Wall township police report arrests for dwi, drug possession, and more over busy holiday week
Wall Township Police

Wall Township police report arrests for DWI, drug possession, and more over busy holiday week

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December 30, 2024
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WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Wall Township police arrested multiple individuals this past week on charges ranging from driving while intoxicated (DWI) to defiant trespass, according to department reports spanning December 23 to December 29. The arrests, made across a variety of locations in the township, came amid increased patrol activity during the holiday season.

On Monday, Patrolman Trent Powers arrested Candace Coppola, 62, of Toms River, after a motor vehicle accident on State Highway 70. Coppola was charged with DWI and possession of a controlled dangerous substance and was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.

Tuesday saw Patrolman James Yannazzone take Harlee Clancy, 24, of Wall, into custody for DWI following a motor vehicle accident on Belmar Boulevard. Like Coppola, Clancy was processed and released under John’s Law, which sets guidelines for the release of individuals charged with DWI in New Jersey.

Patrolman Powers made another arrest on Wednesday, charging Singh Sandeep, 23, of Wall, with defiant trespass after an investigation on State Highway 35. Sandeep was issued a summons and released.

Activity peaked over the weekend. On Friday, Patrolman Yannazzone arrested Kimberly Ellery, 47, of Manasquan, for DWI and assault by auto after a crash on Atlantic Avenue. That same day, Patrolman Tyler Martin arrested Jason Melendez, 50, of Toms River, on State Highway 34 for DWI and an outstanding warrant out of Dover Township. Melendez was released after Dover authorities granted him release on his own recognizance.

Wall officers also made arrests for shoplifting, drug paraphernalia possession, and hindering apprehension, among other offenses. Among those taken into custody was Nathan Anthony, 34, of Brick, who was arrested Sunday on an outstanding warrant and transferred to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.

Wall Township police emphasized in their statements that all individuals arrested were released or detained in accordance with applicable laws, including John’s Law and local warrant protocols.

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