LS Police: Criminal Mischief, Fraud Reported in August

Little Silver Police responded to several reports of fraud and criminal mischief last month.

Aug. 3

• A Daniel Drive resident reported criminal mischief after noticing that his mailbox was damaged during the early morning hours. Sgt. Martin Sherzinger investigated.

Aug. 13

• A Prospect Avenue resident reported a theft after discovering a fraudulent purchase made on her Verizon account. Det. Greg Oliva investigated.
• A commuter reported criminal mischief after finding scratches on her vehicle parked at the Little Silver Train Station. P.O. Amanda Arnold investigated.

Aug. 20

• Police arrested a juvenile female, 17, from Fair Haven  for alleged credit card fraud following an investigation from an Oceanport Avenue business. Det. Greg Oliva made the arrest.

Aug. 21

• Tara Galen, 35, of Jackson, NJ, was arrested and charged with credit card fraud following an investigation from an Ayers Lane business. Det. Greg Oliva made the arrest.

Aug. 22

• An Eastborne Drive resident reported credit card fraud after discovering that her credit card statement contained unauthorized purchases. P.O. Amanda Arnold and Det. Greg Oliva investigated.

Aug. 24

• A patron of an Oceanport Avenue business reported theft/fraud when she noticed a check she had written had been altered and cashed without her permission. P.O. Joseph Glynn, Jr. and Det. Greg Oliva investigated.

Aug. 27

• An Edgewood Avenue resident reported his vehicle and residence had been shot with paintballs. P.O. Amanda Arnold investigated.

Aug. 28

• An Edgewood Avenue resident reported his residence had been shot with paintballs. P.O. Amanda Arnold investigated.