Stafford Township, NJ – On October 16, 2025, at approximately 5:25 PM, Arnol Gomez Vasquez (21 years old of 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY), Owen Quintero Ortiz (19 years old of Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY) and a male juvenile of Brooklyn, NY were placed under arrest for stealing approximately $1,250.00 of merchandise from Dick’s Sporting Goods located at 223 Stafford Park Boulevard in Manahawkin. During the course of a follow-up investigation, it was determined that the suspects were also in possession of assorted clothing and cosmetics that were stolen from various stores in Wall Township, NJ, Toms River, NJ and Manahawkin, NJ. In total, approximately $9,000.00 of assorted clothing and cosmetics were seized. The suspects was transported to police headquarters, processed and released with a criminal complaint summons to appear in Ocean County Superior Court. Officer Sean O’Rourke was the arresting officer assisted by Detective Zac Halliday.
Arnol Gomez Vasquez charges:
- Four counts 3rd Degree Conspiracy N.J.S.A 2C:5-2A(1)
- Two counts 3rd Degree Shoplifting N.J.S.A 2C:20-11B(1)
- Two counts 3rd Receiving Stolen Property N.J.S.A 2C:20-7A
- One count 2nd Degree Use of a Juvenile to Commit a Criminal Offense N.J.S.A 2C:24-9A
Owen Quintero Ortiz charges:
- Four counts 3rd Degree Conspiracy N.J.S.A 2C:5-2A(1)
- Two counts 3rd Degree Shoplifting N.J.S.A 2C:20-11B(1)
- Two counts 3rd Receiving Stolen Property N.J.S.A 2C:20-7A
- One count 2nd Degree Use of a Juvenile to Commit a Criminal Offense N.J.S.A 2C:24-9A
Male Juvenile charges:
- Four counts 3rd Degree Conspiracy N.J.S.A 2C:5-2A(1)
- Two counts 3rd Degree Shoplifting N.J.S.A 2C:20-11B(1)
- Two counts 3rd Receiving Stolen Property N.J.S.A 2C:20-7A
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.