On April 6,2012 @ 01:59 Jason Hanlon age 36 from Brielle was arrested after a motor vehicle stop .For the following motor vehicle offenses : speeding, failure to drive within a single lane, operating a motor vehicle under the influence, refusal to submit to breath test, reckless driving . Mr. Hanlon was charged with the following criminal offenses: two (2) counts of simple assault and two (2) counts of use force against a law enforcement officer. These charges are now pending further action by the Sea Girt Municipal Court. Patrolman Matthew Mason was the arresting officer.

On April 9, 2012 @16:14 Patrolman Robert Melendez was dispatched to Baltimore Boulevard and Bell Place for a large tree limb that had fallen causing damage to a parked motor vehicle. It was determined the limb fell due to the high winds.

On April 9, 2012 @ 23:26 Mathew Wall was stopped for speeding and found to have a suspended driver’s license due to a failure to appear out of North Carolina. Mr. Wall was issued a motor vehicle summons for speeding and driving while suspended. The motor vehicle charges are now pending further action by the Sea Girt Municipal Court. Officer Nicholas Whelan was the investigating officer..

On April 11, 2012 @ 10:46 Sergeant Kevin Davenport took a fraud report from a local realtor who reported a craigslist scam where the listing of rental property was conducted fraudulently without the victim’s knowledge.

On April 13, 2012 @ 12:35 a Philip D Williams age 24 from Neptune Township was arrested for several counts of criminal mischief that occurred in connection with several rock throwing incidents. The subject was arrested by Detective John Demillio pending further Court action.

On April 13, 2012 @ 13:14 a Lauren A Magaw age 21 from Neptune Township was arrested for several counts of criminal mischief that occurred in connection with several rock throwing incidents. The subject was arrested by Detective John Demillio pending further Court action.

On April 13, 2012 @ 17:45 a James J Turetzkin age 19 from Neptune City was arrested for several counts of criminal mischief that occurred in connection with several rock throwing incidents. The subject was arrested by Sergeant John O’Connor pending further Court action.

On April 14, 2012 @ 13:36 a juvenile at the time from Neptune Township was arrested for several counts of criminal mischief that occurred in connection with several rock throwing incidents. The subject was arrested by Detective John Demillio pending further Court action.

On April 16, 2012 @ 12:22 a Gregory B Canova from Red bank was arrested for contempt of court, for a court ordered restraining order violation. Superior Court Judge Scully set bail. The defendant remained in Monmouth County jail. The subject was arrested by Sergeant Kevin Davenport.

On April 16, 2012 @ 01:14 a Christopher J Smith age 35 from Matawan was arrested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, speeding, and reckless driving. The subject was arrested by Patrolman Douglas Nesbitt these charges are pending further Court action.

On April 18, 2012 @ 14:51 a juvenile from Neptune Township was arrested for several counts of criminal mischief that occurred in connection with rock throwing incidents. The subject was arrested by Detective John Demillio pending further Court action

On April 23, 2012 @ 00:41 Darryl K Speights from Asbury Park was stopped for failure to maintain lane and found to be operating a motor vehicle with a suspended driver’s license. The motor vehicle charges are now pending further action by the Sea Girt Municipal Court. Patrolman William Joule was the investigating officer.

On April 23, 2012 @ 09:42 a Gregory Reid age 40 from Newton was arrested for simple assault following a reported disturbance at an Ocean Avenue residence. The subject was arrested by Sergeant Kevin Davenport these charges are pending further Court action.

The Borough of Sea Girt Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Part-time Crossing Guard.  Minimum qualifications include:

Must be a citizen of the United States;

Must be a resident of the State of New Jersey;

Must be at least 18 years of age;

Must be able read, write and speak the English language well and intelligently;

Must be sound in body and of good health and be able to perform the physical functions of the duties assigned;

Must be of good moral character and shall not have been convicted of any crime or offense involving moral turpitude or dishonesty.

A minimum of a high school diploma or a GED equivalent;

Must possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license in good standing.

Potential applicants will be required to submit to the following selection process:

Application;

Verification of qualifying credentials;

Verification of a non-disqualifying criminal history;

Verification of at least three personal references;

A review of applicant’s driving history;

A review of applicant’s prior experience, if any;

A review of applicant’s prior work history;

A review of applicant’s current and past credit history;

Oral interview.

Females and minorities are encouraged to submit applications for consideration.

Applications may be picked up, in person, at the Sea Girt Police Department, located at 319 Baltimore Boulevard, Sea Girt, NJ 08742.

The Borough of Sea Girt is an equal opportunity employer.

This matter is being looked into by the State Police as the message was received by people throughout New Jersey.

As with many other professions, obtaining an accredited status has been a means of maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.  To obtain an accredited status requires a review of an agency’s policies and practices by an independent entity to ensure the agency meets or exceeds the prescribed standards.

The Sea Girt Police Department began by conducting a self-analysis of our practices to determine how our existing practices could be adapted to meet the standards.  With the help of the Rodger’s Group LLC., the Sea Girt Police Department was able to meet, and even exceed, the 112 standards.

The community of Sea Girt and visitors to our community should feel confident in our policies and practices as they were heavily scrutinized throughout the accreditation process.

The standards used in the program have been selected by the Accreditation Commission.  The Commission is a committee from the New Jersey State Chief’s of Police Association (NJSACOP).  The standards have been based on the CALEA national standards as well as New Jersey statutory and regulatory laws.  There are 112 standards an agency must meet to obtain accredited status.  A team of assessors met for a two day period in September to see that our agency was meeting these standards.  They prepared a report which was turned over the NJSACOP committee on accreditation for their review.  After their review of the report, a hearing was held in Princeton Township on November 10th, 2011.  At this time the Chief of Police Robert P. Conway, along with Lt. Kremp (The Accreditation Manager) and Ptl. DeMillio (Assistant Accreditation Manager) were questioned by the committee about the contents of the assessors report.  At the conclusion of this hearing, the Borough of Sea Girt’s Police Department was awarded the accredited status.

A formal presentation of the accreditation will be made to the Borough Council at a public meeting in the near future.  The assessors report will now be forwarded to the National Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies for their review.  We are expecting CALEA to agree with the NJSACOP’s findings and grant our agency a national recognition of accreditation.

On October 24, and again on October 27^th this department received reports of this scam.  The typical scenario for this scam involves a grandparent receiving a phone call from a person who claims to be their grandchild (or other family member.)  The caller says they are out of the country and in some type of trouble, and in need of money to pay a bill, or pay bail.  The need for money immediately is stressed throughout the call and may even involve a follow up call from an official claiming to be from the U.S. Embassy.

The story used in the first incident involved the caller saying they were arrested in Ontario, Canada and needed money wired immediately to bail them out of jail.  In the second incident the caller claimed to be in a car accident in a rental car in Barcelona, Spain and needed money wired immediately to pay the bill to the rental company before they could leave the country.  This call involved a follow up call from a person claiming to be from the U. S. Embassy in Spain, adding a perception of authenticity to the situation.

With increased popularity of social networking and genealogy research websites, more and more information is readily available on the internet for con-artists to exploit.   The con-artists employing these scams now have information available to them to make the calls sound more authentic by using the names of other family members or friends in the conversation.

While a grandparent may want to rush to the aid of their distressed grandchild or other family member, it is important to make sure all you receive all the facts and not give in to the urge to send money immediately.

Protect yourself:

• Resist the pressure to “act now.  Don’t panic and take the time to verify the story.
• Ask yourself, “Is my grandchild really out of the country?”
• Try to contact your grandchild’s mother or father even if the caller tells you not to call them.
• Know who you are dealing with.  If a person claims to be from a U. S. Embassy, call them back at a phone number you find for the Embassy, not the number they give to you.
• A simple search on the internet may unravel a con-artists story.  You may find phone numbers and addresses used in the story may not match the actual phone numbers and addresses of police stations, embassies, hospitals, or other places where you are asked to send money.
• Be wary of unsolicited emails, telephone calls, or mail attempting to extract money from you or asking you to transfer money electronically or urgently.
• If you in doubt, call your local police department!

This test may look or sound different to the monthly tests which are normally heard on television and radio stations.

Please take the time to visit the FCC website at http://www.fcc.gov/guides/emergency-alert-system-nationwide-test-eas for more information about this test.

From 8:00pm Sunday, October 30^th, 2011 through 7:00am Monday, October 31^st, 2011

From 9:00pm Monday, October 31, 2001 through 7:00am Tuesday, October 31^st, 2011

Any person who is under the age of 17 and who is not accompanied by an adult is affected by this curfew.

Patrolman Melendez would like to remind all residents of the following Halloween safety tips:

• Walk, slither, and sneak on sidewalks, not in the street.
• Look both ways before crossing the street to check for cars, trucks, and low-flying brooms.
• Cross the street only at comers.
• Don’t hide or cross the street between parked cars.
• Wear light-colored or reflective-type clothing so you are more visible. (And remember to put reflective tape on bikes, skateboards, and brooms, too!)
• Plan your route and share it with your family. If possible, have an adult go with you.
• Carry a flashlight to light your way.
• Keep away from open fires and candles. (Costumes can be extremely flammable.)
• Visit homes that have the porch light on.
• Accept your treats at the door and never go into a stranger’s house.
• Use face paint rather than masks or things that will cover your eyes.
• Be cautious of animals and strangers.
• Have a grown-up inspect your treats before eating. And don’t eat candy if the package is already opened. Small, hard pieces of candy are a choking hazard for young children.

Please have a happy and safe Halloween.

From the Sea Girt Police Department.

The Sea Girt Police Department is working together with this nationwide effort to collect expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs that area potentially dangerous if left in the family’s medicine cabinet. Our headquarters, located at 319 Baltimore Boulevard, in Sea Girt, NJ will be one of these collection sites.

Any questions, please feel free to call us at 732-449-7300.