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Department News – Lacey Municipal Police Foundation and Walmart Team Up to Surprise Families with Gift Cards – December 30, 2021

The above photo depicts Chief Michael C. DiBella (right) after providing a $50 gift card to a family on the evening of Wednesday, December 29, 2021. The gift cards were donated by the Lacey Municipal Police Foundation and Walmart of Lanoka Harbor. The Lacey Municipal Police Foundation, Walmart of Lanoka Harbor, and the Lacey Township Police Department, have once again teamed up this holiday season to help give back to our communities. Just like [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-12-30T16:16:02-05:00December 30th, 2021|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – December 23 through December 29, 2021

Fraud- On Thursday, December 23, 2021, at 6:50 p.m., Wawa, 701 Route 9, Lanoka Harbor, reported that counterfeit cash was discovered in their deposits. Management conveyed that two $100 bills were deemed counterfeit as they attempted to deposit them into an electronic safe. Surveillance video captured two suspects using the bills for a transaction. DUI- On Thursday, December 23, 2021, at 7:34 p.m., numerous 911 callers reported an erratic driver traveling east on Lacey Road. [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-12-30T15:49:04-05:00December 30th, 2021|All Announcements, Department News, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – December 16, 2021 through December 23, 2021

Burglary- On Thursday, December 16, 2021, at 10:31 a.m., Officer Matthew D’Antonio and Detective Jesse Dalziel responded to a commercial burglary at Family Dentistry on Route 9. Officers discovered that an unknown actor(s) forcibly entered the business and stole minor items valued at $300. Damage to the business was estimated at $1,500. Gas Leak- On Thursday, December 16, 2021, at 3:34 p.m., Officer John Simonson was dispatched to the 100 block [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-12-23T12:37:30-05:00December 23rd, 2021|All Announcements, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Police/Sheriff and Emergency Services Assist Deer from Water – December 10, 2021

On Thursday, December 9, 2021, at approximately 8:30 a.m., this agency received multiple phone calls regarding approximately 12 deer submerged in a lagoon near Capstan and Varuna Drives in Forked River. Lacey Police Officer Michael Hutman responded and upon arrival met with Lanoka Harbor Fire Chief Jack Conaty, members from the Lanoka Harbor Fire Department, Lacey Township Underwater Rescue and Recovery, and Undersheriff Brian Klimakowski of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office. All agencies began rescue [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-12-15T07:21:29-05:00December 11th, 2021|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – December 2, 2021 through December 9, 2021

Warrant Arrest- On Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 8:06 p.m., Officer Martin Julian conducted a motor vehicle stop on the 700 block of Route 9 South in Forked River, after observing a violation. During the stop, it was discovered that the driver, Zalika Hamilton, 26, had an outstanding Ocean Township Municipal Court warrant in the bail amount of $450. Zalika was placed under arrest and transported to headquarters. She was later released after satisfying the [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-12-15T07:20:18-05:00December 10th, 2021|All Announcements, Department News, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – November 25, 2021 through December 2, 2021

Motor Vehicle Stop/Warrant Arrest: On Friday, November 26, 2021, at 10:45 pm, Officer Dylan Emmett conducted a motor vehicle stop at the intersection of Route 9 and Haines Street in Lanoka Harbor, for no head lights on. The driver, Jacquelyn Smith, age 30, was found to have an outstanding no-bail warrant from the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department. As a result of the warrant she was arrested and transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility without [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-12-15T07:19:07-05:00December 3rd, 2021|All Announcements, Department News, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Happy Thanksgiving – November 25, 2021

Happy Thanksgiving from the Lacey Township Police Department family. Have a safe and happy holiday.

By LaceyPD|2021-12-15T07:17:56-05:00November 25th, 2021|All Announcements|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – November 18 through November 25, 2021

Theft- On Friday, November 19, 2021, at 12:36 a.m., Officer Scott Keefe was dispatched to Wawa, 800 Lacey Road in reference to a theft. The victim reported that she exited the store and accidently left her purse behind. As she returned to retrieve the purse, it was missing. The purse was later located in the lot with contents removed. The incident remains under investigation. Arrest- On Friday, November 19, 2021, at 1:04 p.m., Officer Nyeem [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-12-15T07:16:39-05:00November 25th, 2021|All Announcements, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – November 11 through November 18, 2021

MVA- On Thursday, November 11, 2021, at 2:24 p.m., Officer Dan Ricciardella investigated a motor vehicle accident on West Lacey Road. It was reported that the accident occurred when the 85 year-old driver of one vehicle turned in front of another vehicle being operate by a 72 year-old Forked River resident. Although the vehicles did not collide, the second vehicle was forced to leave the roadway and strike a traffic sign. Through video surveillance, Officer [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-12-15T07:15:30-05:00November 16th, 2021|All Announcements, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Veterans Day – November 11, 2021

******* Veterans Day 2021 ******** While we recognize, honor, and thank all the Veterans of our United States Military on this Veterans Day, we would especially like to do so for those we call our own. The attached photos depict several, of many, Lacey Township Police Officers of both past and present, who have served our country with distinction and bravery, to protect our freedoms Photographed above are as follows (left to right beginning with [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-12-15T07:14:16-05:00November 11th, 2021|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off