Spotswood Police Department
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CASE NUMBER:  12000040

CHARGE/INCIDENT: Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia

WHEN: 1/16/2012 @ 0008 hours

WHERE: Janice Drive

WHO:
   Name: Laura K. Cella
   Age: 20
   Sex: Female
   Address: Spotswood

            Name: Candice Besso
   Age: 20
   Sex: Female
   Address: Spotswood
           
            Name: Kaitlyn Cromwell
   Age: 21
   Sex: Female
   Address: Spotswood


WHY & HOW: On above date and time police responded to a call for a suspicious vehicle on Janice Drive. Upon arrival, the defendants were found sitting in the vehicle. They were in possession of marijuana and paraphernalia which included 4 pipes, 2 bongs, a marijuana grinder and rolling papers. They were arrested and transported to headquarters where they were processed as per department policy. They were released with a Spotswood Municipal Court date for the above charges.

CONTACT PERSON: Det. Edward Schapley

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Nichols/Fama

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CASE NUMBER:  12000041

CHARGE/INCIDENT: Possession of Schedule 1-4 CDS, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Distribution of Schedule 1-4 CDS.

WHEN: 1/15/2012 @ 0219 hours

WHERE: George Street

WHO:
   Name: Judith Spear
   Age: 26
   Sex: Female
   Address: Old Bridge

            Name: Anthony Landi
   Age: 24
   Sex: Male
   Address: East Brunswick
           
          
WHY & HOW: Police conducted a lawful motor vehicle stop on above date and time for a headlight violation. Upon stopping said vehicle, the driver, Anthony Landi, was found to be in possession of illegally obtained prescription drugs as well as a cut straw with white powdery residue. Further investigation revealed that Judith Spear, a passenger in the vehicle, also possessed illegally obtained prescription medicine and further sold pills to the driver. Both defendants were arrested and transported to headquarters. The male was released with pending court. The female was transported to Middlesex County Adult Corrections in lieu of $5000.00 bail.

CONTACT PERSON: Det. Edward Schapley

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Fama & Ptl. Nichols

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CASE NUMBER:  12000017

CHARGE/INCIDENT: Possession of Hypodermic Needles, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Under the Influence of CDS, DUI, DUI School Zone, Reckless Driving

WHEN: 1/07/2012

WHERE: Sloan Road

WHO:
   Name: Michael Cherry
   Age: 20
   Sex: Male
   Address: Spotswood                
          
WHY & HOW: On above date, police responded to a report of an unresponsive male in a vehicle on Sloan Road. Upon arrival, the defendant was found to be under the influence and behind the wheel. While investigating, police found hypodermic needles, a crack pipe, and paraphernalia used for preparing and packaging heroin. Subject was placed under arrest and charged with above charges. He was transported to Spotswood Police Headquarters where he was processed and released to EMS to be transported to the hospital.

CONTACT PERSON: Det. Edward Schapley

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Nichols

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CASE NUMBER:  1200003

CHARGE/INCIDENT: Possession of Schedule 1-4 with intent to distribute, Possession of Marijuana with intent to distribute, Possession of over 100 dosage units, Resisting Arrest, Possession of needles.

WHEN: 1/1/2012 @ 0115 hours

WHERE: George Street Apartments

WHO:
   Name: Brian M. Polonio
   Age: 33
   Sex: Male
   Address: Spotswood

            Name: Ryan J. Montalto
   Age: 20
   Sex: Male
   Address: Old Bridge
           
          
WHY & HOW: On the above date and time, police were called in regards to an odor of burnt Marijuana coming from Building 3 of George Street Apartments. Upon arrival, officers found needles, Marijuana packaged for distribution, pills packaged for distribution, Cocaine, 95 Soboxon dosage units, and multiple drug paraphernalia. While attempting to place Ryan J. Montalto under arrest, he fought officers and resisted arrest. After being arrested, both males were transported to Spotswood Police Department and processed as per departmental policy.Bail was set to $5000.00 a piece. The males were then transported to Middlesex County Adult Correction Center in lieu of bail. Ryan J. Montalto was charged with Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Prescription Drugs, Possession of Needles, and Resisting Arrest. Brian Polono was charged with Distribution of Marijuana, Distribution of Schedule 1-4 CDS, Distribution of over 100 Dosage Units, and Distribution in a School Zone.

CONTACT PERSON: Det. Edward Schapley

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Nichols/Ptl. Fama

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CASE NUMBER:  1200004

CHARGE/INCIDENT: Possession of Marijuana, Distribution of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

WHEN: 1/1/2012 @ 0343 hours

WHERE: Herbert Avenue

WHO:
   Name: Jesse Rivera
   Age: 24
   Sex: Male
   Address: Perth Amboy

            Name: Natasha Fernandez
   Age: 28
   Sex: Female
   Address: Keasbey
           
          
WHY & HOW: On the above date and time, a male and female reported to Police Headquarters in reference to a verbal altercation that took place on Herbert Avenue. The male subject advised the officers about belongings that were left at the residence, and requested that we retrieve his belongings. Upon discovery of the belongings, it was found that Marijuana, a scale, and baggies were inside the bag. Back at headquarters, the male claimed ownership of the bag containing Marijuana and paraphernalia. Following the arrest of the male, it was found that his girlfriend had multiple outstanding criminal and traffic warrants.
Jesse Rivera was charged with Possession of Marijuana, Distribution of Marijuana, and Drug Paraphernalia.

CONTACT PERSON: Det. Edward Schapley

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Nichols/Ptl. Fama

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CASE NUMBER:  11001437

CHARGE/INCIDENT: Distribution of Heroin, Distribution of Schedule 1-4 CDS, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

WHEN: 12/17/2011

WHERE: George Street

WHO:
   Name: Joshua Corres
   Age: 21
   Sex: Male
   Address: Parlin

            Name: Bienvenid Lopez
   Age: 28
   Sex: Male
   Address: Sayreville

             Name: Christopher Nemeth
   Age: 22
   Sex: Male
   Address: Spotswood

             Name: Joel DeJesus
   Age: 32
   Sex: Male
   Address: Sayreville
           
          
WHY & HOW: On the above date and time,police responded to an odor of Marijuana emanating from an apartment on George Street. Upon arrival, Joel DeJesus and Joshua Corres were found to be in possession of approximately 40 packages of heroin, illegally obtained prescription pills, Marijuana and paraphernalia. Nemeth and Lopez were found to be under the influence of CDS. All four were arrested and charged accordingly. Nemeth and Lopez were released with Spotswood court dates. DeJesus was transported to MCACC in default of $25000 bail. Corres was transported to MCACC in default of $10000 bail.

CONTACT PERSON: Det. Edward Schapley

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Nichols/Ptl. Fama

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CASE NUMBER:  11001492

CHARGE/INCIDENT: DUI

WHEN: 12/31/2011 @ 2350 hours

WHERE: DeVoe Avenue

WHO:
   Name: Stephen Murphy
   Age: 55
   Sex: Male
   Address: Monroe                
          
WHY & HOW: On above date, police conducted a car stop for unclear plate. During the investigation, the driver, Stephen Murphy was found to be intoxicated. He was arrested and transported to Spotswood Headquarters. He was processed and released with a Spotswood Municipal Court date.

CONTACT PERSON: Det. Edward Schapley

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Nichols

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CASE NUMBER:  11001486

CHARGE/INCIDENT: Possession of Marijuana

WHEN: 12/31/2011

WHERE: DeVoe Avenue

WHO:
   Name: Terrance Hall
   Age: 22
   Sex: Male
   Address: Somerset              
          
WHY & HOW: On above date and time, subject was stopped for a headlamp violation. Upon being stopped, he was found to be in possession of Marijuana. He was arrested and transported to Spotswood Headquarters where he was processed and released with a Spotswood Municipal Court date. He is charged with Possession of Marijuana.

CONTACT PERSON: Det. Edward Schapley

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Nichols

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CASE NUMBER:  11001366

CHARGE/INCIDENT: Driving Under the Influence

WHEN: 11/28/2011

WHERE: Old Stage Road

WHO:
   Name: Jonathan Golin
   Age: 18
   Sex: Male
   Address: East Brunswick     
          
WHY & HOW: On above date and time, police stopped Mr. Golin for an equipment violation. During the stop, it was learned that Mr. Golin had been operating his vehicle while under the influence of CDS. He was arrested and transported to Police Headquarters where he was processed and released.

CONTACT PERSON: Det. Edward Schapley

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Kevin Palmer

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