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Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – January 29, 2021 through February 4, 2021

Fire- On Saturday, January 30, 2021, at 6:18 a.m., Officer John Simonson was dispatched to a Heatherington Court residence for an alarm. Members of the Lanoka Harbor Fire Department found that a fire had initiated at the home’s boiler that caused minimal damage. The Ocean County Fire Marshal deemed the fire not suspicious. Arrest- On Sunday, January 31, 2021, at 11:35 a.m., Officer Matthew D’Antonio responded to Walmart in reference to a shoplifter. While there, [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-02-05T18:16:32-05:00February 5th, 2021|All Announcements, Department News, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Woman’s Club of Lacey Inc. Makes Donation – February 3, 2021

The above photo depicts Lacey Police Chief Michael C. DiBella (center) being presented with a donation from the Woman's Club of Lacey Inc., on the afternoon of February 2nd, 2021. Chief DiBella accepted the donation on behalf of the Lacey Municipal Police Foundation. On Tuesday, February 2, 2021, the Woman’s Club of Lacey Inc., including, Co-Presidents Shirley Houlihan and Beverly Keubler, along with members Lillis Campbell and Diane Ash, presented the Lacey Municipal Police Foundation [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-02-03T15:50:29-05:00February 3rd, 2021|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Weather Update – Lacey Township Police Department/Office of Emergency Management – Coastal Flood Warning

*** Coastal Flood Warning *** The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning for 7am Monday morning, February 1st, 2021 through 5pm Tuesday evening, February 2, 2021. * WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Middlesex, Western Monmouth, Eastern Monmouth, Ocean, Coastal Ocean and Southeastern Burlington. * WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 5 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...At this level, widespread [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-01-31T15:07:44-05:00January 31st, 2021|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Weather Alert – Lacey Township Police Department/Office of Emergency Management – Winter Storm Watch – January 30, 2021

*** The National Weather Service Has Issued the Below Winter Storm Watch *** A WINTER STORM WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING, JANUARY 31st THROUGH LATE MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 1, 2021 * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 11 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. *WHERE...Portions of central, northern and southern New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Monday night. * [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-01-30T17:33:36-05:00January 30th, 2021|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – January 21, 2021 through January 28, 2021

Theft- On Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 10:41 a.m., Officer John Simonson responded to a local church in Lanoka Harbor for report of a theft. It was reported that a motor vehicle on the premises had the catalytic converter removed. The value for the loss and damage is estimated at $1,500. Investigation is ongoing. Shoplifting- On Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 6:51 p.m., Officer Brian Holt responded to Walmart and met with Loss Prevention in [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-01-29T21:50:54-05:00January 28th, 2021|All Announcements, Department News, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – January 15, 2021 through January 21, 2021

DUI - On Thursday, January 14, 2021, at 11:58 p.m., Officers Brian Holt and Bruce Carver responded to a motor vehicle crash on Arlington Avenue. Officers discovered that a vehicle driven by Christopher Kaminsky, 37, collided with a parked car while using his cell phone. During the investigation, Kaminsky was deemed under the influence and arrested. Prior to being released, Kaminsky was issued summonses for DUI, Reckless Driving, Use of a Cell Phone, and [...]

By LaceyPD|2021-01-21T20:37:51-05:00January 21st, 2021|All Announcements, Department News, Weekly Police Blotter|Comments Off

Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – January 18, 2021

Today, we celebrate and honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

By LaceyPD|2021-01-18T15:50:29-05:00January 18th, 2021|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Elf Officer Justice – December 19, 2020

Day 19: Tonight, Elf Officer Justice assisted our night shift officers during their “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” DUI Enforcement and Prevention patrols. Here, Elf Officer Justice is photographed with an Alcotest breathalyzer. The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is statewide, and is in effect from December 4, 2020 to January 1, 2021. DUI enforcement remains a top priority of the Lacey Township Police Department, to ensure the safety of all motorists [...]

By Lacey Police|2020-12-19T21:09:40-05:00December 19th, 2020|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Elf Officer Justice – For Yesterday, December 18th, 2020

Day 18: Elf Officer Justice continued working on his assignments in preparation for Santa’s arrival. Tonight, Elf Off. Justice explored Lacey Township’s lights and decorations. It appears that he is beginning to enjoy his time with the night shift officers.

By Lacey Police|2020-12-19T11:14:14-05:00December 19th, 2020|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off

Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Elf Officer Justice – Yesterday, December 17, 2020

Day 17: Much like our volunteer fire companies, the job of a Lacey Township Police Officer would be much more difficult without the assistance from Lacey Township and Lanoka Harbor Emergency Medical Services. Today, Elf Officer Justice visited Lacey Township EMS Squad #23, where he was provided with a tour of their facility and ambulances. Lacey Township and Lanoka Harbor EMS squads have been essential toward assisting our officers with calls for service during the [...]

By Lacey Police|2020-12-18T15:24:01-05:00December 18th, 2020|All Announcements, Department News|Comments Off