Crime & Safety

Four Improper Behavior Arrests in Belmar

One resident, three out-of-towners charged

Belmar police last month made four arrests for improper behavior, authorities said. 

The arrests took place between Sept. 16 and Sept. 23, according to a release from the Belmar Police Department. 

One of the individuals charged is a Belmar resident, while the other three are from out of town, the release says. 

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  • Michael Yehia, 21, of Staten Island, N.Y., was arrested Sept. 16 at 18th and Ocean Avenues. Special Officer Chris Makwinsky made the arrest.  
  • Brittany Ballerino, 24, of Belmar, was arrested Sept. 16 at 18th and Ocean Avenue. Special Officer Aaron Lay made the arrest.  
  • Michael Higgins, 28, of Wakefield, R.I., was arrested Sept. 22 at Borough Hall. Officer Erik Lieb made the arrest.  
  • Gregory Sonday, 24, of New Egypt, was arrested Sept. 23 in the 1300 block of Main Street. Officer Erik Lieb made the arrest. 


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