Weekly Police Blotter

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – March 25 through April 1, 2021

Shoplifting- On Thursday, March 25, 2021, at 8:30 p.m., CVS contacted police reporting a theft. The staff reported that an unknown male suspect entered the store and stole several perfumes off the shelf prior to breaking into a locked fragrance display. The suspect, a white male in his 20’s, was seen running from the store prior to police arrival. Detective May along with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department Crime Scene Unit responded to investigate. DWI- [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-04-01T14:23:49-04:00April 1st, 2021|Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – March 18 through March 25, 2021

Altercation- On Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 4:24 p.m., officers responded to a reported physical altercation between two men on Railroad Avenue. The incident reportedly began during a road rage incident ending with one man striking striking the other. Both men, 59 and 51, were advised of the criminal complaint process. Shoplifting- On Monday, March 22, 2021, at 10:49 a.m., Officers Jeff Slota and Michael Baldasari responded to Walmart for the theft of merchandise. Tara [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-03-25T17:35:47-04:00March 25th, 2021|Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – March 11 through March 18, 2021

False Public Alarm- On Friday, March 12, 2021, Officer Andrew Slota concluded an investigation regarding numerous calls to 911. Over the last several weeks, a Lacey resident has called 911 in reference to a civil matter. The caller was advised on numerous occasions by several different officers that the matter regarding his dog was a civil matter and should not be reported to 911. On March 11, 2021 Shawn Schierloh, 49, contacted 911 six times [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-03-19T17:49:59-04:00March 19th, 2021|All Announcements, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – March 4 through March 11, 2021

Criminal Mischief (Auto) - On Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 10:43 p.m., Officer Bruce Carver responded to a Devon Street address for a report of a subject who damaged the windshield of a vehicle with an object. Brenden Evans, 33, was charged with Criminal Mischief and Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose. He was taken into custody at a later date and lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility. Warrant Arrest- On Friday, [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-03-12T18:18:38-05:00March 12th, 2021|All Announcements, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – February 25 through March 4, 2021

Theft- On Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 8:21 a.m., Officer Andrew Slota was dispatched to the Lacey Business Park for a reported theft. A business owner reported that the catalytic converter was cut from one of his work vehicles during an unknown time frame. The theft is valued at $1,000. Fraud- On Saturday, February 27, 2021, at 1:46 p.m., Officer Scott Anderson met with a Forked River resident who reported fraudulent activity to his bank [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-03-05T18:49:25-05:00March 5th, 2021|All Announcements, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – February 18 through February 25, 2021

Suspicious Incident- On Friday, February 19, 2021, at 12:22 p.m., Officers Noah Schaffer and Michael Hein were dispatched to the intersection of Sunrise Boulevard and Oak Lane for a suspicious male. Upon arrival, officers met with a 52 year-old Cape May man who was reportedly exercising. Several hours after clearing from their interaction, officers were dispatched again to Sunrise Plaza where the individual was found sleeping in a dumpster. The man was transported to [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-02-25T18:36:37-05:00February 25th, 2021|All Announcements, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – February 12 through February 18, 2021

DUI- On Saturday, February 13, 2021, at 9:05 p.m., the Lacey Township Police Department received a report of a male driver slumped over the steering wheel inside a parked vehicle in front of the Dollar Tree, 344 Route 9 North. Upon arrival, Officer Scott Keefe observed the vehicle drive off and conducted a motor vehicle stop. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, Franklin Biddar, 32, of Forked River, for DUI. [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-02-19T21:17:36-05:00February 19th, 2021|All Announcements, Department News, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – February 4 through February 11, 2021

Shoplifting- On Saturday, February 6, 2021, at 5:43 p.m., Officers Jason Lee and Brian Holt responded to Walmart for a report of shoplifting. Loss Prevention advised that 34 year-old Nicole Finnica was in custody for not scanning all of her items at the self-checkout. The total theft was $30.39. Finnica was charged with Shoplifting and released on a summons. Shoplifting- On Saturday, February 6, 2021, at 6:22 p.m., Officers Andrew Slota and Michael Hutman responded [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-02-11T22:20:18-05:00February 11th, 2021|Weekly Police Blotter|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

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 [...]