The Long Beach Township Police Department reminds you that the possession of fireworks is illegal and punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment. We will be increasing patrols and

WILL CONFISCATE ALL ILLEGAL FIREWORKS.

The community is encouraged to take advantage of legal public fireworks displays, such as the one scheduled in Beach Haven at the bayside of Taylor Avenue, which will be held the evening of July 4th.

In the past few years, hundreds of people have been treated in New Jersey hospitals for injuries related to and sustained from the use of illegal fireworks. Additionally, our own Long Beach Township community has registered countless complaints against the use of fireworks due to the excessive and alarming noise. And, from the risk of fire to homes, dune grass, fencing and other structures which has been experienced in the past.

We are asking for the community’s cooperation to support a Safety and Quality of Life “ANTI-FIREWORKS” campaign. Hopefully, by education the public on the many hazards of fireworks, and the prohibition of their use, we can create and enjoy a safer and more peaceful July 4th weekend holiday.


The Long Beach Township Police Department looks forward to working with our citizens in creating a safe and enjoyable summer season.
 

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Press Release

NEW MULTI-WAY STOP SIGNS and TRAFFIC LINES

 Long Beach Township is in the process of installing “Multi-Way Stop Signs” at Four Intersections in Long Beach Township to help control vehicle and pedestrian conflicts where pedestrian volumes are high.  The addition of these traffic control measures is a result of a traffic study conducted by the Long Beach Township Traffic Safety Officer, Lt. Paul Vereb and is accordance with the guidelines provided by New Jersey Department of Transportation and endorsed by the Long Beach Township Engineer, Frank Little.  The following locations will have new Multi- Way Stop Signs:

          68^th and Ocean (3 – Way Stop Signs)

          E MacEvoy (121^st Street)and Beach Avenue(3-Way Stop Signs)

          Waverly Avenue and West 18^th Street (4-Way Stop Signs)

          West 59^th Street and Bayview Avenue (4-Way Stop Signs)

 In addition to the new signage, the street pavement will also be marked with Stop Lines and Crosswalks for added safety.

 Long Beach Township Police are encouraging motorists to be aware of these new traffic controls in these areas and to be alert for pedestrian and bicyclists.  Police will be monitoring the intersection for additional traffic safety.

 Additionally, Ocean Boulevard will be restriped from 31^st Street in Brant Beach through 82^nd Street in Beach Haven Crest to increase traffic calming on this roadway.  On Waverly Avenue in North Beach Haven, “No-Passing Lines” will be marked on the roadway as well.  Police will be monitoring this new traffic control measure for compliance. 

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND POLICE ACTIVITY

CDS ARREST

On Saturday May 23, 2009 at approximately 2:25 pm, Ptl. James Hartmann was on patrol on Long Beach Boulevard in the North Beach Haven section of Long Beach Township when he observed a vehicle passing on the right and exceeding the posted speed limit.  Ptl. Hartmann stopped the vehicle near 14^th Street on Long Beach Boulevard.  Further investigation led to the arrest of the driver, James A. Lithgow, age 23, of Summit Lane in Chalfont Pennsylvania, for possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of drugs in a motor vehicle.  Mr. Lithgow was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and also charged with speeding and passing on the right.  Mr. Lithgow was released pending a future court date.  Ptl. David Seegers assisted.

CONTEMPT OF COURT - WARRANT ARREST

On Sunday May 24, 2009 at approximately 11:55 am, Special Officer William Lawlor stopped a vehicle for a seatbelt violation near East 24^th Street and Long Beach Boulevard in the Spray Beach section of Long Beach Township.  Further investigation led to the arrest of the driver, Douglas Campbell, age 27, of Park Avenue in Swarthmore Pennsylvania, for contempt of court for an outstanding warrant from Barnegat Township in the amount of $303.  Mr. Campbell was taken into custody and transported to police headquarters where he was processed and released after posting the required bail.  Mr. Campbell was also issued a summons for not wearing a seatbelt.  Ptl. James Hartmann assisted.

DWI ARREST

On Sunday May 24, 2009 at approximately 2:35 am, Sgt. Kevin Mahon stopped a vehicle for speeding and failure to maintain a lane on Long Beach Boulevard in Brant Beach near 68^th Street.  Further investigation led to the arrest of the driver, Jonathan Romaine, age 23, 0f Myrtle Ave in Cedar Grove, NJ for DUI.  Mr. Romaine was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and charged with DUI, Speeding and Failure to Maintain a Lane.  Additional charges are pending. Mr. Romaine was later released pending a future court date.  Ptl. Phil Pollina and Ptl. James Seidenfaden assisted.

BURGLARY OF OCCUPIED DWELLING

On Tuesday May 26, 2009 at approximately 3:30 am, the residents of 13500 Atlantic Avenue, Beach Haven Gardens, were awaken by the barking of their two dogs in their bedroom.  Mr. and Mr. William Smith awoke to find an intruder in their bedroom.  Mr. Smith confronted the man who then fled down the stairs and out of the home.  Ptl. Ron Hullings located the suspect, identified as Freddy Alfonso Cuellar Lemus, age 27, of Beach Avenue in Beach Haven Gardens, who was fleeing the area through a backyard into the street.  Police investigation determined that Lemus entered a window on the northeast side of the home. He then picked up a cordless phone on the first floor and proceeded to the second floor occupied bedroom where the Smiths were sleeping.  The phone was recovered in a nearby yard.  Lemus was charged with criminal mischief, theft of moveable property and burglary.  Bail has been set at $7500 with no 10% by Judge John Liquori.  Lemus is scheduled to be transported to the Ocean County Jail later today upon completion of the detainer.  Det. Jeff Ehlers assisted.

June 29, 2009

Press Releases

DUI

On June 27, 2009 at approximately 2:00 am, Special Officer Anthony O’Cone observed a northbound vehicle on Long Beach Boulevard in the Brant Beach section of Long Beach Township with a headlamp out.  He proceeded to follow the vehicle which exited Long Beach Boulevard and proceeded north on Ocean Boulevard.  Special Officer O’Cone stopped the vehicle near 53^rd street after observing it cross the center line.  Further investigation led to the arrest of the driver, Patrick Digiovanni, age 26, of West bay Avenue in Barnegat for DUI.  Mr. Digiovanni was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and later charged with DUI, failure to maintain a lane and improper maintenance of lamps.  He was released pending a future court date.  Special Officer Dan Petrone and Officer Dave Seegers assisted.

Electrical Fire

On June 27, 2009 at approximately 2:00 pm, Ptl. Gerard Traynor responded to 24 East 55^th Street in Brant Beach on a report of a electrical fire in the kitchen of a residence.  Upon arrival, Officer Traynor observed smoked coming out of an interior kitchen wall as the homeowners were tearing the wall apart the wall trying to access the fire and utilizing a fire extinguisher to smother the fire.  The Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Company responded to the scene and with a chain saw they were able to expose the fire which was running along the lower joist and up into the ceiling.  The fire was extinguished by the fire company.  The Ocean County Fire Marshall responded to the scene to investigate the cause of the fire which was preliminary noted as accidental electrical.  The single family home is over 50 years old and has the original electric service throughout the home.  There were no injuries and the damage was limited to the kitchen.  The house is owned by John Allessandro of Westgate Drive in Erial NJ.  The Beach Haven First Aid Squad was also on scene.

CDS ARREST

On June 22, 2008 at 9:50 pm, Ptl. Brendan Kerlin was on patrol in Peahala Park and checking the parking area on the Acme Market and Beach Theater when he observed a vehicle in the fire lane.  Ptl. Kerlin approached the driver, later identified as Samuel Cook, age 18, of Judith Drive in Danbury CT, and observed small pieces of CDS believed to be marijuana on the center console of the vehicle and also smelled the distinct odor of burnt marijuana from inside the vehicle when speaking with the driver.  Further investigation led to the recovery of additional CDS within the vehicle and drug paraphernalia.  Mr. Cook  was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and later released pending a future court date.  Mr. Cook was charged with possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.  Ptl. Jason Hildebrant and Ptl. Mark Stanish assisted.

June 23,2009 

Press Releases

DUI

On 6-21-09 at approximately 2:15 am, Brodie J. Gray, age 26, of Voorhees, NJ, was arrested by Long Beach Township Police and charged with Driving While Intoxicated.  Gray was observed by Special Officer Dan Petrone operating a motor vehicle northbound on Ocean Blvd at an apparent high rate of speed.  While following Gray, Officer Petrone also observed Gray’s vehicle operating in an erratic manner and initiated a motor vehicle stop at E. 77th Street and Ocean Blvd, Brant Beach.  Further investigation revealed Gray was operating driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage.  He was arrested by Officer Petrone and transported to police headquarters where he produced a sample of his breath. Gray was subsequently charged with DUI, Failure to Maintain Lane, Careless Driving and Driving While Suspended, processed and released pending a July 13^th court date. 

CDS ARREST

 On 6-19-09 at approximately 2:35 am, Special Officer Dan Petrone was checking the 80^th Street Beach entrance when he detected a strong odor of burnt marijuana.  Further investigation led to a vehicle parked at the oceanfront residence where four occupants were in a vehicle. Special Officer Petrone approached the vehicle and observed a bong within the vehicle.  Jamie D. Bova, age 19, of Somerston Road in Yorktowne NY was arrested for possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.  He was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and released pending a future court date.  Ptl. Dave Seegers assisted.

CDS ARREST

On June 11, 2009 at approximately 2:00 pm, Ptl. James Hartmann stopped a vehicle on Long Beach Boulevard in Loveladies for speeding.  Further investigation led to the arrest of the driver, Andrew Diantonio, age21, of Schanck Road in Holmdel, New Jersey for possession of CDS in a motor vehicle, possession of CDS and possession of drug paraphernalia.  Mr. Diantonio was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and released pending a future court date.

DUI ARREST

On June 13, 2009 at approximately 1:45 am, Ptl. Brendan Kerlin stopped a vehicle for failure to maintain a lane while traveling on Long Beach Boulevard near 60^th Street in Brant Beach.  Further investigation led to the arrest of the driver, Joseph Pavalone III, age 41, of Plymouth Avenue in Maplewood NJ , for DUI.  Mr. Pavalone was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and charged with DUI, Refusal, Failure to Maintain a Lane and Failure to Exhibit an Insurance Card.  He was released pending a future court date.  Sgt. Chuck Schnell and Ptl. Jason Hildebrant assisted.

WARRANT ARREST 

On June 13, 2009 at approximately 2:15 am, Special Officer Daniel Petrone stopped a vehicle for careless driving near 54^th Street and Long Beach Boulevard.  Further investigation led to the arrest of the driver, Justin M. Kelly, age 20, of Twin Lakes Boulevard, Little Egg Harbor NJ for an active warrant out of Little Egg Harbor.  Mr. Kelly was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and was able to arrange and post the $75 bail for the warrant.  He was issued a summons for careless driving and released.

On June 9, 2009 at approximately 1:25 am, Ptl. Paul Vereb was on routine patrol in Holgate and checking the Holgate Refuge Parking lot when he encountered a group of four individuals are the rear of a parked vehicle in the parking lot.  Further investigation led to the arrest of one of the individuals, later identified as Frank R. Edwards Jr, age 25, of Chicks Way in Browns Mills, NJ for outstanding warrants totaling $1300 from Cherry Hill and Mount Holly NJ.  Mr. Edwards was arrested and transported to police headquarters where he was processed and later released to Cherry Hill PD on the active warrants out of their town.  Ptl. Brendan Kerlin assisted.

Press Release

Weapons Arrest

May 16, 2009

On May 16, 2009 at approximately 6:30pm the Long Beach Township Police Department (LBTPD) received a report from a subject who saw a subject brandish a silver colored handgun towards him while he was stopped in his vehicle at a street corner waiting to turn onto Long Beach Boulevard in the Beach Haven Terrace section of Long Beach Township. 

Based upon a description given by the victim, LBTPD Patrolman Jason Hildebrant located the car at 20 East 98^th Street in Long Beach Township.  Subsequent investigation led to the arrest of Christopher Cartwright, 19, of Hyatt Street, Yorktown Heights, NY.  Cartwright was charged with possession of an imitation firearm for an unlawful purpose.  Cartwright was charged, processed, and released on his own recognizance pending a future court date. Ptl. Jason Hildebrant was the arresting officer and he was assisted by Ptl. Mark Stanish, Ptl. David Seegers, and Ptl. Brendan Kerlin.