PRESS RELEASE - Ocean County Government

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Capt. Jack Sramaty
Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office
04/ 08 /2013 P.O. Box 2191
Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: (732) 341-6150
Cell: (732) 330-3932
NARCOTICS INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN THE ARREST OF 25 SUSPECTS
AND THE SEIZURE OF MARIJUANA, LSD, MDMA (ECSTASY), PILLS,
WEAPONS AND CASH
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced today the arrest of
several individuals as a result of a cooperative multi-jurisdictional investigation conducted
by the Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group, the Drug Enforcement Administration,
Newark Division, the South Brunswick Police Department along with other state, county
and local law enforcement agencies. The investigation, identified as “Operation Road
Runner” began in August of 2012 and culminated on Friday April 5, 2013. Over a four day
period beginning Tuesday April 2, 2013, Police executed search warrants in Ocean,
Mercer, Essex and Monmouth counties resulting in the arrest of 25 area men and women
on various drug, weapons and money laundering charges. Included among the arrestees
was a Lavallette Police Dispatcher identified as Kathy Anne Graham age 57 of Toms
River as well as an employee of the Manalapan School District identified as Shawn
Hannon age 26 of Tinton Falls.
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato stated, “Today is just the first the
many successful multi-jurisdictional cooperative investigations that the Special Operations
Group will be responsible for during my tenure as County Prosecutor. The success of this
investigation is a direct result of the cooperation between the federal, state, county and
local law enforcement agencies that participated in this operation. I am heartened by the
dedication of those individuals and agencies that participated.”
Acting Special Agent in Charge of DEA's New Jersey Division, Robert G. Koval,
stated, “This case represents another outstanding victory achieved with the collaboration of
law enforcement resources between Ocean County, the South Brunswick Police
Department, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and other state and local law
enforcement entities. The investigation also revealed the ever-increasing domestic use of

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the US Postal system parcel service to distribute illicit drugs in smaller quantities to
numerous destinations, designed to lower transportation expenses, increase frequency of
supply distribution, minimize risk, and evade law enforcement authorities. The collective
persistence, diligence, and dedicated law enforcement efforts exhibited by all the
participants is exceptionally noteworthy and greatly appreciated by DEA”.
The seven-month long investigation involved the following agencies, in addition to
the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Special Operations Group:
Drug Enforcement Administration, Newark Division
Drug Enforcement Administration, Newark Division, Asset Forfeiture Unit
United States Postal Inspection Service
South Brunswick Police Department
Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Financial Crimes Unit
Brick Township Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit
Brick Township Police Department K-9 Unit
Brick Township Police Department Emergency Services Unit
Toms River Police Department Emergency Services Unit
Toms River Police Department K-9 Unit
Toms River Police Department Operations Bureau
Lakewood Township Police Emergency Services Unit
Lakewood Township Police Street Crimes Unit
Berkeley Township Police Department
Lacey Township Police Department
Lakehurst Borough Police Department
Ocean County Department of Corrections
Manchester Township Police Department
Barnegat Township Police Department Narcotics Unit
Little Egg Harbor Police Department
Stafford Township Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit
Stafford Township Police Department K-9 Unit
New Jersey State Police Electronic Surveillance Unit
Ocean County Regional S.W.A.T. Team
Ocean County Sheriffs Department K-9 Unit
Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office
Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office
West Windsor Police Department
Essex County Prosecutor’s Office
North Caldwell Police Department

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This investigation established probable cause to obtain search warrants, which were
executed at homes and businesses located in Lakewood, Manchester Township, Toms
River, Brick Township, West Windsor (Mercer County), North Caldwell (Essex County),
and Tinton Falls (Monmouth County). As a result of the execution of the search warrants
law enforcement authorities confiscated over twenty pounds of marijuana, large quantities
of MDMA (Ecstasy), prescription pills including Oxycodone, Roxicet, Zanax, Methadone
and Suboxone, multiple firearms including a loaded Smith and Wesson 44 Magnum
handgun, a loaded 9mm American Tactical pistol, a Weatherby 7 mm rifle, large quantities
of L.S.D. and psilocybin mushrooms as well as approximately $91,000 in cash. Police also
seized several bank accounts that were found to contain proceeds from this illicit drug
network, one of which contained approximately $70,000 in drug proceeds. The
investigation regarding the seized bank accounts is continuing and the total amount to be
seized from the various banks has yet to be determined. Drug paraphernalia, including
packaging and distribution materials as well as electronic scales utilized to weigh CDS
were also seized in the raids.
Search Warrants were executed at the following locations during the early morning
hours of Tuesday April 2, 2013:
The residence of Jeremy Zahn 10 Commodore Drive Brick NJ
The residence of Mary Zahn 1560 Cabot Avenue, Manchester NJ
J & N Auto and Performance 1561 Route 9 Toms River NJ
The residence of Brian Suzuki 10 Webster Road, Toms River NJ
The residence of Ian Elkins 1916 9 th Avenue, Manchester NJ
The residence of Nicholas Santillo 128 Delaware Trail, Lakewood NJ
The residence of Jacob Prestia 2508 Green View Way, Toms River NJ
The residence of Deven Skyers 22 Cadillac Drive, Toms River NJ
A search of Stephan Regan’s Toms River Auction located at 1561 Route 9, Toms River NJ
was also conducted on Tuesday April 2, 2013.
Search Warrants were executed at the following locations during the early morning
hours of Wednesday April 3, 2013:

The residence of Joseph Schmidt 604 Green View Way, Toms River NJ
The residence of Michael Battista 72 Mobile Lane, Toms River NJ
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The residence of Shawn Hannon and Caitlin E. Dohrenwend 12 Richmond Court, Tinton
Falls NJ
A Search Warrant was executed at the following location during the early morning
hours of Friday April 5, 2013:
The residence of Joanne K. Murray 25 Wind Ridge Drive, North Caldwell NJ
A search of an alternate address for Joanne K. Murray, specifically 650 Route 23,
Wayne NJ was also conducted on Friday April 5, 2013.
Also on Friday April 5, 2013 member’s of the Prosecutor’s Special Operations
Group along with member’s of the Toms River Police Department, Operations Bureau
conducted a search of 28 4 th Bay Way, Toms River, the residence of Frank Casulli and
Melissa Amos. As a result approximately 1200 prescription pills including Alprazolam
(Zanax), Methadone, Anabolic Steroids, quantities of Marijuana, Hashish, two loaded
handguns, a rifle along with drug paraphernalia including packaging materials and scales
were seized. The current charges for Mr. Casulli and Ms. Amos are detailed below.
The following individuals were arrested as a result of this cooperative multi-jurisdictional
investigation:
Jeremy Zahn age 25 of 10 Commodore Drive Brick NJ: Conspiracy to Possess with Intent
to Distribute over five pounds of Marijuana, Financial Facilitation of Criminal Activity
(Money Laundering), Conspiracy to commit Financial Facilitation of Criminal Activity
(Money Laundering) and Leader of a Narcotics Trafficking Network. The Honorable
Superior Court Judge Francis Hodgson JSC set bail for Mr. Zahn at $500,000 cash.
Mary Zahn age 51 of 1560 Cabot Avenue, Manchester NJ: Conspiracy to Possess with
Intent to Distribute over five pounds of Marijuana. The Honorable Superior Court Judge
Francis Hodgson JSC set bail for Ms. Zahn at $50,000 no ten percent.

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Miguel Serrano Jr. age 21 of 10 Commodore Drive Brick NJ: Conspiracy to Possess with
Intent to Distribute over five pounds of Marijuana and Conspiracy to commit Financial
Facilitation of Criminal Activity (Money Laundering). The Honorable Superior Court
Judge Francis Hodgson JSC set bail for Mr. Serrano Jr. at $100,000 no ten percent.
Bryan Suzuki age 21 of 10 Webster Road Toms River NJ: Conspiracy to Possess with
Intent to Distribute over five pounds of Marijuana, Possession of Marijuana over fifty
grams, Possession of Marijuana over fifty grams but less than five pounds with Intent to
Distribute, Possession of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) and Possession of Lysergic
Acid Diethylamide (LSD) with Intent to Distribute. The Honorable Superior Court Judge
Francis Hodgson JSC set bail for Mr. Brian Suzuki Jr. at $100,000 no ten percent.
Christian Suzuki age 22 of 10 Webster Road Toms River NJ: Possession of Marijuana
over fifty grams and Possession of Marijuana over fifty grams but less than five pounds
with Intent to Distribute. Christian Suzuki was released on a summons.
Richard M. Rodriguez age 22 of 10 Webster Road Toms River NJ: Possession of
Marijuana over fifty grams and Possession of Marijuana over fifty grams but less than five
pounds with Intent to Distribute. Richard Rodriguez was released on a summons.
Ian Elkins age 23 of 1916 9 th Avenue, Manchester NJ: Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to
Distribute over five pounds of Marijuana. The Honorable Superior Court Judge Francis
Hodgson JSC set bail for Mr. Elkins at $50,000 no ten percent.
Matthew C. Humbert age 28 of 1916 9 th Avenue, Manchester NJ: Possession of Anabolic
Steroids. Matthew C. Humbert was released on a summons.
Jonathan A. Watts age 28 of 1916 9 th Avenue, Manchester NJ: Possession of Marijuana
and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Jonathan A. Watts was released on a summons.
Nicholas Santillo age 22 of 128 Delaware Trail, Lakewood NJ: Conspiracy to Possess with
Intent to Distribute over five pounds of Marijuana. The Honorable Superior Court Judge
Francis Hodgson JSC set bail for Mr. Santillo at $50,000 no ten percent.
Jacob Prestia age 29 of 2508 Green View Way, Toms River NJ: Conspiracy to Possess
with Intent to distribute over five pounds of Marijuana, Conspiracy to commit Financial
Facilitation of Criminal Activity (Money Laundering), Possession of Anabolic Steroids,
Possession of marijuana with Intent to distribute and Possession of Marijuana over fifty
grams. The Honorable Superior Court Judge Francis Hodgson JSC set bail for Mr. Serrano
Jr. at $150,000 no ten percent.

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Jenny Thompson age 25 of 53 Butterfly Road, Jackson NJ: Possession of Marijuana over
fifty grams and Possession of Marijuana over fifty grams but less than five pounds with
Intent to Distribute. Jenny Thompson was released on a summons.
Stephen P. Regan age 46 of 24 Oak Leaf Lane, Toms River NJ: Possession of Marijuana
over fifty grams and Possession of Marijuana over fifty grams but less than five pounds
with Intent to Distribute. Stephan Regan was released on a summons.
Deven Skyers age 19 of 22 Cadillac Drive, Toms River NJ: Conspiracy to Possess with
Intent to Distribute over five pounds of Marijuana. The Honorable Superior Court Judge
Francis Hodgson JSC set bail for Mr. Skyers at $75,000 no ten percent.
Joseph Schmidt age 26 of 604 Green View Way, Toms River NJ: Conspiracy to Possess
with Intent to Distribute over five pounds of Marijuana, Possession of Marijuana and
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Packaging Materials and Digital Scales). The
Honorable Superior Court Judge Francis Hodgson JSC set bail for Mr. Schmidt at $50,000
no ten percent.
Michael Battista age 28 of 72 Mobile Lane, Toms River NJ: Conspiracy to Possess with
Intent to Distribute over five pounds of Marijuana, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of
Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD),
Possession of Psilocybin Mushrooms, Possession of MDMA (Ecstasy), Possession of
MDMA (Ecstasy) with Intent to Distribute and Possession of Hashish. The Honorable
Superior Court Judge Francis Hodgson JSC set bail for Mr. Battista at $50,000 no ten
percent.
Caitlin E. Dohrenwend age 26 of 12 Richmond Court, Tinton Falls NJ: Possession of CDS
(30 Oxycodones and 1 Suboxone), Possession of CDS (30 Oxycodones) with Intent to
Distribute, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute.
Ms. Dohreenwend was released on a summons.
Shawn Hannon age 26 of 12 Richmond Court, Tinton Falls, NJ: Possession of CDS (30
Oxycodones and 1 Suboxone), Possession of CDS (30 Oxycodones) with Intent to
Distribute, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute and
Possession of Drug paraphernalia. The Honorable Superior Court Judge Francis Hodgson
JSC set bail for Mr. Hannon at $35,000 with the ten percent option.
Michael E. Boggess age 28 of 145 New Egypt/Cookstown Road, Cookstown NJ:
Possession of CDS (Oxycodone). Mr. Boggess was released on a summons.

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Tyler Sargent age 21 of 41 Sixth Avenue, Seaside Park NJ: Conspiracy to Possess with
Intent to Distribute over five pounds of Marijuana. The Honorable Superior Court Judge
Francis Hodgson JSC set bail for Mr. Sargent at $50,000 no ten percent.
William Thomas age 27 of 256 Cherry Quay Road, Brick NJ: Conspiracy to Possess with
Intent to Distribute over five pounds of Marijuana. The Honorable Superior Court Judge
Francis Hodgson JSC set bail for Mr. Thomas at $50,000 no ten percent.
Kellee Graham age 28 of 57 of 1404 King George Lane Toms River NJ: Conspiracy to
Possess with Intent to Distribute over five pounds of Marijuana. The Honorable Superior
Court Judge Francis Hodgson JSC set bail for Ms. Graham at $75,000 no ten percent.
Kathy Anne Graham age 57 of 1404 King George Lane, Toms River NJ: Hindering the
detention, apprehension, investigation, prosecution, conviction and/or punishment of
Jeremy Zahn and others by warning Kelle Graham, Jeremy Zahn and others of impending
apprehension by law enforcement in connection of crimes of the second degree or greater.
The Honorable Superior Court Judge Francis Hodgson JSC set bail for Ms. Kathy Anne
Graham at $35,000 with the ten percent option.
Melissa Amos age 22 of 28 4 th Bay Way, Toms River NJ: Possession of CDS
(Alprazolam), Possession of CDS (Alprazolam) with intent to Distribute, Possession of
Marijuana, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to distribute, Possession of a firearm
specifically a loaded Smith and Wesson .44 Caliber Handgun and a loaded 9mm American
Tactical Handgun while committing a CDS offense and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
(Packaging Materials and a Scale). The Honorable Superior Court Judge Francis Hodgson
JSC set bail for Ms. Amos at $100,000 cash.
Frank Casulli age 25 of 28 4 th Bay Way, Toms River NJ: Conspiracy to Possess with
Intent to Distribute over five pounds of Marijuana, Possession of CDS (Alprazolam),
Possession of CDS (Alprazolam) with intent to Distribute, Possession of Marijuana,
Possession of Marijuana with Intent to distribute, Possession of a firearm specifically a
loaded Smith and Wesson .44 Caliber Handgun and a loaded 9mm American Tactical
Handgun while committing a CDS offense and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
(Packaging Materials and a Scale). The Honorable Superior Court Judge Francis Hodgson
JSC set bail for Mr. Casulli at $35,000 no ten percent for the Conspiracy to Possess with
Intent to Distribute over five pounds charge. The Honorable Superior Court Judge Francis
Hodgson JSC set bail for Mr. Casulli at $100,000 cash for the remaining charges.

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As a result of this investigation 15 vehicles were identified as being utilized by the listed
participants of this drug distribution network to facilitate their drug distribution activities.
The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Special Operation Group along with members of
the Drug Enforcement Administration, Newark Division Asset Forfeiture Unit seized the
following vehicles, all of which are now pending forfeiture proceedings:
Tyler Sargent - 2010 White Jeep Wrangler
Tyler Sargent - 2009 Blue Nissan 370Z
Jacob Prestia - 2008 Black Audi A4
Jeremy Zahn- 2001 Gray Audi A4
Jeremy Zahn- 2007 Blue Audi RS4
Jeremy Zahn- 2004 Red/Black CVR (Motorcycle)
Ian Elkins - 2010 Black Audi A4
Ian Elkins - 2008 White Audi A4
Ian Elkins - 2010 White Jetta
Nicholas Santillo - 2010 Black VW GTI
Joseph Schmidt - 2004 Gold Lincoln Aviator
Deven Skyers - 2001 Black Jeep Grand Cherokee
Michael Battista - 2010 Silver VW Jetta
Miguel Serrano Jr. - 1998 Black Ford Mustang GT
Frank Casulli - 2005 Gray Hyundai Sonata
This investigation is continuing and additional arrests are expected.
The media and public are reminded that criminal charges are merely accusations and that
these defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.