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The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for January, 2026. This information is unedited; see below for additional information.
CRIMES
Criminal Mischief: In the area of Monmouth St., a patrol unit took a report of graffiti. On 01/02/2026 the owner reported a building was tagged with black and white paint. Ptl. Taylor Doremus.
Theft: On 01/09/2026 a patrol took a report of theft of a bicycle. In the area of Monmouth St., the owner reported a blue Big Ripper brand Saffire 29 bicycle was stolen. The bicycle was valued at $899.99. Ptl. Frank Metta.
Theft: In the area of Manor East, a patrol unit took a report of theft. On 01/15/2026 the victim reported an iPad was stolen from a residence. The iPad was valued at $1,500.00. Ptl. Kristen McConnell.
Theft: On 01/18/2026 a patrol unit took a report of theft. In the area of W. Front St., the victim reported a black Samsung brand S24 FE cellphone was stolen. The cellphone was valued at $600.00. Ptl. Taylor Doremus.
Theft: In the area of Chestnut St., a patrol unit took a report of theft. On 01/28/2026 the victim reported that a black and cream Louis Vuitton purse valued at $2,300.00 was stolen from a vehicle. The purse contained one pair of Vision Works Cat Eye glasses valued at $160.00, one pair of diamond clustered earrings valued at $900.00, and one Hermes gold and cream bracelet valued at $810.00. Ptl. Milton Gray.
Criminal Mischief: On 01/30/2026 a patrol unit took a report of criminal mischief to a motor vehicle. In the area of Throckmorton Av., the owner reported damage to the windshield of a vehicle. The replacement cost for the windshield was valued at $700.00. Ptl. Jhonathan Quispe.
ARRESTS
Yerdi Pineda-Hoyos, age 24 of Pt. Pleasant was arrested on 01/01/2026 in the area of Monmouth St. for Obstructing Administration of Law and Disorderly Conduct by Ptl. Christopher Fuentes.
James Clark, age 56 of Red Bank was arrested on 01/01/2026 in the area of Monmouth St. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Andrew Todd.
Amy Luna, age 22 of Red Bank was arrested on 01/02/2026 in the area of S. Bridge Av. for Simple Assault by Ptl. James McGee.
Charles Mulle, age 45 of Red Bank was arrested on 01/02/2026 in the area of Allen Pl. for Simple Assault by Ptl. Carmine Pannullo.
John Carter, age 43 of Stone Mountain, GA was arrested on 01/03/2026 in the area of Rector Pl. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Preston Mellaci.
Alexander Mayo, age 26 of Ocean was arrested on 01/04/2026 in the area of Spring St. for DWI and Refusal by Ptl. Preston Mellaci.
Andres Valencia-Raquira, age 28 of Elizabeth was arrested on 01/05/2026 in the area of Herbert St. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Jeffrey Lewandowski.
Robert Ellis, age 36 of Belford was arrested on 01/05/2026 in the area of Monmouth St. for Terroristic Threats, Possession of Weapon with Unlawful Purpose, and Unlawful Possession of Weapons by Ptl. Preston Mellaci.
Anthony Gil-Lopez, age 21 of Red Bank was arrested on 01/26/2026 in the area of S. Bridge Av. for Aggravated Assault, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Criminal Restraint, Obstructing Administration of Law, Resisting Arrest, and Harassment by Ptl. Frank Metta.
Miguel Perez-Rodriguez, age 46 of Red Bank was arrested on 01/06/2026 in the area of Leighton Av. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. James McGee.
Julius Reynolds, age 66 of Neptune was arrested on 01/08/2026 in the area of White St. for Disorderly Conduct by Ptl. Nicholas Maletto.
Colette Garrette, age 38 of Delran was arrested on 01/08/2026 in the area of Monmouth St. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Christopher Fuentes.
Eugene Wilmore, age 36 of Asbury Park was arrested on 01/08/2026 in the area of Monmouth St. for Conspiracy and Theft by Det. Michael Zadlock.
Joanna Halick, age 38 of Parlin was arrested on 01/09/2026 in the area of Broad St. for Shoplifting by Ptl. Jeffrey Lewandowski.
Quintel Stephens, age 24 of Keansburg was arrested on 01/09/2026 in the area of Wharf Av. for Disorderly Conductby Ptl. Grace Maggiulli.
Megan Whalen, age 34 of Highlands was arrested on 01/09/2026 in the area of Maple Av. for DWI by Ptl. Christopher Fuentes.
Zymere Ross, age 28 of Red Bank was arrested on 01/11/2026 in the area of Monmouth St. for Contempt by Ptl. Jeffrey Lewandowski.
Frank Vaccaro, age 59 of Lincroft was arrested on 01/11/2026 in the area of Monmouth St. for Aggravated Assault by Ptl. James McGee.
Wilfred Dunn, age 43 of Red Bank was arrested on 01/15/2026 in the area of Monmouth St. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Froilan Hernandez.
Neal Simpson, age 53 of Little Silver was arrested on 01/17/2026 in the area of N. Bridge Av. for DWI, Refusal, and Resisting Arrest by Ptl. Preston Mellaci.
Christian Espejel-Ramirez, age 19 of Red Bank was arrested on 01/17/2026 in the area of River St. for Aggravated Assault, Terroristic Threats, Unlawful Possession of Weapons, Possession of a Weapon with Unlawful Purpose, and Criminal Mischief by Ptl. Grace Maggiulli.
Michael Godard, age 38 of Red Bank was arrested on 01/18/2026 in the area of W. Front St. for Driving While Suspended by Ptl. Preston Mellaci.
Jose Flores-Hoyos, age 25 of Neptune was arrested on 01/19/2026 in the area of Shrewsbury Av. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Christopher Fuentes.
Vincent Sedita, age 51 of Red Bank was arrested on 01/21/2026 in the area of W. Westside Av. for Contempt by Ptl. Carmine Pannullo.
Troy Ritchie, age 57 of Freehold was arrested on 01/22/2026 in the area of Monmouth St. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Taylor Doremus.
Ariel Davila, age 40 of Neptune was arrested on 01/23/2026 in the area of Leighton Av. for Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Simple Assault, Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose, and Unlawful Possession of Weaponsby Det. Shane Dengel.
Casey Herman, age 24 of Belford was arrested on 01/24/2026 in the area of Bridge Av. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Jeffrey Lewandowski.
Mario Pocagangre-Mozo, age 22 of Red Bank was arrested on 01/24/2026 in the area of Bridge Av. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Christopher Fuentes.
Jennifer Wojcio, age 45 of Red Bank was arrested on 01/25/2026 in the area of Monmouth St. for Simple Assault by Ptl. Tanner Shea.
Yoni Caballero-Sanchez, age 35 of Red Bank was arrested on 01/25/2026 in the area of Shrewsbury Av. for DWI by Ptl. Christopher Fuentes.
Miguel Hernandez-Hernandez, age 26 of Red Bank was arrested on 01/25/2026 in the area of Leighton Av. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. James McGee.
Anthony Rosario, age 33 of Tinton Falls was arrested on 01/27/2026 in the area of Monmouth St. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Preston Mellaci.
Tylshey Browning, age 39 of Asbury Park was arrested on 01/27/2026 in the area of Monmouth St. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Preston Mellaci.
Luke Hanning, age 25 of Atlantic Highlands was arrested on 01/27/2026 in the area of Shrewsbury Av. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Grace Maggiulli.
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