State v. Kaltner, A-8 September Term 2011; Supreme Court; per curiam opinion; decided May 2, 2012. On appeal from the Appellate Division, 420 N.J. Super. 524 (App. Div. 2011). [Sat below: Judges Parrillo, Espinosa and Skillman in the Appellate Division; Judge Perri in the Law Division.] DDS No. 14-1-6121 [5 pp.]
In response to complaints of excessive noise, Long Branch police officers responded to a house rented by defendant Derek Kaltner and four other men, all Monmouth University students, which was the scene of a large party. Admitted to the house by a party-goer, the officers repeatedly shouted “Who lives here?” Receiving no answer, they fanned out through the house, reportedly to locate residents in order to clear out the party, abate the noise, and ensure that no one was in need of medical assistance.
