LaceyPD

Impersonating a Police Officer - At approximately 7:00 p.m., on Monday, February 18, 2013, Police Officer John McKee was dispatched to a local restaurant. The officer met with a concerned patron who reported a suspicious adult male. The suspicious male, Bryan Boggs, age 35, of Lanoka Harbor, had been overheard identifying himself as “Lieutenant Frederick” of the Lacey Township Police Department while speaking on his cellular phone. Investigation revealed that Bryan Boggs allegedly induced an 83 year-old, [...]

Burglary & Theft – During the overnight/early morning hours of Saturday, February 16, 2013, a resident from the 500 block of Beach Boulevard (west of 1st bridge) reported that an unknown person entered his residence while he briefly went out to a convenience store. The victim reported that the unknown person stole two guitars worth $5,200 then fled out the rear door of the residence as the victim returning home. There were no signs of [...]

Criminal Mischief – On Friday, February 15, 2013, staff of the Recreation Department reported Criminal Mischief to Township property and Trespassing at Gille Park.  The report involved purposeful damage to the fence protecting the skate park. Unknown actors cut a portion of the fencing and removed clamps to allow for uncontrolled access to the park. Anyone observing criminal mischief in the parks is asked to call the Lacey Township Police Department as soon as possible [...]

Theft - On Monday, February 11, 2013, representatives of a business within the Lacey Business Park, Old Shore Road, Forked River, reported a theft of three (3) air conditioning condenser units valued at over $1,500. The theft occurred during the overnight/early morning hours of Friday, February 9, 2013. Two male subjects operating an older model, dark colored, Jeep Cherokee committed the theft and caused over $300 in damage as well. Anyone with information regarding this theft or with information regarding the [...]

Theft - On Friday, February 8, 2013, at 9:00 a.m., a resident of 600 block of Chelsea Street reported the theft of a $500 Kenmore condenser from the home's air conditioning unit. The unit was disassembled at the scene by the thief to gain access to the condensor. Residents should be aware that such thefts are becoming more common as the stolen metals are sold for a fraction of their value as "scrap."

Burglary - On Sunday, February 10, 2013, at 12:30 p.m., a resident of Annapolis Lane, Forked River (area behind Rt 9 7-11 Store) reported that his home was burglarized. The matter is currently under investigation.

Burglary - On Friday, February 8, 2013, at 3:15 p.m., a resident of Yorktown Drive, Forked River (area behind Rt 9 7-11 Store) reported that their home was burglarized. The matter is currently under investigation.