On 5/27/13 at approximately 2354 hours, Ptl. Michael Anderson stopped a motor vehicle for a motor vehicle violation in the Quick Chek parking lot, located on County Route 571. As the vehicle came to a stop, the driver, later identified as Aldo Ventiere, age 33 of Toms River exited the vehicle and fled on foot. Anderson exited his patrol vehicle and pursued Ventiere on foot.  Upon the arrival of other officers, it was learned from witnesses that as Anderson chased the operator, a passenger of the vehicle exited, grabbed something off the ground, re-entered the vehicle and then drove from the scene.  A search of the area resulted in the arrest of Ventiere who was found hiding in the wooded area behind the Quick Chek.  Ventiere was searched and found to be in possession of “six” bags of Heroin and drug paraphernalia. A DMV look-up on the registration plates came back to an address in Toms River.  Officers from the Toms River Police Department responded to the address and confirmed that the vehicle was at the residence. Sgt. Salvatore Ventre and Ptl. Vincent Derome responded to the residence along with Toms River Police and were able to identify the person who had driven the suspect vehicle from the scene as Ryan Hildebrandt (age 30 of Toms River).  Hildebrandt was arrested and charged with Obstructing the Administration of Law.  A consent search of the vehicle resulted in negative results.  Ventiere, was charged with Hindering, Resisting by flight, Obstructing, Resisting Arrest, as well as for Possession of Heroin, Possession of drug paraphernalia and multiple motor vehicle violations. Bail was set in the amount of $10,000 with no 10% option. Ventiere was transported to the Ocean County Jail on Manchester’s charges, in addition to over $100,000 dollars in outstanding warrants stemming from multiple jurisdictions.  Hildebrandt was later released on a summons pending court.

At 13:07 hours on May 16, 2013, a two vehicle crash occurred on NJ Route 70, at mile marker 43.1.  A 1994 Toyota 4-Runner, being operated by Lee R Chism 3rd (age 30) of Pennsauken, NJ was traveling west on NJ Route 70, when his vehicle crossed the center line and entered into the east bound lane and impacted a 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager, being operated east bound on NJ Route 70 by Donald W. Labella (age 57) of Tinton Falls, NJ. The initial impact was head on.  Mr. Chism was traveling alone.  Mr. Chism was transported to Jersey Shore University Hospital, Neptune, to be treated for his injuries to his arms and chest.  Mr. Labella was traveling with John Goodman (age 61) of Ocean, NJ.  Mr. Labella was pronounced dead, at the scene and Mr. Goodman was transported to Jersey Shore University Hospital, Neptune for his leg injury. 

Assisting at the scene were, Whiting Vol. Fire Dept, Quality Medical transport, Whiting First Aid, MONOC Paramedics, CIU, NJ State Police, NJ DOT and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office.  The crash is under investigation by Ptl. Douglas Higgins, and Ptl Thomas O’Hare of the Manchester Traffic Safety Section.

Anyone with information about the crash, please contact Manchester Twp Police, Traffic Safety Section, at 732-657-2009, X4401.

The Manchester Township Police in conjunction with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the murder of a 76-year-old man who was found dead in his home in the Pine Acres Manor Mobile Home Park just off Route 37 West. On Monday, Anthony Verdicchio was discovered by an acquaintance after he failed to show up to meet some friends for coffee Monday morning. He was last seen at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Beachwood, on Sunday, May 12^th. Verdicchio’s death is being classified as a homicide. Acquaintances of Verdicchio have reported that he frequents the Wawa on Route 37 and Northampton Boulevard, the News Stand and Charlie’s Pizza located in Commonwealth Plaza on Route 37 in Manchester, and the Lakehurst Diner located on the corner of Route 70 and Route 547 in Lakehurst Boro. He is also known to visit local Flea Markets such as Columbus, Lakewood and those in Crestwood Village where he buys and sells collectibles, coins and sports memorabilia.

Both the Manchester Township Police and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office are urging anyone who may have seen anything to contact them at 732-657-6111.

At 15:26 hours on May 4, 2013, a two vehicle crash occurred on NJ Route 70, at mile marker 36.2 in Manchester Township.  A 2001 Honda Accord, being operated by Jason E. Feliciano (age 28) of Philadelphia, PA was traveling east on NJ Route 70, when Mr. Feliciano attempted to pass several vehicles in front of him.   Mr. Feliciano entered into the west bound lane and impacted a 2004 Chrysler Sebring, being operated west bound on Route 70 by Elizabeth M. Froelich (age 54) of Browns Mills, NJ and the impact was head on.

Mr. Feliciano was traveling with his girlfriend, Janoris Baez (age 23) and three young children, Lian Gonzalez- Baez (age 5), Sheilianis Fuentes-Baez (age 4) and Angel Torres (age 6).  The children were not in proper child restraints, but were wearing seatbelts.   Mr. Feliciano was transported to Community Medical Center, Toms River, where he was pronounced dead at 19:00 hours.  Ms Baez injures were to her head and neck, Lian was not injured, Sheilianis was reported injured and Angel was reported with a serious head injury, all were transported to Jersey Shore University Hospital, Neptune.  Ms. Froelich was traveling alone and reported injuries to her arms, wrists, and collar bone. Ms. Froelich was transported to Community Medical Center. 

 Assisting at the scene were, Manchester Vol. Fire Dept, Whiting Vol. Fire Dept, Quality Medical transport, Whiting First Aid, MONOC Paramedics, CIU, NJ State Police, NJ DOT and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office.  The crash is under investigation by Ptl. Douglas Higgins, Ptl. Patrick Cervenak and Ptl Ian Bole of the Manchester Traffic Safety Section.

Anyone with information about the crash, please contact Manchester Twp Police, Traffic Safety Section, at 732-657-2009, X4401.

On 05/01/2013 Officer Scott Thompson observed a dark colored vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed along State Hwy 70 west bound near MM 46.  Ptl. Thompson initiated a motor vehicle stopped on the 2001 Black 4 door Volkswagen along State Hwy 70 at the entrance of the Manchester Plaza in Manchester Township.  The vehicle was occupied by one male driver.  The driver advised Ptl. Thompson he left his wallet at home along with his identification.   The male driver gave Ptl. Thompson his name as Michael P. Dobrowolski Jr.   New Jersey State Motor Vehicle records indicated there was no such person in the database with that name.  Ptl. Thompson, also accompanied by Manchester Sgt. Bryan Vidovich, asked the driver to step out of the vehicle.  Sgt. Vidovich noticed and retrieved a wallet out of the male’s rear pocket.  Inside the wallet, Sgt. Vidovich noticed an Ocean County ID along with this male’s photo.  The ID indicated the male’s name was Thomas E. Dobrowolski who is a 51 year old resident of Jackson Twp.  It was later discovered that Dobrowolski’s driver’s license was suspended and he had a $500.00 traffic warrant out of Lakehurst.  When Ptl. Thompson and Sgt. Vidovich attempted to arrest Dobrowolski he began to actively resist by trying to push away from the Officers.  The Officers were able to gain control of Dobrowolski and took him into custody without further incident.  Dobrowolski was charged with Resisting Arrest and Providing False Information to a Police Officer.  He was also issued Motor Vehicle summons for Speeding 17 MPH over the posted speed limit and Driving while Suspended.  Manchester Twp Municipal Judge set bail at $5000.00 for the charges filed.  Dobrowolski was transported to Ocean County Jail in default of the Manchester and Lakehurst warrants.        

On Saturday, April 27, 2013 at approximately 6:53 pm 24 year old Joel Onate, of Toms River, New Jersey was injured when he lost control of his 2012 Triumph Motorcycle in an emergency braking situation. Mr. Onate was riding with another motorcycle traveling west on Broadway Boulevard approaching the intersection of Oakdale Street in the Pine Lake Park section of the Township. The operator of an SUV stopped on Oakdale Street and then partially entered the intersection, causing him to perform an evasive braking maneuver. Although the two vehicles never contacted, Mr. Onate dropped his motorcycle on the roadway and slid to a stop after the evasive maneuver. He suffered “road rash” and cuts to his knees, and arms, and was complaining of wrist and back pain. He was treated at the scene by Members of the Manchester Volunteer First Aid Squad. Mr. Onate was wearing a DOT approved helmet with a face shield, protective gloves, and padded leather riding jacket at the time of the crash.  This crash is under investigation by Patrolman Antonio Ellis of the Manchester Traffic Safety Bureau.

On Saturday, April 27, 2013 at approximately 4:35 pm a 17 year old juvenile was injured after striking a tree while riding in the woods behind the Kincora Buck Hunting Club located off Pasadena Road. The 17 year old male suffered a serious lower leg injury and was flow to Jersey Shore University Hospital in Neptune, New Jersey by MONOC Paramedics. The 17 year old, who resides in Columbus, New Jersey, was operating a 2009 Honda CRF 250X Dirt Bike at the time of the crash. He was wearing a helmet, goggles, protective gloves, and a chest protector at the time of the crash.  Assisting at the scene was Quality Medical Transport, Paramedics from MONOC. This crash is under investigation by Patrolman Antonio Ellis of the Manchester Traffic Safety Bureau.

On Thursday April 25, 2013 at 1055 am, an elderly woman drove her 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis through the garage of her home on Azalea Drive, in Whiting.  The driver, identified as Klara Bunkovsky, 89, drove into her garage, through the wall and into her laundry room.  She then backed out of the garage, 60 yards across the street and damaged a patio set on a neighbor’s property.  The driver then put the vehicle back into drive and drove across the street again, impacting her garage and wedging the vehicle partially into her living room. According to the investigating officer, Ptl Christian Nazario, Bunkovsky was checked by Whiting First Aid and refused any further medical treatment.  Manchester Township Building Inspector, Gary Loftus responded to the scene and deemed the home uninhabitable.  Ms Bunkovsky is currently residing with neighbors until other arrangements can be made. Based on Ptl Nazario’s investigation, Bunkovsky was issued two motor vehicle summonses and a mandatory driver’s re-examination. 

On 04/21/2013 at 05:30 am, Manchester Police responded to a single story structure with four individual apartments at 3 Valley Stream Drive in Whiting, for a structure fire.  When Officer Michael Guarino and Officer Steven Wendruff arrived on scene, they reported the structure was fully involved and said they observed flames protruding from the roof.  All people within the residential structure were successfully evacuated.  Fire Departments from Whiting, Manchester, Ridgeway, New Egypt, and the Joint Base responded and were able to extinguish the fire.  Manchester Building inspector deemed the dwelling to be uninhabitable and the occupants relocated with family and friends.  Two of the apartments (3B and 3C) had sustained smoke damage and apartments (3A and 3D) had sustained smoke and fire damage.   Quality Medical treated the involved parties for precautionary reasons; however no one was transported to the hospital.  Investigators later learned that several cats perished in the fire.  Manchester Animal control was called out and removed the deceased animals from the residences. At this time the exact cause and origin of the fire is currently being investigated by the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s office and Manchester Detective Christopher Hemhauser. It has been determined that the fire started in the 3D valley stream apartment and the fire is not considered to be of a suspicious nature.            

At 14:03 hours on April 18, 2013, a four vehicle crash occurred on NJ Route 70, at the intersection of Colonial Drive and Route 70.  A 2003 Toyota Corolla, being operated by Kevin J. Johnston (age 58) of Manchester, NJ was traveling east on NJ Route 70, when Mr. Johnston attempted to turn left onto North Colonial Drive.   Mr. Johnston entered into the intersection and was impacted on the passenger’s side by a 2012 Ford F450 Quad Cab, Pick Up Truck, being operated west bound on Route 70 by William J. Sloan (age 33) of Lakehurst, NJ.  The impact forced both vehicles to re-direct and impact with a 1993 Ford Taurus, being operated by Maureen P. Wolfe (age 51) of Hamburg, NJ.  The Ford Taurus was stopped in traffic at a red traffic signal.  The Ford Taurus was forced backwards and made contact with a 2007 Saturn Aura, being operated by Dana Laycock (age 37) of Lakehurst, NJ.

Mr. Johnston was traveling alone and did not have his seatbelt on at the time of the crash.  Mr. Johnston was transported to Community Medical Center, Toms River, where he was pronounced at 15:02 hours.  Mr. Sloan was traveling with three passengers, Christopher D. Staffieri, Jack A. Schmidt Jr, and Jeffrey R. Sloan who all reported no injuries at the scene.  Ms Wolfe was traveling with her son, William Wolfe, Ms Wolfe was Medi-Vac to Jersey Shore University Hospital, Neptune and William Wolfe was transported to Jersey Shore University Hospital.  Ms Laycock was traveling alone and reported no injuries at the scene.

Assisting at the scene were, Manchester Vol. Fire Dept, Quality First Aid, MONOC Paramedics.  CIU, NJ State Police, and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. The crash is under investigation by Ptl. Antonio Ellis and Ptl. Douglas Higgins of the Manchester Traffic Safety Section.

Anyone with information about the crash, please contact Manchester Twp Police, Traffic Safety Section, at 732-657-2009, X4401.