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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 – September 23 through September 30, 2021
Theft- On Thursday, September 23, 2021, at 2:11 p.m., Officer Nyeem Calhoun was dispatched to take a theft report. An employee of CVS reported that her mountain bicycle was stolen from outside the store. No suspects were noted. Suspicious Person- On Monday, September 27, 2021, at 3:58 p.m., Officers Michael Hutman and Tyler Walsh responded to Wawa, 444 Route 9, in reference to a suspicious male. Two juvenile females reported that they were approached by an adult male who was harassing them. The suspect was identified as Leonard Brown who was ultimately issued a summons for Harassment. He was released at the scene. DWI- On Monday, September 27, 2021, at 8:58 p.m., Officer Martin Julian conducted a motor vehicle stop on Beach Boulevard. The vehicle was stopped for excessive speed and not having headlights illuminated. During the encounter, Officer Julian determined that the driver, Jessica Yannacone, was under the influence. Jessica was charged with DWI, Reckless Driving, Refusing to Submit to Breath Samples, Speeding, Headlights Required, and Failure to Maintain Lane. She was released on her own recognizance. Fraud- On Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at 11:56 a.m., Officer Tyler Walsh took a report involving fraudulent bank activity. A Forked River [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – September 16 through September 23, 2021
Trespassing- On Thursday, September 16, 2021, at 12:14 p.m., Officers Michael Hein and Scott Anderson were dispatched to Spirits Liquors in reference to a trespassing complaint. Officers discovered that Moses Sutton, 28, was inside the store refusing to leave after being advised previously that he was not welcome on the property. Sutton was issued a complaint for Defiant Trespass. Theft- On Friday, September 17, 2021, at 2:49 p.m., Officer Dan Ricciardella was dispatched to a Lanoka Harbor residence for a theft report. The owner reported that unknown suspect(s) forced open the rear gate of his property stealing items from within. The theft, that is valued at $3,500, consisted of copper line sets, fittings, and scrap. Burglary- On Saturday, September 18, 2021, at 9:29 a.m., Officer Matthew D’Antonio was dispatched to Cycleworld for a reported burglary. The owner reported that during the overnight hours, unknown suspect(s) cut locks and entered numerous storage trailers on the property. Burglary- On Monday, September 20, 2021, at 6:31 p.m., officers responded to a Birch Lane residence for the report of men fighting. Investigation at the scene revealed that a male subject unlawfully entered the home and assaulted the homeowner. The suspect was later identified as [...]
Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Officers and EMS Recognized for Live Saving Measures – September 16, 2021
The above photo depicts (left to right) Officer Alan Abrecht, Robert Fischer, and Officer Michael Hutman. On May 8, 2021, Officers Alan Abrecht and Michael Hutman responded to a Forked River residence, located in the Pheasant Run section of Lacey Township for a report of CPR in progress. Upon arrival, officers located Robert Fischer, lying on the sidewalk in front of his home, surrounded by neighbors rendering aid to him. Officers immediately determined that Robert did not have a pulse, and began lifesaving measures, including CPR chest compressions and the use of Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). While the officers were performing the lifesaving measures, Robert began to exhibit agonal breathing and regained a pulse. Lacey Township EMS arrived on scene and confirmed that a pulse was detected. Lacey Township EMS, along with Robert Wood Johnson (RWJ) Paramedics continued lifesaving measures. Robert began breathing on his own, and was transported to Community Medical Center (CMC). Ultimately, Robert made a full recovery, and returned home at a later date. Last month Officers Alan Abrecht and Michael Hutman responded to Robert Fischer's residence and welcomed him home (see above photo). The Lacey EMS Crew who continued lifesaving efforts included Captain Ray Benedetti, [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – April 21 through April 28, 2022
Motor Vehicle Crash/DWI- On Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 8:33 p.m., multiple officers, including Officers Copes, responded to Route 9 South and Taylor Lane for a report of a crash. Investigation at the scene reveled one of the drivers, Shirley R. Dilauri, 52, of Nutley, NJ, was suspected of being under the influence. Shirley was placed under arrest and transported to headquarters for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Shirley was released after being served with multiple traffic summonses including DWI. Theft/Criminal Mischief- On Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 10:24 a.m., Officer Slota responded to headquarters for a theft report. Upon arrival, Office Slota met with the victim who stated they had two flags taken from their front yard. The unknown actor had also damaged a PVC pipe to remove the flags. The total value of the flags is $22.00. DWI- On Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 9:28 p.m., Officer Watkins responded the temporary traffic signal on West Lacey Road, for a report of a vehicle that was stopped at the traffic signal for approximately 45 minutes. Upon arrival, the officer met with the driver, Andres Fernandezvillalob, 35, of 24 East Lacey Road, Forked River. Investigation at the scene revealed [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – April 14 through April 21, 2022
Warrant Arrest- On Thursday, April 14, 2022, at 8:52 p.m., Officer Hyle responded to police headquarters for a report of a male subject who had an outstanding Ocean County Sheriff’s Department warrant and wished to turn himself in. Officer Hyle met with Carmelo Perez Jr (49), of Atlantic City, and confirmed the warrant. Carmelo was placed under arrest and transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility without incident. Motor Vehicle Stop/Warrant- On April 15, 2022, at 4:39 p.m., Officer Hutman conducted a motor vehicle stop near the intersection of Lacey Road and Hoffman Road for careless driving. The driver, Joseph Calafiore (23), was found to have an outstanding “no bail” warrant out of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department. Joseph was placed under arrest and transported to Ocean County Correctional Facility. Joseph was also issued summonses for careless driving and driving while suspended. Motor Vehicle Crash/DWI- On Sunday, April 17, 2022, at 1:55 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of Route 9 North and South Street, for motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival, officers found a single motor vehicle had crashed into a utility pole. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Richard Heisler 2nd (24) of Beachwood. Through the course [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – April 7 through April 14, 2022
Disorderly Conduct- On Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 9:53 a.m., Officers Matthew D’Antonio and Jason Lee responded to the Lacey Mall after a caller reported that a male suspect was shooting a bb gun from a vehicle. Although the suspect was not present upon arrival of officers, they were able to identify the actor as Ryedan Ashworth, 18. Officers also confirmed that Ashworth was shooting a water bead gun rather than a bb gun. Ashworth was issued a complaint for Disorderly Conduct. Disorderly Conduct- On Sunday, April 10, 2022, at 1:28 a.m., several officers responded to a Windsor Street address and interacted with an adult female. During the interaction, Jamie Rawlins, 39, screamed at officers ultimately causing public inconvenience. She was issued a summons for Disorderly Conduct. DWI- On Sunday, April 10, 2022, at 2:19 a.m., Officer Michael Hyle was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Bay Way near Route 9. The caller reported that a passing Chevy Cobalt left the traveled portion of the roadway striking two of his parked vehicles. The vehicle further collided with two mailboxes and a street sign prior to leaving the scene. The vehicle was located on Ash Road displaying damage consistent [...]