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Berkeley Police Blotter

BERKELEY – On December 2, Patrolman Shane Leighton, Patrolman Robert Murawski, Patrolman Michael Sasso and Sgt. Robert Flanegan responded to a report of a vehicle crash into a residence near the area of Bay Boulevard. Upon arrival it was determined that a white Ford had crashed into another vehicle on the front lawn of a residence. The white Ford driven by Shane Mahan, 28, of Bayville had also hit two other vehicles before crashing onto the front lawn. Berkeley Township EMT’s arrived on scene to assist. Mahan refused any medical treatment.

Upon further investigation it was determined that Mahan was driving while intoxicated. Mahan was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Open Alcoholic Beverage in Vehicle, Reckless Driving and Careless Driving. Mahan’s vehicle was impounded in accordance with John’s Law. Mahan was transported to CMC for further evaluation. Mahan was later released pending a future court date.

On December 3, Patrolman Derek Mayer, Patrolman Don Rowley and Patrolman James Tillett responded to the area of 220 Route 9 (Wawa) for a report of a shoplifter. Upon arrival it was learned that Michael Larose, 32, of Bayville, was seen shoplifting items in the store. Larose was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and charged with Shoplifting. Larose was transported to OCJ.

On December 6, Patrolman Jacob Camaraza, Patrolman Patrick Davis and Patrolman Chris Dedeyn responded to 333 Route 9/Family Dollar for a report of a shoplifter. Upon arrival it was determined that Brittani Koppenjan, 31, of Bayville, had stolen items from the store. Koppenjan was located in the back parking lot of the store with the stolen merchandise. Upon further investigation it was learned that Koppenjan had a warrant out for her arrest for failure to appear. Koppenjan was arrested and transported to police headquarters where she was processed and charged with the Warrant arrest. Koppenjan was released pending a future court date.

On December 8, Patrolman Steven Scatturo, Patrolman Robert Murawski, Patrolman Shawn Lightbody and Patrolman Shane Leighton responded to 439 Route 9/Spirits Unlimited parking lot for a report of a male nodding off behind the wheel of his running vehicle. Christopher Adamson, 52, of Bayville was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and charged with Driving While Intoxicated. Adamson’s vehicle was impounded in accordance with John’s

Law. Adamson was released pending a future court date.

On December 12, Patrolman responded to the area of 430 Route 9 for a two-car motor vehicle accident with injuries. Upon arrival it was determined that vehicle 1 exited the parking lot of 430 Rt. 9 when it failed to yield right of way causing a head on collision with vehicle 2. Berkeley Township EMS and the Bayville Fire Department arrived on scene to assist. Both drivers were transported to CMC with non-life-threatening injuries. During investigation, Vehicle 2 started to smoke and then became fully engulfed in flames. It was extinguished by the Bayville Fire Department. Rt. 9 was temporarily shut down. The driver of vehicle 1 was issued a summons for Careless Driving.

On December 18, Patrolman Ryan Wahl was traveling near the area of Butler Boulevard when a silver Nissan Altima was traveling southbound and failed to maintain their lane. The driver of the vehicle was pulled over and identified as Justin Gorski, 21, of Forked River. Patrolman Kyle Slocum and Patrolman Shane Leighton arrived on scene to assist. Upon further investigation it was determined that Gorski was driving while intoxicated. Gorski was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Failure to Maintain Lane, Reckless Driving, Careless Driving, and Failure to Produce Insurance Card. Gorski’s vehicle was impounded in accordance with John’s Law. Gorski was released pending a future court date.

On December 19, Patrolman Justin Heffernan responded to the area of Double Trouble Road for a report of a motor vehicle accident without injuries. Upon arrival it was determined that a black Jeep was struck from behind by a 2011 Chevy Impala. Sgt. Jerry Bacon arrived on scene to assist. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver of the Chevy Impala, Pamela Wrobel, 64, of Lakewood, was driving while intoxicated. Wrobel was arrested and transported to police headquarters where she was processed and charged with Careless Driving and Driving While Intoxicated. Wrobel’s vehicle was impounded in accordance with John’s Law. Wrobel was released pending a future court date.

On December 22, Patrolman Devon Tasso responded to a crash with no injuries near the area of 340 Atlantic City Boulevard. Upon arrival it was determined that a green Ford was attempting to park in the parking lot when the brakes failed and the vehicle

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