Department News

Department News (Retirements) - Congratulations to Officer Joseph Soto and Special Officer Kenneth Martin on their September 1st, 2014, retirements from the Lacey Township Police Department. Officer Soto is known throughout the community for his charisma and outgoing personality which was most evident with his work with the schools and the youth of Lacey Township. Special Officer Kenneth Martin is well-known for his efforts to keep our township parks, businesses, and the schools safe for the youth [...]

Lacey Township Class II Special Officer Travis Horton (Certified Child Seat Technician) assisting a resident Courtesy Child Seat Safety Inspections (Saturday, August 23, 2014) - The Lacey Township Police Department, with the assistance of members of the Ocean County Sheriff's Department and the Manchester Township Police Department, conducted courtesy child seat safety inspections for dozens of parents and grandparents. The event was held between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2014, at [...]

                          Municipal Alliance 5K Run - Congratulations to the officers of the Lacey Township Police Department who ran in the Municipal Alliance 5K Run at Gille Park this morning (Saturday, August 23, 2014). The officers included Brian Holt, Lieutenant Patrick Ganley, Patrick Watkins, Jason Lee, Anthony Sarno, Michael Hutman, Chris Meyler, Scott Keefe, and Charlie May. The five runner team of Anthony Sarno, Michael [...]

(New officers from left: Jason S. Lee, Elton L. Copes II, [Chief of Police], Christopher M. Meyler, Brian G. Holt, Patrick Q. Watkins) The Lacey Township Police Department welcomes 5 new officers who where appointed at last night's (7-10-14) township meeting to attend the Ocean County Police Academy which begins on Monday, August 4, 2014. The appointment of the new officers is effective August 4th, as they will attend the police academy from August 4th, 2014, through January [...]

Department News - On Wednesday, June 11, 2014, Officer Michael Verwey and Officer Dimitri Tsarnas were honored at the 2014 MADD New Jersey Law Enforcement Recognition event at the Middlesex County College in Woodbridge, NJ. Both officers were honored by the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) organization for their consistent and diligent DUI enforcement efforts. Both officers serve within the uniformed patrol division of the Lacey Township Police Department and are known locally for their [...]

Honoring Fallen Heroes of the United States Armed Forces - The members of the Lacey Township Department extend our sincere appreciation to the families of the members of the United States Armed Forces who have paid the ultimate price in service to our country. We remember those fallen heroes with heavy hearts. The Lacey Township Police Department Honor Guard was proud to march in the Memorial Day Parade in honor of those who so bravely gave [...]

Local Family Members Trained in the Use of Naloxone (Narcan) - Thanks to the volunteer efforts of Lacey Township residents Dan and Darla Dabal, members of 18 local families were trained in the use of Naloxone during an instructional session held at the recreation building in Lacey Township on Wednesday evening, May 21st, 2014. Dan and Darla Dabal worked with Chief Paprota to bring the staff of the South Jersey Aids Alliance to Lacey Township to train local parents who are struggling with a [...]

2014 Ocean County Law Enforcement Memorial - On Friday morning, May 16, 2014, the Lacey Township Police Department Honor Guard participated in the 2014 Law Enforcement Memorial service at Ocean County Park with law enforcement colleagues, friends, family, and supporters from throughout Ocean County. Chief David A. Paprota and Lieutenant Patrick Ganley attended the event with the all volunteer honor guard to show respect and honor the fallen officers of Ocean County and their families. [...]