Berkeley Police Arrest Three Beachwood Residents on Marijuana Charges

Editor's Note: One or more names in this report have been redacted in light of additional documentation provided regarding this case.

Police Chief Karin T. DiMichele is urging residents to report any suspicious activity, after the arrest of three Beachwood residents for possession of marijuana in the Manitou Park section of the Township.

Patrolman Brian Bargas was on duty at 2:15 a.m. on July 11 when he found a suspicious vehicle on First Avenue. Further
investigation revealed that the three occupants of this vehicle were in
possession of a quantity of marijuana, the chief said.

(name removed)

Assisting in this investigation were Patrolman David Moody, Patrolman Robert Ashton, the Ocean County Prosecutors Office Special Operations Group,
and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department K-9 team assisted, the chief said.

Residents are reminded
to contact the Berkeley Township Police Department to report all
suspicious activity. Anonymous tips can be given by call 732-341-1132
ext. 611.