TRPD Summer Night Out
We had so much fun with everyone for our TRPD Summer Night Out. Check out some of the highlights captured by Sierra Baker, one of our awesome dispatchers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp6-NsvJHbk
Thank You TR Parks & Recreation
Some days we just have to take a minute to say Thank You! Last week we had our TRPD Night Out and this incredible team worked so hard to make sure the park was perfect for our community. Thank you to everyone at the TR Parks & Recreation, we appreciate you!
Shout Out to Our Dispatchers!
We absolutely love our Toms River FMBA dispatchers! They are the backbone of our agency and truly appreciated by all. Thank you Bill Spadea for this awesome #bluefriday tribute! Check out his article here: https://nj1015.com/toms-river-police-dispatchers-save-lives/
Thank You Horizon Funeral and Cremation Services
Sending our friends at Horizon Funeral and Cremation Services Inc. a huge Thank You for the amazing treats lunch and dinner!
Great Job Matthew Zanetti!
CITIZEN AWARD MATTHEW ZANETTI On the morning of February 15, 2023, multiple police and fire units responded to 1822 Merrimac Drive for a reported structure fire at the residence which appeared to have originated on the exterior of the house but was spreading because of high winds. Witnesses indicated a neighbor, Matthew Zanetti, was passing [...]
Honoring Officers Herman and Karkovice
Life Saving Award On the morning of May 27, 2023, Officers Karkovice and Herman responded to the parking lot of Wawa in Normandy Beach for a reported fall victim on the ground. Upon their arrival it was quickly determined the victim had no pulse and was not breathing. Both Officer Karkovice and Officer Herman immediately [...]
Honoring Officers Van Lew, Farnkopf, Pacella
Life Saving Award On the afternoon of February 2, 2023, officers responded to a residence on McCormick Dr for a report of an unconscious juvenile. Upon arrival it was learned that the victim recently underwent a medical procedure and was perhaps having complications as a result. Officers Van Lew, Farnkopf and Pacella quickly assessed the [...]
Honoring Officer Barberi
Life Saving Award In the early morning hours of May 13, 2023, Officer Justin Barberi was conducting business checks in his patrol area, looking for signs of suspicious activity, when he came across a vehicle illegally parked and out of place in the rear of the BJ’s Wholesale parking lot. As he approached the vehicle, [...]
Congratulations on Your Promotion Lieutenant Vincent J. Pedalino
Lieutenant Vincent J. Pedalino #327 Lieutenant Vincent Pedalino is a lifelong resident of Toms River and a 3rd generation police officer, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, father, and uncle. He began his law enforcement career in December of 2002 with the Seaside Park Police Department, when he entered the Ocean County Police Academy [...]
Congratulations on Your Promotion Sergeant Richard Buhowski
Sergeant Richard Buhowski #356 Sergeant Richard Buhowski grew up in Middletown NJ and graduated from Middletown High School North. He later attended Brookdale Community College where he received an Associates Degree, majoring in Criminal Justice. In March of 2000, Sergeant Buhowski began his law enforcement career when he attended the New York City Police Academy, [...]