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Renaissance Burglary

On 03/12/2013 Manchester Police responded to 75 Eleanor Road in the Renaissance development for a reported Burglary. Ptl Robert Maccaquano discovered an open window located on the rear patio.  It appears that after the Actor(s) entered the residence, they went into a spare bedroom which was located at the end of the hallway.  Various rooms [...]

By |2013-03-12T21:36:25-04:00March 12th, 2013|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Police Grow Mustaches For Local Boy With Leukemia

During the month of January, or “Manuary”, Manchester Township Police Officers grew, and in some cases, attempted to grow mustaches for a contest.  This was done once by officers in the past and the contest entry fees were collected and donated to a family in need.  During this contest, about twenty officers paid an entry [...]

By |2013-03-07T17:25:47-05:00March 7th, 2013|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Pine Lake Park Burglar Arrested

Members of the Manchester Township Police, Patrol and Investigations Bureau, have been investigating eight forced entry burglaries which have occurred in the Pine Lake Park section of the Township. The suspect used a pry tool to force entry to the exterior doors of the residence, including sliding glass doors. During the investigation Detectives were able [...]

By |2013-03-06T01:06:41-05:00March 6th, 2013|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Residential Burglaries in Pine Lake Park, Manchester

Members on the Manchester Township Police, Patrol and Investigations Bureau’s, are currently investigating several forced entry burglaries which have occurred in the Pine Lake Park section of the Township. The suspect(s) are using a pry tool to force entry to the exterior doors of the residence, including sliding glass doors. A composite sketch is attached [...]

By |2013-02-28T19:59:22-05:00February 28th, 2013|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Narcotics Investigation Leads to Arrest

A two month long narcotics investigation conducted by the Manchester Township Police Division Investigations Bureau led to the execution of a court authorized search warrant on Monday February 25, 2013.  The investigation resulted in the arrest of James J. Kuhn for possession and distribution of marijuana/hashish and possession of drug paraphernalia.  Proceeds seized from the residence [...]

By |2013-02-26T17:07:21-05:00February 26th, 2013|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

One Text or Call Could Wreck It All

Did you know that “distracted driving” was the 2009 word of the year according to Webster’s Dictionary?  But unfortunately, this is no passing fad.  Distracted driving has become a trend with deadly, real consequences.  For anyone who thinks they can talk on their phone, text, apply make-up, or do any other distracting activity while driving, [...]

By |2013-02-26T16:54:04-05:00February 26th, 2013|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

COMMUNITY SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

The Division of Emergency Services within the Manchester Township Department of Public Safety is dedicated to enhancing the safety and quality of life for the residents of Manchester Township as well as the surrounding areas. They provide emergency response, emergency medical services, public safety education, and fire prevention and response. Members of the Division of [...]

By |2013-02-26T15:31:42-05:00February 26th, 2013|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Pine Lake Park Fire Displaces Family

On 02-22-13 at 1757 hours, a caller reported a structure fire at 1232 Sixth Avenue in the Pine Lake Park section of Manchester Township. When officers arrived they observed heavy smoke coming from the home, and confirmed that all residents were safely out of the single family home. Shortly thereafter Manchester Volunteer Fire Company arrived [...]

By |2013-02-24T14:23:27-05:00February 24th, 2013|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Woman Gives False Information to Police

A 43 year old Township resident was arrested and charged for Hindering Her Own Apprehension on Wednesday, February 20, 2013.  Sarah Postorino, of the Pine Ridge development in Whiting, NJ, was arrested by Officer Steven Wendruff after she was stopped on County Road 530 near Manchester Blvd.  During the stop, Sarah Postorino provided a false [...]

By |2013-02-22T15:51:50-05:00February 22nd, 2013|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Driver loses control of vehicle, crashes into neighbor’s residence

On February 19th at 8:26 am, police responded to the area of Mayflower Place in the Whiting section of Manchester for a reported motor vehicle crash.  Officers at the scene determined that the vehicle operator, 71 year old William Burns of Whiting had lost control of his vehicle while backing out of his driveway causing [...]

By |2013-02-21T16:53:10-05:00February 21st, 2013|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

One Vehicle Crash Into Utility Pole, Driver Airlifted to Trauma Center, Passenger Pronounced Dead

On Monday, February 18, 2013 at approximately 10:58 am, a silver 2012 Jeep Liberty was traveling northbound on County Route 539 and left the roadway striking a utility pole and overturning before striking a tree in the area of Roosevelt Boulevard, located in the Whiting Section of the Township.  The driver, 70 year old Robert [...]

By |2013-02-21T16:50:37-05:00February 21st, 2013|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Whiting Resident Arrested and Charged with Drug and Weapon Offenses

Michael Brancolino Jr, 49, was arrested by Ptl. Anthony Iliadis for possession of a controlled dangerous substance and paraphernalia as a result of a motor vehicle stop. Subsequent investigation resulted in a search warrant being issued and executed at his home located at 23 Fennel Ct., Whiting. Thirty-nine grams of marijuana, digital scales, other drug [...]

By |2013-02-11T04:12:24-05:00February 11th, 2013|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Single Vehicle Crash Snaps Utility Pole, Driver Arrested

Manchester Police were notified by a 911 caller that a single car crashed into, and severed, a utility pole on Ridgeway Blvd near Ridge Rd.  The crash occurred on Saturday January 19, at approximately 5:41 am.  When Ptl Adam Guker arrived, he found the driver, Karl Kovacofsky, 30, of Manchester Twp, outside of his overturned 2002 [...]

By |2013-02-09T18:33:50-05:00February 9th, 2013|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Whiting House Fire Causes Residents to be Displaced

Manchester Police responded to the call of a house on fire on Cherry Street in Whiting today.  At 1:45 pm 911 was called due to a house bellowing smoke from its eves.  When police arrived the sole occupant had evacuated.  Whiting, Ridgeway and Lakehurst Volunteer Fire Companies arrived and began extinguishing the fire inside the [...]

By |2013-02-09T18:21:30-05:00February 9th, 2013|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Search Warrant Execution in Pine Lake Park results in Arrest and Seizure of Marijuana

On January 24, 2013, the Manchester Township Investigations Bureau executed a court authorized knock and announce search warrant on Madison Avenue in the Pine Lake Park section of Manchester Township.  The month long investigation concentrated on the distribution of marijuana from that residence. Further investigation revealed a suspect, 24 years old, Daykwayn L. Morris, was in [...]

By |2013-01-24T21:49:48-05:00January 24th, 2013|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Manchester Police Search for Missing Whiting Resident

The Manchester Township Police Division is currently looking for a missing person, Deborah A. Kelley, age 47.  Deborah A. Kelley was a resident of the Fresh Start Group Home located on CR 539 in the Whiting section of Manchester Township.  Deborah A. Kelley reportedly walked away from the group home on Sunday, December 30, 2012, [...]

By |2013-01-03T01:56:18-05:00January 3rd, 2013|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Motor Vehicle Stop Leads to Arrest for Drug Paraphernalia

On Monday December 31st 2012, Brick Township resident Joseph Yannon (age 22), was stopped by Ptl. Joseph Reilly for motor vehicle violations. During the stop and investigation, Yannon was found to be in possession of several articles of Drug Paraphernalia.   Yannon was subsequently arrested and charged with possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  He was processed and [...]

By |2013-01-01T02:03:47-05:00January 1st, 2013|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Three Motor vehicle stops lead to the Arrest of Individuals for Weapons Offenses, Outstanding Warrants, Controlled Dangerous Substances and Driving While Intoxicated

On December 28th at 6:40 p.m. Ptl. Brian Volk of the Manchester Police Division’s Patrol Bureau stopped a vehicle for a motor vehicle violation. During the stop and investigation it was learned that the operator, Phillip Scheller, (age 35) of Forked River had multiple outstanding arrest warrants from Newark, Jersey City, Union City, and Waretown. [...]

By |2012-12-30T13:54:53-05:00December 30th, 2012|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Call of a Possible Burglary Leads to Arrest

On December 24, 2012 Manchester Township Police Officers were dispatched to the Pine Acres Manor section of the township for a report of a possible burglary and altercation involving a knife. Upon arrival, officers conducted an investigation which led to the arrest of Roy King, age 52, of Manchester. King was charged with making terroristic [...]

By |2012-12-30T13:51:37-05:00December 30th, 2012|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Structure Fire Severely Damages Pine Lake Park home

December 24, 2012--An early morning fire severely damaged a home in the Pine Lake Park section of Manchester Township, leaving a family homeless and their pet dog dead. At approximately 0619 hours, Firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire at 1016 Lawrence Avenue, where the first units to arrive,  reported that the residence, a single-story [...]

By |2012-12-24T17:18:19-05:00December 24th, 2012|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

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