WALL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST BLOTTER August 10, 2026 – August 16, 2026
Monday, August 10, 2026:
Patrolman Joseph Liddy arrested Drew Baillargeon, 26, of Freehold, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 33 at 12:53 AM. Baillargeon was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026:
Patrolman Danielle D’Ambrosio responded to the Wall Township Municipal Court and arrested Donna Powell, 62, of Toms River, on an Ocean County Sheriff’s Office warrant. Powell was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman John Kelly arrested Yoandy Venereo, 44, of Little Silver, for possession of cocaine and on a Jersey City warrant following a disabled vehicle investigation on Interstate 195. Venereo was processed, charged on a summons, and released on his own recognizance (ROR) by Jersey City.
Patrolman Kyle Pelech arrested Markus Briggs, 37, of Asbury, for possession of prescription legend drugs following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 35. Briggs was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026:
Patrolman Julia Cutolo arrested Erin Jarvis, 34, of Wall, for shoplifting from Wawa on State Highway 35. Jarvis was processed and released on a summons.
Thursday, August 13, 2026:
Patrolman Clint Forgach arrested Thomas Gustafson, 64, of Ramsey, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 34 at 9:34 PM. Gustafson was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Friday, August 14, 2026:
Patrolman Marc Chavez arrested Kurt Sedlazek, 54, of Manasquan, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 34 at 3:36 AM. Sedlazek was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Patrick Ferrante responded to the Essex County Jail and took custody of Alziarre Williams, 21, of Yardville, on a Wall Township warrant. Williams was transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Julia Cutolo arrested Thomas Chepulis, 68, of South Plainfield, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a DWI Checkpoint on State Highway 138 at 9:42 PM. Chepulis was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Joshua Wheeler arrested Jaclyn Gryszka, 39, of Howell, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a DWI Checkpoint on State Highway 138 at 11:27 PM. Gryszka was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Saturday, August 15, 2026:
Patrolman Daniel Grothues arrested Ralph Sabatino, 32, of South Carolina, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 34 at 10:11 AM. Sabatino was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Danielle D’Ambrosio arrested Zachary Mosco, 34, of Wall, and Francheska Perez, 32, of Long Branch, for possession of a controlled dangerous substance following a motor vehicle stop on Sixteenth Avenue. Perez was processed and released on a summons. Mosco was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Vincent Colucci responded to the Beachwood Police Department and took custody of Christopher Ross, 38, of Ventnor City, on a Wall Township wanted person warrant for theft by deception. Ross was transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Sunday, August 16, 2026:
Patrolman Danielle D’Ambrosio arrested Sheri Lynn Colavito, 69, of Pennsylvania, for possession of methamphetamine, possession of psilocybin mushrooms, and on a Mount Laurel warrant. Colavito was processed, charged on a summons, and released on her own recognizance (ROR) by Mount Laurel.
Patrolman Danielle D’Ambrosio arrested Daniel Rizzo, 45, of Washington, on a Somerset County warrant following an investigation on State Highway 33/34. Rizzo was processed and turned over to the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office.
Despite these charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, following a trial at which the defendant has all the trial rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution and New Jersey State Law. ... See MoreSee Less
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Wall Township Police Department is currently investigating a single-vehicle motor vehicle crash that resulted in a fatality early Thursday morning.
At approximately 5:36 a.m. on August 13, 2026, Wall Township Emergency Services responded to the area of Squankum Allenwood Road following reports of a vehicle leaving the roadway.
Upon arrival, emergency personnel located a gray 2006 Honda Civic in the wooded area off the westbound lane of Squankum Allenwood Road with extensive damage.
The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, identified as an 18-year-old male resident of Brick, NJ, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The identity of the victim is being withheld at this time pending next-of-kin notification.
Assisting at the scene were members of the South Wall Fire Department, Glendola Fire Department, Monmouth County EMS, Hackensack Paramedics, and the Middlesex County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The crash remains under active investigation by Lt. Andrew Baldino and Ptl. Joshua Wheeler of the Wall Township Police Department.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact the Wall Township Police Department at 732-449-4800. ... See MoreSee Less
Need to have your vehicle inspected? The Wall Township Police Department, in partnership with the NJMVC Mobile Inspection Unit, will be at Rash Field today from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Rash Field 2008 Route 71, Wall Township
No appointment is necessary-just stop by during the event hours.
This is a convenient opportunity to make sure your vehicle is up to date with its inspection and ready for the road. We look forward to seeing you there and helping keep our community safe. ... See MoreSee Less
Did you miss our National Night Out last week? Our officers will be at the NJ State Parks National Night out right in our backyard at Allaire State Park tomorrow night! We hope to see you there! ... See MoreSee Less
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Monmouth County DWI Task Force will be conducting a DWI checkpoint this Friday, August 14, 2026, in Wall Township.
The checkpoint will run from 8 p.m. Friday night until 12 a.m. Saturday morning. All westbound vehicles traveling on Route 138 will be diverted onto Maxwell Drive, where drivers will be screened for their sobriety. Members of the Task Force will work alongside officers from the local department. ... See MoreSee Less
WALL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST BLOTTER August 3, 2026 – August 9, 2026
Monday, August 3, 2026:
Patrolman Joshua Wheeler arrested Tyrone Burr, 59, of Wall, Leroy Marshall, 43, of Wall, and Dalvin Andrews, 33, of Long Branch, for possession of methamphetamine, possession of crack cocaine, possession of heroin, and possession of paraphernalia following an investigation at the Express Inn, State Highway 33/34. Marshall and Andrews were processed and released on a summons. Burr was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Trent Powers arrested Jarrone Perry, 47, of Jackson, and Christopher Ojeda, 18, of Toms River, for possession of an unserialized firearm, possession of hollow-point ammunition, possession of an assault firearm, unlawful possession of a rifle, and unlawful possession of a loaded firearm following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 138. Perry was additionally charged with certain persons not to have weapons and a warrant out of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. Perry and Ojeda were processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026:
Patrolman Clint Forgach arrested Angela Symme Gilbert, 59, of MD, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on Interstate 195 at 10:38 PM. Gilbert was additionally charged with resisting arrest, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, obstruction, and hindering. Gilbert was charged on a summons and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026:
Patrolman Megan Alexander arrested Ashley Allen, 31, of PA, on an Old Bridge warrant following an investigation on Asbury Road. Allen was processed and released after posting bail.
Thursday, August 6, 2026:
Patrolman John Kelly arrested Ahdaizjah Bellamy, 30, of Wall, for shoplifting from Target, State Highway 35. Bellamy was processed and released on a summons.
Patrolman Connor Caponegro arrested Daniela Voltaggio, 43, of Wall, on warrants out of Red Bank and Eatontown following an investigation on State Highway 35. Voltaggio was processed and turned over to the Red Bank Police Department.
Friday, August 7, 2026:
Patrolman Fred Sprengel responded to the Franklin Lakes Police Department and took custody of Napoleon Sarmiento Miranda, 41, of Elizabeth, on a Wall Township warrant. Miranda was transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Julia Cutolo arrested Mark Jarema, 51, of Howell, on a Lacey Township warrant and for resisting arrest. Jarema was charged on a summons and released after posting bail.
Patrolman Joseph Liddy arrested Emmanuel Perez-Aguilar, 20, of Howell, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 138 at 10:19 PM. Perez-Aguilar was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Trent Powers arrested Franklin Arevalo-Garcia, 27, of Long Branch, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 18 at 11:30 PM. Arevalo-Garcia was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Saturday, August 8, 2026:
Patrolman Trent Powers arrested Robert Vaughn, 51, of Brick, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 34 at 3:29 AM. Vaughn was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Sunday, August 9, 2026:
Patrolman Trent Powers arrested Lisa Swanson, 39, of Little Silver, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 138 at 12:42 AM. Swanson was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Kevin Donegan arrested Thomas Singer, 28, of Millburn, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on New Bedford Road at 2:18 AM. Singer was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Justin Hudson responded to the Toms River Police Department and took custody of Yolanda Hodges, 32, of Irvington, on a Wall Township warrant. Hodges was transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Joshua Wheeler arrested John Sottiriou, 31, of Brick, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on the Garden State Parkway at 2:41 PM. Sottiriou was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Despite these charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, following a trial at which the defendant has all the trial rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution and New Jersey State Law. ... See MoreSee Less
MOTOR VEHICLE STOP ON I-195 RESULTS IN ARRESTS AND RECOVERY OF A LOADED FIREARM
On August 3, 2026, at approximately 11:02 p.m., Patrolman Trent Powers conducted a motor vehicle stop on Interstate 195 following a traffic violation.
During the subsequent investigation, the front-seat passenger, Jarrone Perry, 47, of Jackson, was found to have an active warrant issued by the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office for failure to register as a sex offender. Perry was taken into custody without incident.
As the investigation continued, Brick Township Police Department K-9 Handler LaPoint and K-9 Rebel responded to the scene to assist. K-9 Rebel conducted a free-air sniff of the vehicle and gave a positive indication for the presence of narcotics or other contraband. A search of the vehicle was subsequently conducted, resulting in the recovery of a loaded, AR-15-style privately manufactured firearm ("ghost gun").
As a result of the investigation, Perry and the driver, Christopher Ojeda Jr., 18, of Toms River, were both placed under arrest and charged with:
• Possession of an Unserialized Firearm • Possession of Hollow-Point Ammunition • Possession of an Assault Firearm • Unlawful Possession of a Rifle • Unlawful Possession of a Loaded Firearm
Additionally, Jarrone Perry was charged with:
• Certain Persons Not to Have Weapons
Both defendants were processed in accordance with the New Jersey Criminal Justice Reform Act and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI).
Despite these charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, following a trial at which the defendant has all the trial rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution and New Jersey State Law. ... See MoreSee Less
Summer brings locals and visitors together on the same roads. Whether you’re driving, biking, or walking, stay alert and share the road so everyone can travel safely.#SafeRoadsNJ... See MoreSee Less
As we reflect on an unforgettable National Night Out 2026, we are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support from our community. Seeing so many smiling faces, families, friends, and neighbors come together made last night our favorite event to date.
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening such a success. Your presence, enthusiasm, conversations and support are what make this event so meaningful each year.
A special thank you again to our Gold Sponsors for their outstanding generosity and commitment to our community:
• Harbor Lights Financial Group, LLC • Tower Lodge Care Center • Bill’s Work and Outdoors • Bubbakoo’s Burritos • XDP • Utility and Transportation Contractors Association • O’Brien Funeral Home • Dr. Michael Nagy • Elite Vehicle Solutions • The Brookside School • IBEW Local 400 • Rostron Premium Home Services • Ed’s Elegant Coins
We also extend our sincere appreciation to all of our additional sponsors, community vendors, first responders, volunteers, township officials, and everyone who worked behind the scenes. Your dedication and generosity helped create an evening that brought our community together in the best possible way.
Thank you, Wall Township, for making National Night Out 2026 our best one yet. We are proud to serve this incredible community and are already looking forward to seeing everyone again next year!
Please share any photos with us down below. We want to see them!
Wearing a helmet is one of the easiest ways to protect your brain while biking, riding an e-bike, or using an e-scooter. Make safety part of every ride.
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WALL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST BLOTTER
August 10, 2026 – August 16, 2026
Monday, August 10, 2026:
Patrolman Joseph Liddy arrested Drew Baillargeon, 26, of Freehold, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 33 at 12:53 AM. Baillargeon was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026:
Patrolman Danielle D’Ambrosio responded to the Wall Township Municipal Court and arrested Donna Powell, 62, of Toms River, on an Ocean County Sheriff’s Office warrant. Powell was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman John Kelly arrested Yoandy Venereo, 44, of Little Silver, for possession of cocaine and on a Jersey City warrant following a disabled vehicle investigation on Interstate 195. Venereo was processed, charged on a summons, and released on his own recognizance (ROR) by Jersey City.
Patrolman Kyle Pelech arrested Markus Briggs, 37, of Asbury, for possession of prescription legend drugs following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 35. Briggs was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026:
Patrolman Julia Cutolo arrested Erin Jarvis, 34, of Wall, for shoplifting from Wawa on State Highway 35. Jarvis was processed and released on a summons.
Thursday, August 13, 2026:
Patrolman Clint Forgach arrested Thomas Gustafson, 64, of Ramsey, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 34 at 9:34 PM. Gustafson was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Friday, August 14, 2026:
Patrolman Marc Chavez arrested Kurt Sedlazek, 54, of Manasquan, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 34 at 3:36 AM. Sedlazek was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Patrick Ferrante responded to the Essex County Jail and took custody of Alziarre Williams, 21, of Yardville, on a Wall Township warrant. Williams was transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Julia Cutolo arrested Thomas Chepulis, 68, of South Plainfield, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a DWI Checkpoint on State Highway 138 at 9:42 PM. Chepulis was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Joshua Wheeler arrested Jaclyn Gryszka, 39, of Howell, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a DWI Checkpoint on State Highway 138 at 11:27 PM. Gryszka was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Saturday, August 15, 2026:
Patrolman Daniel Grothues arrested Ralph Sabatino, 32, of South Carolina, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 34 at 10:11 AM. Sabatino was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Danielle D’Ambrosio arrested Zachary Mosco, 34, of Wall, and Francheska Perez, 32, of Long Branch, for possession of a controlled dangerous substance following a motor vehicle stop on Sixteenth Avenue. Perez was processed and released on a summons. Mosco was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Vincent Colucci responded to the Beachwood Police Department and took custody of Christopher Ross, 38, of Ventnor City, on a Wall Township wanted person warrant for theft by deception. Ross was transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Sunday, August 16, 2026:
Patrolman Danielle D’Ambrosio arrested Sheri Lynn Colavito, 69, of Pennsylvania, for possession of methamphetamine, possession of psilocybin mushrooms, and on a Mount Laurel warrant. Colavito was processed, charged on a summons, and released on her own recognizance (ROR) by Mount Laurel.
Patrolman Danielle D’Ambrosio arrested Daniel Rizzo, 45, of Washington, on a Somerset County warrant following an investigation on State Highway 33/34. Rizzo was processed and turned over to the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office.
Despite these charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, following a trial at which the defendant has all the trial rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution and New Jersey State Law. ... See MoreSee Less
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WALL TOWNSHIP POLICE INVESTIGATE FATAL SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH ON SQUANKUM ALLENWOOD ROAD
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Wall Township Police Department is currently investigating a single-vehicle motor vehicle crash that resulted in a fatality early Thursday morning.
At approximately 5:36 a.m. on August 13, 2026, Wall Township Emergency Services responded to the area of Squankum Allenwood Road following reports of a vehicle leaving the roadway.
Upon arrival, emergency personnel located a gray 2006 Honda Civic in the wooded area off the westbound lane of Squankum Allenwood Road with extensive damage.
The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, identified as an 18-year-old male resident of Brick, NJ, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The identity of the victim is being withheld at this time pending next-of-kin notification.
Assisting at the scene were members of the South Wall Fire Department, Glendola Fire Department, Monmouth County EMS, Hackensack Paramedics, and the Middlesex County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The crash remains under active investigation by Lt. Andrew Baldino and Ptl. Joshua Wheeler of the Wall Township Police Department.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact the Wall Township Police Department at 732-449-4800. ... See MoreSee Less
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Need to have your vehicle inspected? The Wall Township Police Department, in partnership with the NJMVC Mobile Inspection Unit, will be at Rash Field today from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
📍 Location:
Rash Field
2008 Route 71, Wall Township
No appointment is necessary-just stop by during the event hours.
This is a convenient opportunity to make sure your vehicle is up to date with its inspection and ready for the road. We look forward to seeing you there and helping keep our community safe. ... See MoreSee Less
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Did you miss our National Night Out last week? Our officers will be at the NJ State Parks National Night out right in our backyard at Allaire State Park tomorrow night! We hope to see you there! ... See MoreSee Less
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WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Monmouth County DWI Task Force will be conducting a DWI checkpoint this Friday, August 14, 2026, in Wall Township.
The checkpoint will run from 8 p.m. Friday night until 12 a.m. Saturday morning. All westbound vehicles traveling on Route 138 will be diverted onto Maxwell Drive, where drivers will be screened for their sobriety. Members of the Task Force will work alongside officers from the local department. ... See MoreSee Less
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WALL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST BLOTTER
August 3, 2026 – August 9, 2026
Monday, August 3, 2026:
Patrolman Joshua Wheeler arrested Tyrone Burr, 59, of Wall, Leroy Marshall, 43, of Wall, and Dalvin Andrews, 33, of Long Branch, for possession of methamphetamine, possession of crack cocaine, possession of heroin, and possession of paraphernalia following an investigation at the Express Inn, State Highway 33/34. Marshall and Andrews were processed and released on a summons. Burr was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Trent Powers arrested Jarrone Perry, 47, of Jackson, and Christopher Ojeda, 18, of Toms River, for possession of an unserialized firearm, possession of hollow-point ammunition, possession of an assault firearm, unlawful possession of a rifle, and unlawful possession of a loaded firearm following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 138. Perry was additionally charged with certain persons not to have weapons and a warrant out of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. Perry and Ojeda were processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026:
Patrolman Clint Forgach arrested Angela Symme Gilbert, 59, of MD, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on Interstate 195 at 10:38 PM. Gilbert was additionally charged with resisting arrest, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, obstruction, and hindering. Gilbert was charged on a summons and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026:
Patrolman Megan Alexander arrested Ashley Allen, 31, of PA, on an Old Bridge warrant following an investigation on Asbury Road. Allen was processed and released after posting bail.
Thursday, August 6, 2026:
Patrolman John Kelly arrested Ahdaizjah Bellamy, 30, of Wall, for shoplifting from Target, State Highway 35. Bellamy was processed and released on a summons.
Patrolman Connor Caponegro arrested Daniela Voltaggio, 43, of Wall, on warrants out of Red Bank and Eatontown following an investigation on State Highway 35. Voltaggio was processed and turned over to the Red Bank Police Department.
Friday, August 7, 2026:
Patrolman Fred Sprengel responded to the Franklin Lakes Police Department and took custody of Napoleon Sarmiento Miranda, 41, of Elizabeth, on a Wall Township warrant. Miranda was transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Julia Cutolo arrested Mark Jarema, 51, of Howell, on a Lacey Township warrant and for resisting arrest. Jarema was charged on a summons and released after posting bail.
Patrolman Joseph Liddy arrested Emmanuel Perez-Aguilar, 20, of Howell, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 138 at 10:19 PM. Perez-Aguilar was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Trent Powers arrested Franklin Arevalo-Garcia, 27, of Long Branch, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 18 at 11:30 PM. Arevalo-Garcia was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Saturday, August 8, 2026:
Patrolman Trent Powers arrested Robert Vaughn, 51, of Brick, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 34 at 3:29 AM. Vaughn was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Sunday, August 9, 2026:
Patrolman Trent Powers arrested Lisa Swanson, 39, of Little Silver, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 138 at 12:42 AM. Swanson was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Kevin Donegan arrested Thomas Singer, 28, of Millburn, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on New Bedford Road at 2:18 AM. Singer was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Patrolman Justin Hudson responded to the Toms River Police Department and took custody of Yolanda Hodges, 32, of Irvington, on a Wall Township warrant. Hodges was transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.
Patrolman Joshua Wheeler arrested John Sottiriou, 31, of Brick, for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle stop on the Garden State Parkway at 2:41 PM. Sottiriou was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.
Despite these charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, following a trial at which the defendant has all the trial rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution and New Jersey State Law. ... See MoreSee Less
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MOTOR VEHICLE STOP ON I-195 RESULTS IN ARRESTS
AND RECOVERY OF A LOADED FIREARM
On August 3, 2026, at approximately 11:02 p.m., Patrolman Trent Powers conducted a motor vehicle stop on Interstate 195 following a traffic violation.
During the subsequent investigation, the front-seat passenger, Jarrone Perry, 47, of Jackson, was found to have an active warrant issued by the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office for failure to register as a sex offender. Perry was taken into custody without incident.
As the investigation continued, Brick Township Police Department K-9 Handler LaPoint and K-9 Rebel responded to the scene to assist. K-9 Rebel conducted a free-air sniff of the vehicle and gave a positive indication for the presence of narcotics or other contraband. A search of the vehicle was subsequently conducted, resulting in the recovery of a loaded, AR-15-style privately manufactured firearm ("ghost gun").
As a result of the investigation, Perry and the driver, Christopher Ojeda Jr., 18, of Toms River, were both placed under arrest and charged with:
• Possession of an Unserialized Firearm
• Possession of Hollow-Point Ammunition
• Possession of an Assault Firearm
• Unlawful Possession of a Rifle
• Unlawful Possession of a Loaded Firearm
Additionally, Jarrone Perry was charged with:
• Certain Persons Not to Have Weapons
Both defendants were processed in accordance with the New Jersey Criminal Justice Reform Act and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI).
Despite these charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, following a trial at which the defendant has all the trial rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution and New Jersey State Law. ... See MoreSee Less
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Summer brings locals and visitors together on the same roads. Whether you’re driving, biking, or walking, stay alert and share the road so everyone can travel safely.#SafeRoadsNJ ... See MoreSee Less
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As we reflect on an unforgettable National Night Out 2026, we are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support from our community. Seeing so many smiling faces, families, friends, and neighbors come together made last night our favorite event to date.
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening such a success. Your presence, enthusiasm, conversations and support are what make this event so meaningful each year.
A special thank you again to our Gold Sponsors for their outstanding generosity and commitment to our community:
• Harbor Lights Financial Group, LLC
• Tower Lodge Care Center
• Bill’s Work and Outdoors
• Bubbakoo’s Burritos
• XDP
• Utility and Transportation Contractors Association
• O’Brien Funeral Home
• Dr. Michael Nagy
• Elite Vehicle Solutions
• The Brookside School
• IBEW Local 400
• Rostron Premium Home Services
• Ed’s Elegant Coins
We also extend our sincere appreciation to all of our additional sponsors, community vendors, first responders, volunteers, township officials, and everyone who worked behind the scenes. Your dedication and generosity helped create an evening that brought our community together in the best possible way.
Thank you, Wall Township, for making National Night Out 2026 our best one yet. We are proud to serve this incredible community and are already looking forward to seeing everyone again next year!
Please share any photos with us down below. We want to see them!
#NationalNightOut #WallTownship #CommunityStrong #ThankYou #WallTownshipPolice ... See MoreSee Less
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