*** UPDATE *** SUBJECT LOCATED SAFE IN SEASIDE PARK, NJ Update - During the early morning hours of August 31, 2016, Harold "Keith" Lindsay was located safe in Seaside Park, NJ. We would like to thank everyone for their assistance in this matter. On Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at 4:32 p.m., Officer Brian Holt responded to the 400 block of Lake Barnegat Drive North in Forked River for a report of a missing person. The complainant [...]
MISSING 91-YEAR-OLD MALE LAST SEEN IN FORKED RIVER On Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at 4:32 p.m., Officer Brian Holt responded to the 400 block of Lake Barnegat Drive North in Forked River for a report of a missing person. The complainant reported that her 91-year-old father, identified as Harold "Keith" Lindsay of Berkeley Township, New Jersey was last seen leaving her residence on Lake Barnegat Drive North in Forked River at 2:50 p.m. today, August [...]
Residents should be aware that the emergency sirens positioned within a 10 mile radius of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station will be tested at 10:00 a.m. today, Tuesday, June 7th, 2016. The sirens will sound simultaneously for three (3) full minutes during the test. Please share this message. Anyone with questions or concerns regarding the siren testing may contact the Ocean County Sheriff's Department, Office of Emergency Management (OEM), at (732) 341-3451. As a side [...]
Missing 72-year-old Kuo Chun-Mei of Forked River, NJ UPDATE (5/13/16 7 a.m.): The missing person has been located. No further informatin can be provided at this time. Missing Endangered - At 10:26 p.m., Thursday night, May 12th, 2016, the Lacey Township Police Department was notified by family members that 72-year-old Kuo Chun-Mei Tsai (Asian female) walked away from their home earlier in the evening. She was last observed by neighbors walking north on Constitution Drive [...]
Update: (5/9/2016 11:30 a.m.) - The suspect, Arthur Buckel, has been apprehended in the woods near MM 76.5 of the GSP. Update: (5/9/2016 10:15 a.m.) - While the search efforts by state officials are focusing on Berkeley Township and north, Lacey PD is exercising caution and continuing to staff the areas of concern as well as extra patrols including quads, etc. NJSP advised Lacey PD that Arthur Buckel walked north on the GSP from the as [...]
Updated Public Notice (5/9/16 at 1:20 a.m.) - The NJSP have established a command post in Berkeley Township to coordinate continuous monitoring of the area of the Garden State Parkway (GSP). Lacey and Berkeley Township PD's are maintaining additional patrols in each town in the area(s) near the GSP and will do so through the morning hours. There is no known danger in Lacey Township at this time. Updated Public Notice (5/9/16 at 12:20 a.m.) [...]
Updated Public Notice (5/9/16 at 1:20 a.m.) - The NJSP have established a command post in Berkeley Township to coordinate continuous monitoring of the area of the Garden State Parkway (GSP). Lacey and Berkeley Township PD's are maintaining additional patrols in each town in the area(s) near the GSP and will do so through the morning hours. There is no known danger in Lacey Township at this time. Updated Public Notice (5/9/16 at 12:20 a.m.) [...]
Public Notice (5/4/16 at 4:30 p.m.) - Escaped prisoner Arthur Buckle was last believed to be in a wooded area on foot in Barnegat, New Jersey. Multiple police agencies are involved in the search for the subject who was reported to have escaped from Ancora (Hammonton, NJ) and reportedly made his way to Ocean County in a stolen vehicle. Please view the photo of Arthur Buckle and immediately notify the police department if you see [...]
ROADWAY OPEN - Manchester Avenue Temporary Road Closure - UPDATE as of 12:30 p.m., Sunday, March 13, 2016, the roadway is OPEN. Earlier 9:30 a.m. (3-13-16) Posted Update: The utility companies (JCP&L and Verizon) have indicated that the repairs will continue throughout the day and possibly into the evening hours. The portion of Manchester Avenue from Gille Park to Haines Street will likely remain closed until at least 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2016. Access is available to Manchester Avenue [...]
Public Notice (Vibrations) - The Lacey Township Police Department is currently looking into unexplained vibrations occurring throughout the township. Thus far, it has been determined that the same vibrations are being reported throughout Ocean County and are not specific to our town. Upon identifying the source or cause of the vibrations, the public will be advised without delay. UPDATE: The U.S. Geological Service has indicated that earlier reports of earthquake activity are unfounded, and they [...]
