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On Thursday, October 27, 2022, at approximately 2:59 p.m., officers from the Lacey Township Police Department responded to the intersection of Lacey Road and Newark Avenue, for a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles, one of which was overturned. Preliminary investigation revealed that Sarah Brennan (Age 20), of Ocean Township, was traveling eastbound on Lacey Road, in her 2007 Toyota Yaris, at which time Eric Seagle Jr. (Age 20), of Toms River, who was operating [...]

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Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – October Breast Cancer Awareness and No-Shave November – October 7, 2022

*** Breast Cancer Awareness and No-Shave November) Each November, since 2016, the members of the Lacey Township Police Department have broken protocol for a good cause. We have, in a joint effort with members of our Township’s Emergency Services, participated in the national “No-Shave November” campaign. During our six years, we have successfully raised over $35,000 to fight cancer. These funds were disseminated through various cancer fighting organizations as directed by the No-Shave November campaign [...]

By |2022-10-07T16:16:26-04:00October 7th, 2022|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off on Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – October Breast Cancer Awareness and No-Shave November – October 7, 2022

Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Update to Body Worn Camera Program – September 28, 2022

Pictured above are the two types of Body Worn Cameras that are now being worn by the uniformed police officers in our agency.   *** Update to Lacey Twp. Police Department Body Worn Camera Program *** The Lacey Township Police Department has added a new Body Worn Camera (pictured top right) to our existing program which began back in February 2020. If anyone has any questions regarding this program you may contact Sergeant George Resetar [...]

By |2022-09-28T13:16:25-04:00September 28th, 2022|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off on Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Update to Body Worn Camera Program – September 28, 2022

***UPDATE***MISSING PERSON-LOCATED***UPDATE***

*** UPDATE *** At 12:05 p.m. our missing male, David Wright, was located by First Responders, in the woods (Berkeley Township). He is alert and medically stable. Thank you to everyone who assisted.   MISSING PERSON The Lacey Township Police Department, along with assisting agencies, are currently attempting to locate David Wright, 45, who had become lost during the early evening hours on Thursday, May 5, 2022.  David’s last location is believed to be in [...]

By |2022-05-06T13:34:54-04:00May 6th, 2022|ALERTS, All Announcements, Department News, Emergency Alerts|Comments Off on ***UPDATE***MISSING PERSON-LOCATED***UPDATE***

Promotion to Sergeant

  Promotion to Sergeant- On Thursday, April 28, 2022, Officer Michael Hein (pictured right) was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.  Sergeant Hein is a lifelong resident of Lacey Township. He began his law enforcement career as a Correctional Police Officer, initially with the New Jersey Department of Corrections before moving on to the Ocean County Department of Corrections. In April 2013, Sergeant Hein was hired by the Lacey Township Police Department.  He has an [...]

By |2022-05-03T11:37:29-04:00May 3rd, 2022|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off on Promotion to Sergeant

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – February 3 through February 10, 2022

  Shoplifting- On February 3, 2022, at 2:58 p.m., Officer Matthew D’Antonio responded to Walmart in reference to an attempted theft.  Loss Prevention reported that an adult male attempted to exit the store with items valued at $300 after avoiding the registers.  When approached, the suspect dropped the items and ran.  The suspect was described as a white male with facial tattoos.  Video surveillance is being used to identify the actor. Arrest- On Friday, February [...]

By |2022-02-10T15:13:58-05:00February 10th, 2022|All Announcements, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off on Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – February 3 through February 10, 2022

Weather Alert – Lacey Township Police Department/Lacey Twp -Office of Emergency Management – Blizzard Warning/Coastal Flood Advisory – January 28, 2022

************** ********************  BLIZZARD WARNING/COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY *********************** ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING, JANUARY 28, 2022 THROUGH 7 PM EST TOMORROW (SATURDAY) JANUARY 29, 2022 * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...The coastal counties of New Jersey, and coastal sections of Sussex County in Delaware. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel [...]

By |2022-01-28T09:30:48-05:00January 28th, 2022|All Announcements|Comments Off on Weather Alert – Lacey Township Police Department/Lacey Twp -Office of Emergency Management – Blizzard Warning/Coastal Flood Advisory – January 28, 2022

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – January 6 through January 13, 2022

  Arrest- On Thursday, January 6, 2022, at 2:34 p.m., Officer Michael Hein responded to Home Depot in reference to a shoplifter who fled in a vehicle.  The vehicle was later located on Harzold Street and the driver was placed under arrest.  Erin Royer, 38, was charged with Shoplifting and found to have two outstanding warrants issued by the Toms River and Seaside Heights Municipal Courts.  She was lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility [...]

By |2022-01-13T14:17:12-05:00January 13th, 2022|All Announcements, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off on Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – January 6 through January 13, 2022

Structure Fire- Sunday, January 9, 2022

Structure Fire- On Sunday, January 9, 2022, at 6:02 a.m., officers were dispatched to a Holly Place residence for an active structure fire.  Officers and members of the Forked River Fire Department were able to access the home and locate the sole tenant who is disabled.  The homeowner was carried from the residence to safety as the Forked River and Lanoka Harbor Fire Departments extinguished the fire.  The tenant, a 52 year-old female, and two [...]

By |2022-01-09T09:33:41-05:00January 9th, 2022|All Announcements|Comments Off on Structure Fire- Sunday, January 9, 2022

Weather Alert for Friday, January 7, 2022

The local forecast for Friday, January 7, 2022, calls for the possibility of sleet and snow accumulations of 3-5 inches beginning after midnight.  Remember that all vehicles need to be parked off the roadway as not to obstruct snow removal.  Please be cognizant of slippery conditions during the morning commute.  Be safe.  

By |2022-01-06T11:22:17-05:00January 6th, 2022|ALERTS, All Announcements|Comments Off on Weather Alert for Friday, January 7, 2022
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