Patrolman Michael Palmer received a report of an attempted fraud in the 1300 block of Third Avenue.

Officer Tyler Vadas received a report of theft of a bicycle from the area of the North End Pavilion.

Officer David Bowen received a report of theft from a victim in the 300 block of Shore Road.  The victim reported that his row boat was removed from the lake sometime in the past 2 weeks.

Officer Gerald Preston received a report of a burglary and theft from a residence in the 000 block of Seawood Way.  Victim believed that the theft occurred the 3rd week of May.

Detective Sergeant Christopher Kucinski received a report of fraud from a victim in the 200 block of Remsen Avenue.

Patrolman Jeffrey Poland received a report of harassment from a resident in the 100 block of Monroe Avenue

Patrolman Ryan Reiff responded to a business in the 1100 block of Third Avenue for a report of theft that occurred on July 5th.

Subsequent to a motor vehicle stop, Cindy Diamaria 47, Wyckoff was arrested by Patrolman William Kelly based on an outstanding warrant out of another jurisdiction.

John Puchalski 18, Freehold was arrested on the Boardwalk near the area of Union Avenue by Patrolman William Kelly.  Pulchalski was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, believed to be under 50 grams of marijuana as well as possession of controlled dangerous substance paraphernalia.  Officer Ian Davis assisted in the arrest.

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. 

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. 

• 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.  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.  The victim reported that the theft occurred in the past week.