Stafford Township, NJ – On December 8, 2025, at approximately 9 PM, Ariela Reed (32 years old of Holly Road, West Creek, NJ) was placed under arrest for stealing approximately $302 of merchandise from Target located at 209 Stafford Park Blvd in Manahawkin. Reed was transported to police headquarters, charged with Shoplifting 2C:20-11, and released with a criminal complaint summons to appear in Ocean County Superior Court. Officer Gordon vonSchmidt 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.