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Code Red Reverse 911 Emergency Alert Registration
Lacey Township residents are encouraged to sign up for Reverse 9-1-1 notifications through Onsolve CodeRed on their cellular telephones. Click here to be taken to the account access page. The police department utilizes the Reverse 9-1-1 system to send out important telephone messages to residents based on the geographic location of each resident’s home telephone. While land-line, home and business telephones are already in the system’s database, cellular phone numbers are not in the system. This feature allows residents to register additional phone numbers in the Onsolve CodeRed system, so an emergency message related to Lacey Township will be received regardless of the resident’s location at the time. Please click here to go to the registration page.
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.
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Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – July 6th, 2018 through July 12th, 2018
Warrant Arrest – On Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at 8:46 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno and Sergeant Robert Surtees conducted a motor vehicle stop in the parking lot of Wendy’s on Route 9 in Lanoka Harbor. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 30-year-old Paul Mastrolia, Jr., of Dorchester Avenue in Lakewood, NJ, on a no bail warrant out of Seaside Heights, NJ. Paul Mastrolia, Jr., was arrested and transported to police headquarters. Seaside Heights police responded to Lacey police headquarters and took custody of Mr. Mastrolia. Drug Arrest – On Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at 2:31 p.m., Officers Michael Verwey, John McKee, and George Resetar responded to the Wawa located on Route 9 and Laurel Blvd in Lanoka Harbor for a suspicious person who had walked out of the store. The 28-year-old male, Michael Bari, of Gladstone Street in Manchester, NJ, was located across the street in the parking lot of the Laurel Plaza. Investigation at the scene led to his arrest for possession of CDS and a hypodermic syringe. He was processed and released with incident. Warrant Arrest – On Monday, July 9, 2018, at 8:48 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe, Anthony Sarno, and Sergeant Robert Surtees [...]
Township News – Lacey Township Police Department – Next Gille Park Skate Park Evening Event – This Friday, July 13, 2018
*** Next Gille Park Skate Park Evening Event, Friday, July 13th, 2018 *** The Lacey Township Police Department has partnered with the Lacey Township Recreation Department, the Lacey Municipal Alliance, and the Lacey Municipal Police Foundation, to open the Gille Park Skate Park, for Lacey Township residents, on select Friday evenings. The events started in August 2016, and continued through last year. The next Gille Park Skate Park Evening Event, also known as "Friday Night Lights" will be held this Friday, July 13th, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. The skate park will be open from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 pm, with a live DJ playing music beginning at 7:00 p.m. Lighting will be provided by the Lacey Township Police Department with assistance from our local Fire Departments. In addition, the Lacey Township Police Department will be on scene. The event will also include a mobile gaming trailer provided by "Party Crashers" from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Age appropriate games will be available for the kids. The "Party Crashers" mobile gaming trailer has participated in prior Gille Park Skate Park Evening Events, prior Lacey Day Events, as well as numerous other events throughout Ocean County. The mobile gaming trailer is being sponsored by the Lacey Municipal Police Foundation and the Lacey Municipal Alliance. As [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – June 30th, 2018 through July 5th, 2018
Burglary/Theft/Criminal Mischief- On Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at 12:50 p.m., Officer John McKee responded to Longwood Drive, Forked River for a report of a burglary. The victim stated that sometime between 1200 p.m. on July 1, 2018, and 8:00 a.m. on July 2, the detached garage on his property was entered. An unknown suspect stole a yellow Suzuki dirt bike valued at $1000.00. The side door to the garage was unlocked at the time of the theft. During the course of the theft, damage was done to the vehicle in the garage. The estimated value of the damage to the vehicle is $400.00 Warrant Arrest – On Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at 12:52 a.m., Officers Scott Keefe, Elton Copes, and Sergeant Robert Surtees responded to the Lacey Inn on Route 9 North in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 23-year-old Christopher D. Phillips who resides at the Lacey Inn, on two active warrants out of Berkeley Township Municipal Court totaling $891. Christopher Phillips was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and later released on his own recognizance. CDS Arrest – On Monday, July 2, 2018, at 9:38 a.m., Officers Michael [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – July 29th, 2015 thru August 3, 2015
Weekly Police Blotter July 29th thru August 3rd, 2015 . Criminal Attempt to Commit Burglary and Criminal Mischief – On Monday, August 3, 2015, at 6:46 a.m., Officer Darrell Nick responded to the Lacey Diner, located at 530 Lacey Road in Forked River, for a report that during the overnight hours, an unknown person attempted to force entry into the rear of the building by attempting to pry open the rear door of the diner. The door was not forced open and entry was not gained. The damage to the door is valued at $500. The suspect is described as a white male in his late thirties or early forties, approximately 5 foot 8 inches tall, with a thin build, and dark bushy hair. He was last seen wearing dark pants, a light-colored, button down shirt with dark stripes on it, and carrying a yellow backpack. He was also in possession of a dark-colored mountain bike with a large style seat. Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Detective Robert Surtees at 609.693.6636 x2572 or submit an anonymous crime tip at www.LaceyPD.org/crime-tips/. Burglary and Criminal Mischief – On Sunday, August 2, 2015, at 2:11 a.m., Officers [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – July 21st thru July 28th, 2015
Weekly Police Blotter July 21st thru July 28th, 2015 . Burglary of Residence (Arrest) - On Friday, July 24, 2015, 20-year-old Jeffrey Burgoyne of 803 Sinclair Avenue in Lanoka Harbor was arrested by Lacey Detectives and charged with Burglary 2C:18-2a(1) of a Drew Avenue home. On Saturday, July 18, 2015, at 2:22 p.m., Officer Daniel Ricciardella responded to the 700 block of Drew Avenue in Lanoka Harbor for a report of a burglary. The victim reported that earlier on July 18, 2015, at 7:11 a.m., he was home when a male subject rang his doorbell. After a short period of not answering the door, the male subject attempted to open the front door by turning the doorknob; however, the door was locked. The complainant opened the front door and observed the male suspect exiting from his garage which was previously closed. The male suspect then ran from the scene. Video surveillance footage from the victim’s residence provided images of the suspect as a white male wearing a black t-shirt and green camouflage pants. The video confirmed that the suspect opened the unlocked garage door and entered the garage. The suspect then fled the scene when he was confronted by the homeowner/victim. Additional video surveillance footage from [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – July 15th thru 20th, 2015
Weekly Police Blotter July 15th thru July 20th, 2015 . Structure Fire – On Monday, July 20, 2015, at 4:18 p.m., Officer Dimitri Tsarnas responded to the 800 block of Tiller Drive in Forked River for a residential structure fire. Upon arrival, a large portion of the fire had been extinguished by an off-duty fireman who utilized a garden hose. The Forked River Fire Department responded and extinguished the remainder of the fire. The fire was located mainly on the north side of the residence. The Ocean County Fire Marshal responded and determined the fire to be accidental. The fire appears to have started in a garbage can that was outside on the north side of the residence and spread to the siding on the house. Shoplifting (Arrests) – On Monday, July 20, 2015, at 3:18 p.m., Officers Jason Lee and John Cernek responded to Walmart, located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, for adult male shoplifters in custody. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 29-year-old Matthew Clinton of Devon Street in Forked River and 29-year-old Ryan Lee of Spruce Road in Lanoka Harbor for shoplifting merchandise valued at approximately $30. They were both transported [...]