At 09:48 hours on April 16, 2013, a two vehicle crash occurred on NJ Route 70, at the intersection of Wilbur Avenue. A 1998 Ford Escort, being operated by Ana Gil (age 30) of Brick, NJ was stopped at the stop sign on Wilbur Avenue. Gil entered the intersection and was impacted on the driver’s [...]
On Monday, April 15, 2013, Patrick Mabie Jr. was sworn in by Manchester Mayor Michael Fressola, making him the newest officer on the Manchester Township Police force. Patrick Mabie, a 2004 graduate of Toms River High School North and a 2012 graduate of Ocean County College, is scheduled to start his training later this week [...]
On 04/07/2013 at 03:59 pm police responded to an address on Hancock Drive, Whiting in reference to a Missing elderly male. The elderly male’s daughter advised police that her father, 86 year old Louis Porco had left his residence at 1:00 pm and was expected to be back home at 2:00 pm. When he didn’t [...]
Manchester Township (Whiting Section) On Sunday, April 7, 2013 at approximately 4:02 pm, a motorcycle being operated by Keith Larocca of Englishtown NJ (age 47), collided with a deer while traveling eastbound on Pasadena Road. As a result of the collision, the operator was ejected from the motorcycle causing him to sustain significant injuries to [...]
On 03/30/13 at approximately 3:30 a.m., Officer Michael Guarino observed a vehicle with a license plate light out on State Highway 70. As he attempted to catch up to the vehicle in order to conduct a motor vehicle stop, the vehicle rapidly accelerated onto County Road 571. The vehicle was clocked in excess of [...]
On Sunday March 31, 2013 at approximately 6:15 pm, a white 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse convertible was traveling south on County Route 547, near the commercial gate to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, when it crossed into the north bound lane and impacted a black 2000 Ford F150 pickup that was heading northbound on County Route 547 in [...]
Manchester Township NJ -. On March 26, 2013, at approximately 900pm Ptl. Fusaro responded to the Spirit’s Bar and Grill, located at 108 Lacey Road, for a report of a vehicle being stolen. Upon arrival, Ptl. Fusaro learned that a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado, owned by Francis Jones of Whiting, had been stolen from the parking [...]
On March 27th 2013, five new volunteer recruits of the Manchester Township Auxiliary Police Unit were sworn in as Auxiliary Police Officers by Mayor Michael Fressola. Manchester Police Chief Brian Klimakowski and other Manchester police officers along with friends and family of the five graduates were present for the ceremony. The graduation marks the [...]
A 48 year old Brick Township resident was arrested and charged for Driving While Intoxicated, on Friday, March 15, 2013. Jill Dillon, of Waterfront Drive, Brick, NJ, was arrested by Officer Joseph Reilly after she was stopped for failing to maintain her lane of travel on Rt 70 and Green Acres Road. During the motor [...]
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 [...]
On March 7, 2013, at 6:42 pm Chief Brian Klimakowski was on patrol in the area of SH 70 and CR 571 and observed that the traffic signal was not functioning at the intersection. After further investigation he discovered that one vehicle that was off to the side of the road on State Highway#70 had [...]
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 [...]
Manchester Township, NJ: Mainly rain is expected today (March 6th) – changing over to snow late in the day or this evening. Snow accumulations tonight into Thursday (March 7th) are expected to be 2 to 4 inches in our area. This will be a heavy wet snow, combined with strong winds could bring down trees [...]
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 [...]
On March 4th, 2013, Michael O’Hara was sworn in by Manchester Mayor Michael Fressola making him the newest officer on the Manchester Police force. Michael O’Hara is a 2006 graduate of Toms River High School South and a 2012 graduate of The Ramapo College of New Jersey, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
A 27 year old Township resident was arrested and charged for Possession of Marijuana on Friday, February 21, 2013. Darnell White, of the Pine Ridge development in Whiting, NJ, was arrested by Officer Joseph Fastige after he was stopped inside the development. It was learned that Darnell White had an outstanding warrant out of the [...]
A 43 year old Jackson Township resident was arrested and charged for Possession of Alprazolam on Friday, February 21, 2013. Richard Nichols, of Anthony Way in Jackson, NJ, was arrested by Officer Michael Guarino after he was stopped on County Road 571. During the stop, Richard Nichols was found to be in possession of 21 [...]
On Friday February 22, 2013 at 8:37 am, a crash occurred at the intersection of Southampton Blvd and Madison Ave in the Pine Lake Park section of Manchester. When Ptl Thomas O’Hare arrived on scene, only one of the involved vehicles was still there. According to the 23 year old female driver still on scene, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
At 14:53 hours on February 6, 2013, a three vehicle crash occurred on NJ Route 70, approximately 635 feet east of Beckerville Road (Manchester Blvd). A 2011 Cadillac SRX, being operated by Charles D. Johnson (age 77) of Toms River, NJ was traveling west bound on NJ Route 70, when it impacted head on with [...]