Criminal Mischief – On Thursday, June 6, 2019, at 1:13 p.m., Officer John Simonson responded to the area of Good Luck Road, Forked River, for a report of criminal mischief to a home on the block. The damage to the residence was in excess of $500. Illegal Dumping – On Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at 10:07 a.m., Officer Randolph Plis responded to the area of Brown Street in Forked River, for a [...]
*** Oyster Creek Emergency Alert Siren Test Scheduled for Today, June 4th, 2019 at 12pm *** Please be advised that the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station will be testing their emergency alert sirens, today, June 4, 2019, at 12 pm. The emergency sirens will sound simultaneously for three (3) minutes during the test. The emergency sirens are positioned within a 10-mile radius of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station. Residents should be aware that the [...]
Warrant Arrest- At 1:34 am, Friday, May 24, 2019, Officer Sarno conducted the check of a suspicious vehicle in a commercial parking lot. The vehicle was occupied by John Mrvica, 44, of Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania. Mrvica was placed under arrest after two outstanding warrants were discovered. One warrant originated from Hackensack Municipal Court and the other from Stroudsburg Sheriff’s Department, Pennsylvania for failure to appear for a shoplifting charge. John Mrvica was transported [...]
NEWS RELEASE • Bank Robbery, Kearny Federal Savings, Lacey Twp., NJ: On Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at approximately 14:33, Lacey Township Police Officers responded to the Kearny Federal Savings, located at 630 Route 9 North, Lanoka Harbor, NJ (Lacey Township) for a reported robbery. Investigation revealed that a male, described by the bank tellers as being 5’8”, with a thin build, wearing dark-colored clothing and a bandana covering his face, entered the bank and approached [...]
Drug Arrest- On Friday, May 17, 2019, Officers Holt and Schaffer responded Wawa, Lanoka Harbor, for a suspicious person. Upon their arrival, officers discovered 35 year-old Robert Sammis of Ocean Gate sleeping in his vehicle. Officers also observed an amount of heroin between the legs of Sammis. Sammis was charged with Possession of Heroin and released in accordance with bail reform. Theft- On Saturday, May 18, 2019, Officer Simonson responded to Walmart [...]
Memorial Day Parade - On Monday, May 27th, 2019, at approximately 9:45 a.m. traffic will be blocked on Lacey Road from just west of the Forked River Elementary School (Caldwell Avenue) to three blocks west of the Lacey Township Municipal Building (Newark Avenue). Additionally, at the conclusion of the parade, Lacey Road will be blocked between Manchester Avenue and Newark Avenue until approximately 12:00 p.m for a Memorial. The Memorial Day Parade is scheduled to [...]
Courtesy Child Seat Safety Inspection Event – The Lacey Township Police Department is hosting a courtesy (non-enforcement) Child Seat Safety Check at the Lanoka Harbor Fire House on Route 9 and Warren Avenue in Lanoka Harbor, this afternoon, May 22, 2019. The event will be held rain or shine from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Specially trained certified child seat technicians from the Lacey Township Police Department and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department will be on [...]
Seat Belt Enforcement and Education Campaign Currently Being Conducted in Lacey Township as Part of the Nationwide Click It or Ticket Mobilization (May 20 – June 2, 2019) Lacey Township Police Officers have joined with law enforcement officers from around the country in cracking down on unbuckled motorists and passengers as part of the national “Click it or Ticket” campaign. Beginning today Monday, May 20th, 2019 and continuing through [...]
Shoplifting Arrest – On Thursday, May 16, 2019, at 7:14 p.m., Officers Jesse Dalziel and Robert Duffy responded to Walmart for a report of a shoplifter in custody. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 30-year-old Tara N. Bowker of South Street, Lanoka Harbor, for shoplifting. Tara attempted to conceal $49.24 in merchandise, but was apprehended by store personnel. Tara was processed and released on a complaint summons for Shoplifting. [...]
Fraud- On Friday, May 3, 2019, Officer Michael Baldasari took a report of fraud from a Township resident. The resident reported that he received an offer via Craigslist for outdoor furniture that he had posted for sale. The purchaser forwarded a check via overnight mail for an amount much higher than the asking price. The buyer asked that the check be cashed and the extra money to be given to the moving [...]