Middletown Township Police Department - NJ

10/01/2014

In an effort to keep you better informed we have linked our page to our Township Website. Our new Page can be accessed at https://www.facebook.com/mtownpolice. Thank you for your support and please be sure to follow us at our new page. This page will no longer be updated, and will be deactivated as of October 8, 2014.

The MTPD protects, preserves and safeguards the constitutional and civil rights of all citizens through impartial and courteous law enforcement. We ensure public safety and provide quality service in partnership with the community.

09/29/2014

Target hardening exercise:

Today's target hardening exercise was very successful. This type of exercise is just one example of steps our agency is taking to keep our residents safe.

The following officers as they appear in the photo, listed left to right include: Patrolman Thomas Foster, Patrolman Frank Mazza and his K-9 partner Tupac, Patrolman John Soltysik and Patrolman Donald Coates were just a few of the officers who participated in the exercise.

09/29/2014

Security exercise:

Our agency will be conducting a target hardening security exercise at the Middletown Train Station today between 6:00am to 9:00am.

There will be an increased police presence to include our officers and K-9.

There has been no threat to our area. This is just an exercise in an effort to keep our community safe.

Officers will be handing out informational pamphlets on recognizing signs of terrorism.

Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.

09/27/2014

Middletown Day:

Today is our annual Middletown Day event. It will be held at Croyden Hall located on Leonardville Road in the Leonardo section of town.

The event includes a variety of vendors, activities and displays from our township emergency service organizations.

This year celebrates the 350 year anniversary of our great town.

The event begins at 12pm and will end with a fireworks display which begins at 7:30pm.

We hope all of our residents are able to stop by and help us celebrate Middletown.

09/22/2014

UPDATE ADOPTED
9/13/14 UPDATE NOT RECLAIMED YET

ADDED 9/10/14 FOUND HAZLET NJ

UPDATE Dog was picked up by Helmetta Animal Shelter

FOUND 9-10-14: STRAY FOUND IN HAZLET, FEMALE PIT MIX WITH NO COLLAR. IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION AS TO WHOM THE OWNER MAY BE, PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE SHELTER AT 732-521-6016.

Hazlet Township Police Department
FOUND DOG - PALMER AVE - 9/10/14
The below pictured dog was just found on Palmer Avenue between Middle Road and North Clark St. The dog is currently at Hazlet PD and will be taken to the Helmetta Animal Shelter later tonight. If you recognize this dog please contact Hazlet PD at 732-264-6565

https://www.facebook.com/390297814315009/photos/a.833271493350970.1073741826.390297814315009/865335143477938/?type=1&fref=nf

ADDITIONAL PICTURE https://www.facebook.com/165544503515421/photos/pb.165544503515421.-2207520000.1410640477./704227736313759/?type=3&theater

09/16/2014

Update on fatal pedestrian accident:

The victim has been identified as William Lesser, age 27, from Atlantic Highlands, NJ.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

We would like to thank you for your assistance in this matter. Our traffic bureau is still seeking witnesses to the crash. Anyone with information can contact Cpl Darrin Simon at 732-615-2046.

09/16/2014

Today, September 16, 2014 at approximately 3:20am our agency responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian.

The crash occurred on Highway 36, westbound, in the area between Guttenplans Bakery and the former Shamrock Stage Coach Bus Company.

As of this time were are unable to identify the victim pedestrian. We are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who may be able to identify the victim to contact Cpl. Darrin Simon in the Traffic and Safety Bureau at 732-615-2046.

The victim is a white male, in his late 20's or early 30's with facial hair.

Your assistance is appreciated.

09/12/2014

The Middletown Police Department remembers the victims of September 11, 2001. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families on this solemn day.

09/05/2014

The Traffic and Safety Bureau is investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred on Sunday, August 31, 2014 at approximately 3:30pm at the intersection of Main Street and Chestnut Street in the Port Monmouth section of Middletown.

The crash involved a red Jeep Cherokee and a black and red Harley Davidson motorcycle.

Anyone who personally witnessed the accident is requested to contact Lieutenant Neal Hansen or Corporal Andrew Micalizzi of the Traffic and Safety Bureau at (732)615-2045 or (732)615-2047. The officers can also be reached via email at [email protected].

Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

09/03/2014

Schools Open

08/29/2014

MAN ARRESTED AFTER SEARCH WARRANT EX*****ON

On August 27, 2014 the Middletown Police Detective Bureau and Quality of Life Unit executed a search warrant at a Port Monmouth Road residence. The warrant ex*****on was the result of a month long investigation into the sale of He**in from the residence.

As a result of the warrant police arrested James Baker, age 50, for Possession of He**in, Possession of He**in with the Intent to Distribute, Unlawful Possession of Percocet, Unlawful Possession of Percocet with the Intent to Distribute, Possession of Hypodermic Syringes and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Baker was being held at the Monmouth County Correctional Facility on $60,000.00 bail set by Judge Honora Kilgallen of the Monmouth County Superior Court.

The investigation was conducted by Detectives Keith Hirschbein and Anthony Dellatacoma and Officer Donald Coates of the Quality of Life Unit.

08/01/2014

Retirements: Our department would like to congratulate Detective First Class Peter White and Detective Bureau Secretary Margaret Marino on their retirements. Both retired on July 31, 2014.

Detective First Class Peter White joined the department on May 1, 1987 and was promoted to Corporal in 2002. He was then promoted to Detective on November 20, 2007 where he served as a member of the bureau's identification and crime scene unit until his retirement.

During his career he served as a member of the department's emergency service unit. He was also a fi****ms instructor, participated in the police youth week program and was the department'a Vicap liaison.

Mrs. Margaret Marino joined the department on January 6, 1986. She began in the department's records bureau and was then assigned to the Detective Bureau's Identification Unit where she served until her retirement.

Both Detective First Class White and Mrs. Marino were dedicated employees who were well respected by every member of the department. They will be greatly missed.

Our department would like to wish them a safe, healthy and long retirement.