Spotswood Police Department
Spotswood New Jersey
732-251-2121
Emergency: 911
To Protect and To Serve
CASE NUMBER: 07000770
CHARGE/INCIDENT: Possession of CDS, possession with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, D.U.I.
WHEN: 8/5/2007 @ 1938 hours
WHERE: 434 Main Street, the parking lot of the Renaissance Square
WHO: (Arrested)
Name: Eric Roth
Age: 25
Sex: Male
Address: Matawan
Name: Catherine Gomm
Age: 25
Sex: Male
Address: Matawan
Name: Kimberly Rothacker
Age: 18
Sex: Female
Address: Cliffwood Beach
WHY & HOW: On 8/5/2007 at 1938 hours, police were dispatched to the parking lot of Renaissance for a reported disturbance, which possibly involved the sale of narcotics. Upon arrival, police found a male and female in a maroon Hyu, and a second female in a separate vehicle. As police were speaking with the complainant, the male driver of the maroon vehicle attempted to leave. When he attempted to back out of his parking space, the driver nearly struck a marked police unit. He was immediately stopped, and when the investigating officers approached him, it was determined that he was under the influence of CDS. He was searched prior to arrest, and 2 hypodermic syringes and suspected heroin were located on the male driver. The female passenger was also found to be under the influence and in possession of suspected heroin and paraphernalia. The second female was placed under arrest for possession of paraphernalia and attempted purchase of CDS.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Christopher Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Kevin J. Palmer, #19
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CASE NUMBER: 07000748
CHARGE/INCIDENT: Burglary, theft, criminal mischief
WHEN: 7/29/07 @ 0500 hours
WHERE: Snowhill Discount Liquors
WHY & HOW: At 5:00 am on Sunday, unknown actor(s) broke into the Snowhill Liquors. Entrance was gained by smashing out the glass of the front door, using 2 very large brown landscaping rocks/boulders. Actor(s) made off with undisclosed amount of cash. Anyone having information in regards to this burglary are urged to contact Detective Joseph Vitale at 732-251-2121.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Christopher Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Sgt. Keenan/Det. Vitale
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CASE NUMBER: 07000741
CHARGE/INCIDENT: DUI
WHEN: 7/28/07 @ 0237 hours
WHERE: Old Stage Road
WHO: (Arrested)
Name: John M. Cuber
Age: 29
Sex: Male
Address: East Brunswick
WHY & HOW: Following a lawful motor vehicle stop for speeding, Cuber was placed under arrest for D.U.I. He was further charged with reckless driving and speeding by arresting officer Sgt. B. Keenan.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Sgt. Keenan
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CASE NUMBER: 07000723
CHARGE/INCIDENT: Aggravated assault on police - 2 counts, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.
WHEN: July 25, 2007 1045 hours
WHERE: Madie Avenue
WHO: (Arrested)
Name:Steven Osadacz
Age: 43
Sex: Male
Address: Madie Avenue
WHY & HOW: Dispatched to Madie Avenue residence on a first aid call for chest pains, Osadacz was suffering from chest pains and difficulty breathing. He was also found to be highly intoxicated. After being examined by EMS and Paramedics, it was determined that Osadacz must go to the hospital for further treatment. Inside the house, Osadacz became violent and punched Officer Fedak and Sgt. Seylaz. Osadacz was transported to the hospital and later to the Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center on default of bail. $25,000.00 no 10%.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Christopher Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Sgt. Seylaz/Ptl. Fedak
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CASE NUMBER: 07000719
CHARGE/INCIDENT: Possession of CDS, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while suspended.
WHEN: July 21, 2007 1851 hours
WHERE: Manalapan Road
WHO: (Arrested)
Name: Carole M. Pope
Age: 66
Sex: Female
Address: Spotswood NJ
WHY & HOW: On 7/21 at approximately 1851, police stopped a white Toyota in to the Pelican Plaza Shopping Center. During this motor vehicle stop, it was discovered that the driver was driving while suspended. It was also discovered that the driver was in possession of drug paraphernalia and suspected Marijuana. There were also several outstanding warrants for the driver. She was later placed under arrest for possession of CDS and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was later turned over to the East Brunswick Police Department on their warrant.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Christopher Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Kevin J. Palmer #19
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CASE NUMBER: 07000697
CHARGE/INCIDENT: D.W.I., Refusal to submit to breath test, reckless driving, maintenance of lamps violation, failure to maintain lane
WHEN: July 14, 2007 0156 hours
WHERE: East Main Street
WHO: (Arrested)
Name: Wayne R. Meyers, Jr.
Age: 23
Sex: Male
Address: Parlin, NJ
WHY & HOW: While on patrol in marked unit, Officer observed a black Chevrolet Monte Carlo traveling east on East Main Street with no tail lights. After a lawful motor vehicle stop, the subject was found to be under the influence of alcohol. The subject was arrested and transported to Police Headquarters where he refused to submit to a breath test. An August 16, 2007 Court date is pending.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. C. Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. J. Pfeiffer #30
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CASE NUMBER: 06000727
CHARGE/INCIDENT: DUI
WHEN: June 10, 2007
WHERE: Main Street
WHO: (Arrested)
Name: Oscar Barros
Age: 29
Sex: Male
Address: Astoria NY
WHY & HOW: During a lawful motor vehicle stop for speeding ( 45/35), subject found to be DUI. Charged with DUI, DUI in a School Zone, reckless driving, driving on revoked list, speeding and backing down a street.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. C. Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Sgt. Keenan
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CASE NUMBER: 06000727
CHARGE/INCIDENT: Burglary, Theft, Criminal Mischief
WHEN: June of 2006
WHERE: Betty Brite Cleaners, Summerhill Road
WHO: (Arrested)
Name: Arthur Cruz
Age: 36
Sex: Male
Address: (LKA) Newark
WHY & HOW: After an 11 month investigation, the above suspect was charged with the burglary of the Betty Brite Cleaners. Subject was linked to the burglary through DNA that he left at the scene. Subject is currently at the Middlesex County Corrections Center on unrelated charges.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. C. Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Det. Joseph Vitale
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CASE NUMBER: 07000547
CHARGE/INCIDENT: DUI/MVA
WHEN: 5/28/07 @ 0508 hours
WHERE: Old Stage Road
WHO: (Arrested)
Name: Evan P Crovo
Age: 21
Sex: Male
Address: East Brunswick
WHY & HOW: Ptl. Lou Sarti and Ptl. Les Genovese responded to a report of a vehicle that struck/sideswiped a parked vehicle on Old Stage Road. Upon arrival, the driver was found in the middle of the eastbound lane changing his tire approximately 300 feet from the damaged parked vehicle. During the investigation of the MVA, the driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol. The driver was subsequently arrested.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Christopher Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Lou Sarti
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