Weather Alert. The latest weather report indicates the likelihood of snow accumulations in our area during the overnight hours into Saturday morning (2/9/13). Please limit driving during this period and remember to remove all parked vehicles from the roadways as required by Lacey Township ordinance. Keeping the roadways clear during and after a snow fall is necessary so the Department of Public Works (DPW) can effectively clear the streets.
Theft. On Thursday, February 7, 2013, a resident of Lakeside Drive South, Forked River, reported that sometime during the prior three weeks, unknown subjects stole approximately $300.00 worth of copper piping from the backyard of the residence.
Theft. During the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, unknown subject(s) stole an air conditioning unit valued at $500.00 from the driveway of a Bullard Avenue residence. A suspect vehicle was observed at the time of the theft. Investigation led to the arrest of three young adult males from Lacey Township. Each was charged with theft. Residents are reminded that offenders are regularly stealing items from private property under the heading of "scrapping." Please [...]
Theft. During the hours of 3 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. on Feb 6, 2013, unknown subjesuspect(s) stole approximately $300.00 worth of white “knob and tube” copper wire that was located in the driveway of the residence of 919 Tampa Road.
Burglary and Theft. Between the hours of 2 p.m. on Feb 5th, 2013, and 5 p.m. on the report date, Feb 6th, 2013, unknown subject(s) stole approximately $1,200.00 worth of property from the fenced in yard and unlocked shed on Clairmore Avenue. The items included, but were not limited to two boat propellers and power tools.
Attempted Burglary and Criminal Mischief. On Monday, Feb 4, 2013, at approximately 10:10 p.m., officers responded to Bamber Auto Recyclers, 2834 Lacey Rd, Forked River, for a burglary alarm. It was determined that unknown subject(s) purposely cut the alarm system wires in an attempt to commit a burglary and theft. The cut wires caused the alarm to activate and thwarted the burglary.
On Thursday, February 7, 2013, Lacey Twp. Police Department personnel (Sgt. Patrick Ganley, Detective Robert Surtees, Officer Darrell Nick, Officer Scott Anderson, and Special Officer Kenneth Martin) attended an Autism Awareness seminar hosted by the Barnegat Twp. Police Department and facilitated by the non-profit organization "Parents of Autistic Children" (PAOC). The program is specifically designed for law enforcement officers. Along with training personnel on Autism Awareness, the Lacey Township Police Department has implemented a program which [...]
The Lacey Township Police Department just added a new feature to the department website, LaceyPD.org, to allow residents to “anonymously” provide information on criminal activity. The feature is available via the main menu on the home page. Different than the “Contact Us” feature, the “Crime Tips” feature does not require the entry of an email address or any other identifying information. Residents using the “Crime Tips” feature must understand that the police department cannot act [...]
Theft - A resident of Forked River reported that between Friday, February 1, 2013 and Monday, February 4, 2013, an unknown person stole a trolling motor from his boat which was dry-docked along Rt 9 near Laurel Blvd. in Lanoka Harbor. The victim reported that an unknown person entered the boat and stole a Motorguide remote controlled trolling motor valued at $680. Anyone with information is asked to call Officer Joseph Soto at 609-693-6636 x2568.
On Tuesday, February 5, 2013, members of the Lacey Township Police Department facilitated a Job Shadow program coordinated through the Rotary Club of Forked River and the Lacey Township High School. A group of 11 high school students participated in a tour of headquarters along with presentations on (1) becoming a police officer, (2) police dispatch, (3) the police records function, (4) the Detective Bureau, (5) the patrol function, (6) accident investigation, and (7) the [...]