Did you miss our National Night Out last week? Our officers will be at the NJ State Parks National Night out right in our backyard at Allaire State Park tomorrow night! We hope to see you there! ... See MoreSee Less
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Monmouth County DWI Task Force will be conducting a DWI checkpoint this Friday, August 14, 2026, in Wall Township.
The checkpoint will run from 8 p.m. Friday night until 12 a.m. Saturday morning. All westbound vehicles traveling on Route 138 will be diverted onto Maxwell Road, where drivers will be screened for their sobriety. Members of the Task Force will work alongside officers from the local department. ... See MoreSee Less
WALL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST BLOTTER August 3, 2026 – August 9, 2026
Monday, August 3, 2026:
Patrolman Joshua Wheeler arrested Tyrone Burr, 59, of Wall, Leroy Marshall, 43, of Wall, and Dalvin Andrews, 33, of Long Branch, for possession of methamphetamine, possession of crack cocaine, possession of heroin, and possession of paraphernalia following an investigation at the Express Inn, State Highway 33/34. Marshall and Andrews were processed and released on a summons. Burr was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Trent Powers arrested Jarrone Perry, 47, of Jackson, and Christopher Ojeda, 18, of Toms River, for possession of an unserialized firearm, possession of hollow-point ammunition, possession of an assault firearm, unlawful possession of a rifle, and unlawful possession of a loaded firearm following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 138. Perry was additionally charged with certain persons not to have weapons and a warrant out of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. Perry and Ojeda were processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026:
Patrolman Clint Forgach arrested Angela Symme Gilbert, 59, of MD, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on Interstate 195 at 10:38 PM. Gilbert was additionally charged with resisting arrest, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, obstruction, and hindering. Gilbert was charged on a summons and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026:
Patrolman Megan Alexander arrested Ashley Allen, 31, of PA, on an Old Bridge warrant following an investigation on Asbury Road. Allen was processed and released after posting bail.
Thursday, August 6, 2026:
Patrolman John Kelly arrested Ahdaizjah Bellamy, 30, of Wall, for shoplifting from Target, State Highway 35. Bellamy was processed and released on a summons.
Patrolman Connor Caponegro arrested Daniela Voltaggio, 43, of Wall, on warrants out of Red Bank and Eatontown following an investigation on State Highway 35. Voltaggio was processed and turned over to the Red Bank Police Department.
Friday, August 7, 2026:
Patrolman Fred Sprengel responded to the Franklin Lakes Police Department and took custody of Napoleon Sarmiento Miranda, 41, of Elizabeth, on a Wall Township warrant. Miranda was transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Julia Cutolo arrested Mark Jarema, 51, of Howell, on a Lacey Township warrant and for resisting arrest. Jarema was charged on a summons and released after posting bail.
Patrolman Joseph Liddy arrested Emmanuel Perez-Aguilar, 20, of Howell, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 138 at 10:19 PM. Perez-Aguilar was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Trent Powers arrested Franklin Arevalo-Garcia, 27, of Long Branch, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 18 at 11:30 PM. Arevalo-Garcia was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Saturday, August 8, 2026:
Patrolman Trent Powers arrested Robert Vaughn, 51, of Brick, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 34 at 3:29 AM. Vaughn was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Sunday, August 9, 2026:
Patrolman Trent Powers arrested Lisa Swanson, 39, of Little Silver, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 138 at 12:42 AM. Swanson was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Kevin Donegan arrested Thomas Singer, 28, of Millburn, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on New Bedford Road at 2:18 AM. Singer was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Justin Hudson responded to the Toms River Police Department and took custody of Yolanda Hodges, 32, of Irvington, on a Wall Township warrant. Hodges was transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Joshua Wheeler arrested John Sottiriou, 31, of Brick, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on the Garden State Parkway at 2:41 PM. Sottiriou 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. ... See MoreSee Less
MOTOR VEHICLE STOP ON I-195 RESULTS IN ARRESTS AND RECOVERY OF A LOADED FIREARM
On August 3, 2026, at approximately 11:02 p.m., Patrolman Trent Powers conducted a motor vehicle stop on Interstate 195 following a traffic violation.
During the subsequent investigation, the front-seat passenger, Jarrone Perry, 47, of Jackson, was found to have an active warrant issued by the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office for failure to register as a sex offender. Perry was taken into custody without incident.
As the investigation continued, Brick Township Police Department K-9 Handler LaPoint and K-9 Rebel responded to the scene to assist. K-9 Rebel conducted a free-air sniff of the vehicle and gave a positive indication for the presence of narcotics or other contraband. A search of the vehicle was subsequently conducted, resulting in the recovery of a loaded, AR-15-style privately manufactured firearm ("ghost gun").
As a result of the investigation, Perry and the driver, Christopher Ojeda Jr., 18, of Toms River, were both placed under arrest and charged with:
• Possession of an Unserialized Firearm • Possession of Hollow-Point Ammunition • Possession of an Assault Firearm • Unlawful Possession of a Rifle • Unlawful Possession of a Loaded Firearm
Additionally, Jarrone Perry was charged with:
• Certain Persons Not to Have Weapons
Both defendants were processed in accordance with the New Jersey Criminal Justice Reform Act and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI).
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. ... See MoreSee Less
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As we reflect on an unforgettable National Night Out 2026, we are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support from our community. Seeing so many smiling faces, families, friends, and neighbors come together made last night our favorite event to date.
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening such a success. Your presence, enthusiasm, conversations and support are what make this event so meaningful each year.
A special thank you again to our Gold Sponsors for their outstanding generosity and commitment to our community:
• Harbor Lights Financial Group, LLC • Tower Lodge Care Center • Bill’s Work and Outdoors • Bubbakoo’s Burritos • XDP • Utility and Transportation Contractors Association • O’Brien Funeral Home • Dr. Michael Nagy • Elite Vehicle Solutions • The Brookside School • IBEW Local 400 • Rostron Premium Home Services • Ed’s Elegant Coins
We also extend our sincere appreciation to all of our additional sponsors, community vendors, first responders, volunteers, township officials, and everyone who worked behind the scenes. Your dedication and generosity helped create an evening that brought our community together in the best possible way.
Thank you, Wall Township, for making National Night Out 2026 our best one yet. We are proud to serve this incredible community and are already looking forward to seeing everyone again next year!
Please share any photos with us down below. We want to see them!
WALL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST BLOTTER July 27, 2026 – August 2, 2026
Monday, July 27, 2026:
Patrolman Vincent Colucci arrested Lodjiny Dessalines, 29, of Trenton, on a Wall Township warrant following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 18. Dessalines was processed and released after posting bail.
Patrolman Danielle D’Ambrosio arrested Elijah Spikes, 24, of Neptune, for possession of cocaine following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 18. Spikes was processed and released on a summons.
Patrolman Kyle Pelech arrested Lamar Johnson, 54, of Neptune, for possession of drug paraphernalia, hindering, possession of heroin, and failure to turn over evidence following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 35. Johnson was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026:
Patrolman Danielle D’Ambrosio arrested Thomas Imfeld, 47, of Freehold, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following an investigation on State Highway 35 at 2:30 PM. Imfeld was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Patrick Ferrante arrested Rodolfo Gonzalez-Aparicio, 32, of Wall, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle accident on Seventeenth Avenue at 11:43 PM. Gonzalez-Aparicio was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026:
Patrolman Collin McCarthy arrested Clarke Bowers, 61, of Brick, for disorderly conduct following a suspicious person call on River Road at 3:22 AM. Bowers was processed and released on a summons.
Patrolman Joshua Wheeler arrested Michael Labella, 40, of Glendora, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on Interstate 195 at 2:07 PM. Labella was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Kevin Donegan responded to Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood and arrested Max Sierra, 27, of Neptune, who was in custody of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office on a Wall Township warrant. Sierra was transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Tyler Martin arrested Amanda Quintana, 33, of Neptune, on a Neptune warrant following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 35. Quintana was processed and released on her own recognizance (ROR) by Neptune.
Thursday, July 30, 2026:
Patrolman Tyler Martin arrested William Segars, 40, on warrants out of Wall Township, Ocean Township, and the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office following an investigation at the Budget Inn on State Highway 35. Segars was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Friday, July 31, 2026:
Patrolman James Yannazzone and Patrolman Danielle D’Ambrosio arrested Marie Zuco, 42, and Matthew Mercer, 39, both of Howell, for shoplifting from Wanderlust Land & Sea on State Highway 35. Zuco and Mercer were processed and released on summonses.
Patrolman Kyle Pelech arrested James Loesch, 28, of Wall, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle crash investigation on Eighteenth Avenue at 9:23 PM. Loesch was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Saturday, August 1, 2026:
Patrolman Alfredo Flores arrested Crystal Capistran, 29, of Toms River, on warrants out of Howell and Spring Lake Heights following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 138. Capistran was processed and released on her own recognizance (ROR) by both agencies.
Patrolman Patrick Ferrante arrested Isaiah Rivera, 29, of Wall, on a Union County wanted person warrant following an investigation on Liron Lane. Rivera was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Kyle Pelech arrested Diemson Lapaix, 38, of Neptune City, for eluding following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 18. Lapaix was processed and released on a summons.
Sunday, August 2, 2026:
Patrolman Patrick Ferrante arrested Manuel Patrana-Jaimez, 24, of Lakewood, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 70 at 12:53 AM. Patrana-Jaimez was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Joseph Phillips arrested Damien Swaine, 31, of Millstone, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 34 at 1:31 AM. Swaine was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman James Yannazzone and Patrolman Danielle D’Ambrosio arrested Justin Longstreet, 35, of Wall, and Erin Watson, 26, of Ocean Grove, on Monmouth County wanted person warrants following an investigation on State Highway 138.
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. ... See MoreSee Less
Two Howell residents have been arrested in connection with a shoplifting incident at Wanderlust Land & Sea, a locally owned and operated business located on State Highway 35.
On July 30, officers responded to a report of shoplifting at the local retail shop. Working closely with the business owner and details provided by the establishment, officers identified two suspects involved in the incident.
On July 31, Patrolman James Yannazzone and Patrolman Danielle D’Ambrosio arrested Marie Zuco, 42, and Matthew Mercer, 39, both of Howell. Both individuals were charged with shoplifting, processed, and released on summonses pending a court appearance.
"Local businesses are a part of our community, and we are fully committed to ensuring a safe, secure shopping environment for both owners and patrons," said Chief Sean O’Halloran. "Thanks to the quick action of our officers and the proactive cooperation of the owner of Wanderlust Land & Sea, we were able to bring this matter to a swift resolution."
The department reminds residents and visitors that criminal activity targeting local businesses will be thoroughly investigated and prosecuted. ... See MoreSee Less
On July 30, 2026, at approximately 11:55 p.m., Wall Township Police officers responded to the intersection of State Highway 138 and New Bedford Road following reports of a two-vehicle crash.
As a result of the crash, one driver sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene. The identity of the victim is being withheld at this time pending formal notification to next of kin.
An investigation involving members of the Wall Township Police Department, the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office and Monmouth County SCART Team remains active and ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this matter is urged to contact Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office Detective Aaron Lay at (732) 431-7160 ext. 7169 or Wall Township Police Department Patrolman Julia Cutolo at (732) 449-4500 ext. 1232. ... See MoreSee Less
WALL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST BLOTTER July 20, 2026 – July 26, 2026
Monday, July 20, 2026:
Patrolman Joseph Liddy arrested Kevin McKernan (60), of Ocean, of Ocean, for theft following an investigation at ShopRite, State Highway 35. McKernan was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Kevin Donegan arrested Richard Boker, 69, of Wall, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle accident investigation on Allenwood Road at 4:39 PM. Boker was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Johan Moreno arrested Michelle Key, 69, of Morganville, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 33/34 at 7:49 PM. Key was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Hunter Manning arrested Mia Cisneros, 21, of Point Pleasant, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 34 at 9:46 PM. Cisneros was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Jerry Baker arrested Cesar Ruiz-Garcia, 39, of Asbury Park, for obstruction, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and interfering with transportation following a call for a subject standing in the middle of Eighteenth Avenue. Ruiz-Garcia was charged on a summons and released.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026:
Patrolman Jared Conte arrested Danny Vega, 50, of Eatontown, on warrants out of West Long Branch and Long Branch following a motor vehicle accident investigation on State Highway 34. Vega was processed and turned over to the West Long Branch Police Department.
Patrolman Julia Cutolo arrested Joseph Iacono, 36, and Ashley Kamaria, 38, both of Belmar, for possession of crack cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 138. Iacono and Kamaria were processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026:
Patrolman Kyle Pelech arrested Jose Perez Ramirez, 24, of Belmar, on a Wall Township warrant following a motor vehicle stop on Sixteenth Avenue. Ramirez was processed and released after posting bail.
Thursday, July 23, 2026:
Patrolman Tyler Russell arrested Dymon O’Connell, 24, of Jackson, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 35 at 1:06 AM. O’Connell was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Patrick Ferrante responded to the Tinton Falls Police Department and arrested Jessica McBride, 28, of Belmar, on a Wall Township warrant. McBride was transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Friday, July 24, 2026:
Patrolman Joshua Wheeler arrested Kenneth Elder, 46, of Wall, on an Asbury Park warrant following an investigation on State Highway 33/34. Elder was processed and released on his own recognizance (ROR) by Asbury Park.
Patrolman Orin McKay arrested Miesha Murphy, 35, of Eatontown, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on Eighteenth Avenue at 10:35 PM. Murphy was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Saturday, July 25, 2026:
Patrolman Trent Powers arrested Yaddelis Martinez-Camacho, 22, of Hazlet, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 138 at 2:22 AM. Martinez-Camacho was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Joshua Wheeler arrested Jessica Dingman, 42, of Belmar, on a Lacey Township warrant following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 35. Dingman was processed and released on her own recognizance (ROR) by Lacey.
Patrolman Joseph Liddy arrested Kevin Colfer, 33, of Howell, on 3 counts of attempted theft, theft, and criminal mischief following an investigation at Planet Fitness, State Highway 35. Colfer was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Sunday, July 26, 2026:
Patrolman Tyler Martin arrested Christopher Webb, 48, of PA, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on Eighteenth Avenue at 2:44 AM. Webb was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Joshua Wheeler arrested Michael Mylet, 70, of Wall, on a Brielle warrant following an investigation on State Highway 35. Mylet was processed and released on his own recognizance (ROR) by Brielle.
Patrolman Joseph Liddy arrested David Castro-Lavelle, 30, of Elizabeth, on warrants out of Essex County, Bergen County, Middlesex County, and Union County, following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 34. Castro-Lavelle was processed and turned over to the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office.
Patrolman Johan Moreno arrested Benjamin Camargo, 35, of Mountainside, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 34 at 11:52 AM. Camargo was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Joseph Liddy arrested Richard Alberto, 38, of Newark, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 138 at 8:47 PM. Alberto 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. ... See MoreSee Less
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WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Monmouth County DWI Task Force will be conducting a DWI checkpoint this Friday, August 14, 2026, in Wall Township.
The checkpoint will run from 8 p.m. Friday night until 12 a.m. Saturday morning. All westbound vehicles traveling on Route 138 will be diverted onto Maxwell Road, where drivers will be screened for their sobriety. Members of the Task Force will work alongside officers from the local department. ... See MoreSee Less
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WALL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST BLOTTER
August 3, 2026 – August 9, 2026
Monday, August 3, 2026:
Patrolman Joshua Wheeler arrested Tyrone Burr, 59, of Wall, Leroy Marshall, 43, of Wall, and Dalvin Andrews, 33, of Long Branch, for possession of methamphetamine, possession of crack cocaine, possession of heroin, and possession of paraphernalia following an investigation at the Express Inn, State Highway 33/34. Marshall and Andrews were processed and released on a summons. Burr was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Trent Powers arrested Jarrone Perry, 47, of Jackson, and Christopher Ojeda, 18, of Toms River, for possession of an unserialized firearm, possession of hollow-point ammunition, possession of an assault firearm, unlawful possession of a rifle, and unlawful possession of a loaded firearm following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 138. Perry was additionally charged with certain persons not to have weapons and a warrant out of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. Perry and Ojeda were processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026:
Patrolman Clint Forgach arrested Angela Symme Gilbert, 59, of MD, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on Interstate 195 at 10:38 PM. Gilbert was additionally charged with resisting arrest, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, obstruction, and hindering. Gilbert was charged on a summons and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026:
Patrolman Megan Alexander arrested Ashley Allen, 31, of PA, on an Old Bridge warrant following an investigation on Asbury Road. Allen was processed and released after posting bail.
Thursday, August 6, 2026:
Patrolman John Kelly arrested Ahdaizjah Bellamy, 30, of Wall, for shoplifting from Target, State Highway 35. Bellamy was processed and released on a summons.
Patrolman Connor Caponegro arrested Daniela Voltaggio, 43, of Wall, on warrants out of Red Bank and Eatontown following an investigation on State Highway 35. Voltaggio was processed and turned over to the Red Bank Police Department.
Friday, August 7, 2026:
Patrolman Fred Sprengel responded to the Franklin Lakes Police Department and took custody of Napoleon Sarmiento Miranda, 41, of Elizabeth, on a Wall Township warrant. Miranda was transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Julia Cutolo arrested Mark Jarema, 51, of Howell, on a Lacey Township warrant and for resisting arrest. Jarema was charged on a summons and released after posting bail.
Patrolman Joseph Liddy arrested Emmanuel Perez-Aguilar, 20, of Howell, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 138 at 10:19 PM. Perez-Aguilar was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Trent Powers arrested Franklin Arevalo-Garcia, 27, of Long Branch, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 18 at 11:30 PM. Arevalo-Garcia was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Saturday, August 8, 2026:
Patrolman Trent Powers arrested Robert Vaughn, 51, of Brick, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 34 at 3:29 AM. Vaughn was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Sunday, August 9, 2026:
Patrolman Trent Powers arrested Lisa Swanson, 39, of Little Silver, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 138 at 12:42 AM. Swanson was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Kevin Donegan arrested Thomas Singer, 28, of Millburn, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on New Bedford Road at 2:18 AM. Singer was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Justin Hudson responded to the Toms River Police Department and took custody of Yolanda Hodges, 32, of Irvington, on a Wall Township warrant. Hodges was transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Joshua Wheeler arrested John Sottiriou, 31, of Brick, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on the Garden State Parkway at 2:41 PM. Sottiriou 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. ... See MoreSee Less
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MOTOR VEHICLE STOP ON I-195 RESULTS IN ARRESTS
AND RECOVERY OF A LOADED FIREARM
On August 3, 2026, at approximately 11:02 p.m., Patrolman Trent Powers conducted a motor vehicle stop on Interstate 195 following a traffic violation.
During the subsequent investigation, the front-seat passenger, Jarrone Perry, 47, of Jackson, was found to have an active warrant issued by the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office for failure to register as a sex offender. Perry was taken into custody without incident.
As the investigation continued, Brick Township Police Department K-9 Handler LaPoint and K-9 Rebel responded to the scene to assist. K-9 Rebel conducted a free-air sniff of the vehicle and gave a positive indication for the presence of narcotics or other contraband. A search of the vehicle was subsequently conducted, resulting in the recovery of a loaded, AR-15-style privately manufactured firearm ("ghost gun").
As a result of the investigation, Perry and the driver, Christopher Ojeda Jr., 18, of Toms River, were both placed under arrest and charged with:
• Possession of an Unserialized Firearm
• Possession of Hollow-Point Ammunition
• Possession of an Assault Firearm
• Unlawful Possession of a Rifle
• Unlawful Possession of a Loaded Firearm
Additionally, Jarrone Perry was charged with:
• Certain Persons Not to Have Weapons
Both defendants were processed in accordance with the New Jersey Criminal Justice Reform Act and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI).
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. ... See MoreSee Less
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As we reflect on an unforgettable National Night Out 2026, we are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support from our community. Seeing so many smiling faces, families, friends, and neighbors come together made last night our favorite event to date.
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening such a success. Your presence, enthusiasm, conversations and support are what make this event so meaningful each year.
A special thank you again to our Gold Sponsors for their outstanding generosity and commitment to our community:
• Harbor Lights Financial Group, LLC
• Tower Lodge Care Center
• Bill’s Work and Outdoors
• Bubbakoo’s Burritos
• XDP
• Utility and Transportation Contractors Association
• O’Brien Funeral Home
• Dr. Michael Nagy
• Elite Vehicle Solutions
• The Brookside School
• IBEW Local 400
• Rostron Premium Home Services
• Ed’s Elegant Coins
We also extend our sincere appreciation to all of our additional sponsors, community vendors, first responders, volunteers, township officials, and everyone who worked behind the scenes. Your dedication and generosity helped create an evening that brought our community together in the best possible way.
Thank you, Wall Township, for making National Night Out 2026 our best one yet. We are proud to serve this incredible community and are already looking forward to seeing everyone again next year!
Please share any photos with us down below. We want to see them!
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WALL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST BLOTTER
July 27, 2026 – August 2, 2026
Monday, July 27, 2026:
Patrolman Vincent Colucci arrested Lodjiny Dessalines, 29, of Trenton, on a Wall Township warrant following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 18. Dessalines was processed and released after posting bail.
Patrolman Danielle D’Ambrosio arrested Elijah Spikes, 24, of Neptune, for possession of cocaine following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 18. Spikes was processed and released on a summons.
Patrolman Kyle Pelech arrested Lamar Johnson, 54, of Neptune, for possession of drug paraphernalia, hindering, possession of heroin, and failure to turn over evidence following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 35. Johnson was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026:
Patrolman Danielle D’Ambrosio arrested Thomas Imfeld, 47, of Freehold, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following an investigation on State Highway 35 at 2:30 PM. Imfeld was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Patrick Ferrante arrested Rodolfo Gonzalez-Aparicio, 32, of Wall, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle accident on Seventeenth Avenue at 11:43 PM. Gonzalez-Aparicio was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026:
Patrolman Collin McCarthy arrested Clarke Bowers, 61, of Brick, for disorderly conduct following a suspicious person call on River Road at 3:22 AM. Bowers was processed and released on a summons.
Patrolman Joshua Wheeler arrested Michael Labella, 40, of Glendora, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on Interstate 195 at 2:07 PM. Labella was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Kevin Donegan responded to Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood and arrested Max Sierra, 27, of Neptune, who was in custody of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office on a Wall Township warrant. Sierra was transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Tyler Martin arrested Amanda Quintana, 33, of Neptune, on a Neptune warrant following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 35. Quintana was processed and released on her own recognizance (ROR) by Neptune.
Thursday, July 30, 2026:
Patrolman Tyler Martin arrested William Segars, 40, on warrants out of Wall Township, Ocean Township, and the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office following an investigation at the Budget Inn on State Highway 35. Segars was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Friday, July 31, 2026:
Patrolman James Yannazzone and Patrolman Danielle D’Ambrosio arrested Marie Zuco, 42, and Matthew Mercer, 39, both of Howell, for shoplifting from Wanderlust Land & Sea on State Highway 35. Zuco and Mercer were processed and released on summonses.
Patrolman Kyle Pelech arrested James Loesch, 28, of Wall, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle crash investigation on Eighteenth Avenue at 9:23 PM. Loesch was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Saturday, August 1, 2026:
Patrolman Alfredo Flores arrested Crystal Capistran, 29, of Toms River, on warrants out of Howell and Spring Lake Heights following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 138. Capistran was processed and released on her own recognizance (ROR) by both agencies.
Patrolman Patrick Ferrante arrested Isaiah Rivera, 29, of Wall, on a Union County wanted person warrant following an investigation on Liron Lane. Rivera was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Kyle Pelech arrested Diemson Lapaix, 38, of Neptune City, for eluding following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 18. Lapaix was processed and released on a summons.
Sunday, August 2, 2026:
Patrolman Patrick Ferrante arrested Manuel Patrana-Jaimez, 24, of Lakewood, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 70 at 12:53 AM. Patrana-Jaimez was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Joseph Phillips arrested Damien Swaine, 31, of Millstone, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 34 at 1:31 AM. Swaine was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman James Yannazzone and Patrolman Danielle D’Ambrosio arrested Justin Longstreet, 35, of Wall, and Erin Watson, 26, of Ocean Grove, on Monmouth County wanted person warrants following an investigation on State Highway 138.
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Two Howell residents have been arrested in connection with a shoplifting incident at Wanderlust Land & Sea, a locally owned and operated business located on State Highway 35.
On July 30, officers responded to a report of shoplifting at the local retail shop. Working closely with the business owner and details provided by the establishment, officers identified two suspects involved in the incident.
On July 31, Patrolman James Yannazzone and Patrolman Danielle D’Ambrosio arrested Marie Zuco, 42, and Matthew Mercer, 39, both of Howell. Both individuals were charged with shoplifting, processed, and released on summonses pending a court appearance.
"Local businesses are a part of our community, and we are fully committed to ensuring a safe, secure shopping environment for both owners and patrons," said Chief Sean O’Halloran. "Thanks to the quick action of our officers and the proactive cooperation of the owner of Wanderlust Land & Sea, we were able to bring this matter to a swift resolution."
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On July 30, 2026, at approximately 11:55 p.m., Wall Township Police officers responded to the intersection of State Highway 138 and New Bedford Road following reports of a two-vehicle crash.
As a result of the crash, one driver sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene. The identity of the victim is being withheld at this time pending formal notification to next of kin.
An investigation involving members of the Wall Township Police Department, the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office and Monmouth County SCART Team remains active and ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this matter is urged to contact Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office Detective Aaron Lay at (732) 431-7160 ext. 7169 or Wall Township Police Department Patrolman Julia Cutolo at (732) 449-4500 ext. 1232. ... See MoreSee Less
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WALL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST BLOTTER
July 20, 2026 – July 26, 2026
Monday, July 20, 2026:
Patrolman Joseph Liddy arrested Kevin McKernan (60), of Ocean, of Ocean, for theft following an investigation at ShopRite, State Highway 35. McKernan was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Kevin Donegan arrested Richard Boker, 69, of Wall, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle accident investigation on Allenwood Road at 4:39 PM. Boker was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Johan Moreno arrested Michelle Key, 69, of Morganville, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 33/34 at 7:49 PM. Key was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Hunter Manning arrested Mia Cisneros, 21, of Point Pleasant, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 34 at 9:46 PM. Cisneros was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Jerry Baker arrested Cesar Ruiz-Garcia, 39, of Asbury Park, for obstruction, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and interfering with transportation following a call for a subject standing in the middle of Eighteenth Avenue. Ruiz-Garcia was charged on a summons and released.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026:
Patrolman Jared Conte arrested Danny Vega, 50, of Eatontown, on warrants out of West Long Branch and Long Branch following a motor vehicle accident investigation on State Highway 34. Vega was processed and turned over to the West Long Branch Police Department.
Patrolman Julia Cutolo arrested Joseph Iacono, 36, and Ashley Kamaria, 38, both of Belmar, for possession of crack cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 138. Iacono and Kamaria were processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026:
Patrolman Kyle Pelech arrested Jose Perez Ramirez, 24, of Belmar, on a Wall Township warrant following a motor vehicle stop on Sixteenth Avenue. Ramirez was processed and released after posting bail.
Thursday, July 23, 2026:
Patrolman Tyler Russell arrested Dymon O’Connell, 24, of Jackson, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 35 at 1:06 AM. O’Connell was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Patrick Ferrante responded to the Tinton Falls Police Department and arrested Jessica McBride, 28, of Belmar, on a Wall Township warrant. McBride was transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Friday, July 24, 2026:
Patrolman Joshua Wheeler arrested Kenneth Elder, 46, of Wall, on an Asbury Park warrant following an investigation on State Highway 33/34. Elder was processed and released on his own recognizance (ROR) by Asbury Park.
Patrolman Orin McKay arrested Miesha Murphy, 35, of Eatontown, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on Eighteenth Avenue at 10:35 PM. Murphy was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Saturday, July 25, 2026:
Patrolman Trent Powers arrested Yaddelis Martinez-Camacho, 22, of Hazlet, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 138 at 2:22 AM. Martinez-Camacho was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Joshua Wheeler arrested Jessica Dingman, 42, of Belmar, on a Lacey Township warrant following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 35. Dingman was processed and released on her own recognizance (ROR) by Lacey.
Patrolman Joseph Liddy arrested Kevin Colfer, 33, of Howell, on 3 counts of attempted theft, theft, and criminal mischief following an investigation at Planet Fitness, State Highway 35. Colfer was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Sunday, July 26, 2026:
Patrolman Tyler Martin arrested Christopher Webb, 48, of PA, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on Eighteenth Avenue at 2:44 AM. Webb was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Joshua Wheeler arrested Michael Mylet, 70, of Wall, on a Brielle warrant following an investigation on State Highway 35. Mylet was processed and released on his own recognizance (ROR) by Brielle.
Patrolman Joseph Liddy arrested David Castro-Lavelle, 30, of Elizabeth, on warrants out of Essex County, Bergen County, Middlesex County, and Union County, following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 34. Castro-Lavelle was processed and turned over to the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office.
Patrolman Johan Moreno arrested Benjamin Camargo, 35, of Mountainside, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 34 at 11:52 AM. Camargo was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Joseph Liddy arrested Richard Alberto, 38, of Newark, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 138 at 8:47 PM. Alberto was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
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