LaceyPD

DUI- On Saturday, February 13, 2021, at 9:05 p.m., the Lacey Township Police Department received a report of  a male driver slumped over the steering wheel inside a parked vehicle in front of the Dollar Tree, 344 Route 9 North.  Upon arrival, Officer Scott Keefe observed the vehicle drive off and conducted a motor vehicle stop.  Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, Franklin Biddar, 32, of Forked River, for DUI. [...]

Fire- On Saturday, January 30, 2021, at 6:18 a.m., Officer John Simonson was dispatched to a Heatherington Court residence for an alarm.  Members of the Lanoka Harbor Fire Department found that a fire had initiated at the home’s boiler that caused minimal damage.  The Ocean County Fire Marshal deemed the fire not suspicious. Arrest- On Sunday, January 31, 2021, at 11:35 a.m., Officer Matthew D’Antonio responded to Walmart in reference to a shoplifter.  While there, [...]

Theft- On Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 10:41 a.m., Officer John Simonson responded to a local church in Lanoka Harbor for report of a theft.  It was reported that a motor vehicle on the premises had the catalytic converter removed.  The value for the loss and damage is estimated at $1,500.  Investigation is ongoing. Shoplifting- On Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 6:51 p.m., Officer Brian Holt responded to Walmart and met with Loss Prevention in [...]