Subsequent to a motor vehicle stop in the 500 block of Warren Avenue, a juvenile male of Spring Lake Heights was arrested by Sergeant Anthony Ploskonka.  The juvenile was taken into custody for possession of a controlled dangerous substance, believed to be under 50 grams of marijuana.  The juvenile was released to a guardian and paperwork was forwarded to the Monmouth County Family Court for processing.

Patrolman Matthew Phillips and Sergeant Timothy Moran responded to the 000 block of Vroom Avenue for a suspicious person in the back yard attempting to enter the home.  The reporting party was not at the scene and advised that there had been a 20 minute delay in notifying the police.  Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the subject.

Officers canvassed the area and located evidence that the same actor attempted or entered homes in the vicinity.  Detective Christopher Kucinski is investigating.

UPDATED: JANUARY 18TH – SUBJECT IDENTIFIED & ARRESTED

Detective Sergeant Christopher Kucinski received a report of attempted fraud from a resident in the 100 block of Ocean Avenue.

Scott Olesen 23, Wayside was arrested by Patrolman William Kelly near the intersection of Third Avenue and Monroe Avenue.  Olesen was charged with breach of peace.

Officer William Noble received a report of theft of a bicycle from the Spring Lake Railroad Station.

Patrolman Emmett Smith received a report of burglary and theft to a motor vehicle in the area of 2100 Second Avenue.

Patrolman Sean Duggan received a report of criminal mischief in the area of 100 Vroom Avenue.

Patrolman Ryan Reiff received a report of fraud from a resident in the 300 block of Atlantic Avenue.

Patrolman Matthew Phillips received a report of fraud from a resident in the 400 block of Brighton Avenue.

Officer William Noble received a report of theft from a residence in the 2200 block of  Second Avenue.  Detective Sergeant Kucinski is assisting in the investigation.