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Department News/Heroin Arrest – Lacey Township Police Department – September 8, 2016

Heroin Distribution Arrest(s) On Wednesday evening, September 7, 2016, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Lacey Township Police Department’s Narcotics Unit, led by Detective Lieutenant Christopher Cornelius, executed a residential search warrant on the 700 block of Eagleswood Place in Forked River, NJ. The warrant was sought during an ongoing narcotics investigation involving the residents of the home. During the search of the residence, Lacey detectives recovered 514 chemist folds containing heroin, and multiple medications [...]

By Lacey Police|2016-09-08T23:20:55-04:00September 8th, 2016|All Announcements, Department News, Neighborhood Crime Alerts|Comments Off

Department/Township News – Lacey Township Police Department assists Recreation Department with Skate Park Night

The Lacey Township Police Department has partnered together with the Lacey Township Recreation Department and the Municipal Alliance, to open the Gille Park skate park, for Lacey Township residents, every other Friday evening. The events started in August 2016, and will continue through October 28th, 2016. The remaining dates include September 16th, and 30th, along with October 14th and 28th, 2016. During each event the skate park will be open from 7:00 p.m. until [...]

By Lacey Police|2016-09-08T00:47:39-04:00September 8th, 2016|All Announcements, Department News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

DART Prevention Coalition of Ocean County Sticker Shock Program brought to Lacey Township

The above picture includes (in no particular order) Lacey Police Chief Michael DiBella, Lieutenant Paul Sullivan Jr., Deputy Mayor Peter Curatolo, Nick Juliano, Lacey High School Principal Gregory Brandis, Municipal Alliance Coordinator Heather Scanlon, DART Prevention Coalition Adrienne Shulz, and Spirits Unlimited Store Manager Anthony LaMoriello. The students include (in no particular order) Michael Spina, Hailey Carskaddan, Joseph Serrano, Daniel Troise, Cole Kerchner, Kelsey Conover, and AJ Bahooshian. DART Prevention Coalition of Ocean County Sticker Shock Program [...]

By Lacey Police|2016-09-02T04:19:13-04:00September 2nd, 2016|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Department News (Courtesy Child Seat Safety Checks) – Lacey Township Police Department – Saturday, August 27, 2016

This photo depicts Lacey Township Police Department Officer George Resetar (Certified Child Seat Technician) conducting a courtesy child seat safety inspection during the Lacey Township Police Department's Child Seat Safety Inspection Event held at the Lanoka Harbor Fire Department on Saturday, August 27, 2016. In the above photo, local resident Gary Quinn was having his grandson's child seat inspected for proper installation. Courtesy Child Seat Safety Inspection Event (Saturday, August 27, 2016) –The Lacey Township Police Department, with the assistance [...]

By Lacey Police|2016-09-02T02:46:12-04:00September 2nd, 2016|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Lacey Township Police Department News – Courtesy Child Seat Safety Inspection Event – Saturday, August 27, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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 Saturday, August 27, 2016. The event will be held rain or shine from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Specially trained certified child seat technicians from the Lacey Township Police Department and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department will be [...]

By Lacey Police|2016-08-21T13:26:32-04:00August 21st, 2016|All Announcements, Department News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Final Message from Chief David A. Paprota of the Lacey Township Police Department – Friday, July 8, 2016 (Retirement)
Final Message from Chief David A. Paprota of the Lacey Township Police Department – Friday, July 8, 2016 (Retirement)

Final Message from Chief David A. Paprota of the Lacey Township Police Department – Friday, July 8, 2016 (Retirement)

A Final Message to Lacey Township from Chief David A. Paprota, Ed.D. On April 26, 2016, I released a statement announcing my retirement. My last workday was Friday, July 8th, 2016. I have included an updated version of that statement as my final message to Lacey Township as the Chief of Police. Thanks for all of your support and assistance through the years! With 27 years overall in law enforcement, I am grateful to have [...]

By LaceyPD|2016-07-10T11:36:12-04:00July 10th, 2016|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Recruitment: Police Exam Announcement (Civil Service) – Lacey Township Police Department – July 1st thru Aug 31st, 2016
Recruitment: Police Exam Announcement (Civil Service) – Lacey Township Police Department – July 1st thru Aug 31st, 2016

Recruitment: Police Exam Announcement (Civil Service) – Lacey Township Police Department – July 1st thru Aug 31st, 2016

Police Officer Exam - Regular, full-time police officer positions are hired from the New Jersey Civil Service Commission (NJCSC) list. The application period for the exam began on July 1, 2016, with online applications being available through the NJCSC. The closing date for the submission of applications is August 31, 2016. The exam is only held by the state once every two to three years. The State of New Jersey handles the application and testing process, as [...]

By LaceyPD|2016-07-02T14:29:11-04:00July 2nd, 2016|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Department News (COP Card Prize Assemblies) – Lacey Township Police Department – Friday, June 10, 2016
Department News (COP Card Prize Assemblies) – Lacey Township Police Department – Friday, June 10, 2016

Department News (COP Card Prize Assemblies) – Lacey Township Police Department – Friday, June 10, 2016

Chief Paprota, Lt. Kenny, and Sgt. Robert Flynn at the Lanoka Harbor School conducting the 2016 COP Card Prize Assembly - 6/10/16. Department News - On Friday, June 10, 2016, Chief David A. Paprota, Lieutenant Christopher Kenny, and Sergeant Robert Flynn conducted separate prize assemblies at the Lacey Middle School, Lanoka Harbor Elementary School, and the Mill Pond Elementary School as the final stage of the 2016 COP Collectible Card Program. Those students who collected the [...]

By LaceyPD|2016-06-10T18:32:27-04:00June 10th, 2016|All Announcements, Department News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Operation Brain Freeze (Bicycle, Scooter, and Skateboard Helmet Safety Program) – Lacey Township Police Department – Thursday, June 9, 2016
Operation Brain Freeze (Bicycle, Scooter, and Skateboard Helmet Safety Program) – Lacey Township Police Department – Thursday, June 9, 2016

Operation Brain Freeze (Bicycle, Scooter, and Skateboard Helmet Safety Program) – Lacey Township Police Department – Thursday, June 9, 2016

Operation Brain Freeze (Bicycle, Scooter, and Skateboard Helmet Safety Program) - The officers of the Lacey Township Police Department through PBA Local #238 have joined forces with Ralph's Italian Ice with Operation Brain Freeze for this summer. If an officer spots a child in Lacey properly wearing a helmet when riding a bicycle, scooter, or skateboard, the officer has the ability to stop and award the child a gift coupon for a free ice cream. The coupons are being provided as [...]

By LaceyPD|2016-06-09T15:23:01-04:00June 9th, 2016|All Announcements, Department News, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Week #10 – Cop Collectible Card Program – Lacey Township Police Department – Sunday, June 5, 2016 thru end of program.
Week #10 – Cop Collectible Card Program – Lacey Township Police Department – Sunday, June 5, 2016 thru end of program.

Week #10 – Cop Collectible Card Program – Lacey Township Police Department – Sunday, June 5, 2016 thru end of program.

The 2016 Cop Collectible Card Program is currently approaching Week #10 (final week). The checklist which lists all of the Cop Cards and the locations where they may be collected may be printed out by clicking: Lacey Cop Card Checklist 2016. . . The profiled cards for the period of Sunday, June 5th, 2016 thru the end of the program are as follows: Card #38 - Officer Brian Holt Sponsored by Paul J. Dalton, CPA, [...]