Middletown June 28 - July 25 Police Blotter

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — Released by Middletown police and unedited by Patch, all the arrests for that time period:

During the period of June 28, 2020 through July 25, 2020, the Middletown Twp. Police Department responded to 4,588 calls for service, including 274 first aid calls, 117 burglar alarms, and 139 motor vehicle crashes.

Police officers arrested 41 individuals, including 7 for outstanding bench warrants and 5 for domestic violence. Arrests are as follows:

Destiny Garner, age 19, from Elizabeth, was arrested by Officer Eric Van Schaack and charged with obstructing the law, resisting arrest, possession of alcohol, and disorderly conduct. Garner was processed and released on a summons complaint.

Michael Joseph-Dixon, age 23, from Elizabeth, was arrested by Officer Brian Macdonald and charged with possession of fireworks, possession of marijuana under 50 grams, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Joseph-Dixon was processed and released on a summons complaint.

Brayden Gazette, age 18, from Middletown, was arrested by Officer Michael Heaton and charged with possession of marijuana under 50 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia. Gazette was processed and released on a summons complaint.

Ryan Rozinski, age 18, from Middletown, was arrested by Officer Michael Heaton and charged with possession of drug marijuana under 50 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia. Rozinski was processed and released on a summons complaint.

Joseph Bruno, age 22, from Holmdel, was arrested by Detective Darrin Simon and charged with stalking and harassment. Bruno was processed and released on a summons complaint.

Dennis Sokolov, age 30, from Marlboro, was arrested by Officer Nicholas Manochio and charged with possession of marijuana under 50 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia. Sokolov was processed and released on a summons complaint.

Darryl Laing, age 33, from Middletown, was arrested by Detective Daniel Sullivan for a contempt of court warrant. Laing was processed and released to Keansburg Police Department.

Joseph Colasacco, age 41, from Hazlet, was arrested by Officer Savvas Roumeliotis and charged with disorderly conduct. Colasacco was processed and released on a summons complaint.

Alexis Leonardo-Fernande, age 36, from Matawan, was arrested by Officer Kevin Mahon and charged with possession of fireworks and disorderly conduct. Leonardo-Fernande was processed and released on a summons complaint.

Jose Rodriguez-Abreu, age 23, from Perth Amboy, was arrested by Officer Salvatore Albanese and charged with possession of fireworks and disorderly conduct. Rodriguez-Abreu was processed and released on a summons complaint.

Christian Sanchez-Palaez, age 24, from Elizabeth, was arrested by Officer Michael Heaton for a contempt of court warrant, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of marijuana under 50 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia. Sanchez-Palaez was processed and released on a summons complaint.

Jazmin Siranaula, age 18, from Elizabeth, was arrested by Officer Michael Heaton and charged with possession of marijuana under 50 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia Siranaula was processed and released on a summons complaint.

Cesare Antista, age 28, from Highlands, was arrested by Officer Frank Mazza and charged with driving under the influence. Antista was processed and released on a summons complaint.

Jeffrey Kierney, age 37, from Rutherford, was arrested by Officer Van Schaack and charged with possession of marijuana under 50 grams. Kierney was processed and released on a summons complaint.

Keith Squires, age 36, from Keansburg, was arrested by Officer Sean Barry and charged with use of a controlled dangerous substance. Squires was processed and released on a summons complaint.

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