BERKELEY: Arrest (DWI) – On December 2, 2022, Patrolman Shane Leighton, Patrolman Robert Murawski, Patrolman Michael Sasso and Sgt. Robert Flanegan responded to a report of a vehicle crash into a residence near the area of Bay Blvd. Upon arrival it was determined that a white Ford had crashed into another vehicle on the front lawn of a residence. The white Ford driven by Shane Mahan 28, of Bayville had also hit two other vehicles before crashing onto the front lawn. Berkeley Township EMT’s arrived on scene to assist. Mahan refused any medical treatment. Upon further investigation it was determined that Mahan was driving while intoxicated. Mahan was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Open Alcoholic Beverage in Vehicle, Reckless Driving and Careless Driving. Mahan’s vehicle was impounded in accordance with John’s Law. Mahan was transported to CMC for further evaluation. Mahan was later released pending a future court date.

Arrest (Shoplifting) – On December 3, 2022, Patrolman Derek Mayer, Patrolman Don Rowley and Patrolman James Tillett responded to the area of 220 Rt.9 (Wawa) for a report of a shoplifter. Upon arrival it was learned that Michael Larose 32, of Bayville, was seen shoplifting items in the store. Larose was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and charged with Shoplifting. Larose was transported to OCJ.

Arrest/Warrant – On December 6, 2022, Patrolman Jacob Camaraza, Patrolman Patrick Davis and Patrolman Chris Dedeyn responded to 333 Rt.9/Family Dollar for a report of a shoplifter. Upon arrival it was determined that Brittani Koppenjan 31, of Bayville, had stolen items from the store. Koppenjan was located in the back parking lot of the store with the stolen merchandise. Upon further investigation it was learned that Koppenjan had a warrant out for her arrest for failure to appear. Koppenjan was arrested and transported to police headquarters where she was processed and charged with the Warrant arrest. Koppenjan was released pending a future court date.

Arrest/DWI – On December 8, 2022, Patrolman Steven Scatturo, Patrolman Robert Murawski, Patrolman Shawn Lightbody and Patrolman Shane Leighton responded to 439 Rt.9/Spirits Unlimited parking lot for a report of a male nodding off behind the wheel of his running vehicle. Upon arrival it was determined that Christopher Adamson 52, of Bayville was driving while intoxicated. Adamson was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and charged with Driving While Intoxicated. Adamson‘s vehicle was impounded in accordance with John’s Law. Adamson was released pending a future court date.

MVA- On December 12, 2022, Patrolman responded to the area of 430 Rt. 9 for a 2 car motor vehicle accident with injuries. Upon arrival it was determined that V1 exited the parking lot of 430 Rt. 9 when it failed to yield right of way causing a head on collision with V2. Berkeley Township EMS and the Bayville Fire Department arrived on scene to assist. Both drivers were transported to CMC with non- life threatening injuries. Upon further investigation, V2 began to smoke. V2 became fully engulfed in flames and was extinguished by the Bayville Fire Department . Rt. 9 was temporarily shut down. The driver of vehicle 1 was issued a summons for Careless Driving.

Arrest/DWI – On December 18, 2022, Patrolman Ryan Wahl was traveling near the area of Butler Blvd. when a silver Nissan Altima was traveling southbound and failed to maintain their lane. Patrolman Wahl conducted a motor vehicle stop on the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Justin Gorski 21, of Forked River. Patrolman Kyle Slocum and Patrolman Shane Leighton arrived on scene to assist. Upon further investigation it was determined that Gorski was driving while intoxicated. Gorski was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Failure to Maintain Lane, Reckless Driving, Careless Driving, and Failure to Produce Insurance Card. Gorski’s vehicle was impounded in accordance with John’s Law. Gorski was released pending a future court date.

Arrest/DWI – On December 19, 2022, Patrolman Justin Heffernan responded to the area of Double Trouble Rd. for a report of a motor vehicle accident without injuries. Upon arrival it was determined that a black Jeep was struck from behind by a 2011 Chevy Impala. Sgt. Jerry Bacon arrived on scene to assist. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver of the Chevy Impala, Pamela Wrobel 64, of Lakewood, was driving while intoxicated. Wrobel was arrested and transported to police headquarters where she was processed and charged with Careless Driving and Driving While Intoxicated. Wrobel’s vehicle was impounded in accordance with John’s Law. Wrobel was released pending a future court date.

MVA – On December 22, 2022, Patrolman Devon Tasso responded to one vehicle crash with no injuries near the area of 340 Atlantic City Blvd. Upon arrival it was determined that a green Ford was attempting to park in the parking lot when the brakes failed and the vehicle crashed into the building. The building sustained moderate damage to the front wall and window. The Berkeley Township Building Inspector responded to the scene and deemed the building safe to occupy. The vehicle was towed from the scene. No charges or summons were issued.

Arrest/DWI – On December 28, 2022, Patrolman Shawn Lightbody, Patrolman Brian Flanegan and Patrolman Devon Tasso responded to the area of Millcreek Rd./ Ocean Gate Dr. for a report of a motor vehicle accident without injuries. Upon arrival it was determined that the driver of the vehicle, Jennifer Bilinski 44, of Beachwood, was driving while intoxicated. Bilinski was arrested and transported to police headquarters where she was processed and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Carless Driving, and Refusal to Consent. Bilinski’s vehicle was impounded in accordance with John’s Law. Bilinski was released pending a future court date.