On Sunday, October 10, 2021, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Officers Michael Hyle and Scott Keefe responded to the area of Lacey Road and Arlington Avenue for a report of a vehicle left in the middle of the road. The vehicle was described as a white BMW SUV with extensive damage and no one around it. Officers discovered that the BMW was reported stolen from Muttonville, New York. A witness described that two male subjects exited [...]
On Thursday October 7, 2021, at 10:08am, Detectives from the Lacey Township Police Department were investigating a recent burglary and theft within Lacey Township, and attempted to speak with the suspect after observing him on Brentwood Road, Forked River. The male suspect obstructed the investigation by flight, and began running away from Detectives at the scene. Additional officers were called to the scene to assist in locating the suspect. The suspect was observed running in [...]
BE AWARE OF PHONE SCAMS The Lacey Township Police Department is again encouraging residents and business owners to remain vigilant against phone scams. Recently, suspects posing as representatives of JCP&L have contacted residents threatening to shut off power if an immediate payment is not made. The caller directs the victim to provide banking information or to purchase a gift card toward the payment. If your account is past due with JCP&L, you will receive [...]
The Lacey Township Police Department continues to receive complaints from residents reporting scams. Once again, we are urging our residents not to provide personal information over the phone or agree to purchase gift cards to alleviate debt. Criminals are constantly seeking new ways to convince victims, over the phone or Internet, to provide them with cash and information. Many of the scams target the elderly who are often deceived due to their kindness. Below are [...]
Please be aware that the following scam, or something similar, has recently been occurring state-wide. The scam is primarily targeting the elderly. An unknown suspect contacts the victim by phone identifying himself as an attorney. The “attorney” explains that he has been retained by the victim’s grandson or granddaughter in light or their recent arrest. The “attorney” further explains that the relative, whose name he will have obtained [...]
The Lacey Township Police Department is investigating numerous vehicle burglaries that occurred during the overnight hours between Sunday, April 19, 2020 and Monday, April 20, 2020. Each of the vehicles were parked in driveways or in front of homes located in the Barnegat Pines portion of the township. A variety of items were reported stolen from the unlocked vehicles including wallets, keys, clothing, electronics, and cash. As a reminder, please ensure that your vehicles are [...]
BURGLARY ARREST On April 25, 2019 at 3:24 p.m., the Lacey Township Police Department responded to a residence on Cedar Drive, Lanoka Harbor, for a report of an unknown male subject entering a residence. Officers responded to the scene and learned that the unknown male had entered the residence through an unlocked front door. After entering the home, the male was confronted by the resident of the home. The male then left [...]
Brush Fire – On April 11, 2019, at 6:09 p.m., Officers Sarno and Barcalow responded to Earie Way, Forked River, for a reported brush fire. The fire, approximately ¼ acre in size, was extinguished by members of the Forked River Fire Company. The fire is under investigation. DWI – On April 11, 2019, at 8:00 p.m., Officer Sarno conducted a motor vehicle stop in the area of Canterbury Drive and Sheffield Drive [...]
*** Public Notice - Motor Vehicle Burglaries *** The Lacey Township Police Department is requesting our community's assistance to help solve several motor vehicle burglaries. This past weekend (primarily the early morning hours of January 19, 2019, between midnight and 6:00 a.m.) the Lacey Township Police Department responded to several motor vehicle burglaries in the area of Lake Barnegat Drive North, Emerald Court, and Hilltop Drive, all in the Lanoka Harbor section of the Township. All of the vehicles that were entered [...]
On the morning of Sunday, October 21, 2018, at approximately 01:10 hours Officer Christopher Meyler responded to the 400 Block of Lake Barnegat Drive North in Forked River, for a report of a pedestrian struck. Upon arrival he met with the victims a 26 year old male and a 23 year old female, both Township residents. They reported being struck by a small white SUV that fled the scene. Due to the nature of the injuries the male was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center by MONOC Helicopter [...]