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Township News – Lacey Township Police Department – Road Closure (Detour) and Controlled Burn – Saturday, March 14th, 2020

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service, in conjunction with the Ocean County Parks Department will be conducting a prescribed burn operation on Ocean County property within Lacey Township tomorrow, March 14th, 2020. The area impacted is located in the area of West Lacey Road between Spaulding Avenue and Carriage Road, west of the Garden State Parkway. Lacey Road will be impacted by a smoke condition during burning operations, as such, a detour will be established [...]

By Lacey Police|2020-03-13T13:05:12-04:00March 13th, 2020|All Announcements, Department News, Traffic Delays|Comments Off

Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Employment Opportunity – Special Law Enforcement Officers

The Lacey Township Police Department is currently seeking certified applicants for the position of Class I and Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer. Candidates must possess a current New Jersey Police Training Commission Certification as a Class I/Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer from an approved Police Academy. Essential Duties: The Special Law Enforcement Officer Class I or Class II (SLEO) is a part-time member of the Police Department and will work part-time hours. Class [...]

By Lacey Police|2020-03-06T10:57:41-05:00March 6th, 2020|All Announcements, Department News, Employment Opportunities|Comments Off

Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Lacey Police Officer Graduates Ocean County Police Academy – March 4th, 2020

The above photo depicts Officer Matthew D'Antonio (immediate front) after graduating from the 108th Basic Class of the Ocean County Police Academy. The photo was taken on the morning of March 4th, 2020, just outside the Grunin Center, located at Ocean County College in Toms River. The above photo also includes (in no particular order) Lacey Police Chief Michael C. DiBella, Lieutenant Christopher Cornelius, Lieutenant Paul Sullivan, Jr., Sergeant George Resetar, and Officers Scott Keefe [...]

By Lacey Police|2020-03-04T16:45:51-05:00March 4th, 2020|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Sergeant Promotions – February 28, 2020

The above photos depict Lacey Township Police Officers John McKee and Darrell Nick being promoted to the rank of Police Sergeant during the February 27th, 2020 Township Meeting. The Lacey Township Police Department is proud to announce the promotions of two veteran police officers. On the evening of Thursday, February 27th, 2020, during the Township meeting, Officers John McKee and Darrell Nick were promoted to the rank of Sergeant. These two promotions replace the recent [...]

By Lacey Police|2020-02-28T11:19:47-05:00February 28th, 2020|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Township News – Lacey Township Police Department – Controlled Burning – West Lacey Road – February 21st, 2020

Controlled Burning - The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has notified the Lacey Township Police Department that they will be conducting controlled burning today (Friday, February 21, 2020) in the area of West Lacey Road and Spaulding Avenue, and West Lacey Road and Schoolhouse Road . Residents in Lacey Township may smell smoke throughout the day and evening. Thank you, -Chief Michael C. DiBella

By Lacey Police|2020-02-21T11:10:51-05:00February 21st, 2020|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Beware of Scams – February 13th, 2020

The Lacey Township Police Department has been advised of a recent scam that has been circulating throughout Ocean County. An individual claiming to be from Comcast or Xfinity will contact you and offer you an upgrade to your TV service. You are then prompted by the caller to purchase gift cards and then give the gift card information to them for the new service. Once you provide them the gift card information you have been [...]

By Lacey Police|2020-02-13T16:43:15-05:00February 13th, 2020|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – February 7th through February 13th, 2020

Arrest- On Thursday, February 6, 2020, at 8:56 a.m., Officers Dan Ricciardella and Michael Verwey arrested John Panagakos, 37, at his Forked River home. Panagakos was wanted in connection with an outstanding Lacey Municipal Court warrant. He was lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility in accordance with bail reform. Fraud- On Thursday, February 6, 2020, at 5:07 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno met with a Forked River resident reporting fraud. The resident [...]

By Lacey Police|2020-02-13T12:23:40-05:00February 13th, 2020|All Announcements, Department News, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Coffee With a Cop – Tomorrow, February 14th, 6am to 10am

The Lacey Township Police Department's Coffee with a Cop event, will take place tomorrow, February 14th (Valentine's Day) at the Wawa, located at 800 Lacey Road in Forked River. The event will begin at 6:00 a.m. and conclude at 10:00 a.m. Stop by and enjoy some free coffee and conversation with Lacey Township Police Officers. In addition to coffee, the first 100 Coffee with a Cop patrons will receive a free Valentine's Day donut provided [...]

By Lacey Police|2020-02-13T11:52:51-05:00February 13th, 2020|All Announcements, Department News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Coffee With a Cop – This Friday, February 14th – 6am to 10am

The Lacey Township Police Department's Coffee with a Cop event, will take place at the Wawa, located at 800 Lacey Road in Forked River on Friday, February 14th, 2020 (Valentine's Day). The event will begin at 6:00 a.m. and conclude at 10:00 a.m. Stop by and enjoy some free coffee and conversation with Lacey Township Police Officers. In addition to coffee, the first 100 Coffee with a Cop patrons will receive a free Valentine's [...]

By Lacey Police|2020-02-10T15:36:02-05:00February 10th, 2020|All Announcements, Department News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – LTPD Begins Body Worn Camera Program – February 4, 2020

The above photo depicts the body worn camera (BWC) that will be worn by our uniformed Police Officers. The body worn camera (BWC) program will begin Tuesday, February 4th, 2020. The Lacey Township Police Department has made a promise to serve our community with honor and integrity in order to maintain your confidence in our organization. In continuing that promise, we are pleased to announce that we will be implementing the use of Body Worn [...]

By Lacey Police|2020-02-03T22:57:24-05:00February 3rd, 2020|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off