By DUSTIN RACIOPPI
Lots of drug arrests in this week’s police activity report in Middletown.
In one case, a man left a needle and bag of heroin in plain view at a parking lot, police alleged. In another, a woman’s probation officer found a weed pipe sitting on her table.
More details from MTPD are below. The reports, provided by Detective Lieutenant Steve Dollinger, appear unedited.
On July 13, 2011 at approximately 5:55 pm Patrolman Jason Caruso and Patrolman Donald Coates were on patrol in the area of Kunkel Park when they observed a suspicious vehicle parked in the parking lot. The officers approached the vehicle at which point they observed Marijuana and Cocaine in plain view inside the car.
The officers conducted an investigation which resulted in the arrests of Kimberly Campo, age 26, from Fairfield Avenue in Belford, NJ; Adam Stranges, age 19, from Seabreeze Avenue in Middletown, NJ, and a 17 year old male juvenile from Belford, NJ, for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana, Possession of Cocaine, Possession with the Intent to Distribute Marijuana, Possession with the Intent to Distribute Cocaine, Possession of Ecstasy, and Possession with the Intent to Distribute Marijuana and Cocaine within 500 feet of a Public Park.
The officers located the Ecstasy after conducting a search of the vehicle. The officers also discovered two outstanding Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Middletown and Highlands Municipal Courts for Stranges arrest.
The officers seized the vehicle for possible forfeiture and all three subjects were transported to police headquarters for processing. The 17 year old juvenile was released to his parents pending a court date. Campo was held on $15,000.00 bail set by Judge Richard Thompson and Stranges was being held on $18,500.00 bail also set by Judge Richard Thompson.
On July 13, 2011 at approximately 10:00 pm Patrolman Robert McNair was on patrol in the area of Ideal Beach when he observed a suspicious vehicle parked in the parking lot. Officer McNair approached the vehicle at which point he observed a hypodermic syringe and a bag of Heroin in plain view inside the car.
Officer McNair conducted an investigation which resulted in the arrests of Larry Welch, age 52, from Highland Avenue in Keansburg, NJ, and Theresa Causey, age 50, from Church Street in Keansburg, NJ, for Possession of Heroin and Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe. Both subjects were transported to police headquarters where they were processed and released pending a court date.
On July 15, 2011 at approximately 11:50 am Patrolman Albert Scott was dispatched to a residence on Center Avenue to assist the Monmouth County Probation Department. The Probation Department was at the residence to investigate probation violations when they located a Marijuana pipe sitting on a table.
Officer Scott conducted an investigation which resulted in the arrest of Lisa Mirabile, age 44, from Center Avenue in Leonardo, NJ, for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The officer also located an outstanding Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Keansburg Municipal Court for Mirabiles arrest. Mirabile was transported to police headquarters where she was processed and held on $130.00 bail.
On July 15, 2011 at approximately 12:50 pm Patrolman Richard Raike was off duty in the area of the Mikes Bikes bike shop located in the Leonardo section of Middletown when he observed a 14 year old juvenile attempt to steal a bicycle that was on display in front of the store. Patrolman Raike observed the juvenile try to remove the bike from a pole where it had been chained.
The juvenile, from Center Avenue in Middletown, fled the area when he was approached. Officer Raike was able to locate the juvenile at the Leonardo McDonaldss a short distance from the bike shop. The suspect was wearing a face mask when located. Officer Raike detained the juvenile until Patrolman Keith Hirschbein arrived on scene.
The suspect was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and released pending a court date.
On July 18, 2011 at approximately 6:55 pm Patrolman Jason Caruso and Patrolman Donald Coates were on patrol in the area of Heights Terrace when they observed a suspicious vehicle parked on the side of the road. The officers approached the vehicle to speak with the occupants at which point they detected a strong odor of raw Marijuana coming from inside the car. The officers also observed Marijuana in plain view inside the car.
Officers Coates and Caruso conducted an investigation which resulted in the arrests of Corey Blascak, age 19, from Ironwood Court in Middletown, NJ; Jeffrey Chapman, age 19, from Birchwood Lane in Middletown, NJ, and a 17 year old Manahawkin, NJ, juvenile female for Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
All subjects were transported to police headquarters where they were processed and released pending a court date.
Middletown Police report the arrests of the following subjects for various offenses:
Brittany Carr, age 20, from Brainard Avenue in Port Monmouth, NJ, arrested on July 17, 2011 by Patrolman Lawrence Seymour for Criminal Mischief. She was processed and released pending a court date.
David Beard, age 39, from North Munn Avenue in Newark, NJ, arrested on July 16, 2011 by Patrolman Frank Mazza on three Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Newark Municipal Court. He was held on $1025.00 bail.
Mary Henderson, age 60, from Oregon Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on July 17, 2011 by Patrolman Charles Higgins on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Hazlet Municipal Court. Shewas released on her own recognizance pending a court date.
Michael Seaman, age 28, from Kerry Street in Hazlet, NJ, arrested on July 17, 2011 by Patrolman Keith Hirschbein on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Union Beach Municipal Court. He was released on his own recognizance pending a court date.
Tiffanilee Czaplicki, age 29, from Krueger Place in Middletown, NJ, arrested on July 15, 2011 by Patrolman Jason Caruso and Patrolman Donald Coates on two Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Middletown and Newark Municipal Courts. She was released after posting $1,206.00 bail.
Debra Sherman-Laguna, age 40, from Hudson Avenue in Middletown, NJ, arrested on July 13, 2011 by Patrolman Christopher Dee on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Clifton Municipal Court. She was released on her own recognizance pending a court date.
Ana Dasilva, age 37, from Oliver Street in Newark, NJ, arrested on July 13, 2011 by Patrolman Joseph Ahlemeyer on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. She was held on $1,000.00 bail.
Robert Newell, age 40, from Kenwood Drive in Middletown, NJ, arrested on July 13, 2011 by Patrolman Robert McNair on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Wall Municipal Court. He was released after posting bail.
Joan Cappadona, age 29, from Grove Street in Red Bank, NJ, arrested on July 18, 2011 by Patrolman Brian Dilworth on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. She was held on $1,189.00 bail.
Joseph Meehan, age 18, from Lohsen Place in Middletown, NJ, arrested on July 18, 2011 by Patrolman Jason Caruso and Patrolman Donald Coates on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was released after posting $500.00 bail.
Robert Romanski, age 24, from Davis Lane in Middletown, NJ, arrested on July 14, 2011 by Corporal Daniel Murdoch and Patrolman Albert Scott for Criminal Mischief, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and Terroristic Threats. He was held on $5,000.00 bail with a 10% option set by Judge Richard Thompson.
Diana Breza, age 30, from 100th Avenue in Kirkland, WA, arrested on July 15, 2011 by Patrolman John Mele for Simple Assault. She was processed and released pending a court date.
