Department News

On Sunday, June 6, 2021, a Memorial Service for Chief Thomas R. Darmody III (Retired Lacey Township Police) will be held at Riggs Funeral Home, 130 Route 9 North in Forked River. The Memorial will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (services beginning at 12:00 p.m). I have attached a copy of our original news release below from May 7, 2021.  It is with great sadness that the Lacey Township Police Department announces the [...]

*** Memorial Day 2021 *** Today we honor all the brave men and women of our armed forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. All the members of the Lacey Township Police Department salute the fallen and give thanks on this Memorial Day.

On Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 10:10 am, the Lacey Township Police Department was contacted regarding a missing person from a Lanoka Harbor residence.  The missing person, identified as a 73-year old male, had walked away from his residence in the Bayberry Section of Lanoka Harbor, on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at approximately 12:00 pm and had not returned home. It was further reported that the missing male suffered from Parkinson’s disease and dementia. Police Officers [...]

  The above photo depicts law enforcement officers from various agencies presenting 5 year-old Jaxon with several police patches for his "Tiny Superhero" cape. The photo was taken earlier this afternoon outside the Lanoka Harbor Elementary School in Lacey Township.  Earlier this afternoon, members from various law enforcement agencies in Ocean County, along with representatives from the New Jersey State Police, responded to the Lanoka Harbor Elementary School in Lacey Township to meet outside with [...]

On April 19, and May 17, 2021, the Walmart Corporation sponsored COVID-19 vaccination clinics for residents of Lacey Township 55 years of age or older. The vaccination clinics took place at the Lanoka Harbor Fire Department, 2 Warren Ave in Lacey Township.  In total, 870 vaccinations were provided over the course of these two dates. These clinics would not have been possible without the support of Mr. Joseph Michael, who is the Health and Wellness [...]

The above photos depict 6 year-old Hazel celebrating her birthday with the Lacey Township Police Department (May 13, 2021).   Last Thursday, May 13, 2021, the Lacey Township Police Department  was honored to meet with 6 year-old Hazel from Lacey Township and celebrate her 6th birthday. Hazel met with Lacey Police Officer Michael Hutman, who taught her how to utilize the emergency lights, sirens, and PA system in his patrol vehicle (see attached photos). Police Chief [...]

This week (May 16-22, 2021), is the 46th annual National EMS Week. This year's theme is “This Is EMS: Caring for Our Communities.” The Lacey Township Police Department would like to honor and thank all of our EMS providers, especially the members of our local EMS squads. We thank you for your dedication and service to our community each and every day. -Chief Michael C. DiBella

  *** Update ***  The police department telephone issue has been corrected. Thank you.    The Lacey Township Police Department is currently experiencing issues with our department telephone system. First and foremost, if you have an emergency dial 911. 911 calls are working. If you have a non-emergency phone call, please call the below temporary phone number for the Lacey Township Police Department. This number is: 609-693-0865 If you call and receive a busy signal [...]

Police Chief Michael C. DiBella and the members of the Lacey Township Police Department would like to recognize our department’s Public Safety Telecommunicators, also known as Police Dispatchers. This week (April 11th to April 17, 2021) is National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week. Having started my career in Lacey Township many years ago as a Public Safety Telecommunicator, I understand how difficult and stressful this profession is.  Dispatching itself, is just a small facet of what [...]

Statewide Distracted Driving Enforcement and Awareness Campaign April 1 – 30, 2021   Lacey Township -- Law enforcement officers from the Lacey Township Police Department will be cracking down on distracted drivers during April as part of New Jersey’s UDrive. UText. UPay. enforcement campaign. Beginning April 1st and running through the end of the month, the high visibility law enforcement initiative will target motorists who engage in dangerous distracted driving behaviors such as talking on [...]