Lacey Police, Author at Lacey Township Police Department

Township News – Message from Lacey Township Police Chief Michael C. DiBella and Lacey Township Mayor Steven Kennis – March 14th, 2020

Lacey Township Mayor Steven Kennis and Police Chief Michel C. DiBella would like to update our residents and visitors regarding the precautions we are taking to protect both our vulnerable population and our employees. This past Wednesday, March 11, 2020, Chief Michael C. DiBella put a temporary modified patrol response plan in place. This plan allows for our police officers to take reports over the phone for calls that do not require evidence to [...]

By Lacey Police|2020-03-14T15:10:35-04:00March 14th, 2020|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Township News – Lacey Township Police Department – Road Closure (Detour) and Controlled Burn – Saturday, March 14th, 2020

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service, in conjunction with the Ocean County Parks Department will be conducting a prescribed burn operation on Ocean County property within Lacey Township tomorrow, March 14th, 2020. The area impacted is located in the area of West Lacey Road between Spaulding Avenue and Carriage Road, west of the Garden State Parkway. Lacey Road will be impacted by a smoke condition during burning operations, as such, a detour will be established [...]

By Lacey Police|2020-03-13T13:05:12-04:00March 13th, 2020|All Announcements, Department News, Traffic Delays|Comments Off

Beware of Scams

The Lacey Township Police Department takes numerous reports of our residents being scammed. Most of these scams are conducted from outside of the United States giving our agency little to no chance of identifying and arresting these individuals. Below are several scams that our residents should be aware of. Victims are contacted by a person portraying a representative of McAfee or a similar computer anti-virus company. During the [...]

By Lacey Police|2020-03-12T13:40:03-04:00March 12th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – March 5th through March 18th, 2020

Theft- On Thursday, March 5, 2020, at 8:25 p.m., Officer Dallas Gant was dispatched to Walmart in reference to a shoplifting. Loss Prevention reported that a male suspect entered the store leaving his vehicle running in the parking lot. The male was seen running from the store with merchandise and exiting the lot. The surveillance video is being used to identify the actor. Burglary- On Friday, March 6, 2020, at 12:45 [...]

By Lacey Police|2020-03-12T09:11:15-04:00March 12th, 2020|Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Employment Opportunity – Special Law Enforcement Officers

The Lacey Township Police Department is currently seeking certified applicants for the position of Class I and Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer. Candidates must possess a current New Jersey Police Training Commission Certification as a Class I/Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer from an approved Police Academy. Essential Duties: The Special Law Enforcement Officer Class I or Class II (SLEO) is a part-time member of the Police Department and will work part-time hours. Class [...]

By Lacey Police|2020-03-06T10:57:41-05:00March 6th, 2020|All Announcements, Department News, Employment Opportunities|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – February 27th through March 5th, 2020

Fraud- On Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 11:53 a.m., Officer John Simonson met with a Forked River resident who reported identity theft. The adult reported receiving a letter from a collection agency in reference to several delinquent accounts. The company reported an open Comcast account in West Orange, New Jersey, where the victim had never resided. The total of the fraudulent charges was in excess of $1,300. Arrest- On Thursday, February 27, [...]

By Lacey Police|2020-03-05T15:50:48-05:00March 5th, 2020|Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Lacey Police Officer Graduates Ocean County Police Academy – March 4th, 2020

The above photo depicts Officer Matthew D'Antonio (immediate front) after graduating from the 108th Basic Class of the Ocean County Police Academy. The photo was taken on the morning of March 4th, 2020, just outside the Grunin Center, located at Ocean County College in Toms River. The above photo also includes (in no particular order) Lacey Police Chief Michael C. DiBella, Lieutenant Christopher Cornelius, Lieutenant Paul Sullivan, Jr., Sergeant George Resetar, and Officers Scott Keefe [...]

By Lacey Police|2020-03-04T16:45:51-05:00March 4th, 2020|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Sergeant Promotions – February 28, 2020

The above photos depict Lacey Township Police Officers John McKee and Darrell Nick being promoted to the rank of Police Sergeant during the February 27th, 2020 Township Meeting. The Lacey Township Police Department is proud to announce the promotions of two veteran police officers. On the evening of Thursday, February 27th, 2020, during the Township meeting, Officers John McKee and Darrell Nick were promoted to the rank of Sergeant. These two promotions replace the recent [...]

By Lacey Police|2020-02-28T11:19:47-05:00February 28th, 2020|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – February 20th through February 27th, 2020

Burglary- On Thursday, February 20, 2020, at 3:40 p.m., Officer Scott Anderson took a burglary report from a Forked River resident. The victim reported that his work van was entered by an unknown suspect during the overnight hours while it was parked on Yorktown Drive. The actor stole tools valued at $630. DWI- On Friday, February 21, 2020, at 11:08 p.m., Officers Anthony Ravallo and Michael Hein were dispatched to the intersection [...]

By Lacey Police|2020-02-27T10:44:27-05:00February 27th, 2020|Uncategorized, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Township News – Lacey Township Police Department – Controlled Burning – West Lacey Road – February 21st, 2020

Controlled Burning - The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has notified the Lacey Township Police Department that they will be conducting controlled burning today (Friday, February 21, 2020) in the area of West Lacey Road and Spaulding Avenue, and West Lacey Road and Schoolhouse Road . Residents in Lacey Township may smell smoke throughout the day and evening. Thank you, -Chief Michael C. DiBella

By Lacey Police|2020-02-21T11:10:51-05:00February 21st, 2020|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off