Lacey Township Police Blotter: Sept. 16-23

LACEY, NJ — Released by Lacey Police and unedited by Patch, all of last week's incidents handled by police and arrests:

Trespassing

On Thursday, September 16, at 12:14 p.m., officers Michael Hein and Scott Anderson were dispatched to Spirits Liquors in reference to a trespassing complaint. Officers discovered that Moses Sutton, 28, was inside the store refusing to leave after being advised previously that he was not welcome on the property. Sutton was issued a complaint for defiant trespass.

Theft

On Friday, September 17 at 2:49 p.m., officer Dan Ricciardella was dispatched to a Lanoka Harbor residence for a theft report. The owner reported that unknown suspect(s) forced open the rear gate of his property stealing items from within. The theft, that is valued at $3,500, consisted of copper line sets, fittings, and scrap.

Burglary

On Saturday, September 18 at 9:29 a.m., officer Matthew D’Antonio was dispatched to Cycleworld for a reported burglary. The owner reported that during the overnight hours, unknown suspect(s) cut locks and entered numerous storage trailers on the property.

On Monday, September 20 at 6:31 p.m., officers responded to a Birch Lane residence for the report of men fighting. Investigation at the scene revealed that a male subject unlawfully entered the home and assaulted the homeowner. The suspect was later identified as Patrick Kerney, Jr. Kerney’s vehicle was discovered parked in the rear of Eric Plaza although he was not present. Kerney later surrendered at headquarters and was charged with burglary, simple assault, and criminal mischief. He was lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility without bail.

DWI

On Tuesday, September 21 at 5:23 p.m., officers were dispatched to Lacey Road near the area of Argo’s Farm in reference to an erratic driver. The caller reported that the vehicle in front of him was traveling at a high rate of speed with no rear tire on one side. The vehicle was located and stopped on the Garden State Parkway as it proceeded on three tires. The driver, Charles Anderson, was deemed under the influence and arrested. Charles was issued summonses for DWI and reckless driving.