Police: Smoking Device Found on Walmart Shoplifter

Two Ocean County residents were arrested for allegedly shoplifting from Walmart, one who also was served drug charges.

Jacquelyn Bundy, 26, of Bayville allegedly attempted to steal $25.24 worth of merchandise from Walmart.

Police responded to the scene at 6:56 p.m. on Jan. 3 and arrested Bundy.

Prior to being transported to the Lacey Township Police Department, she was searched, police said. Police discovered a smoking device containing marijuana residue.

Bundy was charged with shoplifting, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana 50 grams or less. She was processed and released on a summons.

That same day, at 9:30 p.m., police responded to Walmart again for another report of shoplifting.

William Mullen, 46, of Barnegat was arrested and charged with shoplifting. He allegedly attempted to steal $163.46 worth of merchandise. He was processed and released on a summons.

On Jan. 1 at 4:30 p.m., police responded to Walmart and arrested Barbara Dietlmeier, 48, of Toms River for allegedly shoplifting $77.82 of merchandise. She was transported and released on a summons. 

Jan. 3
An officer made a motor vehicle stop on Alpine Street at 9:30 p.m. for an equipment violation. During the stop, the officer detected the odor of marijuana in the car. Investigation led to the arrest of a 16-year-old Forked River female. She was charged with possession of marijuana 50 grams or less and possession of drug paraphernalia. 

Jan. 3
Police responded to a home on Lake Barnegat Drive North where a vehicle was reported damage. Something was thrown at the front windshield causing approximately $500 in damage. 

Jan. 2
A resident of Turn Court in Forked River reported someone stole more than $300 of scrapable material from the yard, including car radiators and catalytic converters. 

Jan. 1
A resident of Bayville reported that a pocketbook containing an iPod Touch, personal credit cards and cash valued more than $1,000 were stolen. The pocketbook was stolen while the victim was a patron at the Forked River House.