Police Issue Numerous Summonses Illegal Fireworks

So you thought you might be able to get away with shooting off illegal fireworks over the Fourth of July?
Think again.
Lacey Township police issued a number of summonses in various areas of the township for illegal fireworks, Police Chief David A. Paprota said.

Police responded to the following incidents over the holiday:

• Fireworks (Formal Charge) - On Thursday, July 4, 2013 at 7:48 p.m., Officer Michael Eden responded to the 400 block of Drew Avenue for a report of illegal fireworks. As a result of his investigation, 47-year-old Richard Santos of Lanoka Harbor was issued Complaint Summons charging him with N.J.S.A. 21:3-2 (Use of Fireworks).
• Fireworks (Formal Charge) - On Thursday, July 4, 2013 at 8:57 p.m., Special Officer James Perotti responded to the 1400 block of Island View Drive with a report of illegal fireworks. As a result of his investigation, 49-year-old Michael C. Turek of Pennsylvania, was issued a Complaint Summons charging him with N.J.S.A. 21:3-2 (Use of Fireworks).
• Fireworks (Formal Charge) - On Thursday, July 4, 2013 at 9:01 p.m., Officer Kymberly Gudgeon responded to the 900 block of Seagull Drive for a report of illegal fireworks. As a result of her investigation, 32-year-old Trevor Erk of Bergenfield, was issued a Complaint Summons charging him with N.J.S.A. 21:3-2 (Use of Fireworks).

• Fireworks (Formal Charge)- On Thursday, July 4, 2013, at 9:15 p.m., Special Officer Jesse Urban responded to the 600 block of Clairmore Avenue for a report of illegal fireworks. As a result of his investigation, 51-year-old Raymond Fesco, of Lanoka Harbor, was issued a Complaint Summons charging him with N.J.S.A. 21:3-2 (Use of Fireworks).
• Fireworks (Formal Charge)- On Thursday, July 4, 2013 at 9:17 p.m., Officer Michael Eden observed fireworks being ignited on the 500 block of Lakeside Dr N. As a result of his investigation, Officer Eden issued 51-year-old Richard St. Clair, of Forked River, a Complaint Summons charging him with N.J.S.A. 21:3-2 (Use of Fireworks).
• Fireworks (Formal Charge)- On Thursday, July 4, 2013 at 10:44 p.m., Special Officer James Perotti responded to the 1700 block of Binnacle Road for a report of illegal fireworks. As a result of his investigation, Special Officer Perotti issued 31-year-old Patrick Bilancione of Toms River a Complaint Summons charging him with N.J.S.A. 21:3-2 (Use of Fireworks).
• Summonses issued before the Fourth of July include:

• Fireworks (Summons Issued) – On Saturday, June 29, 2013, at 9:27 p.m., Officer Dimitrios Tsarnas responded to a report of fireworks in the vicinity Skiffway Drive, Forked River. Upon the officer’s arrival fireworks were actively being ignited and 39-year-old Martin Czerepusko of Waretown was issued a Special Form of Complaint and Summons charging him with N.J.S.A. 21:3-2 (Use of Fireworks).
• Fireworks (Summons Issued) – On Saturday, June 29, 2013, at 9:26 p.m., Special Officer Travis Horton and Officer Paul Sullivan responded to a report of fireworks in the vicinity of the 2200 block of Brookdale Park Drive, Forked River. When the officers arrived, they observed fireworks in the area of Brookdale Park Drive and Parkside Drive. The officers located 51-year-old Robert Keene, Jr. with a tube used for setting off fireworks. He was issued a Special Form of Complaint and Summons charging Robert Keene, Jr. with N.J.S.A. 21:3-2 (Use of Fireworks).