Harassment — On Friday, October 18, 2019, at 9:10 a.m., Officer Patrick Watkins met with a Lacey resident reporting harassment pertaining to approximately 65 phone calls coming in all hours of the night. The victim reported that a female suspect has been continuously calling and harassing her for unknown reasons.
Fire — On Friday, October 18, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., Officer Patrick Watkins responded to Chase Bank (744 Lacey Road) for a report of a mulch fire. The Forked River Fire Department arrived on scene and extinguished the fire.
Fuel Leak — On Friday, October 18, 2019, at 1:22 p.m., Officer Patrick Watkins responded to the Captains Inn for a report of a diesel fuel leak coming from a delivery truck. The Forked River Fire Department arrived on scene and contained the fuel leak.
Fire/House — On Friday, October 18, 2019, at 9:50 p.m., Officers Brian Holt and Jason Lee responded to the area of Fox Hollow Drive for a house fire. The Forked River Fire Department arrived on scene and extinguished the fire. The fire began in the dryer and did not damage any other part of the home.
Recovered (Stolen Motor Vehicle) — On Saturday, October 19, 2019, at 8:51 a.m., Officer John Simonson was dispatched to the area of Lacey Road and Dover Road for a Freightliner Tractor Trailer, parked in the middle of the roadway with no driver in it. The vehicle’s registration came back to a stolen vehicle out of Cinnaminson NJ. The vehicle was towed by Lacey Amoco. Cinnaminson Police Department has an active investigation involving the theft of this vehicle.
Burglary/Theft — On Saturday, October 19, 2019, at 9:04 a.m., Officer Daniel Ricciardella was dispatched to the Bamber Chapel for a theft. The caller reported that during the overnight hours someone entered the church and removed an undetermined amount of money from the petty cash box. The incident remains under investigation.
DWI — On Saturday, October 19, 2019, at 3:57 p.m., Officers Michael Baldasari and John Simonson were dispatched to the area of Good Luck Cemetery for a suspicious vehicle. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 42-year-old, Jeffrey M. Forbes of DuPont Highway New Castle, DE, for DWI. Forbes was processed and released on summonses for DWI, Reckless Driving and open container. The vehicle he was operating was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
Burglary (Vehicle) — On Monday October 21, 2019, at 4:59 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno was dispatched to the area of Skimmer Court for a burglary and theft of a purse. The victim reported that sometime between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on 10/20/2019, her purse was stolen out of her vehicle. She reported that the items removed were worth approximately $100. The incident remains under investigation.
Warrant Arrest — On Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at 9:06 p.m., Officer Michael Baldasari responded to Hazelton Avenue to serve two active warrants out of Lacey Township Municipal Court for ($1,500) & Allentown Municipal Court for ($1,378). Officer Baldasari arrested 47-year-old, Lorraine H. Schuster, on the outstanding warrants. She was processed and transported to Ocean County Correctional Facility in lieu of bail.
Theft (Bicycle) — On Wednesday October 23, 2019, at 5:49 p.m., Officer Jason Lee responded to the area of Elwood Street for a report of a theft of a bicycle. The victim reported that sometime between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. on 10/23/2019, his BMX “KINK” model bicycle black in color was removed from the front yard of his home. The bicycle is worth approximately $489.
Harassment — On Thursday, October 24, 2019, at 12:57 p.m., Officer Michael Baldasari responded to the area of Independence Drive to meet with a Lacey resident complaining of harassment. The victim reported that a few weeks ago her husband was out in front of their home and yelled at an adolescent white male speeding in a newer blue Honda Civic. Since then, the young male has been continuously driving past their home, blowing his car horn and giving them the middle finger.
Theft (Cell Phone) — On Thursday October 24, 2019, at 2:37 p.m., Officer Michael Baldasari responded to the area of Route 9 N for a theft report. The victim reported that sometime between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on 10/23/2019, his Apple “Iphone 8” was stolen while he was out shopping at Walmart. The phone is worth approximately $700.