Manalapan Police Blotter, Nov. 26 - Dec. 2

MANALAPAN, NJ — Released by Manalapan police and unedited by Patch, all of last week's arrests and incidents:

Cyber Harassment
After an extensive investigation that ended on Sunday, December 2, 2018, Craig Keene, a single, 44-year-old gas station attendant from Brooklyn, NY was arrested and charged with Cyber Harassment for posting online advertisements using his relative's information as a means of causing an inconvenience to this same relative, police said. Keene was processed and released at the Manalapan Township Police Department with a court date. This incident was investigated was handled by Ptl. Jason Vigneault and Detective Brian Belardo.

Warrant Arrest
On Sunday, December 2, 2018 at 5:56 p.m., Krystal Joseph, a 29-year-old, single Manalapan resident, who is employed as a nurse, turned herself in to the Manalapan Township Police Department on an outstanding traffic warrant that was issued for her arrest in the amount of $139 out of the Old Bridge Township Municipal Court. Joseph was arrested, processed, and released after posting bail in the amount of $139.00. Patrolman Douglas Zike handled the arrest.

Fraud
On Sunday, December 2, 2018 at 5:50 p.m., a 62-year-old Manalapan resident filed a report in regards to unlawful withdraws from his personal bank account. The victim related that there was a total of $1,200 withdrawn from his account using his debit card at an ATM located at the Wawa on Union Hill Road. This incident is pending further investigation and is being handled by Ptl. Philip Accattata.

Warrant Arrest
On Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 8:14 pm, Jordan Fernandes, a 26-year-old, unmarried Manalapan resident, employed as an aid, turned himself in to the Manalapan Township Police Department on an outstanding traffic warrant that was issued for his arrest for $1,000.00 out of the Manalapan Township Municipal Court. Fernandes was released pending a new court date after posting the full bail amount. Patrolman John Lightbody handled the arrest.

Possession of Marijuana
On Friday, November 30, 2018 at approximately 12:23 p.m., Ptl. Bart Mattaliano conducted a motor vehicle stop on Rt. 33 near Iron Ore Road in Manalapan Township. During this motor vehicle stop, Edon Qosaj was found to be in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was subsequently arrested, served with a criminal complaint for these charges, and released with a court date.

Criminal Attempt (Motor Vehicle Burglary)
On Thursday, November 29, 2018 at approximately 5:53 p.m., a 32-year-old Manalapan resident reported that an unknown actor attempted to gain access to their locked vehicle that was parked on Willow Grove Way. This incident occurred at approximately 3:06 a.m. and a suspect was not identified. Ptl. Brian Schank handled the initial report and this case is pending further investigation.

Theft
On Thursday, November 29, 2018, at approximately 3:49 p.m., a 42-year-old Manalapan resident reported that an unknown actor gained access to her unlocked vehicle that was parked in her driveway on Willow Grove Way sometimes during the night of November 28, 2018. The victim reported that a flashlight, approximately $5.00 in loose change, a Dunkin' Donuts gift card, and a can of pepper spray were all taken from the interior of her vehicle. A suspect was not identified. Patrolman Jeffrey Mattson handled the report.

Fraud

On Thursday, November 29, 2018 at approximately 2:30 p.m., a 49-year-old Manalapan resident filed a report with Ptl. Christopher Oleksy in regards to fraudulent activity using her bank account information. The victim reported that an unknown subject had obtained access to her bank account information and was successful in cashing a fraudulent check for a $2,500 using this same information. A suspect was not identified and this case is pending further investigation.

Theft of a Motor Vehicle
On Thursday, November 29, 2018, at approximately 7:53 a.m., Ptl. Ross Dessel responded to a Manalapan residence on Locust Grove Lane in reference to a motor vehicle that was stolen. The victim, a 46-year-old Manalapan resident reported that her 2017 Volkswagon Tiguan was taken by unknown actor(s) during the previous overnight hours. The vehicle was believed to be unlocked and the key was left inside. Ptl. Ross Dessel was the initial investigating officer.

Theft of Property
On Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Ptl. Jason Vigneault responded to the Wawa parking lot located on Woodward Road for a report of a theft of landscape equipment. This investigation revealed that two unknown males removed from a landscape trailer a red Max Back Pack Blower and a Husqvarna Hedge Trimmer. The total loss of property was valued at $850. The suspects can be described as white males, one in his 20’s, with unshaven and wavy brown hair, wearing a neon yellow winter hat, while the other suspect was possibly in his 50’s, unshaven with grey hair, wearing a dark-colored winter hat. These suspects were observed driving a newer model white Dodge Ram Crew Cab truck and appeared to be pulling a small horse trailer. Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact this agency. This incident was handled by Ptl. Jason Vigneault.

Hit and Run / Driving While Intoxicated
On Monday, November 26, 2018 at 7:18 p.m., Ptl. Adam Sosnowski and Ptl. Christopher Makwinski responded to the area of North Parsonage Way for a report of a hit-and-run motor vehicle crash involving a light pole. During this investigation, the driver identified as Gennaro Pane, a married 53-year-old self-employed resident of Manalapan was found to be driving while intoxicated, police allege. Gennaro was arrested and transported to the Manalapan Police headquarters where he was charged with Driving While Intoxicated along with multiple motor vehicle citations. Gennaro was subsequently released with a court date. Patrolman Christopher Makwinski handled the incident and arrest.

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