Monmouth County Police Blotter: Multiple Arrests Reported

Charlie Dwyer
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MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – On Monday, August 28, Patrolman Jerry Baker arrested Shakima S. Wise, 41, of Farmingdale, following an investigation into a reported iPhone theft at 5309 State Highway 33/34. Wise was charged with theft by unlawful taking and was subsequently released on a summons.

On the same day, Patrolman Megan Alexander arrested Orlando Cosme-Cruz, 23, of Neptune, at the Asbury Police Department due to an active Wall Township warrant.

Cruz was then transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.


The following day, Tuesday, August 29, Patrolman James Yannazzone arrested Courtney J. Stafford, 30, of Ewing, at the Express Inn Motel on State Highway 33/34.

Stafford faced charges including loitering for the purpose of engaging in prostitution, possession of ecstasy, and unlawful possession of prescription drugs. She was processed and released on a summons.

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