Berkeley Resident Restrains Home Intruder: Police

BERKELEY, NJ — A Berkeley resident restrained a home intruder Oct. 3 before police arrived to arrest the suspect, according to authorities. Thomas Sloan was still inside the victim's home when the resident informed police, officials said.

Once authorities arrived, the victim restrained Sloan in the backyard of the Chain Boulevard home, police said. Sloan was charged with burglary, simple assault, theft by unlawful taking, criminal mischief and criminal trespass, police said.

Sloan, 33, of Berkeley, was taken to Ocean County Jail, police said.

In September, Sloan was charged with stealing from 11 Berkeley vehicles, police said. He unlocked vehicles at night in the Holiday City and Silver Ridge Park senior communities, according to police. He was in Ocean County Jail on unrelated charges. Read more: Man Charged With 11 Car Burglaries In Berkeley: Police

Berkeley police reported the Oct. 3 incident Wednesday in their latest blotter. Here are two more items they reported:

Hit-and-Run, DWI

Police responded to a report of a hit-and-run Oct. 13. Robert Guerci was driving while under the influence, according to police.

Guerci, 67, of Berkeley, was charged with driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of an accident and careless driving, police said. It was not immediately clear what he crashed into.

Guerci was processed at police headquarters and released. His vehicle was impounded as per John's Law.

Police Rescue

Berkeley police rescued a male stuck in the mud Sept. 21. The male was crabbing and fell into the marsh. He sunk 3 feet deep and wasn't able to get out.

Patrolman Chris Elliott and Sergeant John Houghkirk responded to the scene at Bayview Avenue, where the fire department assisted. Officials examined the male for first aid, finding no injuries.

Click here for the latest Berkeley police blotter, which covers Sept. 17 through Oct. 14.

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