Old Bridge Police Blotter For Month Of July

OLD BRIDGE, NJ — Released by Old Bridge Police on Aug. 28, here are all the arrests for the month of July in that Township.

The Old Bridge Township Police Department made the following arrests from July 1 through July 31, 2023:

On July 2, 2023, Rodolfo Sanchez, a 44-year-old New Brunswick resident was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Failure to Observe a Traffic Signal, and Traffic on Marked Lanes following a motor vehicle stop on Rt. 516. He was processed and released pending a court date. Officer Jaikissoon was the arresting officer.

On July 2, 2023, Armando Garcia Contreras, a 51-year-old Sayreville resident, was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Traffic on Marked Lanes, Unregistered Vehicle, and Open Container of Alcoholic Beverage in a Motor Vehicle following a motor vehicle stop on Rt. 9. He was processed and released pending a court date. Officer Walsh was the arresting officer.

On July 3, 2023, Rony Hernandez, an 18-year-old Milltown resident, was arrested for a warrant out of New Brunswick. He was processed and transferred to the custody of the New Brunswick Police Department. Officer Serpico was the arresting officer.

On July 3, 2023, Lillian Rose Dubois, a 37-year-old Manalapan resident, was arrested for a warrant out of Neptune Township. She was processed and transferred to the custody of the Neptune Police Department. Officer Benedict was the arresting officer.

On July 3, 2023, Ryan T. Flynn, a 36-year-old Old Bridge resident was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Traffic on Marked Lanes, and Consumption of Alcohol by a Motor Vehicle Operator following a motor vehicle stop on Rt. 9. He was processed and released pending a court date. Officer Annuzzi was the arresting officer.

On July 3, 2023, Saile Ferreira Do Carmo Vilarin, a 38-year-old South River resident was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Traffic on Marked Lanes, and Endangering the Welfare of Children following a motor vehicle crash on Rt. 18. She was processed and released pending a court date. Officer Benedict was the arresting officer.

On July 4, 2023, Michael F. McAllister, a 52-year-old South Amboy resident, was arrested and charged with Distribution of Heroin/Cocaine (260 grams), Possession of CDS (suspected Oxy), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Money Laundering ($10,059 currency), Distribution of Heroin/Cocaine (212 grams Heroin), Possession of CDS (25 subox strips), Possession of CDS (260 grams of crack cocaine), Distribution of CDS (212 Grams of Heroin), Distribution of CDS (25 Subox strips), Distribution of Heroin/Cocaine/Oxy, Driving While Intoxicated, Distribution of Prescription Drug (38 Quetiapine Pills), and Drug Possession by a Motor Vehicle Operator following a motor vehicle stop in the area of Rt. 9. He was processed and transferred to the care of Raritan Bay Medical Center under the supervision of the Middlesex County Sheriff’s office. Officer Annuzzi was the arresting officer.

On July 4, 2023, Carl Morehead, a 28-year-old Morganville resident, was arrested for a warrant out of Marlboro Township. He was also charged with Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License and Unlicensed Driver. He was processed and transferred to the custody of the Marlboro Police Department. Officer Perrone was the arresting officer.

On July 4, 2023, a 22-year-old Parlin resident was arrested and charged with Domestic Violence related Simple Assault. She was processed and released pending a court date. Officer Petrides was the arresting officer.

On July 5, 2023, Jeff E. Jeanty, a 34-year-old homeless person, was arrested for a bench warrant out of Old Bridge. He was processed and remanded to the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center. Officer Massa was the arresting officer.

On July 6, 2023, Brian A. Santana, a 22-year-old Elizabeth resident, was arrested for bench warrants out of Kenilworth Borough and Woodbridge. He was also charged with Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License. He was processed and transferred to the custody of the Woodbridge Police Department. Officer Spina was the arresting officer.

On July 6, 2023, Ivan Sevastianow, Jr., a 67-year-old homeless person, was arrested and charged with robbery following a hold-up at the TD Bank of Route 9. He was processed and remanded to the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center. Following his arrest, it was determined he was also the suspect in two bank robberies in Lakewood. Officer Eriksen was the arresting officer. Read that story: Man Arrested, Charged In 2 Lakewood Bank Robberies (July 2023)

On July 7, 2023, Adrian David Baez, a 21-year-old South River resident, was arrested in Perth Amboy for a bench warrant out of Old Bridge. He was transferred to Old Bridge, where he was booked and processed and remanded to the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center. Officer Rothmund was the arresting officer.

On July 7, 2023, Steven R. James, a 31-year-old Keyport resident, was arrested on a warrant out of Clifton. He was processed and released pending a court date. Officer Walrond was the arresting officer.

On July 8, 2023, a 44-year-old Old Bridge resident was arrested and charged with Domestic Violence related Harassment. He was processed and released pending a court date. Officer Goy was the arresting officer.

On July 9, 2023, Yash Bhadresh, a 40-year-old Old Bridge resident, was arrested on a warrant out of Old Bridge. He was processed and remanded to the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center. Officer Rothmund was the arresting officer.

On July 10, 2023, Joseph S. Murawski, a 51-year-old Manalapan resident, was arrested and charged with Theft of Movable Property, Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card and Criminal Attempt following an investigation involving the Old Bridge Soccer League. He was processed and remanded to the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center. Officer A. Weiss was the arresting officer.

On July 10, 2023, Kathleen M. Murawski, a 45-year-old Manalapan resident, was arrested and charged with Theft of Movable Property ($91,010.72), Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card, and Criminal Attempt following an investigation involving the Old Bridge Soccer League. She was processed and remanded to the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center. Detective Caffey was the arresting officer. Read that story: Husband, Wife Stole $91K From Old Bridge Soccer League, Police Allege (July 2023)

On July 10, 2023, Jacquetta Shalon Edwards, a 25-year-old South Amboy resident, was arrested on two warrants out of Newark and East Orange following a motor vehicle crash on Summerfield Avenue. She was also charged with Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License, Careless Driving, and Contempt. She was processed and released pending a court date. Officer Petrides was the arresting officer.

On July 10, 2023, a 67-year-old South Amboy resident was arrested and charged with Domestic Violence related Simple Assault and Harassment. He was processed and released pending a court date. Officer Brady was the arresting officer.

On July 11, 2023, Louis E. Cruz, Jr., a 53-year-old Perth Amboy resident, was arrested on a bench warrant out of Sayreville. He was processed and released pending a court date. Officer Annuzzi was the arresting officer.

On July 11, 2023, Sangram K. Mahapatra, a 45-year-old South Brunswick resident, was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Traffic on Marked Lanes, and Unregistered Vehicle following a motor vehicle stop on Route 35. He was processed and released pending a court date. Officer Serpico was the arresting officer.

On July 14, 2023, Michael Sarro, a 41-year-old Old Bridge resident, was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Use/Influence of CDS following a motor vehicle stop on Route 18. He was processed and transferred to the care of Raritan Bay Medical Center. Officer Walrond was the arresting officer.

On July 15, 2023, a juvenile from Parlin was arrested and charged with Shoplifting from the Rt. 9 Walmart. She was processed and released pending a court date. Officer Massa was the arresting officer.

On July 15, 2023, a juvenile from Parlin was arrested and charged with Shoplifting from the Route 9 Walmart. She was processed and released pending a court date. Officer Massa was the arresting officer.

On July 16, 2023, Sequoia Chamae Jois Wise, a 36-year-old Hackensack resident, was arrested for bench warrants out of Cranbury and Middletown. She was processed and transferred to the custody of the Cranbury Police Department. Officer Landi was the arresting officer.

On July 17, 2023, a 40-year-old Old Bridge resident was arrested and charged with Domestic Violence Strangulation. He was processed and remanded to the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center. Officer Dorsainvil was the arresting officer.

On July 17, 2023, a 33-year-old Lavellette resident was arrested and charged with Domestic Violence Simple Assault, Criminal Mischief, and Harassment. He was processed and remanded to the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center. Officer Dorsainvil was the arresting officer.

On July 17, 2023, James T. Cannici, a 20-year-old Old Bridge resident, was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Underage DWI, Improper Passing, Reckless Driving, Aggravated Manslaughter, Death by Auto, Bodily Injury, and Assault by Auto following a motor vehicle crash on Route 18. He was processed and remanded to the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center. Officer Rhoades was the arresting officer. Read that story: DWI, Manslaughter Charges In Wrong-Way Rt. 18 Crash That Killed Woman (July 2023)

On July 19, 2023, Abubakari Issah, a 37-year-old Old Bridge resident, was arrested and charged with Wrongful Impersonating. He was processed and released pending a court date. Officer Fanelli was the arresting officer.

On July 19, 2023, a 28-year-old Laurence Harbor resident was arrested and charged with Domestic Violence related Harassment and Criminal Mischief. She was later charged with an additional count of Criminal Mischief after urinating on the floor of the cell she was occupying. She was processed and released pending a court date. Officer Serpico was the arresting officer.

On July 19, 2023, Ajmal A. Floyd, a 60-year-old East Orange resident, was arrested on two warrants out of East Orange and Cliffside Park following a motor vehicle stop on Route 9. He was also charged with Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License, Uninsured Motor Vehicle, Unregistered Motor Vehicle, and Unlicensed Driver. He was processed and released pending a court date. Officer Jaikissoon was the arresting officer.

On July 20, 2023, Reilly Jaymes Brown, a 25-year-old Old Bridge resident, was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, and Following Too Closely following a motor vehicle stop on Route 516. She was processed and released pending a court date. Officer Serpico was the arresting officer.

On July 19, 2023, Kiritkumar P. Patel, a 67-year-old South Amboy resident, was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Traffic on Marked Lanes, Refusal to Consent to Breath Samples, and Refusal to Submit to Chemical Testing following a motor vehicle stop in the Kohls parking lot on Route 9. He was processed and released pending a court date. Officer A. Weiss was the arresting officer.

On July 20, 2023, Michael A. Gawrl, a 39-year-old Sewaren resident, was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Traffic on Marked Lanes, Refusal to Consent to Breath Samples, and Refusal to Submit to Chemical Testing following a motor vehicle stop on Route 9. He was processed and released pending a court date. Officer Walsh was the arresting officer.

On July 20, 2023, Edwin Koroma, a 26-year-old Old Bridge resident, was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, and Traffic on Marked Lanes following a motor vehicle stop on Route 516. He was processed and released pending a court date. Sergeant Ward and Officer Serpico were the arresting officers.

On July 21, 2023, Felipe J. Rojas, a 57-year-old New Brunswick resident, was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Traffic on Marked Lanes, Following Too Closely, Unlicensed Driver, Refusal to Submit to Chemical Testing, and Refusal to Consent to Breath Samples following a motor vehicle stop on Route 18. He was processed and released pending a court date. Officer Annuzzi was the arresting officer.

On July 22, 2023, Manuel Zungia Colaj, a 20-year-old Plainfield resident, was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Underage DWI, Reckless Driving, Traffic on Marked Lanes, and Open Container of Alcoholic Beverage in a Motor Vehicle following a motor vehicle stop on Route 9. He was processed and released pending a court date. Officer A. Weiss was the arresting officer.

On July 22, 2023, Brandon McNamara, a 30-year-old Freehold resident, was arrested and charged with Harassment following an incident on Grove Lane. He was processed and released pending a court date. Detective Cannillo was the arresting officer.

On July 22, 2023, Carmine Battaglia, a 43-year-old Old Bridge resident was arrested and charged with Possession of a Firearm for Unlawful Purpose, Aggravated Assault with a Weapon, Endangering the Life of Another Person, Large Capacity Ammo Magazine, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon following an incident on Grove Lane. He was processed and remanded to the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center. Officer Bucci was the arresting officer.

On July 24, 2023, Mario A. Mazza, Jr., a 58-year-old Matawan resident, was arrested and charged with Possession of a Firearm for Unlawful Purpose, Threaten to Commit a Crime, and Aggravated Assault with a Weapon following an incident at the Auto Zone on Ernston Road. He was processed and remanded to the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center. Officer Rothmund was the arresting officer.

On July 23, 2023, Ronald John Riederich, a 77-year-old Tullahoma, TN resident was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Refusal to Submit to Chemical Testing, Refusal to Consent to Breath Samples, and Open Container of Alcoholic Beverage in a Motor Vehicle following a motor vehicle stop on Appleby Avenue. He was processed and released pending a court date. Officer Massa was the arresting officer.

On July 25, 2023, Terrence Simonson, a 43-year-old Laurence Harbor resident, was arrested on a warrant out of Old Bridge. He was processed and remanded to the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center. Officer Micich was the arresting officer.

On July 25, 2023, Marcos Moralesmartinez, a 37-year-old Freehold resident, was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Reckless Driving following a motor vehicle crash on Route 34. He was processed and released pending a court date. Officer Hartmann was the arresting officer.

On July 26, 2023, a 67-year-old Old Bridge resident was arrested for Domestic Violence related Harassment and Contempt. She was processed and remanded to the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center. Officer Corona was the arresting officer.

On July 26, 2023, William Arthur Marsh, a 47-year-old North Brunswick resident, was arrested and charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in the area of 7-11 on Route 516. He was processed and released pending a court date. Officer Annuzzi was the arresting officer.

On July 27, 2023, Kenneth R. Sparry, a 53-year-old Old Bridge resident, was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Open Container of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle, and Refusal to Submit to Chemical Testing following a motor vehicle stop on Route 18. He was processed and transferred to the care of Raritan Bay Medical Center. Officer Gavares was the arresting officer.

On July 28, 2023, Briana D. Moreland, a 25-year-old Willingboro resident, was arrested and charged with Theft over $75,000, Receiving Stolen Property, two counts of Wrongful Impersonating, Forged Writing, Falsifying Financial Statements, Tampering with Public Record, and six counts of Criminal Attempt following an investigation involving check fraud. She was processed and remanded to the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center. Detectives Hall and Haviland were the arresting officers.

On July 28, 2023, Ibn Rashad A. Muhammad, a 28-year-old Long Beach, CA resident was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Reckless Driving following a motor vehicle crash on Mapleview Drive. He was processed and released pending a court date. Officer Jaikissoon was the arresting officer.

On July 28, 2023, Kofi Addo, a 35-year-old East Windsor resident, was arrested and charged with Wrongful Impersonating and Exhibiting False Documents as Proof of ID. He was processed and released pending a court date. Officer Janks and A. Weiss were the arresting officers.

On July 29, 2023, Christoph J. Coyle, a 19-year-old East Brunswick resident, was arrested and charged with Attempting to Elude Police (Pursuit), Eluding with Substantial Risk of Physical Injury, and Reckless Driving. He was processed and transferred to the custody of the East Brunswick Police Department. Officer Walczak was the arresting officer.

On July 29, 2023, Christopher Lamont Finley, a 44-year-old Jamesburg resident, was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License, and Unregistered Motor Vehicle following a motor vehicle stop in the area of Texas Road. He was processed and released pending a court date. Officer Serpico was the arresting officer.

On July 30, 2023, a 35-year-old Philadelphia resident was arrested for Domestic Violence Related Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, and Endangering the Welfare of Children. He also had two warrants from the Palmyra Police Department. He was processed and remanded to the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center. Officer Dorsainvil was the arresting officer.

On July 30, 2023, a 33-year-old Laurence Harbor resident was arrested for Domestic Violence Related Strangulation and Simple Assault. He was processed and remanded to the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center. Officer Massa was the arresting officer.

On July 31, 2023, Jason T. Pollard, a 38-year-old Hackensack resident, was arrested and charged with Theft over $75,000, Receiving Stolen Property, Wrongful Impersonating, Forgery, Falsifying Financial Statements, Tampering with Public Record, and Criminal Attempt following an investigation involving check fraud. He was processed and remanded to the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center. Officer Fuentes was the arresting officer

On July 31, 2023, Najjiia P. Bass, a 30-year-old Willingboro resident, was arrested and charged with Theft over $75,000, Receiving Stolen Property, Wrongful Impersonating, Forgery by Altering, Falsifying Financial Statements, and six counts of Criminal Attempt following an investigation involving check fraud. She was processed and remanded to the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center. Detective Haviland was the arresting officer.

On July 31, 2023, Ainojsia Aree Bass, a 33-year-old Willingboro resident, was arrested and charged with Theft over $75,000, Receiving Stolen Property, Wrongful Impersonating, Forgery by Altering, Falsifying Financial Statements, and six counts of Criminal Attempt following an investigation involving check fraud. She was processed and remanded to the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center. Detective Mottola was the arresting officer.

On July 31, 2023, Jessica T. Jordan, a 34-year-old Delran resident, was arrested and charged with Theft over $75,000, Receiving Stolen Property, Wrongful Impersonating, Forgery by Altering, Falsifying Financial Statements, and six counts of Criminal Attempt following an investigation involving check fraud. She was processed and remanded to the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center. Detectives Mottola and Haviland were the arresting officers.

On July 31, 2023, a 50-year-old Keyport resident was arrested for Violation of a Domestic Violence Restraining Order. He was processed and remanded to the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center. Officer Neilsen was the arresting officer.

On July 31, 2023, Eric J. Escobar, a 29-year-old Bayonne resident, was arrested on a warrant out of Monroe Township. He was processed and transferred to the custody of the Monroe Township Police Department. Officer Krzywdzinski was the arresting officer.

On July 31, 2023, Thomas Erickson, a 35-year-old Old Bridge resident, was arrested and charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in the area of Route 516. He was processed and released pending a court date. Officer Wilson was the arresting officer.

It should be noted that all arrestees are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law. The names of defendants who are juveniles, involved in domestic violence incidents, or involved in ongoing investigations have been removed.