On Thursday, July 14th, at approximately 11:30 P.M., SCU Detectives stopped a vehicle in the area of the Walmart parking lot on Rt. 88. Ensuing investigation resulted in the discovery of cocaine and drug paraphernalia. The two occupants, Austin Keiser (43 years old from Toms River) and Kathleen Lastra (53 years old from Toms River) were arrested and charged with possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia. Keiser received the additional charge of distributing cocaine. He was lodged in Ocean County Jail and Lastra was released on a summons.
On Monday, July 25th, at 10:45 P.M., SCU Detectives noticed four adults, a child and a dog all seated within three seats of a small sedan that committed several traffic violations in the area of the Walmart parking lot. Investigation led to the discovery of crystal methamphetamine, prescription pills, heroin, paraphernalia, and drug packaging materials.
The driver, Chastity Torro (47 years old from Neptune City) was charged with possession with intent to distribute crystal methamphetamine, possession of crystal methamphetamine, heroin, prescription legend pills, and possession of drug paraphernalia, endangering the welfare of children and several motor vehicle summonses. She was lodged in Ocean County Jail. The child was turned over to a family friend.
Passenger Noah Mangan (43 years old from Brick) was charged with possession with intent to distribute crystal methamphetamine, possession of crystal methamphetamine, prescription legend pills, heroin and drug paraphernalia. Mangan provided a false name to officers during the investigation and was charged with hindering his own apprehension for the three outstanding warrants for his arrest. Mangan was lodged in Ocean County Jail.
Passenger James Sanderson (41 years old from Freehold) was charged with possession with intent to distribute crystal methamphetamine, possession of crystal methamphetamine, heroin, prescription legend pills and paraphernalia. He was lodged in Ocean County Jail.
Passenger Ashley Johnston (30 from Manchester) was charged with possession with intent to distribute crystal methamphetamine, possession of crystal methamphetamine, heroin, prescription legend pills and drug paraphernalia. During the investigation Johnston confirmed the false name provided by Mangan, which led to the additional charge of hindering apprehension of another. Johnston was released on a summons.