Subsequent to a motor vehicle stop on Ocean Avenue in the area of York Avenue, Christopher Meaney 60, Ocean Grove was arrested by Patrolman Jeffrey Algor. Meaney was charged with driving while intoxicated as well as several other motor vehicle offenses.

Sergeant Anthony Ploskonka responded to a dispute in the 000 block of York Avenue.

In the 2100 block of Fifth Avenue Patrolman Matthew Phillips observed a 16 year old juvenile, Spring Lake Heights in possession of alcohol in public. The juvenile was released to his guardians pending action by the Monmouth County Family Court.

Sergeant Sean Duggan, Patrolman Ryan Reiff, Sergeant Anthony Ploskonka responded to the area of Remsen Avenue for a swimmer in distress. Patrols were able to assist the individual from the surf without issue. Spring Lake Fire Companies, Spring Lake First Aid and the SMART team responded.

Patrolman Jeffrey Algor received a report of harassment from a resident in the 000 block of First Avenue.

Detective Sergeant Christopher Kucinski received a report of attempted fraud to a business in the 500 block of Mercer Avenue.

Patrolman William Noble & Patrolman James Heine responded to the area of Divine Park for a reported Juvenile Incident.

Patrolman William Noble & Patrolman James Heine responded to the area of Howell Avenue Beach for a report of a subject stuck on the jetty. Patrols were able to assist the individual off the jetty without incident.

Patrolman William Noble & Patrolman James Heine responded to the area of Brown Avenue Beach for a report of a swimmer in distress. With the assistance of lifeguards, Manasquan Marine Unit and the Coast Guard the individual was taken by boat to Point Pleasant Coast Guard Station. Patrols were able to transport the individual back to Spring Lake from there.

Patrols responded to the 1700 block of Third Avenue for a report of a fire. Upon arrival Officer located vehicles at the rear of a residence under construction on fire. Spring Lake Fire Companies and First Aid Squad responded and the fire was contained. Sergeant Sean Duggan, Detective Sergeant Christopher Kucinski, and the Fire Marshall Office of Spring Lake and Monmouth County are investigating.

The Spring Lake Police Department is currently accepting applications for Class I Special Officers. Special Officer Class I are hired to assist with the beach front and Third Avenue Business District during the summer season.

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

• Must be a citizen of the United States
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• A minimum of a high school diploma or a GED equivalent
• Must be able read, write and speak the English language
• Must be in good health and be able to perform the physical demands of the duties assigned
• Must be of good moral character and shall not have been convicted of any crime or offense involving moral turpitude or dishonesty that would make him/her unfit to perform the duties of police officer

Selected applicants will be sent to the Monmouth County Police Academy to take part in a mandatory two week training for the position in early April – May 2020.

Please click this link to download a copy of the application or stop at Spring Lake Police Headquarters (311 Washington Avenue, Spring Lake NJ 07762) to pick up an application.

All applications are to be dropped of at Spring Lake Police Headquarters no later than January 31, 2020.

In the 700 block of Ocean Avenue, Blair Davis, 26, Old Bridge was arrested by Patrolman William Noble. Davis was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, believed to be under 50 grams of marijuana and possession of controlled dangerous substance paraphernalia.

Patrolman Matthew Phillips received a report of suspicious activity at a residence in the 000 block of Lorraine Avenue.