LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, NJ — March 7, 2026
A routine patrol in the Holgate section of Long Beach Township led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle and the arrest of two Pennsylvania residents.
Officers from the Long Beach Township Police Department conducted a motor vehicle stop that revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen.
The individuals arrested were:
Alizai Smith, 24, of Horsham, PA
Ly Phu, 29, of Philadelphia, PA
Both face charges for possession of a stolen motor vehicle, and Phu was additionally charged with hindering apprehension.
Following their arrest, the pair were processed at police headquarters and transported to the Ocean County Jail, where they remain pending a detention hearing.
The police department commended the diligent work of the officers involved, including Patrolman Gouveia, Patrolman Anthony Cipriani, Patrolman Bazerque, Patrolman Brachelli, Sergeant Pollina, and Detective Ruark, noting that the arrests reflect proactive coordination between patrol and investigative units.
