Burglary and Theft (car) - On Thursday, June 13, 2013, at 3:55 p.m., a victim reported that at approximately 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, his unlocked vehicle was entered while it was in the parking lot of a Route 9 S business (300 block of Route 9). A black Apple iPhone 4S, valued at approximately $600 was reported stolen from the vehicle.
Weather/Traffic Alert - According to the National Weather Service, a strong storm system may bring the threat of severe weather and flooding to our region today (Thursday, June 13, 2013). Due to the expected heavy rainfall, flash flooding of low areas is expected. There is also the threat of a significant severe weather outbreak with the threat of strong winds and hail. As was experienced last Friday, motorists must exercise extreme caution during and following heavy [...]
Weekly Police Blotter - Press Release June 4th thru June 10th, 2013 . Theft from Residences (Arrest) – The Lacey Township Police Department Detective Bureau has concluded two theft investigations with the arrest of 24-year-old Brittney Gibson of Forked River. Brittany Gibson was charged with two counts of 3rd degree theft after allegedly stealing jewelry from different Forked River homes. Brittany Gibson reportedly took the items on separate occasions while visiting acquaintances [...]
Burglary of Residence - On Sunday, June 9, 2013, at 11 p.m., Officer John McKee responded to a residence located on the 600 block of Beach Boulevard in Forked River concerning a burglary of a residence. The resident reported leaving that the home was unoccupied for approximately six hours. Upon returning home, she discovered that the residence was forcibly entered. Items stolen from the residence included: Apple iPad 2 (value $800) and an Xbox Controller (value $25).
Burglary & Theft (Car) - A resident of Elwood Street in Forked River reported that sometime between 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2013 and 7:00 a.m. on Monday, June 10, 2013, an unknown subject entered her vehicle and stole two bags. The vehicle was unsecured and parked in the street in front of the residence on Elwood Street at the time of the theft. One bag was described as black & white and contained school papers (approximate value $35). The second bag was a [...]
Twitter Account - The Lacey Township Police Department now has a Twitter account with the profile name: Lacey Twp Police. The public can follow the Lacey Township Police Department on Twitter and receive update messages as well as links to informational postings on the Lacey Township Police Department website.
Nixle Text Messaging System (June 10, 2013) - The Lacey Township Police Department participates in the Nixle text messaging system to enable citizens to register for and receive text messages from the police department. This system has proven nationally to be invaluable asset during emergencies. By simply registering your cell phone in the Nixle database, you are able to receive important messages via text from emergency services including the Lacey Township Police Department and the [...]
Traffic Alert - The Lacey Township Police Department will be assisting in facilitating the funeral procession for Lanoka Harbor Fire Chief Kevin Perrone on Monday, June 10, 2013. There will be significant traffic delays from approximately 10:00 a.m. through approximately 1:30 p.m. on Route 9 from near Bay Way and the Berkeley border to Haines Street near the Walmart and Good Luck Cemetery. The southbound traffic will experience the greatest delays. Detours will be set up to help facilitate the flow of traffic when possible.
Traffic Alert: (Friday, June 7, 2013) Due to the heavy volume of rain, both the main and back roads throughout Lacey Township have portions of significant water collection posing a hazard to motorists. Please exercise extreme caution when driving this afternoon and this evening. The hazard will increase as we approach darkness. Please drive with the assumption that each roadway has partially flooded sections which may adversely affect the operation of your vehicle.
Weekly Police Blotter - Press Release May 28 thru June 3, 2013 . Underage Possession & Consumption of Alcohol - On Saturday, June 1, 2013, Officer Kymberly Gudgeon and Michael Eden responded to the 500 block of Dugout Court for a loud party. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 19 year-old Alyssa Statile of Lanoka Harbor for underage possession of alcohol. She was released at the scene after being served with [...]