Stafford Township, NJ – On February 27, 2025, at approximately 3 p.m., Gregory F. Salerno, 35 years old of East Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ, was placed under arrest for stealing approximately $449 of merchandise from ShopRite located at 297 Route 72 in Manahawkin. Salerno was charged with shoplifting 2C:20-11 and released with a criminal complaint summons to appear in the Ocean County Superior Court. Officer Austin Rauch 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.