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Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Lacey Township Police Department to protect the lives and property of those who visit, work, or reside in Forked River, Lanoka Harbor, and Bamber Lake, New Jersey. We, as the dedicated members of the Lacey Township Police Department, are committed to working diligently toward reducing criminal activity and victimization while improving the quality of life of the residents we so proudly serve. Our promise is to serve with honor and the highest level of integrity to maintain the public’s confidence in our organization.
Welcome to the Lacey Township Police Department Website
The dedicated members of the Lacey Township Police Department are committed to providing the highest level of service to the community. This includes the use of technology to not only ensure our law enforcement efforts are more efficient and effective, but to also provide the community with convenient services and timely information. You may obtain a motor vehicle accident report, valuable information on identity theft, neighborhood crime alerts, information on the passage of new laws, and much more. Please feel free to browse this website to familiarize yourself with the Lacey Township Police Department and the services available. This site will continue to evolve as additional opportunities to serve you better become available.
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – October 14 through October 21, 2021
MV Accident- On Thursday, October 14, 2021, at 3:26 p.m., officers responded to a one-car motor vehicle accident that occurred on Lacey Road, west of the Parkway. Officers discovered that a vehicle driven by an 84 year-old female left the lane of travel and collided with a tree. The sole occupant was airlifted to a trauma center with serious injuries. Stolen MV- On Saturday, October 16, 2021, at 2:09 a.m., Officer Bruce Carver conducted a registration inquiry of a suspicious vehicle. Officer Carver discovered that the vehicle was reported stolen out of Lakewood Township. The vehicle was parked on Orlando Drive although officers could not locate the driver. The vehicle was processed and returned to a Lakewood Township rental company. Dispute- On Sunday, October 17, 2021, at 12:18 a.m., officers were requested at a Beach Boulevard home for a physical dispute. Officers found that multiple adults were involved in the matter that ended prior to their arrival. All parties were referred to Court to sign criminal complaints on their own behalf. Open Container- On Monday, October 18, 2021, at 10:15 a.m., Officer Noah Schaffer was patrolling the Rail Trail at the intersection of Mill Street and Station Drive. During the [...]
Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Coffee with a Cop – Monday, October 25, 2021
Next Monday, October 25, 2021, from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., the Lacey Township Police Department with be hosting a "Coffee with a Cop" event. The event will be held at the Lacey Mall Dunkin', located at 344 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor (Lacey Township). Stop by inside and enjoy some free coffee and conversation with your Lacey Township Police Officers. If anyone has any questions regarding this event please contact Officer Michael Hutman at 609-693-6636 ext. 2527. Thank you. -Chief Michael C. DiBella
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – October 7 through October 14, 2021
MVA- On Thursday, October 7, 2021, at 7:03 a.m., Officer John Simonson responded to the area of Manchester Avenue and Grove Street for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a utility pole. Investigation at the scene revealed a Honda Pilot was traveling northbound on Manchester Avenue. During this time, the vehicle crossed the center line, entered the southbound lane and collided with a utility pole. The pole was broken in half causing the road to be shut down for several hours. Arrest- On Friday, October 8, 2021, at 4:08 a.m., Officer Joseph Pandorf was traveling on Beach Boulevard and made contact with several pedestrians. During the interaction, Officer Pandorf discovered that one of the pedestrians caused damage at several nearby residences by kicking mailboxes and garbage cans. Gerard O’Connor, 19, was arrested and charged with criminal mischief. He was released on his own recognizance. Burglary- On Friday, October 8, 2021, at 9:53 a.m., Officer Michael Baldasari and Nyeem Calhoun were dispatched to 121 Route 9 South in reference to a burglary. Upon opening the business, the owner discovered that an unknown suspect(s) pried open the rear door during the overnight hours. Once inside, the actor(s) forced open an [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – June 23 through June 30, 2022
Warrant Arrest- On Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 7:06 a.m., Officer Ricciardella was flagged down by a concerned citizen regarding a suspicious person. The citizen advised Officer Ricciardella a male with no shirt was acting strange and yelling at traffic in the area of Lacey Road and Lake Barnegat Drive. Officer Ricciardella later located David Bell, 28, of 314 Harzold Road, in the area. David was later found to have an outstanding “no bail” warrant originating out of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department. David was arrested and transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility without further incident. Motor Vehicle Burglary/Theft- On Saturday, June 25, 2022, at 8:10 a.m., Officer Abrecht responded to the 500 block of Daytona Road for a report of a motor vehicle burglary and theft. Upon arrival Officer Abrecht met with the victim who reported their surveillance camera captured an unknown vehicle park in front of their residence. The video shows two unknown actors approach their vehicles and enter them. The victim reported multiple items were stolen from their vehicles. The estimated value in stolen property was $2,300.00. Theft- On Saturday, June 25, 2022, at 11: 24 a.m., Officer Lee responded to police headquarters for a theft [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – June 16 through June 23, 2022
Fraud- On Friday, June 17, 2022, at 10:21 a.m., Officer Slota responded to police headquarters for a fraud report. Officer Slota met with the victim who stated they befriended a man several years ago, while on a social media website. The victim stated the suspect identified himself a member of the military, stationed in Afghanistan. The victim stated over a period of time, they sent approximately $100,000.00 to the unknown subject. The victim stated they sent the money using pre-paid cards and bitcoin. It was not until recently that the victim realize it was a scam. Shoplifting- On Friday, June 17, 2022, at 5:15 p.m., Officer Hyle responded to Walmart for a report of a shoplifter in custody. Upon arrival officers met with the associate manager who advised officers that Michael Mennicucci, 36, of Bayville, NJ, attempted to steal $30.86 worth of merchandise from the store. Michael was placed under arrest and transported to headquarters, where he was processed. Michael was charged with shoplifting and was later transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility without incident. Shoplifting- On Sunday, June 19, 2022, at 9:15 a.m., Officer D’Antonio responded to Walmart for a report of a shoplifter in custody. Upon arrival [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – June 9 through June 16, 2022
DWI- On Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 10:28 p.m., Officer Emmett conducted a motor vehicle stop in the parking lot of the Bay Habour Motor Lodge, for failure to maintain lane. Officer Emmett met with the driver, Lisa Bader, 55, of Trenton, NJ. Investigation at the scene revealed that Lisa was driving while intoxicated. Lisa was placed under arrest and transported to headquarters, where she was processed. Lisa was issued several motor vehicle summonses including DWI and Reckless Driving. Lisa was served her copies of the traffic summonses and released in accordance to John’s Law. Motor Vehicle Stop/Warrant Arrest- On Sunday, June 12, 2022, at 12:47 p.m., Sergeant Nick conducted a motor vehicle stop in the parking lot of 639 Lacey Rd. The driver, Scott Peters, 21, of New Egypt, NJ, was found to have a suspended driver’s license and an active $550.00 warrant out of North Hanover. Scott was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. Scott was issued traffic summonses for Unsafe Lane Change and Driving While Suspended then released on his own recognizance. Motor Vehicle Stop/Warrant Arrest- On Monday, June 13, 2022, at 11:30 p.m., Officer Keefe conducted a motor vehicle stop near the intersection of [...]