Ocean Man Arrested on Shoplifting Charges

charged an Ocean man with shoplifting and possession of drug paraphernalia after he allegedly stole over $200 worth of merchandise from a Township store. 

Francis A. Slater, 34, of Ocean, allegedly concealed men’s clothing and accessories worth $225 on Thursday, Aug. 9. Slater was also allegedly found to be in possession of two pipes, a straw, and anti-shoplifting devices. 

According to the complaint warrant, the drug paraphernalia found on Slater is commonly used to ingest cocaine, heroin, and marijuana. The anti-shoplifting device was allegedly discovered on Slater while he was in J.C. Penney, the device consisted of snips and a screwdriver. 

Slater faces a total of three charges following the Thursday incident. He has been remanded to the on $3,500 bail.