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Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Blotter – March 18th thru March 24th, 2014

Weekly Police Blotter - Press Release March 18th, 2014 thru March 24th, 2014 . . Theft from a Motor Vehicle – On Monday, March 24, 2014, at 9:59 p.m., Officers Dimitri Tsarnas and Michael Verwey responded to the 1200 block of Ocean Street in Forked River for a theft from a parked car. The victim reported that she was contacted by her neighbor who observed a male subject go in her vehicle and remove property. [...]

By LaceyPD|2014-03-25T20:32:07-04:00March 25th, 2014|All Announcements, Neighborhood Crime Alerts, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Accepting Applications for Crossing Guard Positions – Lacey Township Police Department – March 25, 2014

Crossing Guard Applications - The Lacey Township Police Department is accepting applications for crossing guard positions to fill recent vacancies. Applications may be obtained in the lobby of police headquarters. The position involves up to 25 hours per week during the school year at a starting rate of $9.00 per hour. The work hours are split (6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) during each day that school is in session. [...]

By LaceyPD|2014-03-25T10:51:43-04:00March 25th, 2014|All Announcements|Comments Off

Traffic Alert – Lacey Road and Route 9 Intersection – Lacey Township Police Department

Traffic Alert - The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) will have significantly altered traffic patterns over the next week at the Route 9/Lacey Road intersection. Drivers are asked to exercise caution and be attentive to the signs, cones, and any other controls being utilized by the NJDOT. The lane shifts and possible detours will likely cause delays. The project is controlled exclusively by the NJDOT and not the Township of Lacey.

By LaceyPD|2014-03-20T00:10:24-04:00March 20th, 2014|All Announcements|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – March 11th thru 17th, 2014

Weekly Police Blotter - Press Release March 11th, 2014 thru March 17th, 2014 . . DUI (Arrest) – On Monday, March 17, 2014, at 11:53 p.m., Officer Michael Verwey conducted a traffic stop on Vaughn Avenue near Baldwin Street in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 24-year-old James N. Sheppard of Baldwin Street in Forked River for DUI. James Sheppard was transported to police headquarters and processed. He was released [...]

By LaceyPD|2014-03-18T17:00:43-04:00March 18th, 2014|All Announcements, Neighborhood Crime Alerts, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Prize Assemblies – Lacey Township Police Department – COP Collectible Cards Program – March 18, 2014

Lacey Police COP Card Prize Assemblies - Congratulations to all of the winners from the Lacey Middle School and the Forked River School in the Lacey Township Police Department COPS Collectible Card Program. Officer Joseph Soto, along with Chief David A. Paprota and Officer Michael Hein, conducted the prize assemblies. More than 59 prizes were awarded between the two schools through drawings conducted during the assemblies. The top winners in each school were awarded an [...]

By LaceyPD|2014-03-18T16:17:54-04:00March 18th, 2014|All Announcements, Department News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – March 5th thru March 10th, 2014

Weekly Police Blotter - Press Release March 5th, 2014 thru March 10th, 2014 . . Warrant and Drug Possession (Arrest) – On Sunday, March 9, 2014, at 8:09 p.m., Special Officer Travis Horton conducted a traffic stop in the parking lot of Walmart, 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, NJ. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 36-year-old Scott M. Rosanio of Spray Avenue in Beachwood, NJ, on an outstanding Ocean [...]

By LaceyPD|2014-03-11T16:39:22-04:00March 11th, 2014|All Announcements, Neighborhood Crime Alerts, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – Feb. 25, 2014 thru March 3, 2014

Weekly Police Blotter - Press Release February 25th, 2014 thru March 3rd, 2014 . . Drug Possession & Warrant (Arrest) – On Monday, March 3, 2014, at 1:24 a.m., Officer Michael Verwey stopped a vehicle in the Parking Lot of 7-11 located at 524 Lacey Road in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 18-year-old Drew Warthen of 2336 Odyssey Way in Toms River on a $275 Bloomfield Township Municipal Court Traffic [...]

By LaceyPD|2014-03-04T15:46:45-05:00March 4th, 2014|All Announcements, Neighborhood Crime Alerts, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Snow and Ice on Roadways and Parking Lots – Lacey Township Police Department

Road & Walkway Conditions - Many of the roadways and parking lots throughout the township are still very slippery due to the very cold temperatures and icy conditions. Residents should exercise caution when walking or driving, as even the pavement that has been cleared of snow will likely have a coating of very slippery ice throughout the night and through the day tomorrow. Unfortunately, salt applications may not work to melt the ice until temperatures increase.

By LaceyPD|2014-03-03T17:28:37-05:00March 3rd, 2014|All Announcements|Comments Off

Department News – Drug Awareness Presentation – Thursday, February 27, 2014

Department News (Drug Awareness) - The Lacey Township Police Department participated in the Red Night Out event at the Lacey Township High School on Thursday, February 27, 2014, with Chief David A. Paprota presenting in the auditorium, Detective Lieutenant Chris Cornelius staffing a booth with a display and drug information in the cafeteria, and Officer Joseph Soto interacting with the children in the child care area (gymnasium). Over 750 parents attended the two-hour event which focused on dealing with [...]

By LaceyPD|2014-02-28T21:46:52-05:00February 28th, 2014|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

UPDATE (Burglary Arrest) – Pan Asia Restaurant, Lakeside Plaza in Forked River – Friday, February 28, 2014

UPDATE: Burglary (Arrest) - On the morning of February 18, 2014, officers responded to the Pan Asia Restaurant at the Lakeside Plaza, 416 South Main Street in Forked River for a report of an attempted burglary. Upon opening his business, the owner of the Pan Asia Restaurant discovered extensive damage to the rear door of the business and to the interior of an attached mechanical room. It appeared that the damage occurred during the overnight hours. The [...]