Wall Township, NJ – Wall Township Police made several arrests over the past week, involving charges ranging from driving while intoxicated to burglary and drug possession.

On Wednesday, Edward J. Whiteford, 60, of Manchester, was arrested by Patrolman James Yannazzone following a motor vehicle stop on Route 35 near New Bedford Road. Whiteford had an active warrant for his arrest and was charged with hindering his own apprehension.

Brandon P. Logan, 27, of Old Bridge, was arrested for driving while intoxicated on Thursday after a motor vehicle stop on Route 34 by Patrolman Tyler Martin. Logan was processed and released under John’s Law.

Friday saw the arrest of Martin J. Geller Jr., 61, of Neptune City. Patrolman David Smithman took Geller into custody after it was discovered he had two active warrants issued by the Wall Township Municipal Court. Geller was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.

On Saturday, Eric Trocle, 43, of Neptune, and Moriah L. Collado, 44, of Wall Township, were arrested on Sommers Street following an officer-wanted call. Collado was charged with criminal trespassing and burglary, while Trocle faced charges of burglary, possession of cocaine and heroin, criminal trespassing, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Both were processed and released on a summons. The arrest was made by Patrolman James Yannazzone and Patrolman Daniel Grothues.

Additionally, on Saturday, Patrolman Daniel Grothues arrested Anthony A. Snow, 22, of Wall Township, who had an active warrant issued by the Wall Township Municipal Court. Snow was processed and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.

On Sunday, Jason C. Nagy, 44, of Avon-by-the-Sea, was arrested by Patrolman James Yannazzone at the County Farm Quick-Mart on Sea Girt Avenue. Nagy was charged with theft by unlawful taking, criminal mischief, and driving while intoxicated. He was processed and released under John’s Law

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