Department News

Township News – Lacey Township Police Department – Structure Fire – Caffrey’s Tavern – September 5, 2018

On Wednesday, September 05, 2018 at 8:54 a.m., the Lacey Township Police Department received multiple phone and 911 calls reporting a large volume of smoke coming from the roof of Caffrey’s Tavern, located at 440 Route 9 South in Forked River. Upon arrival, officers observed heavy smoke emanating from the kitchen area of the restaurant along with large volumes of flames coming from the roof. Officers confirmed everyone was evacuated from the restaurant. The Forked [...]

By Lacey Police|2018-09-05T18:14:19-04:00September 5th, 2018|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – August 24th, 2018 through August 30th, 2018

Underage Consumption/Warrant Arrest- On Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 8:48 p.m., Officer Jason Lee responded to the intersection of Lacey Road and Route 9, Forked River, for a male subject lying on the ground. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of Jontel Luke, 19, of Windsor Street, Forked River, for underage consumption of alcohol. Additionally, a traffic warrant in the amount of $139.00 out of Brick Twp was located. Jontel [...]

By Lacey Police|2018-08-31T14:28:37-04:00August 31st, 2018|All Announcements, Department News, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Township News – Overdose Awareness Event – Tomorrow Evening, August 30, 2018 – 6pm to 9pm – Lacey United Methodist Church

*** Overdose Awareness Event, Thursday, August 30th, 2018 *** Our local overdose awareness event, hosted by Young People in Recovery of Ocean County, will be held tomorrow evening (Thursday), August 30, 2018, from 6pm to 9pm at the Lacey United Methodist Church, located at 203 Lacey Road in Forked River. This event is one of many being held nationally, and in New Jersey it is provided by Fed Up, a local coalition working to stop the opioid [...]

By Lacey Police|2018-08-29T11:20:53-04:00August 29th, 2018|All Announcements, Department News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Township News – Overdose Awareness Event – Thursday, August 30, 2018, 6pm to 9pm – Lacey United Methodist Church

*** Overdose Awareness Event, Thursday, August 30th, 2018 *** Our local overdose awareness event, hosted by Young People in Recovery of Ocean County, will be held this Thursday, August 30, 2018, from 6pm to 9pm at the Lacey United Methodist Church, located at 203 Lacey Road in Forked River. This event is one of many being held nationally, and in New Jersey it is provided by Fed Up, a local coalition working to stop the opioid epidemic [...]

By Lacey Police|2018-08-28T10:30:58-04:00August 28th, 2018|All Announcements, Department News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Township News – Overdose Awareness Event – Thursday, August 30, 2018 – 6pm to 9pm – Lacey United Methodist Church

*** Overdose Awareness Event, Thursday, August 30th, 2018 *** Our local overdose awareness event, hosted by Young People in Recovery of Ocean County, will be held this Thursday, August 30, 2018, from 6pm to 9pm at the Lacey United Methodist Church, located at 203 Lacey Road in Forked River. This event is one of many being held nationally, and in New Jersey it is provided by Fed Up, a local coalition working to stop the opioid epidemic [...]

By Lacey Police|2018-08-27T18:45:04-04:00August 27th, 2018|All Announcements, Department News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Lacey 5k- August 25th, 2018-Traffic Alert/Anticipated Road Closures/Recycling Yard Delayed Opening

The annual Lacey 5k race is scheduled for Saturday August 25, 2018 at 8:30 am. The race will begin in Gille Park. To facilitate the race, portions of Veteran’s Way, Municipal Lane, Calvin Street, and Newark Avenue (north of Lacey Road) will be closed from 8:30 am to 9:00 am. Special Police Officers will be on scene assisting with traffic. Additionally, the Lacey Township DPW recycling yard will be opening at 9:00 am on Saturday, August 25, 2018. [...]

By Lacey Police|2018-08-21T07:55:18-04:00August 21st, 2018|All Announcements, Department News, Traffic Delays, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – August 3rd, 2018 through August 9, 2018

Criminal Mischief Auto – On Monday, August 6, 2018, at 1:07 p.m., Officer Noah Schaffer responded to the 700 block of Spruce Road in Lanoka Harbor for a criminal mischief complaint. The caller reported that his vehicle, which was parked in the street in front of his residence, was vandalized. The passenger-side taillight was broken with no other observable damage to the bumper. The owner believes the taillight was intentionally broken. The [...]

By Lacey Police|2018-08-09T16:32:57-04:00August 9th, 2018|All Announcements, Department News, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Township News – Lacey Township Police Department – National Night Out – Tonight, August 7th, 2018 – Gille Park – 6pm to 11pm

*** National Night Out, Tonight, August 7th, 2018, at Gille Park, 6pm to 11pm *** Parking: *** Parking at Gille Park is limited. Please use the Lacey Township High School and the Lacey Township Middle School. Shuttle buses will be available from those locations to Gille Park. Guests who decide to walk from those locations are encouraged to use the walkway at Kennis Walk, which connects the Lacey Township Middle School to Gille Park. Officers will be [...]

By Lacey Police|2018-08-07T09:51:28-04:00August 7th, 2018|All Announcements, Department News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Township News – Lacey Township Police Department – National Night Out – Tomorrow Night, August 7, 2018 – Gille Park – 6pm to 11pm

*** National Night Out, Tomorrow (Tuesday), August 7th, 2018, at Gille Park, 6pm to 11pm *** I am happy to announce that the Lacey Township Police Department will be presenting our 2nd Annual National Night Out, Tomorrow evening, August 7th, 2018. The event will take place on the south side of Gille Park, 56 Manchester Avenue, Forked River, 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The purpose of this event is to strengthen law enforcement and [...]

By Lacey Police|2018-08-06T11:18:32-04:00August 6th, 2018|All Announcements, Department News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – July 27th, 2018 through August 3, 2018

DWI Arrest – On Thursday, August 2, 2018, at 1:18 a.m., Officer Martin Julian conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 9 North near Lakeside Drive South. The driver of the vehicle, 58- year old Mark Startek, Lakeside Drive, was arrested for DWI. He was transported to police headquarters and processed. Mark Startek was later released after receiving summonses for DWI and Reckless Driving. The vehicle he was driving was impounded pursuant to [...]