Crime & Safety

Police: Lanoka Harbor Woman Found With Drugs After Shoplifting

Cassandra Gerne was allegedly found with 67 wax folds containing heroin residue

A Lanoka Harbor woman was arrested for allegedly shoplifting from Walmart and was handed drug charges.

Cassandra Gerne, 21, was arrested on Jan. 11 at 8:11 p.m. after she was detained by Walmart security for allegedly shoplifting $24.58 worth of merchandise.

She was also allegedly found to have 67 wax folds containing heroin residue along with a spoon and hypodermic needle.

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Gerne was brought to the Lacey Township Police Department and processed without incident. Bail was set by JMC Murray $15,000 with no 10 percent option and she was transported to the Ocean County Jail.

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