LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The following incidents were reported by the Lacey Township Police Department between November 4-11, 2021.
Burglary- On Thursday, November 4, 2021, at 10:32 a.m., Officer Michael Hein was dispatched to Key West Road in reference to theft from a vehicle. The victim reported that during overnight hours, an unknown suspect(s) stole tools, cash and medication from his vehicle. The actor is suspected to have gained entry through a broken window that was covered with plastic.
Arrest- On Saturday, November 6, 2021, at 12:42 a.m., Officers Randy Plis and Brian Holt encountered a Long Branch man sleeping in his vehicle at Wawa, 444 Route 9. During their interaction, officers discovered an outstanding warrant for the driver, William Greene-Vonglahn, 26. While being placed under arrest, Vonglahn was found in possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia. Vonglahn was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe. He was later lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility on the strength of the warrant.
Fraud- On Sunday, November 7, 2021, at 9:17 p.m., Officer Dan Biel met with a Forked River resident in reference to fraud. The victim reported that he was contacted by a person representing himself as technical support from a computer company. The suspect convinced the victim to allow access to his computer to address an alleged virus. The suspect was able to enter banking and other personal information prior to the victim making a $1,500 payment. The payment was forward to Warren, Ohio.
Arrest- On Monday, November 8, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to Walmart in reference to shoplifters being detained by asset protection. Officers arrested James DeCarlo, 28, and Deja Rojas, 24, for attempting to exit the store with concealed merchandise. Rojas was released on her own recognizance while DeCarlo was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in accordance with bail reform.