Police Charge Three Involved in Tailgate Thefts

by Christopher Parise
Jackson PD

JACKSON-The Jackson Police Department’s Detective Bureau investigation regarding a recent rash of stolen Ford tailgates has culminated in the arrest of three individuals.

28 year old Peter Wesolowski of Manchester was arrested by Detectives Scott Conover and Detective Keith Hood on May 8. Mr. Wesolowski was charged with two counts of theft and five counts of receiving stolen property. After being charged, Mr. Wesolowski was remanded to the Ocean County Jail.

31 year old Scott Hendrickson of Bennetts Mills Road in Jackson was charged with five counts of receiving stolen property. Mr. Hendrickson was released on a summons complaint.

32 year old Ronald Pearn Jr of Bennetts Mills Road in Jackson was charged with five counts of receiving stolen property. Mr. Pearn was released on a summons complaint.

Jackson Police Department were able to recover five stolen tailgates, four from thefts that occurred in Jackson and one that was stolen from Brielle. The investigation is still ongoing and anyone having information about these thefts are asked to contact Jackson Detective Keith Hood at 732-803-3012 or the Jackson Police Tip Line at 732-833-3032.

-The media and public are reminded that any persons arrested or charged with any offenses or crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.