Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Lacey Township Police Department Records Bureau will be closed until next Tuesday, February 23, 2021. We apologize for the inconvenience.
*** A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TOMORROW *** * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southern New Jersey, southeast, Pennsylvania and northern Delaware. * WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is forecast to move in from the west by late this evening, continuing through the Thursday morning commute, [...]
The above photo depicts (from left to right) Officer Irving Excel #3, Chief Patrick J. Geraghty #1 (Retired), John “Herb” Zahn, Captain Albert Chick #5 (Retired), Sergeant John C. Parker #2 (Retired), Officer Elmer J. Brown #4 (July 1961). The Lacey Township Police Department regrets to announce the passing of former Lacey Township Special Police Officer Elmer J. Brown, #4, who passed away on January 25, 2021 at the age of 94. Officer Brown [...]
*** Update, West Lacey Road is now open in both directions *** West Lacey Road between Dover Road and Schoolhouse will be closed until further notice due to a motor vehicle crash. Please avoid the area. Thank you.
*** The National Weather Service Has Issued the Below Winter Weather Advisory for our area *** A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FROM 4AM TO 7PM ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH, 2021 * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central and southern New Jersey, northeast Maryland and central Delaware. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be dangerous on Sunday morning [...]
Fire- On Saturday, January 30, 2021, at 6:18 a.m., Officer John Simonson was dispatched to a Heatherington Court residence for an alarm. Members of the Lanoka Harbor Fire Department found that a fire had initiated at the home’s boiler that caused minimal damage. The Ocean County Fire Marshal deemed the fire not suspicious. Arrest- On Sunday, January 31, 2021, at 11:35 a.m., Officer Matthew D’Antonio responded to Walmart in reference to a shoplifter. While there, [...]
The above photo depicts Lacey Police Chief Michael C. DiBella (center) being presented with a donation from the Woman's Club of Lacey Inc., on the afternoon of February 2nd, 2021. Chief DiBella accepted the donation on behalf of the Lacey Municipal Police Foundation. On Tuesday, February 2, 2021, the Woman’s Club of Lacey Inc., including, Co-Presidents Shirley Houlihan and Beverly Keubler, along with members Lillis Campbell and Diane Ash, presented the Lacey Municipal Police Foundation [...]
*** Coastal Flood Warning *** The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning for 7am Monday morning, February 1st, 2021 through 5pm Tuesday evening, February 2, 2021. * WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Middlesex, Western Monmouth, Eastern Monmouth, Ocean, Coastal Ocean and Southeastern Burlington. * WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 5 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...At this level, widespread [...]
*** The National Weather Service Has Issued the Below Winter Storm Watch *** A WINTER STORM WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING, JANUARY 31st THROUGH LATE MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 1, 2021 * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 11 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. *WHERE...Portions of central, northern and southern New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Monday night. * [...]
Theft- On Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 10:41 a.m., Officer John Simonson responded to a local church in Lanoka Harbor for report of a theft. It was reported that a motor vehicle on the premises had the catalytic converter removed. The value for the loss and damage is estimated at $1,500. Investigation is ongoing. Shoplifting- On Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 6:51 p.m., Officer Brian Holt responded to Walmart and met with Loss Prevention in [...]