Department News

Yesterday afternoon (July 14, 2020), members of the Lacey Elks Lodge #2518 arrived at police headquarters with a substantial donation of food from the Captain's Inn for our police officers and dispatchers.  Once again, we would like to extend our utmost gratitude to the Lacey Elks Lodge for their donation and continued support of the Lacey Township Police Department. The Lacey Elks Lodge continues to support and give back to our community through numerous projects, [...]

  I am proud to announce that last month, Lacey Township Police Captain Patrick Ganley, badge #64, officially retired after 25 years of honorable service to the residents of Lacey Township. Captain Ganley was hired by the Lacey Township Police Department on August 26, 1996, where he served in the capacity of Police Officer for nine years. On July 14, 2005, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and was assigned as a supervisor [...]

  *** Happy Independence Day from the Lacey Township Police Department *** Enjoy the day and be safe! -Chief Michael C. DiBella

As you prepare for the 4th of July this weekend, please take a moment to become familiar with the New Jersey State laws on the use of fireworks. While the state of New Jersey has legalized very specific types of low level firework novelties (snappers, party-poppers and other non-aerial sparkling devices), we would like to remind our residents that most fireworks remain illegal to use without a valid permit. These include many aerial type fireworks [...]

The above photo depicts Lacey Police Officers Michael Hutman and Matthew D'Antonio while visiting Land of Oz Learning Center in Forked River on June 25, 2020.  “Our gratitude continues: Thank you Land of Oz Learning Center. Yesterday, Patrolmen Michael Hutman and Matthew D’Antonio were invited to the Land of Oz Learning Center, where they were met with a warm welcome from children and staff, who presented, “Thank you,” cards to our officers.  Each card was [...]

The above photo depicts Special Officer Timothy Swain (right) as he graduates as a Class 2 Police Officer from the Ocean County Police Academy, Special Law Enforcement Officer Class #46. The graduation was held earlier today in Jackson, NJ.  On September 14, 2017, Timothy Swain was hired by the Lacey Township Police Department as a Class I Special Law Enforcement Officer. Prior, he graduated from the Academy of Law and Public Safety (Lacey Township School [...]

  Traffic Safety, including DUI Enforcement and Prevention, remains a top priority for the Lacey Township Police Department. The danger presented to the public by motorists who choose to get behind the wheel of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is too often realized through a tragic motor vehicle collision. Several DUI arrests in Lacey Township have come as a direct result of a motor vehicle crash investigation, some crashes being [...]