Department News

*** Coastal Flood Warning *** The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning Until Midnight tonight (October 29th into October 30, 2021).   A COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT   One to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Coastal Ocean, Ocean and Southeastern Burlington. Until midnight EDT tonight. At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and [...]

Each November, since 2016, the members of the Lacey Township Police Department have broken protocol for a good cause. We have, in a joint effort with members of our Township’s Emergency Services, participated in the national “No-Shave November” campaign. During our five years, we have successfully raised over $26,000. These funds were disseminated through various cancer charities including, Prevent Cancer Foundation, Fight Colorectal Cancer, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as directed by the No-Shave [...]

Trick or Treat in Lacey Township will be this Sunday, October 31, 2021. Those participating should: Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure their shoes fit properly, costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with an open flame, and masks do not obstruct vision. Carry a flashlight with you so you can be seen by others. Plan your route and share it with your family members. Only Trick or Treat [...]

On Saturday morning, October 9, 2021. at approximately 1:00 A.M. , 26-year old Police Officer Dylan Harrison was shot and killed outside of the Alamo Georgia Police Department in an ambush style attack that was committed in retaliation for an arrest he made earlier during his shift. After the ambush, the suspect fled, but has since been apprehended and charged with Officer Harrison’s murder. Officer Dylan Harrison is survived by his wife and 6-month-old son. Our [...]

The above photo depicts (left to right) Officer Michael Hutman, Chief Michael C. DiBella, and Officer Tyler Walsh, displaying their green ribbons in observance of Mental Illness Awareness Week.     October 4th through October 9th, 2021 is Mental Illness Awareness Week. Lacey Police Department is taking the challenge and going green with our friends at @OceanMHS -Chief Michael C. DiBella