Press Release: Stolen Car in Deal leads to arrest. 
DATE: August 11, 2023
LOCATION: Norwood Ave, Borough of Deal
OFFICERS INVOLVED: Sgt Brad Kerney, Ptl Dan Lokerson & K9 Odin, Ptl Tyler Redy
ACCUSED: Kareem Whitley, Age 28, Long Branch, NJ
NARRATIVE:
On August 10, 2023 at approximately 9:30pm Deal Headquarters advised patrols of the presence of a stolen vehicle in our jurisdiction. The officers involved were able to locate the vehicle and conduct a felony motor vehicle stop on Memorial Drive in the City of Asbury Park. The accused along with two juveniles were arrested and detained without incident.
The accused was transported to Deal Police Headquarters for processing and charging. The accused was subsequently charged with receiving a stolen vehicle, hindering his apprehension, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, drug paraphernalia, and driving with a suspended license. In accordance with bail reform guidelines, the accused was released on a summons pending a court date. The juveniles were released to the custody of their guardians.
The Deal Police Department reminds the public to always lock your vehicles when you are not with them and to report any suspicious activity to the police immediately.
PREPARED BY:
Sgt Brian Egan
Public Information Officer
(732) 531-1113
[email protected]
Address/Location:
Deal Police Department
190 Norwood Ave
Deal, NJ 07755
Contact:
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-531-1113
Instructions:
Lock your cars and homes, report suspicious activity right away.
Address/Location
Borough of Interlaken Police Department
190 Norwood Ave
Deal, NJ 07723
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-531-7405
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- General emergency and public safety
- Event:
- Police Activity