Department News

The Lacey Township Police Department and the Lacey Township Recreation Department are partnering together today, February 24, 2017, to open the Gille Park skate park, due to the warm weather. The skate park will be open to Lacey Township residents today from 2:00 p.m., to 6:00 p.m. The skate park is specifically for the use of skateboards, scooters, and in-line skates.  Bicycles are not permitted at this time. All users are required to wear a [...]

Courtesy Child Seat Safety Inspection Event – The Lacey Township Police Department is hosting a courtesy (non-enforcement) Child Seat Safety Check at the Lanoka Harbor Fire House on Route 9 and Warren Avenue in Lanoka Harbor, tomorrow, February 15, 2017. The event will be held rain or shine from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Specially trained certified child seat technicians from the Lacey Township Police Department and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department will be on site to conduct [...]

(Update) Services to Begin Today for Long-Time Resident and Emergency Services Volunteer Robert “Bobby” Frandsen, Who Passed Away at  Age 64. Services for Long-Time Resident and Emergency Services Volunteer Robert “Bobby” Frandsen begin today, February 10th, 2017, at Riggs Funeral Home, located at 130 North Main Street (Route 9) in Forked River, NJ. The viewings will be held today from 2pm to 4pm and again from 7pm to 9pm, with a Fireman’s Service at 8:45pm.  An additional [...]

Weather Alert for Thursday, February 9th, 2017.  The latest weather report from the National Weather Service indicates the likelihood of snow accumulations in our area starting in the early morning hours tomorrow morning (Thursday) February 9th, 2017, and continuing through approximately 4:00 p.m.   Snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are possible in our area. Hazardous travel can be expected with snow covered roads and poor visibility, so please limit driving during this period. Furthermore, please remember to remove [...]

Long-Time Resident and Emergency Services Volunteer Robert “Bobby” Frandsen Passes Away At Age 64. It is with deep regret that I announce the passing of long time resident and Emergency Services Volunteer, Robert “Bobby” Frandsen. Robert “Bobby” Frandsen passed away on Saturday, February 4th 2017, at his home in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Bobby was a life-long resident of Forked River (Lacey Township) until his recent move to North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with [...]

Courtesy Child Seat Safety Inspection Event – The Lacey Township Police Department is hosting a courtesy (non-enforcement) Child Seat Safety Check at the Lanoka Harbor Fire House on Route 9 and Warren Avenue in Lanoka Harbor, on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. The event will be held rain or shine from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Specially trained certified child seat technicians from the Lacey Township Police Department and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department will be on site to [...]

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. Beginning this evening, February 3rd, 2017, and continuing through Sunday evening, February 5th, 2017 (Super Bowl Weekend) the Lacey Township Police Department will be conducting additional DUI patrols. Stealth-type marked [...]

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. This coming weekend (February 3rd through February 5th, 2017) the Lacey Township Police Department will be conducting additional DUI patrols. Specifically dedicated Drunk Driving Enforcement Funds (DDEF Grant) [...]

  Weather Alert - The high wind warning and coastal flood warning remains in effect.  The high wind warning will be in effect until midnight tonight, January 23rd, 2017.  Winds will be in the range of 25 to 35 mph with wind gusts as high as 55 to 60 mph. The strongest winds will continue to occur through this evening, then gradually decrease.  The high winds have already knocked down trees and power lines, and as [...]