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RED BANK: ROCKS THROWN OFF PARKING DECK

call-in-the-authoritiesThe crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of August 22 to August 29, 2013 This information is unedited.

Theft occurring between 8-21-13 and 8-23-13 at Shrewsbury Avenue. Victim reported that unknown person(s) took her wallet and checkbook from purse, which contained credit cards, I.D. and cash. Ptl. Heather Pubylski.

Assault, Attempted Robbery in the area of West Bergen Place on 8-24-13. Victim was approached by an unknown white male from behind who punched the victim in the head and demanded money. The perpetrator then entered a black jeep driven by a white female and fled the area. Ptl. James DePonte, Sgt. Michael Frazee.

Criminal Mischief occurring at West Front St. on 8-24-13. Unknown subject was seen throwing rocks off the top level of parking garage, striking parked vehicles. Three vehicles were damaged, two had windshield damage and one vehicle had side view mirror damaged. Suspect fled the area. Ptl. Patrick Kennedy.

Theft occurring at Riverview Plaza on 8-25-13. Victim reported that unknown person(s) stole cash from wallet while he was in the hospital. Ptl. Gary Watson.

ARRESTS:
Joseph Pagano, age 55 male of Red Bank was arrested on 8-28-13 in the area of Hudson Ave. for COC [Contempt of Court] and Harassment by Ptl. James DePonte.

Michael Woodbury, age 52 male of Oakhurst was arrested on 8-27-13 in the area of Monmouth St. for COC [Contempt of Court] by Ptl. Jorge Torres.

Christopher Barth, age 29 male of Pt. Pleasant was arrested on 8-25-13 in the area of Monmouth St. for Disorderly Person by Ptl. Dawn Shields.

Michael Schwoerer, age 49 male of Keyport was arrested on 8-24-13 in the area of Monmouth St. for COC [Contempt of Court] by Ptl. David Hicks.

Henrik Overgard, age 43 male of Red Bank was arrested on 8-24-13 in the area of E Newman Springs Rd. for Poss. of Drug Paraphernalia and Poss. of CDS Marijuana under 50 grams by Ptl. Stan Balmer.

Tracey Ashe, age 34 female of Tinton Falls was arrested on 8-24-13 in the area of Leighton Ave. for DWI by Ptl. James DePonte.

Adolfo Franco-Franco, age 33 male of Red Bank was arrested on 8-24-13 in the area of Monmouth St. for Simple Assault by Ptl. Patrick Kennedy.

Talek Lane, age 20 male of Tinton Falls was arrested on 8-23-13 in the area of White St. for COC [Contempt of Court] by Ptl. Jhonatan Quispe

Jose Benitez-Garcia, age 18 male of Red Bank was arrested on 8-23-13 in the area of River St. for Obstructing Administration of Law and Poss. of Drug Paraphernalia by Ptl. Stan Balmer.

Thomas Armstrong, age 31 male of Shrewsbury was arrested on 8-22-13 in the area of Monmouth St. for Theft by Det. Juan Sardo.

Rahsaan Abdullah, age 18 male of Long Branch was arrested on 8-22-13 in the area of Herbert St. for Theft and Defiant Trespassing by Ptl. Garrett Falco

Daniel Bazsika, age 36 male of NY, NY was arrested on 8-22-13 in the area of Monmouth St. for COC [Contempt of Court] by Ptl. Paul Perez.

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