Long Beach Township, NJ — A series of motor vehicle stops across Long Beach Township led to 10 arrests over eight days, including multiple drunken driving cases, narcotics-related charges, and outstanding warrants, according to Long Beach Township Police.
The arrests took place between May 15 and Saturday along several stretches of Long Beach Boulevard, including Harvey Cedars, North Beach, and intersections near 14th, 35th, 59th, 65th, and 74th streets. Police said several cases involved suspected prescription narcotics, while others stemmed from outstanding warrants or impaired driving investigations.
One of the most serious outcomes came Friday when officers arrested a New Jersey man on an outstanding warrant and transported him to the Ocean County Jail.
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Police said the first arrest happened May 15 in the Harvey Cedars area when officers stopped a vehicle on Long Beach Boulevard and arrested 59-year-old Joseph Salentino of Barnegat Light on an outstanding warrant. He was processed and released pending a future court date.
Later that same day, officers stopped another vehicle near 1104 Long Beach Boulevard in North Beach. Investigators arrested 47-year-old Jose Balderasherrer of South Toms River on charges including possession of prescription narcotics and possession of drug paraphernalia.
On May 16, officers arrested 23-year-old Angelo Sullo of Little Egg Harbor during a traffic stop near 14th Street and Long Beach Boulevard after discovering an outstanding warrant.
Hours later, police conducted another stop near 74th Street and Long Beach Boulevard that resulted in the arrest of 44-year-old William Sloan of Annapolis, Maryland. Sloan was charged with driving while intoxicated and refusal to submit to chemical testing.
Police said all defendants were processed and released pending future court appearances unless otherwise noted.
Key Points
• Long Beach Township Police announced 10 arrests tied to traffic stops between May 15 and May 23
• Charges included DWI, narcotics possession, drug paraphernalia, and outstanding warrants
• One suspect was lodged in the Ocean County Jail following an arrest Friday
K-9 Unit Assisted in Narcotics Investigation
On May 17, officers stopped a vehicle near 1112 Long Beach Boulevard in North Beach and arrested 51-year-old Adrienne Sherman of Medford. Police charged Sherman with possession of prescription narcotics, possession of drug paraphernalia, and an outstanding warrant.
Additional arrests continued throughout the week.
On May 20, police arrested 61-year-old Christopher Occhipinti of Oakland on an outstanding warrant following a stop near 71st Street and Long Beach Boulevard.
The following day, officers working with the Long Beach Township K-9 Unit stopped a vehicle near 1010 Long Beach Boulevard in North Beach. Investigators arrested 32-year-old Rocco Murro of Manahawkin on a charge of possession of prescription narcotics.
Police credited K-9 Rogue and multiple patrol officers for assisting in the investigation.
Two More DWI Arrests Made Friday and Saturday
On Friday, officers stopped a vehicle near 59th Street and Long Beach Boulevard and arrested 64-year-old Timothy Downing Jr. of Dumont on an outstanding warrant. Unlike several earlier arrests, Downing was transported to the Ocean County Jail, police said.
Later Friday, another traffic stop near 65th Street and Long Beach Boulevard led to the arrest of 63-year-old Lisa Fricke of Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Fricke was charged with driving while intoxicated.
The latest arrest occurred Saturday near 35th Street and Long Beach Boulevard, where police arrested 78-year-old Raymond Schleinkofer of Waterford. Authorities charged Schleinkofer with driving while intoxicated and refusal to submit to chemical tests.
The Long Beach Township Police Department publicly commended multiple patrol officers, supervisors, and K-9 personnel involved in the arrests throughout the week.
