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Post by admin on Mar 18, 2008 10:51:50 GMT -5
www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080318/NEWS/80318018FREEHOLD — Police arrested a borough man on more than half a dozen charges after they received a call about a single gunshot that was fired in the Center Street area Monday night, authorities said. Nathaniel McDonald Jr., 23, of Third Street, was charged with unlawful possession of a handgun, possession of a defaced weapon, possession of a weapon by certain persons prohibited to have a weapon, possession of a high capacity magazine, poss of less than 50 grams of marijuana, poss of marijuana with intent to distribute within 500 feet of a public park, possession of a handgun while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a police scanner during the commission of a crime. Around 10:15 p.m. Monday, an anonymous caller told police that a gunshot had been fired and McDonald was involved, said Lt. Mark Wodell. Officers went to McDonald's home and saw him outside, sitting in a car with a woman, said Wodell. A spent, 9 mm round was on the truck of the car, he said. The woman - who was not charged with any crimes - owned the car and gave police consent to search it, said Wodell. Police found the marijuana in the vehicle, and initially arrested McDonald on the drug charge, the lieutenant said. After further investigation, they found a loaded, 9 mm Browning semi-automatic handgun concealed in a compartment behind the stereo, he said. The serial number had been scratched off the gun, according to police. McDonald was sent to the Monmouth County Jail, Freehold Township, with bail set at $177,500. In 2006, McDonald was sentenced to two years probation on a theft charge in Monmouth County, and last year, he was sentenced to 60 days in jail and two years probation in Ocean County for resisting arrest there, according to records. Detective Michael George, Sgt. Michael Sweetman, and Patrolmen Chris Otlowski and Shaun Hobbs were involved in the investigation Monday night in Freehold.
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Post by admin on Mar 18, 2008 10:58:44 GMT -5
We have a rash of nasty incidents in this town recently. It is good to see that our police are constantly on top of things.
The above case is one more example of our police sweeping and cleaning the streets of crime, one dirtbag at a time.
Good Job Freehold Borough police!
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Post by novillero on Mar 18, 2008 11:55:10 GMT -5
Second shooting in a week??? Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't this the third shooting in the past few months? Am I missing any?
I am glad that the police nabbed this guy, but this territory is right in their (the police's) backyard... The police need to step it up a bit. This is absolutely insane. Whoever said beat-cops was right. Forget about every neighborhood - this area needs a couple everynight. Wait until summer people, whatever is happening now will heat up then.
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Post by admin on Mar 18, 2008 12:07:57 GMT -5
Second shooting in a week??? Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't this the third shooting in the past few months? Am I missing any? I am glad that the police nabbed this guy, but this territory is right in their (the police's) backyard... The police need to step it up a bit. This is absolutely insane. Whoever said beat-cops was right. Forget about every neighborhood - this area needs a couple everynight. Wait until summer people, whatever is happening now will heat up then. Your outrage is well justified. There has been too much going on in this town that is unacceptable. But, the police nailed this guy and all indications are that they are trying like hell to combat this crap. Now is the time to support our police, not allow others to tear them apart. |
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Post by fiberisgoodforyou on Mar 18, 2008 13:41:37 GMT -5
Second shooting in a week??? Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't this the third shooting in the past few months? Am I missing any? I am glad that the police nabbed this guy, but this territory is right in their (the police's) backyard... The police need to step it up a bit. This is absolutely insane. Whoever said beat-cops was right. Forget about every neighborhood - this area needs a couple everynight. Wait until summer people, whatever is happening now will heat up then. Third firearms discharge incident in two months, and this is what makes it into the press. Yes Novillero, there must be preemptive police work done before we have a long hot summer. In the summer there are more people on the streets, more opportunity for a stray bullet to harm an innocent by stander. When these weapons discharge, the projectile can carry for several blocks. There was a recent incident where a stray bullet entered an apartment killing an 6 year old play in their room. No one want to see this happen, I am sure that our law enforcement, and the county sheriffs office are on top of this. I have seen more police patrolling that area of town too! |
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Post by concerned on Mar 19, 2008 12:57:20 GMT -5
Novillero, are you serious? Step it up a bit.....get a clue. Thankfully these officers don't believe all the crappy stuff that has been said about them recently, and still act professionally to protect everyone in this town. Just imagine how much drugs/weapons could be taken off the streets if residents actually helped the police and provided information and supported them when being falsely accused of rights violations.
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Post by novillero on Mar 20, 2008 7:25:18 GMT -5
where do you get your blinders from?
Yes, this is nothing new in town... The police should not do anything different, they should not change their routines, everything is going swimmingly.
C'mon. Let's put things into an analogy: The Giants are doing well all season, then at the Super Bowl, they are met with a completely different offense and defense. Something different is going on on the playing field and they are losing.
Should they:
(1) continue with the status quo?
or
(2) change the game plan to counteract?
I would opt for number 2, but if you think shootings are fine and acceptable, and that nothing is going on here in town, then perhaps status quo is good too. But I like how you shift the argument by syaing that people don't report crimes and how this harassment charge has hamstringed the police.
Now, here is the turnabout: you need to get a clue. What is going on is more than random acts.
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Post by ka19 on Mar 20, 2008 13:31:19 GMT -5
The PD is dedicated and professional. But they can do better.
Just a few weeks ago, I learned from a neighbor that the home behind them was burglarized. I called the PD requesting information about the burglary and whether there was any suspect description.
The person on the phone refused to share any details with me.
Here I am, a concerned citizen offering my extra set of eyes to support my local PD, and I was completely shot down.
23 police officers cannot do it all by themselves. It takes all of us to make our community safe. I wish the FBPD would take advantage of their greatest resource: citizens like me and everyone else here.
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Post by concerned on Mar 20, 2008 15:43:49 GMT -5
There's some real rocket science, of course the aren't random acts! The area in and around center Street has been a wide open drug market forever.Drugs and guns together? No way! Thanks for the enlightenment. Do you really believe this ridiculous charge hasn't hampered the PD? The took the officer off of the road as the street crimes unit!I wonder what effect that has, especially because the entire town knows it, including the deviants.
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Post by admin on Mar 20, 2008 16:25:57 GMT -5
There's some real rocket science, of course the aren't random acts! The area in and around center Street has been a wide open drug market forever.Drugs and guns together? No way! Thanks for the enlightenment. Do you really believe this ridiculous charge hasn't hampered the PD? The took the officer off of the road as the street crimes unit!I wonder what effect that has, especially because the entire town knows it, including the deviants. You are right about that area. I wrote about an experience I had there not too long ago. A drug dealer stopped traffic right in the middle of the road in order to conduct a transaction. I could not believe how brazen and out in the open it was. That is an indication of a problem. You also bring up some good points about the potential damage to the police with the recent accusations. Look at it the other way, what if the cop is guilty? What kind of damage might that do? This is why we have to put faith in the system and seek the truth. What ever happens we also have to support our police department. |
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Post by admin on Mar 20, 2008 16:30:18 GMT -5
The PD is dedicated and professional. But they can do better. Just a few weeks ago, I learned from a neighbor that the home behind them was burglarized. I called the PD requesting information about the burglary and whether there was any suspect description. The person on the phone refused to share any details with me. Here I am, a concerned citizen offering my extra set of eyes to support my local PD, and I was completely shot down. 23 police officers cannot do it all by themselves. It takes all of us to make our community safe. I wish the FBPD would take advantage of their greatest resource: citizens like me and everyone else here. That is very disturbing, Ka19. If there were a problem in my area, such as a burglary, I have full expectations that I would be alerted to it. This is vital for my own protection as well as creating an awareness of my surroundings. You are right about the police under utilizing the most vital resources--us. Why don't we have community watches set up? |
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Post by casualreader on Mar 20, 2008 17:13:36 GMT -5
Brian dude:
Here is your latest statement:
What do you mean whatever happens we have to support our police department? If we suspect that they are mistreating people there is no way we should support them. We need to hold them accountable.
Casually Analyzing Your Every Word
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Post by admin on Mar 21, 2008 14:25:30 GMT -5
Brian dude: Here is your latest statement: What do you mean whatever happens we have to support our police department? If we suspect that they are mistreating people there is no way we should support them. We need to hold them accountable. Casually Analyzing Your Every Word Analyze away my casual friend, I suppose you are practicing for a future career? What better place for practice than with here! lol If you are seeking anti police sentiment from me, you will not get it. If you are seeking support for bad behavior from the police, you will not get that either from me. I have been consistent in that message. Don;t read into what I write too much, you will drive yourself nuts and have to analyze yourself! I will analyze your post, though. You used the word "mistreating" in describing how police may treat people. That word in itself is open to interpretaion. What constitutes mistreatment may vary from one persons opinion to the next. I am not going to get into that debate, but it does provide a basis for the many opinions that exist. Opinions that should be heard and respected, but, this again is why we have to rely on a system that is in place as opposed to condemning anyone in the court of public opinion. |
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