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RED BANK: THIEVES GRAB GUMMIES, APPLE WATCH IN FEBRUARY POLICE BLOTTER

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The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for February, 2026. This information is unedited; see below for additional information.

CRIMES

Theft: On 02/02/2026 a patrol unit took a report of theft of a bicycle. The owners reported two bicycles were stolen from in front of a residence. The bicycles were described as a 50 Cal Flyer brand bicycle, dark blue in color, valued at $330.00 and a Big Flyer brand bicycle, light blue in color, valued at $500.00. Ptl. Milton Gray.

Theft: In the area of Shrewsbury Av., a patrol unit took a report of theft. On 02/03/2026 the victim reported a delivery package was tampered with and the contents of the package were stolen. The package contained a silver in color Apple watch. The watch was valued at $285.76. Ptl. Milton Gray.

Criminal Mischief: On 02/03/2026 a patrol unit took a report of criminal mischief to a motor vehicle. In the area of English Plaza, the owner reported the windshield of a vehicle was broken. The windshield was valued at $500.00.

Criminal Mischief: In the area of S. Pearl St., a patrol unit took a report of criminal mischief to a motor vehicle. On 02/05/2026 the owner reported two vehicles had broken windows. The repair cost was estimated to be $2,000.00. Ptl. Christian Nelson.

Theft: On 02/05/2026 a patrol unit took a report of shoplifting. In the area of Monmouth St., an employee reported one package of 500 mg Passion Fruit Ganna Gummies valued at $49.99 and one package of 600 mg Gummies valued at $49.99 were stolen from a business. Ptl. Preston Mellaci.

Theft: In the area of Riverside Av., a patrol unit took a report of theft. On 02/08/2026 the victim reported that a gift bag was stolen. The bag contained a Coach brand wallet set valued at $200.00, a Coach brand scarf valued at $70.00, and one Nordstrom gift card valued at $100.00. Ptl Andrew Todd.

Theft: On 02/10/2026 a patrol unit took a report of shoplifting. In the area of W. Front St., the owner reported a black in color sweater valued at $250.00 was stolen from a business. Ptl. Jhonatan Quispe.

Criminal Mischief: In the area of Monmouth St., a patrol unit took a report of criminal mischief. On 02/11/2026 the owner reported the front windows of the business were drawn on with permanent marker. The repair cost for the damage was valued at $100.00. Ptl. Christopher Fuentes.

Criminal Mischief: On 02/16/2026 a patrol unit took a report of graffiti. In the area of Broad St., the wall of a building was tagged with black in color paint. Ptl. Tanner Shea.

Theft: In the area of McLaren St., a patrol unit took a report of theft from a motor vehicle. On 02/22/2026 the victim reported a wallet containing approximately $1000.00 in US Currency and personal documents were stolen from a vehicle. Ptl. James McGee.

ARRESTS

Rashon Martin, age 37 of South Amboy was arrested on 02/01/2026 in the area of Wharf Av. for Possession of CDS, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Contempt of Court by Ptl. Taylor Doremus.

Tawana Sanford, age 49 of East Orange was arrested on 02/03/2026 in the area of Broad St. for Hindering Apprehension, Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card, Receiving Stolen Property, and Contempt of Court by Ptl. Tanner Shea.

Roman Ganzha, age 37 of Middletown was arrested on 02/03/2026 in the area of Shrewsbury Av. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. James McGee.

Robert Ellis, age 36 of Belford was arrested on 02/04/2026 in the area of Bridge Av. for DWI, Possession of Prescription Legend Drugs, Under the Influence of CDS, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by Ptl. Grace Maggiulli.

Casey Herman, age 24 of Keansburg was arrested on 02/04/2026 in the area of W. Bergen Pl. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Grace Maggiulli.

Dante Delaney, age 30 of Red Bank was arrested on 02/05/2026 in the area of Chapin Av. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Preston Mellaci.

Kenneth Persico, age 59 of Belford was arrested on 02/26/2026 in the area of Monmouth St. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Christopher Fuentes.

Jvonjames Harmon, age 23 of Ocean was arrested on 02/09/2026 in the area of Newman Springs Rd. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Preston Mellaci.

Rafael Gonzalez-Changolla, age 29 of Red Bank was arrested on 02/09/2026 in the area of W. Bergen Pl. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Grace Maggiulli.

Dylan Marcelo, age 28 of Wayne was arrested on 02/09/2026 in the area of River Rd. for DWI by Ptl. Stanely Balmer.

Inaayah Johnson-Brown, age 24 of Red Bank was arrested on 02/09/2026 in the area of W. Bergen Pl. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Preston Mellaci.

James Bonner, age 51 of Long Branch was arrested on 02/10/2026 in the area of Spring St. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Preston Mellaci.

Eduardo Jimenez-Berdejo, age 38 of Red Bank was arrested on 02/13/2026 in the area of Monmouth St. for Contempt by Ptl. Luke Cahill.

Santo Cavallo, age 52 of Manalapan was arrested on 02/13/2026 in the area of Riverside Av. for Harassment and Contempt by Ptl. Carmine Pannullo.

Mark Henderson, age 44 of Long Branch was arrested on 02/14/2026 in the area of Monmouth St. for Disorderly Conduct by Ptl. Preston Mellaci.

Tejada Williams, age 57 of Red Bank was arrested on 02/14/2026 in the area of Monmouth St. for Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful Possession of Weapons, Hindering Apprehension, and Simple Assault by Sgt. Sean Hauschildt.

Dawn Saltalamacchia, age 51 of Red Bank was arrested on 02/14/2026 in the area of Harding Rd. for Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Hindering Apprehension by Sgt. Sean Hauschildt.

Kimberly Clarke-Hale, age 60 of Asbury Park was arrested on 02/16/2026 in the area of N. Bridge Av. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Jeffrey Lewandowski.

Jason Freeman, age 46 of Red Bank was arrested on 02/16/2026 in the area N. Bridge Av. for Defiant Trespass by Ptl. Christian Nelson.

Jose Flores-Hoyos, age 25 of Neptune was arrested on 02/17/2026 in the area of Shrewsbury Av. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Jeffrey Lewandowski.

Rezwan Ahmed, age 32 of Tinton Falls was arrested on 02/20/2026 in the area of Bridge Av. for DWI by Ptl. Grace Maggiulli.

Nahmir Jones, age 22 of Oceanport was arrested on 02/20/2026 in the area of Broad St. for Disorderly Conduct by Ptl. Preston Mellaci.

Kaylanee Rivera-Ramos, age 30 of Long Branch was arrested on 02/21/2026 in the area of Riverview Plaza for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Jeffrey Lewandowski.

Juliana Rodre, age 36 of Brick was arrested on 02/22/2026 in the area of Monmouth St. for Contempt by Ptl. Stanley Balmer.

Red Bank police stock art 022026Oscar Torres-Vera, age 28 of Tinton Falls was arrested on 02/22/2026 in the area of Broad St. for Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest by Sgt. John Camarca.

Gregg Pelletier, age 55 of Asbury Park was arrested on 02/24/2026 in the area of Maple Av. for Disorderly Conduct by Ptl. Luke Cahill.

Juliana Rodre, age 36 of Brick was arrested on 02/25/2026 in the area of N. Bridge Av. for Possession of CDS, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Obstructing Administration of Law, and Tampering with Evidence by Ptl. Frank Metta.

Tim Jackson, age 32 of Red Bank was arrested on 02/26/2026 in the area of Shrewsbury Av. for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Contempt of Court by Ptl. Frank Metta.

Krystian Gordillo, age 33 of Eatontown was arrested on 02/26/2026 in the area of Shrewsbury Av. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Christopher Fuentes.

Shamecca Whitfield, age 39 of Shrewsbury was arrested on 02/26/2026 in the area of Spring St. for Theft by Ptl. Froilan Hernandez.

Tawana Sanford, age 49 of East Orange was arrested on 02/27/2026 in the area of Monmouth St. for Theft, Conspiracy to Commit Theft, Fraudulent use of a Credit Card, and Credit Card Theft by Det. Shane Dengel.

Vanessa Banos-Merino, age 26 of Neptune was arrested on 02/27/2026 in the area of Monmouth St. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Taylor Doremus.

Anthony Sabatino, age 29 of Mystic Island was arrested on 02/28/2026 in the area of Cooper’s Bridge for Possession of CDS, Possession of Prescription Legend Drugs, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by Ptl. Preston Mellaci.

An arrest is not a finding of guilt: that’s something for a court to decide. redbankgreen publishes this information in continuation of a great American newspaper tradition because we believe it has community value.

If there is a factual error in this post, please let us know at [email protected]. But if this post is in itself accurate, please do not plead your case to us. Again, that’s for the court to decide.
If the charges against you are dismissed or you are found not guilty, please send us a copy of the case disposition report, obtainable from the municipal court clerk, and we will update the post to include that information.
Also, on February 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation (A21 and A1897)  legalizing possession of up to six ounces of marijuana for individuals 21 years old and older, and clarifying penalties for possession by those under 21 (S3454).
redbankgreen does not under any circumstances remove arrest reports or other posts from its archive. 
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