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UPDATEMISSING PERSON-LOCATEDUPDATE

*** 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 LaceyPD|2022-05-06T13:34:54-04:00May 6th, 2022|ALERTS, All Announcements, Department News, Emergency Alerts|Comments Off

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 LaceyPD|2022-05-03T11:37:29-04:00May 3rd, 2022|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – April 7 through April 14, 2022

Disorderly Conduct- On Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 9:53 a.m., Officers Matthew D’Antonio and Jason Lee responded to the Lacey Mall after a caller reported that a male suspect was shooting a bb gun from a vehicle. Although the suspect was not present upon arrival of officers, they were able to identify the actor as Ryedan Ashworth, 18. Officers also confirmed that Ashworth was shooting a water bead gun rather than a bb gun. [...]

By LaceyPD|2022-04-14T15:16:10-04:00April 14th, 2022|Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

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 LaceyPD|2022-02-10T15:13:58-05:00February 10th, 2022|All Announcements, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

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 LaceyPD|2022-01-13T14:17:12-05:00January 13th, 2022|All Announcements, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

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 LaceyPD|2022-01-09T09:33:41-05:00January 9th, 2022|All Announcements|Comments Off

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 LaceyPD|2022-01-06T11:22:17-05:00January 6th, 2022|ALERTS, All Announcements|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – December 29, 2021 through January 6, 2022

Shoplifting- On Thursday, December 30, 2021, at 7:26 a.m., Officers Michael Baldasari and Michael Hein were dispatched to Walmart in reference to a theft. Loss Prevention reported that they observed an adult female place items in her purse and attempted to exit the store while avoiding the registers. Jennifer Ross, 39, was arrested and charged with Shoplifting. She was released pending a Court appearance. Arrest- On Thursday, December 30, 2021, at 11:01 a.m., Officers [...]

By LaceyPD|2022-01-06T10:07:55-05:00January 6th, 2022|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