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 [...]
On Friday, February 8, 2013 at approximately 9:50 am, a pedestrian was struck and killed in the parking lot of the CVS Pharmacy, 505 County Route 530, in the Whiting section of Manchester Township. Joseph O'Connor, a 73 year old male who resides in Whiting was seated on a bench in front of the CVS [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
On December 31, 2012, at 5:51 p.m., a “Priority One” Ambulance was involved in a minor motor vehicle accident with another vehicle in the area of America’s Keswick located on Route 530. The Priority One Ambulance was traveling Westbound on Route 530 in the area of America’s Keswick. The other vehicle involved was a 2002 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Manchester Township, Whiting Section NJ- On 12-22-12 at 1554 hours, Manchester Township Police received a call of a single vehicle crash on Route 539 in the area of mile post 26. When patrol officers arrived, they found that a 1991 Toyota Corolla which had been operated by Amanda Waller, age 21 of Forked River, had [...]
Manchester Police are looking for assistance in locating a resident who went missing early Wednesday morning. Police are looking for (Richard) Evan Jones, 19 from the Holly Oaks section of Manchester. Evan last had contact with his family on December 19th at 4:00 pm when he texted his mother he was going to the mall [...]
A 56 year old patient of the Fresh Start Group Home, located in the Whiting section of Manchester Township, was reported missing/endangered on December 18, 2012. Richard B. Heydorn was last seen at approximately 5 p.m. and is believed to have walked away from the group home. He is described as a white male, approximately [...]
On December 4, 2012, an investigation by The Manchester Township Police Department led to the arrest of 39 year old, Edward G. Willette of South Toms River for shoplifting and fencing. The investigation was initiated when police were alerted to shoplifting incidents that occurred at two separate CVS Pharmacies, both which were located in Manchester. [...]
A three month investigation into a series of residential burglaries in the Crestwood Village VII section of Manchester Township led to the arrest of a 41 year old Lakehurst resident on December 11, 2012. Parry Lee Dupont was charged with three counts of burglary and two counts of theft for his involvement in three reported [...]
On December 5, 2012, at approximately 8:12pm, Manchester Township Patrol Officers responded to the Briar Hill Apartment Complex, for a reported assault. The incident involved five Manchester Township residents who engaged in a physical altercation which was precipitated by a child custody dispute. Detectives from the Manchester Township Investigations Bureau responded and investigated the incident. [...]
On December 2, 2012, at 512pm, 94 year old, Nathan Gurman, of Stratford Court, Manchester, was traveling South on Buckingham Drive, near Encore Clubhouse, in his 2005 Toyota Camry. Gurman’s vehicle collided with a 2012 Kia Soul and a 2009 Toyota Sienna causing the Sienna to collide with a 2004 Nissan Sentra. The Soul, Sienna [...]
On 12/1/12 at 11:42 Hrs. Officer Jesse Hoydis and Officer Micheal Anderson responded to 13 A Buckingham Dr in an attempt to serve a warrant for Lacey Township Police Department. Upon arrival they observed the wanted subject, James C Mcgrath, in the residence and knocked on the door for approximately 10 minutes before he would [...]
The Manchester Police Division promoted Ptl. Richard Mazza to the rank of Sergeant on November 26, 2012. The promotion was made to replace Investigative Bureau Sergeant Joseph Howell who is set to retire at the end of the year. Patrol Sgt. James Sharkey has been selected as Sgt. Howell’s successor, and his assignment to the [...]