Spotswood Police Department
Spotswood New Jersey
732-251-2121
Emergency: 911
To Protect and To Serve
CASE NUMBER: 07000380
CHARGE/INCIDENT: Resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, interference with a police officer
WHEN: 4/17/07 @ 2357 hours
WHERE: 498 Main Street
WHO: (Arrested)
Name: Patrick R. Lewis
Age: 40
Sex: Male
Address: Spotswood
WHY & HOW: On the above date and hour, Ptl. J. Pfeiffer was detailed to a traffic post on Main Street. During the course of his duties he observed a male subject drinking in public on the front porch of a doctor's office. Upon approaching, the subject became disorderly and attempted to knock the flashlight out of the officer's hand. The subject was taken to the ground and placed into custody following a brief struggle. A 5/08/07 Spotswood Municipal Court case is pending.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Christopher Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. J. Pfeiffer #30
CASE NUMBER: 07000360
CHARGE/INCIDENT: DWI/Speeding
WHEN: 4/12/07 @ 2337 hours
WHERE: Main Street
WHO: (Arrested)
Name: Flavio Gafanha
Age: 24
Sex: Male
Address: South River
WHY & HOW: Vehicle was stopped for speeding (55 mph in 35 mph zone). A strong odor of an alcholic beverage was detected from the driver. He was asked to complete several balance tests which he failed. He was placed under arrest for DWI. Spotswood Court action pending.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Christopher Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl.William Desrosier
CASE NUMBER: 07000395
CHARGE/INCIDENT: Motor Vehicle Accident
WHEN: 4/23/07 @ 1038 hours
WHERE: 289 Main Street, Building #9
WHO: (Involved)
Name: Fany Yancz
Age: 38
Sex: Female
Address: Spotswood
WHY & HOW: While on patrol in the parking lot of 289 Main Street, Bldg #9, Ptl Fedak observed white smoke coming from the front of the building. Upon further investigation, a vehicle had crashed into the first floot apartment 9A. A check of the vehicle revealed extensive damage to the front and the apartment. The driver, Fany Yancz was not hurt but was examined by the Spotswood Emergency Medical Service as a precaution. Yancz stated that she stepped on the gas pedal instead of the brake. Several apartments were evacuated as a precaution. All occupants were able to go back into their apartments after being checked by code enforcement.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Christopher Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Fedak
CASE NUMBER: 07000402
CHARGE/INCIDENT: Male subject: disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, obstructing Borough P.D.
Female subject: obstructing Borough P.D.
WHEN: 4/24/07 @ 0451 hours
WHERE: Main Street
WHO: (Arrested)
Name: Thomas Jolly
Age: 24
Sex: Male
Address: Spotswood
Name: Melinda Madigan
Age: 25
Sex: Female
Address: Spotswood
WHY & HOW: The above subjects were observed by police sitting on private property belonging to the Spotswood Funeral Home. Upon approaching both subjects, it was determined they were highly intoxicated. Upon asking the male for I.D. he became uncooperative and disorderly with police. The subject was placed under arrest at which time he began to resist. The female subject was placed under arrest for refusing to leave the area when instructed to do so by police. A court date is pending.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Christopher Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Les Genovese
CASE NUMBER: 07000424
CHARGE/INCIDENT: Water Rescue
WHEN: 4/28/07 @ 1441 hours
WHERE: DeVoe Lake behind American Legion
WHO: (Involved)
Name: Peter Schultz
Age: 24
Sex: Male
Address: Parlin
Name: Thomas D'Angelo
Age: 20
Sex: Male
Address: Spotswood
Name: Michael Fritz
Age: 19
Sex: Male
Address: Carteret
WHY & HOW: On above date and time, Spotswood Police, Spotswood EMS, and Spotswood Fire Department were all dispatched to the DeVoe Lake behind the American Legion for a report of three individuals who were in a raft that went over the waterfall. The three males were all thrown from the raft when it went over the falls. They were able to get back on the raft; however, they were unable to get out of the current of the river. Members of the Spotswood Police Department and EMS were able to throw a rope to the stranded rafters and pull them to safety. The three males were then assisted over the fence. They were all evaluated by EMS and no injuries were reported.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Christopher Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Kevin J. Palmer #19
CASE NUMBER: 07000425
CHARGE/INCIDENT: Possession of CDS (marijuana under 50g), open alcohol container in a motor vehicle, possession of CDS in a motor vehicle
WHEN: 4/28/07 @ 2235 hours
WHERE: Summerhill Road
WHO: (arrested)
Name: Patrick S. Hagerty
Age: 31
Sex: Male
Address: Rose Hill, NC
WHY & HOW: During a police investigation taking place on Summerhill Road, the above subject was found to be in possession of a clear plastic bag containing a greenish colored vegetation suspected to be marijuana. In addition, the subject was also found to be in possession of an open and unsealed bottle of an alcoholic beverage while in his vehicle. The subject was processed and later released pending a court appearance in the Spotswood Municipal Court on 5/17/07.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Christopher Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Les Genovese
CASE NUMBER: 07000436
CHARGE/INCIDENT: DUI, DUI in a School Zone
WHEN: 5/02/07 at 12:17 AM
WHERE: Summerhill Road
WHO: (Arrested)
Name: Ruth A. Hazelwood
Age: 27
Sex: Female
Addressth Plainfield
WHY & HOW: Suspect was traveling south on Summerhill road during a heavy down pour of rain, and passed another vehicle in a no passing zone. She entered the north bound lane of said roadway and almost struck a marked police unit. The officer took evasive action, and following a stop of the suspect vehicle, he determined she was under the influence of alcohol. The suspect was subsequently arrested.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. C. Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Sgt. B. Keenan