Crime & Safety
BARNEGAT POLICE REPORT: Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Two
Also, three arrested after search of Barnegat home.
A 33-year-old Manahawkin woman has been charged with drug possession, and her passenger arrested on outstanding warrant following a traffic stop, Barnegat Township police said.
On Jan. 9th at 9:36 p.m., Ptl. Nicholas Dapuzzo arrested Jennifer Holland for possession of marijuana after stopping Holland's car on West Bay Avenue near 4th Street.
Dapuzzo stopped Holland's car after a random Mobile Data Terminal inquiry indicated that Holland had a suspended driver's license.
During the course of the stop, Dapuzzo received consent to search Holland's vehicle. During the ensuing search, Dapuzzo recovered marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Holland's passenger, Christopher Schlenger, 35, of Manahawkin was also arrested after a warrant check found him to have $4,422 in outstanding warrants out of Monmouth County for contempt of court.
Holland was charged with possession of marijuana less than 50 grams, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of CDS in a motor vehicle, and driving with a suspended driver's license. She was released on her own recognizance pending a court date.
Schlenger was lodged in the Monmouth County Jail in default of bail.
Also, Barnegat police reported they arrested three Barnegat residents after getting a tip that one of the residents was hiding in the other two people's home.
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On January 14th at 3:47 p.m., Ptl. Andrew Parsley arrested Amanda Clayton, 22, Lisa Bauer, 43, and Frank Bauer Jr., 40, all of Barnegat.
Ptl. Parsley had responded to Lexington Blvd., along with Sgt. Jason Carroll after receiving information that Clayton, who had multiple warrants for her arrest, was at a Lexington Blvd residence.
The officers were granted access to the residence and were advised by Lisa and Frank Bauer that Clayton was not present. Officers conducted a check of the residence with Lisa Bauer's permission.
While conducting the check, Sgt. Carroll discovered Clayton hiding in the attic.
Clayton was placed under arrest and was charged with obstructing the administration of law. She was released on her own recognizance after posting $550 bail.
Both Lisa and Frank Bauer Jr. were charged with hindering apprehension. They were both released pending a court date.
