Pit Bull Puppies Stolen From Home

Three, two-day old pit bull puppies were recently stolen from the porch of a Red Bank residence, police said Friday.

The unidentified victim, a Catherine Street homeowner, told police that the newborn puppies were in a box on the front porch of the home and were stolen Wednesday when an unknown person or persons entered the closed porch through a window.

Currently, the puppies have not been recovered.

Red Bank Police have not identified any possible suspects. The incident is being investigated by Ptl. Jorge Torres.

Other Red Bank criminal activity from the past week:

Theft occurring in the area of Monmouth Street on 10-6-12. Victim reported that unknown person(s) stole a backpack blower from back of pickup truck that was parked. Sgt. Robert Clayton.

Criminal Mischief occurring between 9-29-12 and 10-6-12 at Spring St. Victim reported that unknown person(s) scratched parked vehicle on both sides including trunk lid with sharp object. Ptl. James DePonte.

Theft occurring on 10-6-12 at Count Basie Field. Victim reported that unknown person(s) removed passport and debit card from backpack which on the sidelines of the field. Sgt. Robert Clayton.

Theft occurring between 10-6-12 and 10-7-12 at Shrewsbury Ave. Victim reported that unknown person(s) entered her parked vehicle and stole cash from center console. Ptl. Jorge Torres.

Theft occurring at S. Pearl St. on 10-7-12. Victim reported that unknown person(s) stole a laptop and I phone from residence. Ptl. Jorge Torres.

Shoplifting occurring on 10-9-12 at N. Bridge Ave.—Liquor Store. Owner of the business observed unknown Hispanic male take a bottle of liquor and concealed it under his jacket in an attempt to leave the business. Owner confronted the subject and the subject threw bottle onto ground breaking same, then fled the area. Ptl. Stanley Balmer.

Theft occurring on 10-10-12 at Monmouth St.—dance studio. Owner reported that unknown person(s) stole cash from purse, which was in office. Lt. Michael Caly.

Criminal Mischief occurring on 10-10-12 at Chestnut St. Victim reported that unknown subject(s) placed a scratch on rear of parked truck. Ptl. Garrett Falco.

Theft occurring on 10-10-12 at Herbert Street. Victim reported that unknown person(s) stole a brown Coach pocketbook from desk area, which contained credit cards, I.D. and cash. Ptl. Jhonatan Quispe.

Burglary occurring at Spring St. apartment complex on 10-11-12. Victim reported that unknown person gained entry by prying door open. Stolen were several DVD’s, CD’s, food items, sneakers and a black Mountain bike. Det. Wendy Samis.

ARRESTS:

Amy Matheny, age 43 female of Red Bank was arrested on 10-11-12 in the area of Bridge Ave. for COC by Ptl. Garrett Falco.

Jose Filippi, age 33 male of Atlantic Highlands was arrested on 10-11-12 in the area of Monmouth St. for COC by Ptl. James DePonte.

Ronald Tindal, age 24 male of Red Bank on 10-10-12 in the area of Leighton Ave. for COC by Ptl. James DePonte.

Anthony Digregorio, age 32 male of Red Bank was arrested on 10-10-12 in the area of Maple Ave. for COC by Ptl. Thomas Doremus.

Luis Perez-Torres, age 29 male of Red Bank was arrested on 10-9-12 in the area of Oakland St. for COC by Ptl. Thomas Doremus.

Frenesco Cenicola, age 21 male of Beacon , NY was arrested on 10-9-12 in the area of Shrewsbury Ave. for Poss. of CDS Marijuana under 50 grams, Unlawful Poss. Of Weapons, Burglar Tools by Ptl. Stan Balmer.

Charles Smith, age 47 male of Red Bank was arrested on 10-9-12 in the area of Monmouth St. for COC by Ptl. Thomas Doremus.

Marco Castillo-Ramos, age 29 male of Red Bank was arrested on 10-8-12 in the area of Leighton Ave. for Simple Assault and COC by Ptl. Heather Publyski.

Stephen Whelan, age 34 male of Shrewsbury was arrested on 10-7-12 in the area of Broad St. for Disorderly Conduct, Poss. of CDS, Marijuana under 50 grams, Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia by Ptl. John Camarca.

James Rovegno, age 27 male of Shrewsbury was arrested on 10-6-12 in the area of Broad St. for Disorderly Conduct by Ptl. Jhonatan Quispe.

Thomas Armstrong, age 30 male of Tinton Falls was arrested on 10-6-12 in the area of Bridge Ave. for COC by Ptl. Garrett Falco.