Lacey Police, Author at Lacey Township Police Department

Vehicle Burglaries- April 21, 2020

The Lacey Township Police Department is investigating numerous vehicle burglaries that occurred during the overnight hours between Sunday, April 19, 2020 and Monday, April 20, 2020. Each of the vehicles were parked in driveways or in front of homes located in the Barnegat Pines portion of the township. A variety of items were reported stolen from the unlocked vehicles including wallets, keys, clothing, electronics, and cash. As a reminder, please ensure that your vehicles are [...]

By Lacey Police|2020-04-21T16:06:29-04:00April 21st, 2020|All Announcements, Neighborhood Crime Alerts|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – April 10th through April 16th, 2020

Shoplifting- On Friday, April 10, 2020, at 10:01 a.m., Officers Matthew D’Antonio and Scott Anderson responded to Walmart for a report of a shoplifting incident that occurred earlier this date. Loss prevention officers reported approximately $670 in diapers and baby furniture stolen by two unknown females. Arrest- On Friday, April 10, 2020, at 11:53 a.m., Officers Matthew D’Antonio and Scott Anderson arrested Robert Charlie for outstanding warrants totaling $3,500. Charlie was released [...]

By Lacey Police|2020-04-16T10:24:24-04:00April 16th, 2020|All Announcements, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – April 2nd through April 9th, 2020

Theft- On Thursday, April 2, 2020, at 10:14 a.m., Officer Jason Lee responded to Eric Plaza, 336 Lacey Road, in reference to a theft. A business owner there reported that an unknown suspect cut the catalytic converter from his vehicle while it was parked in the lot. The damage is estimated at $1,000. Criminal Mischief- On Saturday, April 4, 2020, at 12:38 p.m., Officer Michael Hutman was dispatched to a Borealis Court [...]

By Lacey Police|2020-04-09T16:44:16-04:00April 9th, 2020|All Announcements, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Department News – Lacey Township Police Department/Lacey Township OEM – Message – April 7th, 2020

As we continue to fight this pandemic, the Lacey Township Police Department, and the Lacey Township Office of Emergency Management are urging our residents to remain vigilant against the spread of COVID-19 by conforming to the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control. The CDC emphasizes that maintaining 6-feet social distancing is important to slow the spread of the virus. Additionally, and critically important, the use of face coverings will reduce the spread of the [...]

By Lacey Police|2020-04-07T17:30:20-04:00April 7th, 2020|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Beware of COVID-19 Related Scams – April 3, 2020

The Lacey Township Police Department would like to warn our residents about the numerous phishing attempts and scams. It is not new for people to be taken advantage of, even in times of crisis. Unfortunately, the current situation involving COVID-19 is no different. As we have all adjusted to new protocols involving employment and daily life, so have the scammers that prey on the public. The need for adapting to meet needs while social distancing, [...]

By Lacey Police|2020-04-03T18:30:55-04:00April 3rd, 2020|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Police Reports and Temporary Handicap Placards – April 3, 2020

To help decrease unnecessary contact with individuals in an effort to mitigate risks associated with the transmission of coronavirus, we are asking our residents and visitors to utilize the below services for copies of police reports. In addition, if you need to apply for a temporary handicap placard please see the attached instructions. Crash Reports: They are released upon approval, usually 5 to 7 business days: www.carfax.com or email your request to ltalarico@laceypd.org Please [...]

By Lacey Police|2020-04-03T17:22:44-04:00April 3rd, 2020|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Update – Firearms ID Cards and Handgun Purchase Permits – April 3rd, 2020

*** UPDATE ****** Firearms Identification Card Applications and Handgun Purchase Permits *** UPDATE *** During the past couple of weeks, the Lacey Township Police Department has experienced a significant increase in the number of firearms identification cards and handgun purchase permit applications. We are working hard to process these requests in a timely manner for our residents. The Lacey Township Police Department will continue to accept new firearms applications and process them with the understanding [...]

By Lacey Police|2020-04-03T16:44:07-04:00April 3rd, 2020|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – March 26th through April 2, 2020

Theft- On Thursday, March 26, 2020, at 3:24 p.m., Officer Jeffrey Slota took a theft report from a Forked River resident. The victim reported that after UPS delivered a package, it was stolen from her front porch prior to her retrieving it. The package was valued at $975. Theft- On Friday, March 27, 2020, at 12:10 p.m., Officer Matthew D’Antonio and Michael Verwey responded to Walmart in reference to a shoplifter. Through [...]

By Lacey Police|2020-04-02T13:27:12-04:00April 2nd, 2020|All Announcements, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – March 20th through March 26th, 2020

Fraud- On Sunday, March 22, 2020, at 4:48 p.m., Officer Randolph Plis met with a Forked River resident in reference to a scam. The victim reported that she is an Apple customer and received an email asking for account information. The victim reported providing debit card information and social security number prior to realizing that the email was not authentic. Criminal Mischief- On Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at 7:34 p.m., Officer Duffy [...]

By Lacey Police|2020-03-26T15:01:16-04:00March 26th, 2020|Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Firearms ID Card Applications and Purchase Permits Information – March 26, 2020

*** UPDATE ****** Firearms Identification Card Applications and Handgun Purchase Permits *** UPDATE *** During the past couple of weeks, the Lacey Township Police Department has experienced a significant increase in the number of firearms identification cards and handgun purchase permit applications. We are working hard to process these requests in a timely manner for our residents. The Lacey Township Police Department will continue to accept new firearms applications and process them with the understanding [...]

By Lacey Police|2020-03-26T09:01:37-04:00March 26th, 2020|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off