POLICE BLOTTER for Wednesday, March 23

The following information was recently released by the Barnegat Police Department:

• Sometime between March 18 and 19, someone damaged the bus stop at Route 9 and Gunning River Road by shattering four pieces of glass, potentially with his or her foot. Damage is estimated at $1,250. Anyone with information can contact Ptl. Bryan Nogowski, leave an anonymous tip at 609-660-TIPS, or click the TIP LINE icon at www.barnegatpolice.com.

• Friday, March 18: At 10:43 p.m., Ptl. Gregory Martinez arrested Robert Froelich Jr., 47, of Manchester for DWI after stopping Froelich’s vehicle for tailgating on Rt. 539. Froelich was released after being charged with DWI, reckless driving, tailgating, open container, and refusing to submit breath samples. 

• Sunday, March 20: At 10:31 p.m., Sgt. Jeffrey Ryan witnessed a one-car hit and run collision on West Bay Avenue in the area of the Garden State Parkway. The vehicle struck a utility pole and left the scene, despite Sgt. Ryan activating emergency lights and sirens. The driver, Sandra Marie Bender, 50, of Barnegat, stopped on West Bay Avenue and Fourth Street, and was arrested. Bender was released after being charged with DWI, speeding, reckless driving, railing to maintain lane of travel, leaving the scene of an accident, failing to report an accident, failing to stop for an emergency vehicle, and failing to show documents.