Spotswood Police Department
Spotswood New Jersey
732-251-2121
Emergency: 911
To Protect and To Serve
Police Briefs: 2010
CASE NUMBER: 10000987
CHARGE/INCIDENT: Underage DUI, Consumption of Alcohol by Underage Person (X3), Speeding 41/25, Careless Driving, Unclear Plates
WHEN: 8/22/10 @ 0106 hours
WHERE: DeVoe Avenue, Spotswood
WHO:
Name: Naman Shah
Age: 20
Sex: Male
Address: Monroe Township, NJ
WHO:
Name: Jugal Shah
Age: 19
Sex: Male
Address: North Bergen, NJ
WHO:
Name: Juvenile
Age: 17
Sex: Female
Address: Monroe Township, NJ
WHY & HOW: On above date and time, Patrolman Nichols observed a SUV traveling 41 in a 25 mile per hour zone. He further observed an illegal license plate bracket on the rear plate of the vehicle. Upon conducting a motor vehicle stop for said violations, the driver was found to be intoxicated and under 21 years of age. The driver, Naman Shah, was then placed under arrest for Underage DUI and Consumption of Alcohol by Underage Person. The passengers, Jugal Shah and a juvenile female were also intoxicated and subsequently taken into custody for Consumption of Alcohol by Underage Person. All three were transported to Spotswood Police Headquarters where they were processed and later released with pending municipal court dates. Naman Shah was also charged with the above motor vehicle violations.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Chris Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Nelson Nichols
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CASE NUMBER: 10000045
CHARGE/INCIDENT: DUI, Careless Driving, Failure to Maintain Lane, Unsafe Vehicle
WHEN: 8/08/10 @ 0051 hours
WHERE: Main Street by DeVoe Avenue, Spotswood
WHO:
Name: Daniel Offenburger
Age: 36
Sex: Male
Address: Spotswood, NJ
WHY & HOW: On above date and time, Patrolman Nichols encountered a motor vehicle accident which had just taken place. The vehicle involved ran off the road and came to rest on the grass after striking a utility pole and traffic light. After further investigation, the officer determined that the driver of the vehicle was intoxicated. The driver, Daniel Offenburger, was subsequently placed under arrest for DUI. He was then transported to Spotswood Police Headquarters where he processed and later released with a pending Spotswood Municipal Court date. There were no injuries reported in the motor vehicle accident.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Chris Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Nelson Nichols
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CASE NUMBER: 10000912
CHARGE/INCIDENT: DUI, Careless Driving, Failure to Maintain Lane, Unsafe Vehicle
WHEN: 7/31/10 @ 0353 hours
WHERE: Manalapan Road, Spotswood
WHO:
Name: Ki Woo
Age: 28
Sex: Male
Address: Somerset, NJ
WHY & HOW: On above date and time, Patrolman Nichols observed a vehicle traveling on Manalapan Road, swerving between the east and westbound lanes. He further observed heavy damage to the rear passenger's side wheel and fender. Upon conducting a motor vehicle stop, it was determined that the vehicle was damaged to the point of being undrivable. The driver of the vehicle, Ki Woo, was also found to be intoxicated. He was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to Spotswood Police Headquarters where he processed and later released with a pending Spotswood Municipal Court date. It is undetermined where or when the vehicle sustained the damage.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Chris Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Nelson Nichols
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CASE NUMBER: 10000889
CHARGE/INCIDENT: Underage Possession/Consumption of Alcohol
WHEN: 7/25/10 @ 0202 hours
WHERE: DeVoe Avenue, Spotswood
WHO:
Name: Juveniles (4)
Age: 17
Sex: Male
Address: Monroe Township, NJ
WHO:
Name: Juveniles (1)
Age: 17
Sex: Male
Address: Port Richey, FL
WHY & HOW: Five male juveniles were taken into custody after police investigated a suspicious vehicle parked at a local business complex after normal business hours. The juveniles were found to be in possession and/or under the influence of an alcoholic beverage while under the legal age. All five juveniles were processed as per departmental policy at Spotswood Police Headquarters and later released to their parents or guardians with a pending court appearance in the Spotswood Municipal Court.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Chris Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Les Genovese
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CASE NUMBER: 10000865
CHARGE/INCIDENT: DUI, Careless Driving, Unclear Plate
WHEN: 7/18/10 @ 0049 hours
WHERE: Manalapan Road, Spotswood
WHO:
Name: Elliot Stone
Age: 50
Sex: Male
Address: East Windsor, NJ
WHY & HOW: On above date and time, the investigating officer observed a vehicle in the parking lot of Immaculate Conception church. As the Officer pulled in to investigate why the vehicle was in the parking lot of the closed church, the vehicle pulled out and on to Manalapan Road. the officer followed behind and observed a license plate trim which was partially blocking the lettering on the plate of the suspect vehicle. The officer also ran the plate and found that the vehicle was not from the area. After conducting a motor vehicle stop for the violation and to investigate as to why the vehicle was at the closed church, the driver, Elliot Stone, was found to be intoxicated. He was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to Spotswood Police Headquarters. He was then processed and released with a pending Spotswood Municipal Court date.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Chris Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Nelson Nichols
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CASE NUMBER: 10000777
CHARGE/INCIDENT: DUI, Speeding, Careless Driving
WHEN: 6/26/10 @ 0044 hours
WHERE: Summerhill Road, Spotswood
WHO:
Name: Vijay Sarashetti
Age: 48
Sex: Male
Address: Spotswood, NJ
WHY & HOW: On above date and time, defendant was observed traveling at 55 miles per hour in a 40 miles per hour zone and driving carelessly. The investigating officer conducted a motor vehicle stop at the intersection of Summerhill Road and Main Street, in the Exxon parking lot. Upon further investigation, the driver Vijay Sarashetti was found to be intoxicated. He was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to Spotswood Police Headquarters. He was then processed and released with a pending Spotswood Municipal Court date.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Chris Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Nelson Nichols
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CASE NUMBER: 10000726
CHARGE/INCIDENT: DUI, Refusal of Breath Tests, Unsafe Vehicle, Maintenance of Lamps, Careless Driving, Delaying Traffic
WHEN: 6/12/10 @ 0114 hours
WHERE: Old Stage Road and Brunswick Avenue, Spotswood
WHO:
Name: Joshua Hoffman
Age: 31
Sex: Male
Address: East Brunswick, NJ
WHY & HOW: On above date and time, Ptl. Nichols observed a vehicle sitting through a green light at the intersection of Old Stage and Brunswick Ave. The vehicle also had a tail light out. Upon conducting a lawful motor vehicle stop, the driver was found to be impaired by intoxication. The driver, Joshua Hoffman, was then placed under arrest and transported to the Spotswood Police Headquarters where he would not submit to a breath test. He was then processed and released with a pending Spotswood Municipal Court date. Subsequent to Hoffman's arrest, the vehicle tires were found to be bald, making the vehicle unsafe to operate on the road.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Chris Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Nelson Nichols
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CASE NUMBER: 10000655
CHARGE/INCIDENT: DUI, Refusal of Breath Tests, Speeding and Careless Driving
WHEN: 5/23/10 @ 0251 hours
WHERE: Manalapan Road, Spotswood
WHO:
Name: Suzana Miranda
Age: 45
Sex: Female
Address: South River, NJ
WHY & HOW: The above defendant was stopped by police for a speeding violation on Manalapan Road.
The driver was placed under arrest after officers determined that she was operating her vehicle while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. The defendant was transported to Spotswood Police Headquarters where she was processed and later refused to submit to breath testing. The defendant was released with a court appearance pending in the Spotswood Municipal Court.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Chris Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Les Genovese
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CASE NUMBER: 10000597
CHARGE/INCIDENT: Interference with Borough Police, Driving While Suspended, Uninsured Vehicle, Speeding, Maintenance of Lamps, Warrants
WHEN: 5/11/10 @ 0459 hours
WHERE: Old Stage Road, Spotswood
WHO:
Name: Aaron Averhert
Age: 35
Sex: Male
Address: Trenton, NJ
WHY & HOW: On 5/11 at approximately 0459 hours, Patrolman Nichols observed the suspect vehicle traveling 50 mph in a 40 mph with a tail light out. Upon conducting a motor vehicle stop, the driver provided the officer with a false name and social security number. Further investigation revealed that not only was the driver providing a false information but he was driving on a suspended license and had active warrants out of East Windsor and Trenton. He was also unable to provide proper insurance documentation. He was placed under arrest for the above charges as well as to answer for the warrants. He has a pending Spotswood Municipal Court date for the above charges.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Chris Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Nichols
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CASE NUMBER: 10000562
CHARGE/INCIDENT: DUI, DUI Refusal, Speeding (43 in a 30), Reckless Driving
WHEN: 5/02/10 @ 0140 hours
WHERE: Manalapan Road, Spotswood
WHO:
Name: Stephen Moonesar
Age: 21
Sex: Male
Address: Monroe Township, NJ
WHY & HOW: On 5/02 at approximately 0140 hours, police observed the defendant speeding (43 in a 30) and swerving out of his lane of travel. Upon conducting a motor vehicle stop, the defendant was found to be intoxicated. He was then placed under arrest and transported to Spotswood Police Headquarters, where he refused to breath testing. He was later released with pending court date at Spotswood Municipal Court to answer for the above charges.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Chris Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Sgt. Keenan/Ptl. Nichols
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CASE NUMBER: 10000531
CHARGE/INCIDENT: Possession of Marijuana Under 50 Grams
WHEN: 4/25/10 @ 0142 hours
WHERE: George Street, Spotswood
WHO:
Name: George Mestromario
Age: 20
Sex: Male
Address: Spotswood NJ
WHY & HOW: While patrolling the rear lot of the apartment complex on George Street, Patrolman Nichols observed a suspicious vehicle with no lights on parked to the rear of the lot. The vehicle was occupied two males. While investigating as to why the two males were parked there in the lot, in the dark at that hour, one of the males was found to be in possession of Marijuana. He was then arrested and transported to Spotswood Police Headquarters where he was processed and released pending a Spotswood Municipal Court date.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Chris Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Nichols
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CASE NUMBER: 10000458
CHARGE/INCIDENT: Aggravated Assault on Police, Resisting Arrest, Throwing Bodily Fluids on Law Enforcement Officer & Terroristic Threats (3 Count)
WHEN: 4/9/10 @ 0358 hours
WHERE: 289 Main Street (Brookview Terrace), Spotswood
WHO:
Name: Susan M. Samaro
Age: 48
Sex: Female
Address: Old Bridge NJ
WHY & HOW: The above defendant was placed under arrest by police after they responded to the Brookview Terrace Complex for a report of a disturbance. While taking the subject into custody, she kicked and spat on Patrolman Les Genovese. Due to injuries to the defendant that were self-inflicted, the subject received medical treatment at the scene by Spotswood EMS. While en route to the hospital, the defendant threatened to kill Patrolman Genovese and the two Emergency Medical Technicians on the ambulance. After receiving medical treatment for several days, the defendant was released to police and lodged in the Middlesex County Corrections Facility in default of bail on April 14, 2010.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Chris Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Les Genovese
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CASE NUMBER: 10000042
CHARGE/INCIDENT: Credit Card Theft, Two Counts
WHEN: 4/12/10 (Crime: January 9, 2010)
WHERE: Tahiti Sun Tanning, 100 Summerhill Road
WHO:
Name: Bonnie Greenbaum
Age: 26
Sex: Female
Address: Manchester Township
WHY & HOW: During an investigation into several credit card thefts from Tahiti Sun Tanning Salon, it was determined that Bonnie Greenbaum was a suspect. Subsequent investigation and interviews revealed that the suspect Greenbaum did in fact remove two credit cards from the victim's purse. Greenbaum then charged various items on the cards at the Freehold Mall, and Cumberland Farms in Manchester Township. Greenbaum was placed under arrest for Credit Card theft and has a Spotswood Municipal Court date pending on 4/27/10 at 0900 hours.
CONTACT PERSON: Det. Edward Schapley
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Det. Edward Schapley
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CASE NUMBER: 10000425
CHARGE/INCIDENT: DUI, Refusing to Submit to Breath Testing, Reckless Driving
WHEN: 4/04/10 @ 0147 hours
WHERE: DeVoe Avenue
WHO:
Name: Paul F. Williams III
Age: 31
Sex: Male
Address: Monroe Township
WHY & HOW: Williams was stopped for speeding (42/30) on DeVoe Avenue. He was found to be highly intoxicated and was arrested for DUI. He refused the required breath testing at police headquarters and was charged as such. He was additionally charged with motor vehicle summons for reckless driving, speeding, failure to exhibit his driver's license, uninsured motor vehicle, and failure to exhibit his vehicle registration.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Chris Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Sgt. B. Keenan
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CASE NUMBER: 10000416
CHARGE/INCIDENT: Unlawful Taking of Means of Conveyance (Joyriding)
WHEN: 4/02/10 @ 2223 hours
WHERE: 289 Main Street
WHO:
Name: Brandon J. Boehne
Age: 20
Sex: Male
Address: Spotswood
WHY & HOW: The above defendant was placed under arrest after he took a vehicle without consent and drove it to a friend's house in Monroe Township. The defendant was subsequently found to be operating the vehicle while his driving privileges were suspended. The defendant was processed at Spotswood Police Headquarters and later released with a court appearance pending in the Spotswood Municipal Court. The vehicle was returned to the victim without further incident.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Chris Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Drude & Ptl. Genovese
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CASE NUMBER: 10000279
CHARGE/INCIDENT: DUI, Careless Driving, Speeding, Failure to Exhibit Documents
WHEN: 3/07/10 @ 0144 hours
WHERE: Old Stage Road
WHO:
Name: Sandra Shead
Age: 26
Sex: Female
Address: Spotswood
WHY & HOW: On above date and time, Patrolman Nichols observed a vehicle traveling on Old Stage Road in a careless manner and at a high rate of speed. Upon conducting a motor vehicle stop, the driver Sandra Shead was found to be intoxicated. She was also unable to provide proper documentation to the officer upon request. She was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to Spotswood Police Headquarters. She was later released with a pending Spotswood Municipal Court date.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Chris Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Nelson Nichols
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CASE NUMBER: 10000192
CHARGE/INCIDENT: Narcotics Investigation/Possession of CDS
WHEN: 2/17/10
WHERE: Katz Way
WHO:
Name: Lemont Love
Age: 29
Sex: Male
Address: Monroe
Name: Charles Opher
Age: 32
Sex: Male
Address: South River
Name: Randy Williams
Age: 28
Sex: Male
Address: South River
Name: Raymond Nichols
Age: 57
Sex: Male
Address: Spotswood
Name: Roy Dey III
Age: 37
Sex: Male
Address: Spotswood
WHY & HOW: On 2/17/2010 Love, Williams and Opher were arrested in connection with a robbery that occurred in East Brunswick. During further investigation, the men were found to be in possession of heroin and pills. Williams was found to be in possession of weapons (a folding knife and metal knuckles). After further investigation, a search warrant was obtained and executed at 320 Katz Way. Additional evidence of CDS was seized from the home. As a result, resident Raymond Nichols and his roommate, Roy Dey III were charged with possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, possession of hypodermic syringes, possession of drug paraphernalia. All subjects were subsequently lodged at the Middlesex County Correction Center on bail.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Chris Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Det. Hoover
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CASE NUMBER: 10000142
CHARGE/INCIDENT: Interference with Police Officer
WHEN: 2/05/10 @ 0444 hours
WHERE: 289 Main Street
WHO:
Name: Jennifer C. Meagher
Age: 28
Sex: Female
Address: Spotswood
WHY & HOW: On above date and time, officers responded to 289 Main Street for a report of an unwanted guest who was intoxicated. Upon arrival, officers came in contact with the defendant. During the officer's investigation, the defendant refused to comply with officers' orders or cooperate. The defendant further yelled obscenities at officers and lunged in the direction of one of them before being placed under arrest. She was transported to Spotswood Police Department where she was processed and released to Spotswood EMS. She was then transported to Raritan Bay Medical Center due to her high level of intoxication.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Chris Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Nelson Nichols
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CASE NUMBER: 10000091
CHARGE/INCIDENT: DUI, Refusal, Revoked Driving, Reckless Driving, Failure to Maintain Lane, Tinted Windows
WHEN: 1/24/10 @ 0322 hours
WHERE: Manalapan Avenue
WHO:
Name: Cliff A. Burry
Age: 35
Sex: Male
Address: Monroe Township
WHY & HOW: Burry was found to be highly intoxicated following a lawful motor vehicle stop. He refused to submit to breath testing. Further investigation revealed he was a revoked driver due to previous DUI conviction. He was released from SPD with a pending court date.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Chris Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Nelson Nichols
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CASE NUMBER: 10000086
CHARGE/INCIDENT: Interference with a Borough Police Officer
WHEN: 1/23/10 @ 0046 hours
WHERE: 508 Main Street
WHO:
Name: Taras Yasinovskyy
Age: 31
Sex: Male
Address: Perth Amboy
WHY & HOW: While investigating a suspicious parked vehicle on the property of 508 Main Street after business hours, the suspect was found to be highly intoxicated. He would not give a reason why he was on the property at that time of night. He further disregarded multiple verbal commands given by the investigating officer.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Chris Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Nelson Nichols
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CASE NUMBER: 10000082
CHARGE/INCIDENT: DUI, Uninsured Vehicle, Reckless Driving, Careless Driving
WHEN: 1/22/10 @ 0041 hours
WHERE: 289 Main Street
WHO:
Name: Joseph Lima
Age: 26
Sex: Male
Address: Sayreville
WHY & HOW: After observing the suspect spin his tires and travel at a high rate of speed through the parking lot, the investigating officer conducted a lawful motor vehicle stop. The suspect was found to be intoxicated and was subsequently placed under arrest. He was transported to Spotswood Police Department, processed and released with a pending court date.
CONTACT PERSON: Sgt. Chris Bierman
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Nelson Nichols
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