Crime & Safety

Fair Haven Police Blotter: Theft, Fraud, and Drug Possession

The Fair Haven Police Department released the April police blotter which includes the reports of almost 20 crimes.

The Fair Haven Police Department responded to 16 different incidents during the month of April. These incidents include theft, fraud, and drug possession in addition to other activity.

The reports listed below have been prepared by from the and released on Tuesday, May 1.

April 4

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  • Det. Dykstra took a theft report from a River Road business where a subject was refusing to pay for items taken from the victim.

April 9

  • S.O. Murray took a report of fraud from a Parker Avenue resident where an unknown actor(s) obtained money from the victim by posing as a representative of a lottery game.
  • Sgt. Lambert arrested Amy F. Schneider, 21, Long Branch and charged her with possession of controlled dangerous substances (Marijuana) and possession of drug paraphernalia. Additional motor vehicle complaints were signed against Schneider. Schneider was released pending a court date.

April 12

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  • Ptl. Reevey took a report of identity theft and fraud from a Kemp Avenue resident where unknown actor(s) obtained victim’s personal information and attempted to make purchases using same.
  • Ptl. Hostrup took a report of criminal mischief from a Kemp Avenue resident where unknown actor(s) broke the rear window of the victim’s vehicle.

April 16

  • Ptl. Schneider took a Burglary report from a Lake Avenue resident where unknown actor(s) entered the victim’s home while she was out and removed items of value. Det. Dykstra is investigating.
  • Det. Dykstra and Ptl. Lagrotteria arrested Eric Salzman, 49, West Milford and charged him with possession of controlled dangerous substances (Heroin, Marijuana, Xanax and Adderall), possession of hypodermic needles and possession of drug paraphernalia. Salzman was held at Monmouth County Correctional Institution on $5,000 bail set by Judge Newman.

April 19

  • Det. Dykstra took a report of identity theft and attempted fraud from Second Street resident where unknown actor(s) were attempting to fraudulently obtain money from the victim using her identity.

April 20

  • Ptl. Hostrup took a theft report from a River Road business where a subject failed to pay for services and left the scene. Ptl. Hostrup is investigating.

April 22

  • Cpl. Koetzner took a theft report from a River Road resident where unknown actor(s) removed items from her home. Det. Dykstra is investigating.

April 23

  • Det. Dykstra charged Philip D. Williams, 24, Neptune, Tyler J. Emmons, 18, Neptune, James Turetzkin, 19, Neptune City, Lauren A. Magaw, 21, Neptune and a 17-year-old Neptune juvenile with Criminal Mischief subsequent to an investigation and assistance from Wall Twp. and Spring Lake PD’s. Charges are related to vehicle windows being broken in January belonging to Borough residents.

April 25

  • Ptl. Patton took a harassment report from an Oak Place resident where false accusations were being made against the victim.
  • Ptl. Hostrup took a harassment report from a Beekman Place resident where threats were received from a subject via text message.
  • Ptl. Hostrup took a theft report from an Oxford Avenue resident where a subject was refusing to pay for an item purchased from the victim.

April 27

  • Cpl. Koetzner took a theft report from a Lake Avenue resident reporting that a subject removed items of value from her home. Det. Dykstra is investigating.

April 28

  • Det. Dykstra and Ptl. Reevey took a report of an attempted burglary from a Harrison Avenue resident. Det. Dykstra is investigating.

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