Middletown Police Blotter

Middletown police recently arrested defendants on charges of assault, weapons offenses and drug possession.

According to a news release from Deputy Chief Stephen Dollinger:

Sept. 14

Eric Collins, 36, from Neptune Place in Middletown, was arrested by Patrolman Ryan Maguire on a charge of Simple Assault and on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Keyport Municipal Court. He was released after posting $778 bail.

Robert Mason, 36, from Shore Boulevard in Keansburg, was arrested on by Detective Keith Hirschbein on a charge of Providing False Information to a Police Officer and on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Highlands, Holmdel and Phillipsburg Municipal Courts. He was held on $6,005 bail.

Crystal Sharkey, 26, from Bayview Avenue in Keansburg, was arrested by Detective Keith Hirschbein on charges of Prostitution and Promoting Prostitution. She was released pending a court date.

Peter Plein, 60, from Boulevard Lane in Glen Rock, was arrested on by Detective Daniel Sullivan on a charge of Prostitution. He was released pending a court date.

Marie Finley, 35, from Prospect Avenue in Middletown, was arrested on by Detective Lieutenant Paul Bailey on a charge of Providing False Information to a Police Officer. She was released pending a court date.

Sept. 15

Thomas Hardie, 33, from Hosford Avenue in Leonardo, was arrested on by Patrolman Ryan Maguire on charges of Harassment and Simple Assault. He was released after posting $7,500 bail.

Sept. 16

Lauren Monaco, 23, from Chamone Avenue in Leonardo, was arrested by Patrolman Richard Fulham on charges of Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Ecstasy. She was released pending a court date.

Owen Orsini, 21, from Laurel Avenue in Holmdel, was arrested by Patrolman Richard Fulham on charges of Theft and Attempted Theft. He was released pending a court date.

Sept. 17

Edward Dwyer, 25, from Chance Drive in Middletown, was arrested by Patrolman Ricardo Cruz and Detective Albert Scott on charges of Using a Stolen Credit Card, Burglary, Theft, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe, Credit Card Theft, and Possession of Heroin. He was held on $31,000 bail.

Michael Phillips, 60, from Pape Drive in Atlantic Highlands, was arrested by Patrolman Michael Reuter on a charge of Driving While Intoxicated. He was released pending a court date.

Sept. 18

Patrolman Ryan Maguire took a 15-year-old boy from Hazlet into custody on charges of Burglary, Criminal Mischief, Criminal Trespass and Resisting Arrest. He was released pending a court date.

Sept. 19

Hiram Polanco, 18, from Loshen Avenue in Keansburg, was arrested by Patrolman Richard Fulham on charges of Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released pending a court date. William Madero, 21, from 7th Street in Belford, was arrested by Patrolman Richard Fulham on charges of Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released pending a court date.

Louis Palmiotto, 47, from Port Monmouth Road in Middletown, was arrested by Patrolman Brian Dilworth on charges of Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Hindering Apprehension, Obstructing the Administration of Law, and on Contempt of Court warrants issued by the Middletown Municipal Court. He was held on $25,000 bail.

Sept. 20

Monet Durant, 18, from Oceanview Avenue in Keansburg, was arrested by Interim Sergeant Jason Caruso on charges of Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Conspiracy, Obstructing the Administration of Law, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Aggravated Assault, Disorderly Conduct, and Resisting Arrest. She was released after posting $10,000 bail.

Kathleen Corio, 22, from Rosewood Terrace in Middletown, was arrested by Patrolman John Mele on a charge of Disorderly Conduct. She was released pending a court date.

Patrolman Raymond Sofield took a 17-year-old boy from Middletown into custody on charges of Simple Assault and Disorderly Conduct. He was released pending a court date.

Sept. 21

Megan Franklin, 18, from Morningside Avenue in Keansburg, was arrested by Patrolman Brian Dilworth on charges of Conspiracy, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Obstructing the Administration of Law, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Aggravated Assault, Disorderly Conduct, and Resisting Arrest. She was released after posting $10,000 bail.

Patrolman John Mele took a 16-year-old girl from Keansburg into custody on charges of Obstructing the Administration of Law, Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest, Aggravated Assault, Conspiracy, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon. She was released pending a court date.

Evan Savulich, 19, from Harmony Road in Middletown, was arrested by Detective Keith Hirschbein on charges of Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Burglary and Theft. He was held on $10,000 bail.

Sept. 22

Maritza Medina, 20, from Shadyside Avenue in Keansburg, was arrested by Patrolman Christopher Menendez on charges of Burglary, Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe, Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute, and Possession of Heroin. She was held on $86,000 bail.

Owen Orsini, 21, from Laurel Avenue in Holmdel, was arrested by Patrolman Christopher Menendez on charges of Burglary, Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe, Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute, Possession of Heroin and Criminal Mischief. He was held on $31,000 bail.

Page Craparo, 19, from Bayview Drive in Toms River, was arrested by Patrolman Christopher Menendez on charges of Burglary, Possession of under 50 Grams of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe, and Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute. She was held on $30,000 bail.

Sept. 23

Joann Fitzgerald, 65, from Highland Avenue in Leonardo, was arrested by Police Officer Larisa Doriety on a charge of Driving While Intoxicated. She was released pending a court date.