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Safety Presentation – Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. – Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library

Autism & Developmental Disability Safety Presentation - On Wednesday, October 23, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. (6:00 p.m. sign-in), the Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library will be hosting a presentation entitled, "Hidden Dangers and Keeping Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities Safe in the Community, School, and at Home." Gary Weitzen, the executive director of PAOC (Parents of Autistic Children) will provide suggestions and strategies to increase safety and decrease risk at home, in the classroom, [...]

By LaceyPD|2013-10-07T11:47:10-04:00October 7th, 2013|All Announcements|Comments Off

Weather Alert (Tornado Watch) – Lacey Township – Monday, October 7, 2013

Tornado Watch - The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for this area through 5 p.m., as severe weather is approaching from the west. Please monitor the weather reports through this afternoon and plan accordingly.

By LaceyPD|2013-10-07T10:09:10-04:00October 7th, 2013|All Announcements, Emergency Alerts|Comments Off

Neighborhood Crime Alert – Saturday, October 5, 2013 – Arborridge Drive (Sea Breeze Development), Forked River

Criminal Mischief - On Saturday, October 5, 2013, at 7:26 a.m., officers received reports of multiple incidents of criminal mischief on Arborridge Drive in the Sea Breeze Development of Forked River. The incidents appear to have occurred between the hours of 10:00 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2013, and 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2013. The acts of criminal mischief included the following: 101 Arborridge Drive, damaged mailbox, $20.00 in damage. 103 Arborridge Drive, unknown person(s) wrapped black vapor barrier around the mailbox [...]

By LaceyPD|2013-10-05T20:36:09-04:00October 5th, 2013|All Announcements, Neighborhood Crime Alerts|Comments Off

Neighborhood Crime Alert – Saturday, October 5, 2013 – Robbery & Aggravated Assault – Rt. 9 & Parker’s Point Blvd., Forked RIver

Robbery & Aggravated Assault - On Saturday morning, October 5, 2013, at 9:55 a.m. the Lacey Township Police Department was notified by the staff at Community Medical Center (CMC) in Toms River that they were actively treating a patient with various injuries who claimed he was assaulted in Lacey Township. Officer Joseph Soto responded to the hospital to investigate. The victim,18-year-old Andres Velasquez of Beachwood, NJ, stated that at approximately 1:00 a.m. (9 hours earlier Saturday morning), he was waiting for [...]

By LaceyPD|2013-10-05T12:39:14-04:00October 5th, 2013|All Announcements, Neighborhood Crime Alerts|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – Sept. 24th thru Sept. 30th, 2013

Weekly Police Blotter - Press Release September 24th, 2013 thru September 30th, 2013 . . Burglary and Theft – On Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., Officer Darrell Nick responded to Lakeside Drive North in reference to a burglary of a residence. The resident reported that between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, an unknown actor or actors entered the unsecured residence while no one was home and [...]

By LaceyPD|2013-10-02T10:07:42-04:00October 2nd, 2013|All Announcements, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Monday, September 30, 2013

Local Business Emergency Contact Information On-Line Registry - To more efficiently and effectively serve the public, the Lacey Township Police Department has instituted an electronic method for township business owners to keep their emergency contact information up-to-date. The police department will use this information for after-hour emergencies at local businesses to contact a designated person should an issue arise. Click here to visit the Lacey Township Police Department's "Special Services" website page.

By LaceyPD|2013-09-30T22:42:29-04:00September 30th, 2013|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Neighborhood Crime Alert – Thursday, September 26, 2013 – Multiple Arrests for Heroin Possession with Intent to Distribute

Possession of Heroin with the Intent to Distribute (Arrests) - On Thursday evening, September 26, 2013, detectives from the Lacey Township Police Department witnessed a suspicious transaction in a local parking lot. The observation led to further investigation which culminated in a traffic stop being conducted on Lacey Road in Forked River. The investigation led to the seizure of 438 bags containing heroin. The driver, 18-year-old Eric Anderson of Dolphin Court in Forked River, passenger, 21-year-old Jamie O’Kane of Forked River, and passenger 30-year-old Kevin [...]

By LaceyPD|2013-09-28T19:28:54-04:00September 28th, 2013|All Announcements, Neighborhood Crime Alerts|Comments Off

Department News – Friday, September 27, 2013 – Online Reporting Feature Now Available

Online Police Reporting Feature Available - For the convenience of the public, the police department now has online reporting available through the police department website at www.LaceyPD.org/police-report/. Currently, online reporting will be limited to incidents of Lost Property, Stolen Property, and Criminal Mischief. This new feature allows citizens to report these matters at their convenience without disrupting their personal schedules. The police department is aware, as with the recent rash of criminal mischief incidents, that many [...]

By LaceyPD|2013-09-27T09:08:37-04:00September 27th, 2013|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Neighborhood Crime Alert – Wednesday, September 25, 2013 – 400 Block of Lakeside Drive North, Forked River

Burglary and Theft - On Tuesday, September 24, 2013, a resident of the 400 block of Lakeside Drive North in Forked River reported that between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, an unknown actor or actors entered the unsecured residence while no one was home and stole property that included a digital camera and a laptop computer. The value of the theft was estimated at $1,250.

By LaceyPD|2013-09-25T09:47:39-04:00September 25th, 2013|All Announcements, Neighborhood Crime Alerts|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – Sept. 17th thru Sept 23rd, 2013

. Weekly Police Blotter - Press Release September 17th thru September 23, 2013 . . Criminal Mischief – On Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at 10:01 a.m., Officer Darrell Nick took a report of criminal mischief to a 1992, Gray, GMC Suburban while it was parked in the roadway in front of 220 Lane Place in Forked River. The victim reported that sometime between the overnight hours of Sunday, September 8, 2013 into September 9, 2013, [...]

By LaceyPD|2013-09-24T14:12:46-04:00September 24th, 2013|All Announcements, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off