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RED BANK: $9000 ART HEIST, SUSPECT DITCHES ON $266 CAB FARE IN JUNE POLICE BLOTTER

Red Bank Police stock photo Shrewsbury Avenue 072026 (Photo by Brian Donohue. Click to enlarge.)

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

CRIMES

Theft: On 06/03/2026 a patrol unit took a report of theft of a bicycle. In the area of W. Bergen Pl., the victim reported a purple and black in color Elite BMX Freestyle bike was stolen from in front of a residence. The bicycle was valued at $297.48. Ptl. Kristin McConnell.

Criminal Mischief: In the area of W. Front St., a patrol unit took a report of criminal mischief to a motor vehicle. On 06/06/2026 the owner reported the driver’s side door handle was damaged. The door handle was valued at $1000.00. Ptl. Preston Mellaci.

Theft: In the area of Monmouth St., a patrol unit took a report of theft from a vehicle. On 06/13/2026 the owner reported the theft of a handicap placard. Ptl. James McGee.

Theft: On 06/15/2026 a patrol unit took a report of theft. In the area of Shrewsbury Av., the victim reported a brown in color bi-fold wallet stolen. The wallet contained $3000.00 in US Currency, 3 debit/credit cards, one business credit card, and a New Jersey Driver’s License. Ptl. Christian Nelson.

Theft: In the area of Leroy Pl., a patrol unit took a report of theft. On 06/18/2026 an employee reported an unknown subject did not pay cab fare. The fare was $266.32. Ptl. Jeffrey Lewandowski.

Theft: On 06/24/2026 a patrol unit took a report of theft. In the area of Branch Av., the victim reported 3 paintings stolen. The paintings were valued between $2000.00 and $3000.00 per piece. Ptl. Taylor Doremus.

Criminal Mischief: In the area of Monmouth St., a patrol unit took a report of criminal mischief to a motor vehicle. On 06/30/2026 the owner reported an individual on an E-Bike struck the side mirror of a vehicle. Ptl. Eliot Ramos.

ARRESTS

Rodney James, age 37 of North Brunswick was arrested on 06/01/2026 in the area of Maple Av. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Frank Metta.

Eric Collins, age 47 of Shrewsbury was arrested on 06/03/2026 in the area of Shrewsbury Av. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. James McGee.

Michael Luna-Santamaria, age 28 of Tinton Falls was arrested on 06/04/2026 in the area of Leighton Av. for Possession of CDS and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by Ptl. Christopher Fuentes.

Edward Perez-Ortega, age 59 of Red Bank was arrested on 06/05/2026 in the area of W. Front St. for Lewdness by Ptl. Tanner Shea.

James Mayorga, age 32 of Freehold was arrested on 06/05/2026 in the area of Monmouth St. for Defiant Trespass by Ptl. Grace Maggiulli.

Jason Freeman, age 46 of Keyport was arrested on 06/05/2026 in the area of N. Bridge Av. for Defiant Trespass by Ptl. Carmine Pannullo.

Esther Anglade, age 43 of Red Bank was arrested on 06/05/2026 in the area of N. Bridge Av. for Driving while Suspended by Ptl. Preston Mellaci.

Nelson Diaz, age 58 of Long Branch was arrested on 06/05/2026 in the area of W. Front St. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Grace Maggiulli.

Jeremiah Rodriguez, age 29 of Hawthorne was arrested on 06/06/2026 in the area of Riverside Av. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Preston Mellaci.

Tykim Harris, age 26 of Neptune was arrested on 06/06/2026 in the area of Mongomery Terrace for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Carmine Pannullo.

Michael Godard, age 39 of Red Bank was arrested on 06/06/2026 in the area of N. Bridge Av. for Driving while Suspended and Contempt of Court by Ptl. Preston Mellaci.

Estebes Lopez-Ortiz, age 34 of Red Bank was arrested on 06/06/2026 in the area of South St. for Criminal Mischief by Ptl. Luke Cahill.

Martin Geller, age 63 of Red Bank was arrested on 06/07/2026 in the area of Rector Pl. for Defiant Trespass by Ptl. Grace Maggiulli.

George Dawson-Dailey, age 26 of Red Bank was arrested on 06/07/2026 in the area of Catherine St. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Preston Mellaci.

Artis Edwards, age 63 of Eatontown was arrested on 06/07/2026 in the area of Shrewsbury Av. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Preston Mellaci.

Royce Hailey, age 35 of Woodbridge was arrested on 06/10/2026 in the area of N. Bridge Av. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Preston Mellaci.

Leon Norman, age 41 of Tinton Falls was arrested on 06/12/2026 in the area of McLaren St. for DWI and Obstructing Administration of Law by Ptl. Christian Nelson.

Kevin McNamara, age 50 of Asbury Park was arrested on 06/13/2026 in the area of Leighton Av. for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by Ptl. Christopher Fuentes.

Dalvin Andrews, age 33 of Long Branch was arrested on 06/13/2026 in the area of Leighton Av. for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by Ptl. Christopher Fuentes.

Estebes Lopez-Ortiz, age 34 of Red Bank was arrested on 06/13/2026 in the area of Shrewsbury Av. for Contempt by Ptl. Darren McConnell.

Dennes Lajara, age 41 of Toms River was arrested on 06/14/2026 in the area of Shrewsbury Av. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Jeffrey Lewandowski.

Eliseo Hernandez-Sanchez, age 32 of Red Bank was arrested on 06/14/2026 in the area of Pearl St. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Jeffrey Lewandowski.

Ramiro Martinez-Ramirez, age 37 of Red Bank was arrested on 06/14/2026 in the area of Earl St. for Terroristic Threats by Ptl. Froilan Hernandez.

David Foggy, age 55 of Keansburg was arrested on 06/16/2026 in the area of N. Bridge Av. for Shoplifting and Defiant Trespass by Ptl. Carmine Pannullo.

Waymon Smith, age 58 of Red Bank was arrested on 06/16/2026 in the area of W. Bergen Pl. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Luke Cahill.

Kevin Lawrence, age 47 of Red Bank was arrested on 06/16/2026 in the area of Shrewsbury Av. for Disorderly Conduct by Ptl. Preston Mellaci.

James Mayorga, age 32 of Freehold was arrested on 06/18/2026 in the area of Monmouth St. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Jeffrey Lewandowski.

Oscar Osorio, age 40 of Atlantic Highlands was arrested on 06/22/2026 in the area of Monmouth St for Disorderly Conduct by Ptl. Frank Metta.

Giovani Gonzalez-Garcia, age 36 of Red Bank was arrested on 06/23/2026 in the area of Shrewsbury Av. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. James McGee.

Trey Fenner, age 33 of Neptune was arrested on 06/24/2026 in the area of Bank St. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Preston Mellaci.

Alejandro Cortes, age 33 of Red Bank was arrested on 06/25/2026 in the area of Shrewsbury Av. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Preston Mellaci.

Rogger Sanchez, age 48 of Freehold was arrested on 06/27/2026 in the area of W. Front St. for Simple Assault by Ptl. Darren McConnell.

Yvonne Holmes, age 38 of Asbury Park was arrested on 06/28/2026 in the area of Marine Park for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Christopher Fuentes.

Rogger Sanchez, age 48 of Freehold was arrested on 06/29/2026 in the area of W. Front St. for Contempt and Possession of Prescription Legend Drugs by Ptl. Preston Mellaci.

Wayne Harris, age 54 of Perth Amboy was arrested on 06/29/2026 in the area of Monmouth St. for Contempt of Court by Ptl. Christopher Fuentes.

Mauricio Cervantes-Mesa, age 40 of Red Bank was arrested on 06/30/2026 in the area of Monmouth St. for Taking Means of Conveyance and Hindering Apprehension by Ptl. Tanner Shea.

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).
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