Man Inhaled Chemicals In Applebee's Parking Lot: Lacey Police Blotter

LACEY, NJ — A man was charged after inhaling instant dust remover in the Applebee's parking lot in the Lacey Township Police Blotter for June 30 through July 7.

Warrant Arrest: On Sunday, July 3, 2022, at 1:17 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Windsor Street and Arlington Avenue, Forked River, for a report of a male subject with long hair that was dancing and talking to himself. Upon their arrival, officers observed a male subject matching the description given, whom they identified as Brenden Evans (35) of Devon Street, Forked River. It was discovered that Evans had an active warrant issued out of the Ocean County Superior Court. Evans was placed under arrest and transported to the Ocean County Jail, where he was lodged.

DWI: On Monday, July 4, 2022 at 6:24 p.m., Lieutenant Sullivan conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 9 near Game Farm Road, Forked River, for careless driving and failure to maintain lane. Officers Lee and Hyle responded to assist, and met with the driver, Carolyn Landes (61) of Toms River. Investigation at the scene revealed that Landes was driving while intoxicated. Landes was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters, where she was processed. Landes was issued several motor vehicle summonses, including DWI, Refusal to Submit Breath Samples, and Reckless Driving. Landes was served her copies of the summonses and released in accordance with John’s Law.

Brush Fire: On Monday, July 4, 2022, at 6:57 p.m., several officers responded to the Clune Park access road for a report of a brush fire. Upon arrival, officers observed an area consisting of low brush actively burning on both sides of the road. The Forked River Fire Department arrived and extinguished the fire. The origin of the fire is unknown at this time.

Possession of Toxic Chemicals - On Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at 2:57 p.m., Officers D’Antonio and Lee responded to the parking lot of Applebee’s for a report of a male inhaling chemicals while seated in a vehicle. Officer Lee arrived and made contact with Walter Paseler, Jr. (53) of Waretown, who was observed to be sleeping in the driver’s seat of his vehicle. Officer Lee approached Paseler and woke him up, and while doing so, observed a can of instant dust remover in the vehicle. Following his investigation, Officer Lee placed Paseler under arrest and transported him to police headquarters for processing. Paseler was released after being charged with Inhaling a Toxic Chemical for the Purpose of Intoxication and Possession of a Toxic Chemical for the Purpose of Intoxication.

Shoplifting: On Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at 2:36 p.m., Officers Lee and D’Antonio responded to Home Depot for a shoplifting incident. Upon their arrival, officers met with one of the store’s asset protection employees. The employee reported that they had observed two unknown male subjects place numerous outdoor power tools on a cart which were valued in excess of $1,000.00. The employee stopped one of the suspects as he was attempting to leave the store without paying for the merchandise, at which time the suspect abandoned the items and left. The suspects have not been identified.