Route 9 & Lacey Road Intersection (July 10, 2013) - The primary construction work is now beginning on the Lacey Road & Route 9 intersection improvement project. Motorist can expect delays at different times throughout both the day and night due to the ongoing construction. Motorists are asked to use caution while traveling through the area, as there will be shoulder closures as well as lane shifts at varying times.
Weekly Police Blotter - Press Release July 2nd to July 8th, 2013 . Heroin Distribution (Arrest) - On Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at 6:00 p.m., Officer Robert Flynn arrested 18-year-old Roger Krinic, Jr. of Forked River at Bud Mezzara Park on Lakeside Drive South in Forked River and charged him with Possession of CDS (Heroin), Possession of the CDS with the Intent to Distribute, and the 2nd Degree Crime of Distributing CDS in a Park. Roger Krinic, Jr. was [...]
Criminal Mischief - On late Friday night, July 5, 2013 into the early morning hours of Saturday, July 6, 2013, unidentified teenagers purposely destroyed residential property along East Hickory Drive, Bowsprit Point, and Pine Street in Lanoka Harbor. At approxiamtely 1 a.m., a resident observed a group of juveniles throwing garbage cans at a house on East Hickory Drive. It was further learned that another resident came out of her home to find what she described as a tall, white, thin, teenage male [...]
Heroin Distribution Arrest - On Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at 6:00 p.m., Officer Robert Flynn arrested 18-year-old Roger Krinic Jr. of Forked River at Bud Mezzara Park on Lakeside Drive South in Forked River and charged him with Possession of CDS (Heroin), Possession of the CDS with the Intent to Distribute, and the 2nd Degree Crime of Distributing CDS in a Park. Roger Krinic Jr. was processed and transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in default of $100,000 [...]
The Lacey Township fireworks display is scheduled for tonight, Wednesday, July 3rd, at dusk on the grounds of the Lacey Township High School. Entertainment will begin on site at 7:30 p.m. and the fireworks will begin thereafter at dusk (approx. 9 pm). The Lacey Township Police Department, fire departments, and first aid squads will be working to maintain a safe event and to facilitate traffic before, during, and after the event.
Weekly Police Blotter - Press Release June 25th thru July 1st, 2013 . Burglary in Progress (Arrests) – On Monday, July 1, 2013, at 8:12 p.m., Officers Robert Duffy and George Resetar responded to a residence located on the 1200 block of Olds Street in Forked River concerning the home being burglarized. The resident returned home and witnessed two males exiting the residence. The homeowner was able to supply a description of the suspects [...]
Theft - On Monday, July 1, 2013, a homeowner from the 1500 block of Beach Boulevard in Forked River reported that an unknown person or persons stole his central air conditioning condenser unit from outside his home sometime between Friday, June 28, 2013 and Monday, July 1, 2013. The repair and replacement cost is estimated at $1,500.
Theft from Residence - On Saturday, June 29, 2013, a resident on the 200 block of Hemlock Lane in Forked River reported that someone entered the basement of his home and stole a Ryobi table saw and a Dewalt Skilz saw from a storage room in the basement. Both items together are valued at $250. The unlawful entry and theft reportedly occurred between 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2013, and 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2013. [...]
Fraudulent Phone Call - A resident of the Pheasant Run section of Lacey Township reported receiving a telephone call from a person with a heavy Middle Eastern accent. The caller stated that he worked for Microsoft and needed to access the resident's computer to make repairs. The resident immediately recognized the call as fraudulent and disconnected from the caller. As has been reported in the past, this is a very common fraud attempt from both [...]
Public Announcement - Now that the season for fireworks is upon us and everyone is looking forward to the Lacey Township fireworks display scheduled for Wednesday, July 3rd, it is important to remember that the possession or use of fireworks by the public is illegal. To maintain the safety and peace of the community, the Lacey Township Police Department will be strictly enforcing the state laws related to illegal fireworks. Anyone found to be in possession of fireworks or [...]