Police Blotter
March 1st. –March 31st. 2023

Arrest (Warrant) – On March 1, 2023, Patrolman Christopher Elliott responded to the area of 650 Rt.9 for a report of a suspicious male nodding off on the side of the roadway. Upon arrival, the male was identified as Nicholas Massimi 29, of Bayville. Massimi appeared to be lethargic and groggy. First Aid responded to the scene to assist with medical treatment for Massimi but he declined. Upon further investigation it was learned that Massimi had a warrant out of Ocean Township for Contempt. Massimi was arrested and charged with the warrant arrest. He was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and remanded to OCJ.

Arrest (Warrant) – On March 9, 2023, Patrolman responded to 439 Rt.9/ Spirits Liquors for a report of a suspicious person. Upon arrival a male identified as Michael LaRose 33, of Bayville was found outside the store. Upon further investigation it was discovered that LaRose had 3 warrants out of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department for Failure to Appear. LaRose was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and remanded to OCJ.

Arrest (Trespassing) – On March 12, 2023, Patrolman Jacob Camaraza responded to 220 Rt.9/Wawa for a report of a male trespassing. Upon arrival it was discovered that Joseph Hoffman 40, of Bayville, was harassing customers inside the Wawa. Hoffman was arrested and transported to police headquarters where he was processed and charged with Trespassing. Hoffman was released pending a future court date.

Arrest (DWI) – On March 15, 2023, Patrolman Kyle Huhn conducted a motor vehicle stop near the area of Hurley Blvd. on a Black BMW driving at a high rate of speed. Patrolman Harold Hester arrived on scene to assist. Upon arrival the driver of the vehicle was identified as Alexandra Hanna 45, of Lanoka Harbor. Upon further investigation it was determined that Hanna was driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages. Hanna was arrested and transported to police headquarters where she was processed and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Careless Driving and Reckless Driving. Hanna’s vehicle was impounded in accordance with John’s Law. Hanna was released pending a future court date.

Arrest (DWI) – On March 15, 2023, Patrolman Shane Leighton and Officer Michael Gallicchio conducted a motor vehicle stop near the area of Jamaica Blvd on a 2015 gray Toyota SUV. Upon arrival, the vehicle stopped then slowly backed into the BTPD patrol vehicle. No damage occurred and no injuries were reported. The driver of the vehicle, John Occhipinti 68, of Berkeley Township, was found to be under the influence of alcoholic beverages. Occhipinti was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Improper Use of Center Lane on a 3 Lane Highway and Failure to Exhibit Documents. Occhipinti’s vehicle was impounded in accordance with John’s Law. Occhipinti was released pending a future court date.

Arrest (DWI) – On March 19, 2023, Patrolman Kyle Huhn conducted a motor vehicle stop on a 2018 Dodge Durango near the area of Wheaton Ave. Upon arrival the vehicles driver who was identified as Michael Littriello 18, of Bayville, was driving with his blinker on continuously. Upon further investigation it was learned that Littriello was driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages. Littriello was arrested and transported to police headquarters where he was processed and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Careless Driving and Reckless Driving. Littriello’s vehicle was impounded in accordance with John’s Law. Littriello was released pending a future court date.

Arrest (DWI) – On March 21, 2023, Patrolman Justin Heffernan responded to a motor vehicle crash involving 2 cars near the area of Sylvan Lakes Blvd. Both vehicles were traveling northbound on Rt. 9 when driver 1 rear ended driver 2. EMS responded to the scene to treat the victims for minor injuries. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver of vehicle 1, Nora Flanagan 58, of Bayville was driving while intoxicated. Flanagan was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Careless Driving, and Reckless Driving. Flanagan’s vehicle was impounded in accordance with John’s Law. Both victims of the crash were transported to CMC for further evaluation.

Arrest (DWI) – On March 23, 2023, Patrolman Steven Scaturro and Patrolman Robert Murawski responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle near the area of Mallard Rd. Upon arrival a Blue 2015 Chevy Equinox was located running, with the driver asleep behind the wheel. Upon further investigation it was learned that the driver of the vehicle George Miller Jr. 29, of Bayville, was driving while intoxicated. Miller Jr. was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Careless Driving and Open Alcoholic Beverage in Motor Vehicle. Miller Jr.’s vehicle was impounded in accordance with John’s law. Miller Jr. was released pending a future court date.

Arrest (DWI) – On March 26, 2023, Patrolman Drew Fanara responded to the area of Freeport Blvd. for a report of a Hit and Run. Upon arrival it was determined that a red sedan had hit a mailbox and fled the scene. Patrolman Christopher Walters responded to the scene to assist. A few minutes later the vehicle was located near the area of Whispering Pines Park. Upon further investigation, the driver of the vehicle, Mathew Wenz 34, of Berkeley Township, was found to be driving while intoxicated. Wenz was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Leaving the Scene of an Accident. Wenz’s car was impounded in accordance with John’s Law. Wenz was released pending a future court date.

Arrest (DWI, Possession of CDS) – On March 31, 2023, Patrolman Shane Leighton and Officer Michael Gallicchio responded to the area of 333 Rt.9 for numerous reports of an aggressive driver. Patrolman conducted a motor vehicle stop on a red Toyota Camry driven by Leslie Zapata 35, of Toms River. Upon arrival it was determined that Zapata was driving under the influence. Upon further investigation CDS and CDS Paraphernalia were found. Zapata was arrested and transported to police headquarters where she was processed and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, 2 counts of Possession of CDS and Possession of Paraphernalia. Zapata’s vehicle was impounded in accordance with Johns Law. Zapata was released pending a future court date.