Wall township police weekly arrest report
Wall Township Police

Wall Township Police Weekly Arrest Report

Posted by
1 min read
June 17, 2024

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Wall Township Police Department has reported several arrests from the past week, spanning from drug possession to driving under the influence.

Monday, June 10, 2024: Patrolman James Yannazzone executed a search warrant resulting in the arrest of Kelly F. Bennett, 27, of Farmingdale. Bennett faces charges including possession of heroin, possession of crack cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and credit card theft. She was released on a summons.

During a motor vehicle stop on State Highway 138, Patrolman Tyler Martin arrested Timothy W. Crews, 31, of Lakewood, for possession of crack cocaine. Crews was also released on a summons.

Wednesday, June 12, 2024: Leigh E. Mekeel, 29, of Wantagh, NY, was arrested by Patrolman Mark Daugherty on an active warrant from Lakewood Municipal Court. Mekeel posted bail and was released.

Jonathan A. Zascone, 58, of Manasquan, was arrested for shoplifting from Target on State Highway 35 by Patrolman Gary Fuller. Zascone was processed and released on a summons.

Thursday, June 13, 2024: Dominick J. Galasso, 28, of Brick, was apprehended by Patrolman Wayne Jackson during a motor vehicle stop due to an active warrant from Seaside Heights Municipal Court. Galasso was transferred to Seaside Heights Police Department custody.

Friday, June 14, 2024: Wilkin Sanchez Hernandez, 20, of Harlem, NY, and Anthony Mendez Santana, 18, of Brick, were arrested by Patrolman John Kelly for theft by deception, exhibiting a simulated driver’s license, and issuing a bad check. Both were released on a summons.

Saturday, June 15, 2024: Casey A. Waake, 34, of Jackson, was arrested on State Highway 34 by Patrolman James Yannazzone following a suspicious person investigation. Waake was charged with resisting arrest, contempt of court, obstructing the administration of justice, and hindering his apprehension. He was incarcerated at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.

Brian K. Heath, 49, of Lewisburg, PA, was arrested for driving while intoxicated on State Highway 34 by Patrolman Alexandra Clayton. Heath was processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.

Sunday, June 16, 2024: Thomas LaForgia, 30, of Toms River, was arrested at the Marriott Hotel on Campus Parkway by Patrolman Hunter Manning. LaForgia was charged with obstructing the administration of justice and hindering his apprehension, and released on a summons.

The Wall Township Police Department continues to actively enforce the law and ensure community safety through diligent patrols and investigations.

4

Phil Stilton is the Editor and Publisher of Shore News Network, an independent digital newsroom providing original reporting on New Jersey, national news, government, public policy, public safety, courts, and community affairs.

As founder of the publication, Stilton leads editorial strategy, investigative reporting, and daily newsroom operations while overseeing coverage that reaches millions of readers annually.

With extensive experience covering municipal government, county government, state legislatures, elections, law enforcement, emergency management, and public records, Stilton specializes in translating complex government actions into clear, factual reporting. His work frequently relies on primary source documents, including court filings, legislation, public meeting records, election finance disclosures, government databases, police reports, and Freedom of Information and Open Public Records Act (OPRA) requests. He has reported extensively on local government accountability, taxpayer spending, campaign finance, public corruption investigations, infrastructure, public safety, and the policies affecting New Jersey residents.

Under Stilton's editorial leadership, Shore News Network has grown into one of New Jersey's largest independent digital news organizations, publishing thousands of original news articles each year while providing breaking news coverage, investigative reporting, and analysis across state and local government. The publication's reporting is routinely sourced from official government agencies, public officials, court records, and firsthand documentation, with a commitment to transparency, attribution, corrections when warranted, and clearly distinguishing factual reporting from opinion.

Stilton's journalism follows established newsroom standards emphasizing accuracy, verification, fairness, and accountability. Every effort is made to verify information through official records and multiple reliable sources before publication. His reporting is intended to provide readers with timely, well-documented information that helps them understand the issues affecting their communities, while maintaining editorial independence from political parties, government agencies, advocacy organizations, and commercial interests.

Readers can submit story tips, corrections, public records, or media inquiries through the official Shore News Network website or its verified social media channels. Shore News Network welcomes corrections and updates when new information becomes available as part of its ongoing commitment to accurate and transparent journalism.

Facebook

Breaking News

Don't Miss

Exit mobile version