Manalapan Police Blotter

August 10, 2014

• At approximately 1:20 p.m., Ptl. Kyle Earley conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation. The driver, Willie Williams, 59, of Jackson, was found to have an active child support warrant out of Essex County for $12,592.00. Mr. Williams was arrested, transported to headquarters, processed, and then turned over to Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office until Essex County could arrange a pick-up.

August 11, 2014

• At approximately 10:00 a.m., Ptl. Bart Mattaliano responded to Sports Authority in reference to a shoplifting incident. Upon arrival it was reported that two white males entered the store and removed approximately $1,000.00 worth of merchandise, specifically golf clubs, from inside the store. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to call the Manalapan Police Department at 732-446-4300. Ptl. Mattaliano handled the report.

• At approximately 2:30 p.m., the owner of a landscaping company from Freehold reported that an orange backpack blower was stolen from him while he was landscaping on Thursday, August 7. The blower was last seen at a residence on Appaloosa Drive. The suspect was identified by neighbors as a white male. Anyone with further information is encouraged to contact the Manalapan Police Department at 732-446-4300. This incident is being investigated by Patrolman Christopher Makwinski.

• At 5:35 p.m., patrols responded to 14 Country Oaks Dr. for a burglary to a residence. Investigation revealed the back door of the residence was kicked in however it does not appear that entry was made into the residence past the door. An alarm to the residence went off at 12:59 p.m. but was subsequently canceled by the homeowner believing it to be a false alarm. There were no witnesses in the area. Ptl. Anthony Cascella investigated the incident.

• At 4:05 a.m., a Valley Road resident reported that he observed a male suspect wearing a black hoodie style sweatshirt burglarizing his locked vehicle that was parked in his driveway. The suspect, later identified as Ethan G. Clare, 18, of Manalapan, was at the residence when patrols arrived. Clare was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters where he was charged with Burglary to Motor Vehicle; Theft by Unlawful Taking; Possession of Burglary Tools; and Criminal Trespass. The investigation revealed that Clare was responsible for numerous burglaries to this same vehicle. Clare stole an extra vehicle key several months ago from the interior of the victim’s vehicle and he would unlock the secured doors during each of the previous burglary incidents. Clare was in possession of the stolen key along with $10.98 in coins during the time of his arrest. The victim reported a total loss from this one particular vehicle, including previous burglaries, to be over $1,000.00 including a GPS unit. Clare was processed and released with multiple summonses. He is scheduled to appear at the Manalapan Township Municipal Court. Ptl Dennis O’Brien handled the arrest. Sgt. Edward Niesz, Ptl. George Heitz, Ptl. Kimberly Whitehill, Ptl. Morgan Joiner and Detective Dominick Donatelli, Jr. assisted with the investigation.

August 14, 2014

• At approximately 10:50 a.m., the Manalapan Police Department arrested Sherif Michaels, 34, of 15 Cedar Court Manalapan. Michaels was charged with 5 counts of credit card fraud and he also had an outstanding traffic warrant out of Manalapan Township Municipal Court for $1000.00. Michaels was processed at the Manalapan Township Police Department and transported to Monmouth County Correctional Facility pending a court date with the Manalapan Township Municipal Court. Ptl. John Lightbody handled the arrest.

• At approximately 10:57 a.m., patrols responded to 6 Gramercy Lane for a report of a stolen vehicle. The owner of the vehicle reported that her vehicle was stolen sometime between 8:00 p.m. on August 12 and 10:00 a.m, on August 13. The owner reported that the keys to the vehicle were inside the residence and they were also missing. The vehicle is described as a 2006 white Lexus IS-350 with tinted windows NJ registration VAY29Y. If anyone has any further information regarding this case they are asked to please contact the Manalapan Township Police Department. Ptl. John Lightbody handled the report.

• At 5:13 p.m., the Manalapan Police Department responded to the Pack and Ship Store in the Home Fashion Center on Route 9. The owner related that sometime during the overnight hours of August 10th damaged his store sign on the grass near Route 9. There were no witnesses to the incident. Ptl. Anthony Cascella investigated the incident.

August 15, 2014

• At 6:59 p.m., a 57-year-old male resident of Manalapan reported that an unknown male suspect had fraudulently obtained a prescription that the victim had dropped off at the CVS pharmacy located at 253 Gordons Corner Road. The suspect provided the victim’s personal information to obtain the prescription from CVS. This case is pending investigation. Ptl. Kevin Ruditsky took the report.

• At approximately 12:30 p.m., Ptl. John Lightbody responded to the Metro Gym located at 14 Wilson Ave. in Manalapan for a burglary report. The owner reported that sometime during the night hours of August 14 unknown actor(s) broke into the office trailer of The Metro Gym and stole a television and an internet router. The television is described as an Insignia Led TV valued at $700 and the router is a Verizon internet router valued at $150. If anyone has any further information regarding this case they are asked to please contact the Manalapan Township Police Department at 732-446-4300.