Subsequent to a motor vehicle stop, Larry Lynch 31, Orange was arrested by Patrolman Michael Palmer based on an active warrant out of another jurisdiction.
Bryan Watkins 44, Spring Lake was arrested by Patrolman Michael Palmer for filing a false police report.
Mary Laughlin 70, Wall Township was arrested by Detective Sergeant Christopher Kucinski.  Ms. Laughlin was charged with theft by deception and forgery that occurred on June 2nd.  The charges were signed after an investigation, assisted by Sea Girt & Manasquan  Police, into stolen checks out of Manasquan that were used on the Spring Lake & Sea Girt Beaches.  Ms. Laughlin was identified by Spring Lake based on video of her passing a stolen check in Sea Girt.  Charges were also filed by Manasquan Police.
On November 29, 2015 Spring Lake Police received reports of a raccoon acting strangely in the 100 block of Worthington Avenue.  Officers were dispatched as well as the  Monmouth County Humane Society.  The raccon was located and was not affraid and aggressive toward the officers. Officers were unable to capture the raccoon.  A trap was set in an attempt to check the animal.
A raccoon with similar symptoms was captured in that same area and tested positive for rabies in October of this year.Â
Residents are urged to take extra precautions while spending time outdoors. Any animal related concerns that a resident may have should be forwarded to the Associated Humane Society (732-922-0100) & the Spring Lake Police Department (732-449-1234) as soon as possible.
How to recognize potentially rabid wildlife:
 • Difficulty walking – fully or partially paralyzed hind legs, or walking in circles.Â
• Looks confused, disoriented, slow. A healthy raccoon will be doing something purposeful, and it’ll look alert.
• Makes crazy noises – most healthy raccoons chatter to each other, or make a real racket when fighting or mating, but usually when they’re foraging about, they aren’t making crazy noises.
• Foaming at the mouth – if you’re close enough to see this, get away!
• Just plain looks sick – shouldn’t be too hard to tell. Raccoons can contract a variety of diseases, including distemper, but in no cases should you risk contact with a raccoon.
Contact the police department (732-449-1234) immediately if you recognize these signs.
Here are some behaviors exhibited by BOTH healthy and rabid raccoons:
• Out during the daytime – totally normal. However, still exercise caution.
• No fear of humans – raccoons have become urban animals like squirrels. Many healthy raccoons have zero fear of people.
Subsequent to a motor vehicle stop, Christopher Hubler 19, Rumson was arrested by Sergeant Timothy Moran. Â Hubler was charged with Driving while intoxicated as well as other motor vehicle offenses.
Patrolman Emmett Smith received a report of theft from a motor vehicle in the 000 block of Sussex Avenue. Â The victim reported that the theft occurred in the past week.
Officer David Bowen received a report of identity theft from a victim in the 200 block of Vroom Avenue.
On Passaic Avenue Beach a 17 year old female from Monclair was arrested by Patrolman Emmett Smith. Â The female was charged with possession of alcohol under the age of 21 and hindering apprehension. Â All paperwork was forwarded to the Monmouth County Family Court for determination.
Patrolman William Kelly received a report of a possible scam from a resident in the 1300 block of Fourth Avenue.
Subsequent to a motor vehicle stop, Michael White, 43 Point Pleasant was arrested by Sergeant Patrick Gilroy for possession of controlled dangerous substance paraphernalia.
Sergeant Timothy Moran & Patrolman William Kelly responded to a report of individuals going through vehicles in the 200 block of Howell Avenue. Â Upon arrival patrols observed the individuals flee the area on foot. Â After a short foot chase two individuals were apprehended. Â With the assistance of Spring Lake Heights, Belmar, Sea Girt and Lake Como Police Departments the remaining 3 individuals were apprehended shortly after. Â Arrested were charged with the following:
17 year old male from Ocean Township
* Charges for the juvenile were referred to the Monmouth County family court for processing and final determination.Â
Michael Rodriguez 18, Ocean Township
Jordan Burd 18, Ocean Township
Davon Jennings 20, Long Branch
Bujon Russell, 18 Long Branch
Patrolman Sean Duggan received a report of a stolen bicycle from the 000 block of Worthington Avenue.
