Stafford Township, NJ – On February 15, 2025, at approximately 6:21 P.M., Matthew Ace (32 years old Cambridge Circle, Manchester N.J.) was charged with five counts of Shoplifting (2C:20-11) for stealing approximately $290 of merchandise over a month from ShopRite located at 297 Route 72 in Manahawkin. All charges were issued on a complaint summons with a pending court appearance in Stafford Township Municipal Court. Officer Bryan Brown #126 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.