Stafford Township, NJ – On March 5, 2026, at approximately 7 PM, Michelle M. Stokes (55 years old of Cape Cod Avenue, Barnegat, NJ) was placed under arrest for stealing approximately $130 of merchandise from Target located at 209 Stafford Park Blvd in Manahawkin. Stokes was transported to police headquarters, charged with Shoplifting 2C:20-11, and released with a criminal complaint summons to appear in Stafford Township Municipal 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.