Stafford Township, NJ – On October 16, 2025, at approximately 7 PM, Catherine A. Macovoy (47 years old of Cypress Lane in Barnegat, NJ) was placed under arrest for stealing approximately $400 of merchandise from Target located at 209 Stafford Park Boulevard in Manahawkin. Macovoy was transported to police headquarters, charged with Shoplifting 2C:20-11, and released with a criminal complaint summons to appear in Ocean County Superior Court. Officer Michael Wade was the arresting officer.
As a reminder, the Stafford Township Police Department does not release arrest photos of defendants. All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.