 36, of Asbury Park, and Jose Morales, 54, of Ocean, for possession of crack cocaine, possession of heroin, and possession of drug paraphernalia following a motor vehicle stop on Old Mill Road. Hawkins and Morales were processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Patrolman Collin McCarthy arrested Brittany Clapham, 30, of Howell, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 35 at 1:11 a.m. Clapham was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Saturday, August 22, 2026:
Patrolman Megan Alexander arrested Yurri Habovda, 27, of South River, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on Belmar Blvd. at 1:58 a.m. Habovda was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Clint Forgach arrested Bryan Ruggero, 21, of Pennsylvania, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 34 at 2:01 a.m. Ruggero was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Kevin Donegan arrested Guhan Iyer, 26, of Belle Mead, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on the Garden State Parkway at 2:48 a.m. Iyer was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Jared Conte arrested Aaron Liller, 41, of Wall, for possession of cocaine after he turned himself in stemming from an investigation at Circus Wine and Spirits on August 17, 2026. Liller was processed and released on a summons.
Sunday, August 23, 2026:
Patrolman Patrick Ferrante responded to the Asbury Park Police Department and arrested James Bell, 23, of Asbury Park, on a Wall Township warrant. Bell was transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Patrick Ferrante arrested Gregory Motta, 31, of Princeton, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on Interstate 195 at 2:46 a.m. Motta was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Kevin Donegan arrested Justin Bruen, 33, of Wall, for inhaling toxic chemicals for intoxication following an investigation on Brighton Ave. Bruen was processed and released on a summons.
Despite these charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, following a trial at which the defendant has all the trial rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution and New Jersey State Law. ...
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The first day of school is next week! As our community prepares for students to return to classrooms, we’re reminding everyone to use extra caution on our roadways. School zones will soon be busy with buses, pedestrians, bicyclists, parents, and students. Please remember to:
🚗 Slow down in school zones and residential neighborhoods
📵 Put the phone down and stay focused on the road
🚸 Watch for children at crosswalks and bus stops
🚌 Stop for school buses when red lights are flashing
⏰ Give yourself extra time and expect delays
💺 Buckle up — every trip, every time
A few extra seconds of preparation and patience can make all the difference. Although the first day isn’t until next week, preparations can start today. Let’s work together to keep our children safe as we get ready for another school year! ...
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