Holmdel Police Charge Resident for Possession of Crack Pipe

Dorothea Shields of Holmdel flagged down a police patrol car in her townhouse neighborhood on Friday to ask the police officer a question about a social service program, and wound up under arrest, charged for possession of a crack pipe.

Also arrested with Shields for possession of the pipe and controlled dangerous substances was Gregory Guido, a 49-year old man from Middletown. Police discovered both had active warrants out for their arrests by local municipal courts.

According to the police account of events, Shields, who lives in a townhouse development off Laurel Avenue at Route 35, flagged down Holmdel Police Sgt. Robert Philhower while he was driving in the complex to ask him a question about a mentoring program for “at risk” youth that she knows. He came back a few minutes later to give her more information.

Police said further investigation revealed the active warrants for both Shields, of 235 Dogwood Court in Holmdel and Guido, of 242 Bray Ave in Middletown. Shields' was for failure to appear in Keansburg for $400. Guido's was for non-payment of child support in the amount of $149,000.

While retrieving her phone from inside her residence, police said they observed various drugs, including suspected crack cocaine and prescription pills. 

Shields and Guido were arrested and charged with Possession of controlled dangerous substances and drug paraphernalia (crack pipe). They were transported to Holmdel Police Headquarters.

Shields was subsequently released after posting bail and Guido was transported to the Monmouth County Jail.