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Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Special Officer Elmer J. Brown 1927 to 2021 – February 8, 2021

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 [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-02-08T22:31:58-05:00February 8th, 2021|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Traffic Alert – Lacey Township Police Department – W. Lacey Rd Closed between Dover Road and Schoolhouse Due to Motor Vehicle Crash – February 7, 2021

*** 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.

By LaceyPD|2021-02-08T14:16:33-05:00February 7th, 2021|All Announcements, Department News, Traffic Delays|Comments Off

Weather Alert – Lacey Township Police Department/Office of Emergency Management – Winter Weather Advisory – February 6, 2021

*** 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 [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-02-06T15:17:17-05:00February 6th, 2021|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – January 29, 2021 through February 4, 2021

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, [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-02-05T18:16:32-05:00February 5th, 2021|All Announcements, Department News, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Woman’s Club of Lacey Inc. Makes Donation – February 3, 2021

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 [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-02-03T15:50:29-05:00February 3rd, 2021|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Weather Update – Lacey Township Police Department/Office of Emergency Management – Coastal Flood Warning

*** 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 [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-01-31T15:07:44-05:00January 31st, 2021|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Weather Alert – Lacey Township Police Department/Office of Emergency Management – Winter Storm Watch – January 30, 2021

*** 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. * [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-01-30T17:33:36-05:00January 30th, 2021|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – January 21, 2021 through January 28, 2021

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 [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-01-29T21:50:54-05:00January 28th, 2021|All Announcements, Department News, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – January 15, 2021 through January 21, 2021

DUI - On Thursday, January 14, 2021, at 11:58 p.m., Officers Brian Holt and Bruce Carver responded to a motor vehicle crash on Arlington Avenue. Officers discovered that a vehicle driven by Christopher Kaminsky, 37, collided with a parked car while using his cell phone. During the investigation, Kaminsky was deemed under the influence and arrested. Prior to being released, Kaminsky was issued summonses for DUI, Reckless Driving, Use of a Cell Phone, and [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-01-21T20:37:51-05:00January 21st, 2021|All Announcements, Department News, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – January 18, 2021

Today, we celebrate and honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

By LaceyPD|2021-01-18T15:50:29-05:00January 18th, 2021|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off