Patrolman William Kelly received a report of Fraud from a resident in the 700 block of Ocean Avenue.
Patrolman Jeffrey Poland received a report of theft from a resident in the 300 block of Passaic Avenue.
Patrolman Michael Palmer received a report of burglary and criminal mischief to a residence in the 600 block of Fifth Avenue
Michael Goodrich 40, Manalapan was arrested for simple assault in the area of the 100 block of Sussex Avenue, Sergeant Patrick Gilroy made  the arrest.
Subsequent to a motor vehicle stop, Thomas Gibson, Jackson was arrested by Patrolman Emmett Smith for  driving while intoxicated as well as other motor vehicle offenses.
Patrolman Michael Palmer received a report of theft from the area of the 400 block of Church Street.
During the opening day for the fishing tournament at Spring Lake Officers observed a boat capsize in the middle of the lake near Second Avenue. Â Patrolman Emmett Smith and Patrolman William Kelly responded into the lake to assist the lone occupant of the boat safely to shore. Â All parties were check by Spring Lake First Aid and refused further medical treatment.
Jeremy Barringer 40, Brick was charged with criminal trespass by Detective Sergeant Christopher Kucinski based on an investigation into an incident from March 1st.
On October 14, 2015 Spring Lake Police received reports of a rabid raccoon in the area of First Avenue and Worthington Avenue. Â Officers were dispatched and with the assistance of Monmouth County Humane Society were able to capture a raccoon in that area and it was sent for testing.
On October 15, 2015 the Borough of Spring Lake was notified that the raccoon tested POSITIVE for rabies. Â There is a concern that other animals in that area may have been exposed to the rabies virus.Â
Residents are urged to take extra precautions while spending time outdoors. Any animal related concerns that a resident may have should be forwarded to the Associated Humane Society (732-922-0100) & the Spring Lake Police Department (732-449-1234) as soon as possible.
Because rabies is fatal once symptoms develop, the Monmouth County Regional Health Commission #1 is asking all residents to take the following precautions to prevent rabies:
• Vaccinate your pets against rabies, and make sure that that they receive their rabies booster(s) on time;
• Do not leave pet food outdoors, as it will attract wildlife and they will become adapted to residential environments;
• Keep your pets inside at night, when wildlife (such as raccoons, skunks, bats and coyotes) are more active;
• Keep dogs within your sight in a fenced yard during the day while outside, or walk on a leash;
• Keep all trash and garbage in tightly closed containers;
• If you believe your pet has been exposed to a wild animal, contact your veterinarian promptly;
• If you or a family member is bitten or scratched by a wild or unknown animal, contact your physician right away. Post-exposure vaccination is 100% effective in preventing rabies when administered in a timely manner.
How to recognize potentially rabid wildlife:
 • Difficulty walking – fully or partially paralyzed hind legs, or walking in circles.Â
• Looks confused, disoriented, slow. A healthy raccoon will be doing something purposeful, and it’ll look alert.
• Makes crazy noises – most healthy raccoons chatter to each other, or make a real racket when fighting or mating, but usually when they’re foraging about, they aren’t making crazy noises.
• Foaming at the mouth – if you’re close enough to see this, get away!
• Just plain looks sick – shouldn’t be too hard to tell. Raccoons can contract a variety of diseases, including distemper, but in no cases should you risk contact with a raccoon.
Contact the police department (732-449-1234) immediately if you recognize these signs.
Here are some behaviors exhibited by BOTH healthy and rabid raccoons:
• Out during the daytime – totally normal. However, still exercise caution.
• No fear of humans – raccoons have become urban animals like squirrels. Many healthy raccoons have zero fear of people.
With the threat of Hurricane Joaquin travelling up the east coast we must start planning.  It’s still too early to determine how much of an impact Joaquin will have on us. Nevertheless, this is the time to make your plans so that you and your family are ready if the storm does affect Spring Lake and the surrounding areas.
National Weather Service – National Hurricane Center http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
