Suspicious Incident - The complainant reported that around 2:30 a.m. on Monday, February 25, 2013, he heard someone jiggle the handle to the backdoor of his residence, and upon turning on the lights, he heard a female voice say “I thought you said she was not home.” The subject(s) left the area. No other description provided.
Criminal Mischief – Between the hours of midnight and 0600 hours on Monday, February 25, 2013, unknown subject(s) damaged a 2008 Ford Expedition while it was parked in the driveway of an Enterprise Drive residence. The rear passenger side of the vehicle had a four inch scratch in the fender. The value of the damage is estimated at $500.00.
Fraud (Senior Alert) - On Friday, February 22, 2013, an elderly resident of the Forked River Beach area reported that she received a telephone call that she believed was a scam. The caller identified himself as “Johnny Black” and told her she had won $300,000. The fraudulent caller advised her of a procedure to collect the winnings that first required her to send him $350.00. She also was told that failure to comply would result in him calling the [...]
Criminal Mischief - On Friday, February 22, 2013, a resident of Harris Rd, Forked River, reported that unknown actor(s) cut open the shrink wrap of a boat located in the back yard of the residence and damaged items on the boat. The actor(s) damaged metal brackets that secure the windshield and also damaged a fiberglass hatch. The criminal mischief is estimated at $350.00 worth of damage.
Theft Arrests - On February 9, 2013, two subjects stole three air condensing units valued at $1,500 from a secured area in the Lacey Business Park. Surveillance video, information provided by citizens, and multiple "crime tips" forwarded through the Lacey Police website resulted in the arrest of Patrick Cornelius, 23, and Michael Pansulla, 26, of Waretown. Both were charged criminally for the theft. These types of thefts have become more frequent. The Lacey Township Police Department appreciates the timely and accurate information provided [...]
Theft - On Wednesday, February 20, 2013, a resident of Joseph Ave, Lanoka Harbor, reported a theft from the front porch of the residence. The theft of an archery equipment (target) valued at $100 occurred between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on February 20, 2013.
Impersonating a Police Officer - At approximately 7:00 p.m., on Monday, February 18, 2013, Police Officer John McKee was dispatched to a local restaurant. The officer met with a concerned patron who reported a suspicious adult male. The suspicious male, Bryan Boggs, age 35, of Lanoka Harbor, had been overheard identifying himself as “Lieutenant Frederick” of the Lacey Township Police Department while speaking on his cellular phone. Investigation revealed that Bryan Boggs allegedly induced an 83 year-old, [...]
Burglary & Theft – During the overnight/early morning hours of Saturday, February 16, 2013, a resident from the 500 block of Beach Boulevard (west of 1st bridge) reported that an unknown person entered his residence while he briefly went out to a convenience store. The victim reported that the unknown person stole two guitars worth $5,200 then fled out the rear door of the residence as the victim returning home. There were no signs of [...]
Criminal Mischief – On Friday, February 15, 2013, staff of the Recreation Department reported Criminal Mischief to Township property and Trespassing at Gille Park. The report involved purposeful damage to the fence protecting the skate park. Unknown actors cut a portion of the fencing and removed clamps to allow for uncontrolled access to the park. Anyone observing criminal mischief in the parks is asked to call the Lacey Township Police Department as soon as possible [...]
Burglary Arrest - On Thursday, February 14, 2013, Detective Brian Flynn and Detective Robert Surtees of the Lacey Township Police Department arrested 25 year old, Forked River resident Christopher Jones and charged him with Burglary and Theft. The charges relate to the Sunday, February 10, 2013, burglary of an Annapolis Lane, Forked River, residence during which over $1,300 in jewelry and other items were stolen. The burglary involved prying a bathroom window open, then gaining [...]