Spotswood Police Department
Spotswood New Jersey
732-251-2121
Emergency: 911
To Protect and To Serve
CASE NUMBER: 08000234
CHARGE/INCIDENT: DUI, DUI in a School Zone, Refusal, Reckless Driving, Speeding, Failure to Wear Seatbelt
WHEN: 02/29/08 @ 0015 hours
WHERE: Main Street
WHO:
Name: Taylor Ryan Cicchino
Age: 25
Sex: Male
Address: Old Bridge
WHY & HOW: Subject was stopped for a speeding violation and found to be intoxicated. He was subsequently arrested for said offense. He was processed and released with a court case pending.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Christopher Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Sgt. B. Keenan
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CASE NUMBER: 08000197
CHARGE/INCIDENT: Disorderly conduct & interference with Borough Police
WHEN: 02/19/08 @ 0153 hours
WHERE: DeVoe Avenue
WHO:
Name: Keith A. Morgan
Age: 22
Sex: Male
Address: Monroe Township
WHY & HOW: Subject was a passenger in a Kelly's Cab that was stopped by Sgt. Keenan for a traffic violation. The defendant, who was highly intoxicated, attempted several times to interfere with the officer's investigation and refused to comply with lawful orders given by the police. The subject was placed under arrest and transported to Spotswood Police Headquarters where he was processed and later released.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Christopher Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Les Genovese
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CASE NUMBER: 08000190
CHARGE/INCIDENT: Possession of CDS, possession of CDS with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of a weapon
WHEN: 02/16/08 @ 11:59 pm
WHERE: Main Street
WHO:
Name: Alex McCarthy
Age: 18
Sex: Male
Address: Spotswood
Name: Juvenile
Age: 17
Sex: Male
Address: Spotswood
Name: Juvenile
Age: 15
Sex: Male
Address: Spotswood
Name: Juvenile
Age: 14
Sex: Female
Address: Old Bridge
WHY & HOW: On the above date and time, police observed a suspicious vehicle leaving the parking lot of Spotswood High School. The vehicle was stopped on Main Street where the 17 year old driver was found to be in possession of glassine bags of marijuana and marijuana seeds. The 17 year old was also found to be in possession of numerous articles of drug paraphernalia and a wooden baseball bat concealed under the seat as a weapon. The 15 year old passenger, who was seated in the rear of the vehicle, was found to be in possession of a multi-colored glass pipe with marijuana residue on it. Both juveniles were taken into custody and later released to their parents with numerous charged pending. Another passenger, Alex McCarthy, was charged with interference with Borough Police during the investigation. He was placed under arrest and later released pending a court appearance in the Spotswood Municipal Court. The two male juveniles will be referred to the Middlesex County Juvenile Court for disposition in this matter. The 14 year old female was taken into custody and later released to her parents with no formal charges pending.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Christopher Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Les Genovese/Sgt. Brian Keenan
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CASE NUMBER: 08000188
CHARGE/INCIDENT: Borough Ordinance: False ID
WHEN: 02/16/08 @ 2110 hours
WHERE: 12 Snowhill Street
WHO:
Name: Brian Pearsall, Jr.
Age: 18
Sex: Male
Address: Spotswood
Name: Juvenile
Age: 17
Sex: Male
Address: Helmetta
Name: Juvenile
Age: 16
Sex: Female
Address: Spotswood
WHY & HOW: Pearsall was observed by officer coming out of a local liquor store with beer. He went to his car, where officer stopped him to check on his age. He was found to have lied to store clerk on his true age (false I.D.). Pearsall was charged under Spotswood's new ordinance. His friends were detained and released to parents following a reprimand by officer, without charges.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Christopher Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Sgt. B. Keenan
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CHARGE/INCIDENT: Burglary, criminal attempt, resisting arrest, possession of burglary tools, trespassing
WHEN: 02/12/08 @ 9:30 am
WHERE: Manalapan Road
WHO:
Name: Thomas Swiecicki
Age: 29
Sex: Male
Address: Jamesburg
WHY & HOW: Subject was arrested at a residence on 2/12/2008 after it was reported that there was a burglary in progress. Swiecicki was observed on the property of different residences and entered a home on Manalapan Road. He was located in a shed by Capt. Zarro and arrested. During the arrest, burglary tools were discovered on Swiecicki and he was charged with burglary, criminal attempt, resisting arrest, possession of burglary tools and defiant trespass. He was later lodged in the MCACC in default of $25,000 bail. Court case pending.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Christopher Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Fedak, Scheicher
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CASE NUMBER: 08000162
CHARGE/INCIDENT: Armed Robbery
WHEN: 02/10/08 @ 9:21 am
WHERE: Exxon Gas Station Main & Summerhill Roads
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WHY & HOW: Police are asking for witnesses for assistance in an armed robbery attempt. On Sunday morning a white male over 6 feet tall with a thin build wearing a black down style coat, a black knit ski mask with an opening for his eyes and mouth used a knife in an attempt to rob a gas station attendant at the Spotswood Exxon. When the attendant attempted to stall the actor, he fled the area. He was observed running up Main Street where he ran into a wooded area across from Renaissance Square. Police are asking any witnesses to contact the Spotswood Police Department with information. Investigation conducted by Det. Gene Scheicher, call 732-416-1859. Any information will remain confidential.
CONTACT PERSON: Det. Gene Scheicher
INVESTIGATING OFFICER:
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CHARGE/INCIDENT: Burglary to vehicles
WHEN: 02/08/08 weekend
WHERE: Clover Estates Area
WHO:
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Age:
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WHY & HOW: Over the last few weekends, a dozen vehicle burglaries have been reported. Police are asking anyone who has any information to contact Det. Gene Scheicher at the Police Department. 732-416-1859
CONTACT PERSON: Det. Gene Scheicher
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INVESTIGATING OFFICER: CASE NUMBER: 08000129
CHARGE/INCIDENT: Unlawful possession of weapon and illegal scavenging
WHEN: 02/05/08 @ 10:53 hours
WHERE: Herman Drive
WHO:
Name: Osmaro Martinex-Granados
Age: 45
Sex: Male
Address: Plainfield
WHY & HOW: Subject was observed scavenging scrap metal that was put curbside by residents in violation of a Borough Ordinance. A handle of a knife was observed in plain view under the rear seat. Subject was placed under arrest and transported to the MCACC on default of bail of $7500.00, no 10%.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Christopher Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Sgt. J. Seylaz
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CASE NUMBER: 08000109
CHARGE/INCIDENT: DUI
WHEN: 01/29/08 @ 11:45 pm
WHERE: Main Street
WHO:
Name: Christopher Conti
Age: 31
Sex: Male
Address: Helmetta
WHY & HOW: Conti was lawfully stopped by Det. Schapley for both a speeding violation and careless driving. Conti was found to be operating his vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Conti was subsequently arrested and transported to police headquarters. Conti was processed and charged with D.U.I., careless driving, speeding, and failure to wear a seatbelt. Spotswood Municipal Court pending on 2/28/08.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Christopher Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Det. Edward Schapley
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CASE NUMBER: 08000059
CHARGE/INCIDENT: DUI, under the influence of CDS, prohibited weapons or devices, possession of CDS with intent to distribute, possession of CDS (5 counts), possession of certain prescriptive drugs (5 counts), possession/consumption of alcoholic beverage by underage person
WHEN: 01/17/08 @ 0154 hours
WHERE: Erickson Avenue
WHO:
Name: Maciek S. Trzeciak
Age: 19
Sex: Male
Address: Monroe Township
WHY & HOW: On the above date, Ptl. Les Genovese conducted a lawful vehicle stop of the suspect's vehicle for erratic driving. The defendant was found to be under the influence of a controlled substance, specifically marijuana. Based on these observations, the defendant was placed under arrest. Subsequent to the arrest, Ptl. Genovese and Sgt. Brian Keenan located two spring loaded knives and alcoholic beverages in the vehicle. Officers then located a black box containing multiple prescription pills and a glass container containing residue of marijuana. The subject was later transported to Spotswood Police Headquarters for processing. After further investigation, the suspect was found to be in possession of approximately 255 pills which he had no prescriptions for and could not prove that they were prescribed by a physician or dispensed legally by a licensed pharmacist. The subject was transported by Middlesex County Sheriff's Department and lodged in the Middlesex County Adult Corrections Center in default of $50,000.00 bail with 10% option.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Christopher Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Les Genovese/Sgt. Brian Keenan
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CASE NUMBER: 08000067
CHARGE/INCIDENT: DUI
WHEN: 01/22/08 @ 0318 hours
WHERE: Main Street
WHO:
Name: George Hatton
Age: 32
Sex: Male
Address: Monroe Township
WHY & HOW: Hatton was stopped for speeding on Main Street (47/35) and found to be operating his vehicle while intoxicated. He was charged with DUI (39:4-50), reckless driving (39:4-96) and speeding (39:4-98).
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Christopher Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Sgt. B. Keenan
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CASE NUMBER: 08000087
CHARGE/INCIDENT: DUI, Refusal to submit to breath testing
WHEN: 01/22/08 @ 0128 hours
WHERE: DeVoe Avenue
WHO:
Name: Hyun T. Im
Age: 31
Sex: Male
Address: Monroe Township
WHY & HOW: Im was lawfully stopped for speeding by Det. E. Schapley. He was found to be operating his vehicle under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and brought back to headquarters where he refused to submit to breath testing. He was charged with DUI, refusing to submit to breath testing, speeding, DUI in school zone, touring privileges, failure to use 4 way flashers, unclear plates
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Christopher Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Det. E. Schapley
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CASE NUMBER: 08000045
CHARGE/INCIDENT: Burglary, Criminal Trespass
WHEN: 01/12/08 @ 2214 hours
WHERE: Walker Avenue
WHO:
Name: Richard Murray
Age: 36
Sex: Male
Address: Spotswood
WHY & HOW: On 1/12 at 2214 hours, Spotswood Police responded to a Walker Avenue residence on a report of a possible burglary. An area resident observed a male subject climb into a window at Walker Avenue. As police units were responding, the male subject exited the home and was observed by the initial caller. The caller was able to provide arriving units with an accurate description and the subject was taken into custody. He later admitted to entering the home under police questioning.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Christopher Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Det. Kevin Palmer
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CASE NUMBER: 08000046
CHARGE/INCIDENT: Interference with Borough Police
WHEN: 01/13/08 @ 0339 hours
WHERE: DeVoe Avenue and Mundy Avenue
WHO:
Name: Maria Hage-Boutros
Age: 24
Sex: Female
Address: Monroe Township, NJ
WHY & HOW: The above named subject was placed under arrest after police were dispatched to the report of an altercation at the intersection of DeVoe Avenue and Mundy Avenue. The subject was arrested after she was found to be intoxicated and continued to interfere with a police investigation. A court appearance is pending.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Christopher Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Les Genovese
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CASE NUMBER: 08000030
CHARGE/INCIDENT: DUI, DUI in a school zone, refusal of breath tests
WHEN: 01/10/08 @ 0129 hours
WHERE: DeVoe Avenue
WHO:
Name: Sandra A. Reed
Age: 32
Sex: Female
Address: Old Bridge, NJ
WHY & HOW: The above named subject was stopped after cutting off a patrol car driven by Ptl. Les Genovese. The driver was subsequently found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage and placed under arrest. The subject was transported to Spotswood Police Headquarters where she refused t provide samples of her breath. A court date is pending.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Christopher Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Les Genovese
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CASE NUMBER: 08000013
CHARGE/INCIDENT: House Fire
WHEN: 01/05/08 @ 1210 hours
WHERE: 490 Main Street
WHY & HOW: A roofing worker who was hired to repair the roof to 490 Main Street caused a structure fire to the building. The building is a three story structure with four apartments. While using a torch to lay water proofing, the roof caught fire. Unable to extinguish the fire, the Spotswood Fire Department was dispatched, along with several outside fire departments. The fire quickly spread throughout the roof top before it was extinguished. Sgt. Seylaz and Ptl. Hoover, along with the Fire Department, evacuated all tenants. The Fire Inspector and Construction Official found the building unsafe to re-enter and condemned the building until repairs are made. Main Street was closed for four hours.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Christopher Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Sgt. Seylaz, Detective Scheicher
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