See May Incidents In Berkeley Police Blotter

BERKELEY, NJ — Multiple warrant arrests, crashes and a car fire are among the incidents that occurred in Berkeley this past May.

The monthly Berkeley police blotter outlines incidents from May 1 through 30.

See the full blotter, republished and unedited by Patch, below.

Arrest (Warrant) – On May 2, 2024, Patrolman Steven Scaturro, Patrolman Christopher Dedeyn, Patrolman Michael Taylor and Sgt. Sean Varady all responded to the area of 437 Rt. 9/Spirits for a report of an intoxicated male outside of the store. Upon arrival the male was found in front of the store very intoxicated and was drinking alcohol. The male was uncooperative and gave officers fictitious information. Upon further investigation the male was identified as Antonio Jimenez, 39, of Lakewood. Jimenez was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and charged with Hindering Apprehension and issued a Special Complaint Summons for Open Container. Jimenez had an outstanding warrant out of Howell Twp. For $1500 for Hindering Apprehension. Jimenez was turned over to Howell Twp. Policewithout incident.

MVA w/Injuries – On May 6, 2024, Patrolman Michael Bulwinski, Patrolman Joseph Chester, Patrolman Justin Heffernan, Sgt. Robert Flanegan, Patrolman Ryan Drivanos and Patrolman Alex Houle all responded to the area of Rt.9 and Ocean Gate Dr. for a two-vehicle crash with injuries. EMS and Bayville Fire Department arrived on scene to assist. Upon arrival it was learned that a 2021 Nissan Sentra (vehicle 1) was making an illegal left turn at the intersection towards Ocean Gate Dr. The driver of vehicle 1 did not sustain any injuries. The driver of vehicle 2, a 2004 Toyota Prius, was flown to JSUMC for his non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of vehicle 1 who was identified as Niyanna Carrero 25, of Linden, was issued summonses for Careless Driving and Improper Turn.

Arrest (Warrant) – On May 18, 2024, Patrolman Shane Leighton and Officer Anthony Aldrich responded to the area of 220 Rt.9/Wawa for a report of an intoxicated female. Upon arrival Nicole Stetson, 40, of Barnegat, was found screaming and threatening customers. Upon further investigation Stetson was found to have warrants out of Toms River for $2000 and $500 for Criminal Trespass and $2000 out of Stafford for Shoplifting. Stetson was arrested and transported to TRPD where she was turned over without incident.

Arrest (Shoplifting) – On May 22, 2024, Patrolman Christopher Dedeyn, Patrolman Steven Scaturro and Patrolman Brian Flanegan responded to 431 Rt.9/Shoprite for a report of shoplifting. Upon arrival officers met with the Loss Prevention Manager and reviewed surveillance video. Sandra Bohack, 57, of Ocean Gate, was seen placing items into her shopping bag and leaving the store without paying. Upon further investigation Bohack had stolen $87.43 worth of items. Bohack was arrested and transported to police headquarters where she was processed and charged with Shoplifting. Bohack was released pending a future court date.

Arrest (DWI) – On May 23, 2024, Patrolman Shawn Lightbody and Officer Nicholas Pelino responded to the area of Paradise Blvd. for a hit and run. Upon arrival it was discovered that a white pickup truck had hit a fire hydrant and then fled the scene. Berkeley dispatch received a crash alert from an iPhone in the area. Patrolman responded to the address of the alert and found the white pickup truck with a dent and yellow paint on the front bumper. The driver of the vehicle, Scott Veals, 62, of Berkeley,admitted to hitting the fire hydrant and leaving the scene. Veals was arrested and transported to police headquarters where he was processed and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving and Careless Driving. Veals vehicle was impounded in accordance with Johns Law. Veals was released pending a future court date.

Arrest (DWI) – On May 25, 2024, Patrolman Christopher Dedeyn, Patrolman Harold Hester and Patrolman Steven Scaturro responded to the area of 66 Rt.9 for a report of an unconscious driver. Upon arrival the female identified as Corissa Szigethy, 36, of Magnolia, was discovered unconscious slumped over the drivers wheel in the running vehicle. Upon further investigation it was learned that Szigethy was driving while intoxicated. Szigethy was arrested and transported to police headquarters where she was processed and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Careless Driving, and Open Alcoholic Beverage in a Vehicle. Szigethy’s vehicle was impounded in accordance with Johns Law. Szigethy was released pending a future court date.

Vehicle Fire – On May 28, 2024, Patrolman Kyle Slocum and Lt. Brian Woermer responded to a vehicle fire near the area of Forest Hills Parkway. Bayville Fire Department arrived on scene and extinguished the car fire. Upon further investigation the driver of the 2015 silver Acura TLX stated her brakes were not working. She stated she was able to get her vehicle to stop whenshe noticed black smoke coming from the engine. She immediately exited the vehicle and was unharmed. Detective Michael Tier and Detective Joseph Santoro arrived on scene to continue the investigation. Nothing was deemed suspicious. Forest Hills Parkway was shut down for approximately one hour due to the fire.

Arrest (Warrant) - On May 31, 2024, Patrolman Nick Bondulich and Officer Patrick Trushell responded to the area of First Ave. for a report of a suspicious male. Upon arrival it was learned that the male, who was identified as Mario Palmieri, 30, of Toms River, had a warrant out of Manchester Township. Palmieri was arrested and transported to Manchester Township PD without incident.