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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.
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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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Township News – Lacey Police/Lacey OEM – Emergency Services Wibit Response Drill – Wibit Water Park – Tonight at 6:30 p.m.
********** Emergency Services Wibit Response Drill - Wibit Water Park - This Evening, September 7, 2021, 6:30 pm *********** This evening (September 7, 2021), beginning at 6:30 p.m., members from our local Fire Departments, EMS Squads, and Underwater Rescue and Recovery Team (Dive Team), will be conducting an Emergency Services Response Drill at the Wibit water park, located at 5000 Lakeside Drive in Forked River (Second Lake). Members from the Lacey Township Police Department and the Lacey Township Office of Emergency Management will be on scene observing the drill. The drill will end at approximately 9:00 p.m. Thank you, -Chief Michael C. DiBella
Township News – Lacey Police/Lacey OEM – Emergency Services Wibit Response Drill – Tuesday, September 7, 2021, 6:30 p.m.
********** Emergency Services Wibit Response Drill - Wibit Water Park - Tuesday Evening, September 7, 2021, 6:30 pm *********** On Tuesday, September 7, 2021, beginning at 6:30 p.m., members from our local Fire Departments, EMS Squads, and Underwater Rescue and Recovery Team (Dive Team), will be conducting an Emergency Services Response Drill at the Wibit water park, located at 5000 Lakeside Drive in Forked River (Second Lake). Members from the Lacey Township Police Department and the Lacey Township Office of Emergency Management will be on scene observing the drill. The drill will end at approximately 9:00 p.m. Thank you, -Chief Michael C. DiBella
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – February 10 through February 17, 2022
Warrant On Friday, February 11, 2022, at 1750 hours, Officer Hyle responded to police headquarters to accept bail for a subject who was turning himself in. Officer Hyle met with John Rivera, 26, Cottontail La, Lanoka Harbor, who was posting bail for a $500 warrant out of Toms River Twp. J. Rivera posted his bail and was released. Structure Fire On Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 0600 hours, Officer Ricciardella responded to the 300 block of Independence Drive for a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival heavy smoke was observed coming from the residence. Officer Ricciardella confirmed everyone had evacuated the home. Lanoka Harbor and Forked River Fire Departments responded and extinguished the fire. The NJ State Fire Marshal, The Ocean County Fire Marshal and Detective Bureau responded to the scene to assume the investigation which is ongoing at this time. Fraud On Tuesday, February 15, 2022 a resident on Plover Court reported to Officer Carver that she was the victim of unemployment fraud. The caller reported she received a notice in the mail from the Unemployment Office of New Jersey regarding her recent application for benefits. The caller reported she has been retired for the past twenty years [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – February 3 through February 10, 2022
Shoplifting- On February 3, 2022, at 2:58 p.m., Officer Matthew D’Antonio responded to Walmart in reference to an attempted theft. Loss Prevention reported that an adult male attempted to exit the store with items valued at $300 after avoiding the registers. When approached, the suspect dropped the items and ran. The suspect was described as a white male with facial tattoos. Video surveillance is being used to identify the actor. Arrest- On Friday, February 4, 2022, at 11:45 p.m., Officers Martin Julian and Randolph Plis were dispatched to Wawa, Lanoka Harbor, for a suspicious male. Once there, officers located the Atlantic City resident locked inside a bathroom stall. Investigation revealed that the suspect, who identified himself as Joshua Phillips, was in possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia. During his arrest, officers located multiple credit cards belonging to others. At headquarters, officers processed the arrestee and identified him as Joseph Allen, 41, who had an outstanding $25,000 warrant. Allen was charged with Possession of Heroin, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Theft of Credit Cards, and Hindering his own Apprehension. He was lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility without bail. Arrest- On Saturday, February 5, 2022, at 10:03 a.m., Officer Dylan [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – January 27 through February 3, 2022
Winter Storm Response Beginning Friday, January 28, 2022 through Sunday, January 30 2022, officers handled numerous winter storm related calls assisting motorists and Lacey residents. Fire without Permit On Friday, January 28, 2022, Officer Emmett responded to Biagio's Restaurant, 509 Route 9 N, Lanoka Harbor, for a report of heavy smoke emanating from the rear of the building. Upon arrival, officers observed wooden pallets burning behind the building. Lanoka Harbor Fire Department responded to the scene and extinguished the flames. It was later determined that Randy Rizzolo, 28, of South Main Street, Forked River, was responsible for the fire. Ocean County Fire Marshals responded to the scene and determined that the fire was not set maliciously. Randy Rizzalo was issued a Special Complaint Summons for Fires without a Permit. Shoplifting On Monday, January 31, 2022, officers responded to Walmart, for a report of a male shoplifter in custody. At the conclusion of the investigation, Michael Dolan, 40, of Brick Township, was placed under arrest for shoplifting. In addition to the arrest, an active Washington Township arrest warrant in the amount of $2000.03 was located. Michael Dolan was later transported to Ocean County Jail. Defiant Trespass/Warrants On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, [...]