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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 – March 10th through March 17th, 2017
Shoplifting – On Friday, March 17, 2017, at 12:54 p.m., Officer Jeffrey Slota responded to the Walmart, located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, for a shoplifter. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 47-year-old Michelle Weygand of Montauk Road in Forked River for shoplifting merchandise valued at $83. She was transported to Police Headquarters and processed. Michelle Weygand was released after receiving a criminal summons for shoplifting. Criminal Mischief (Auto) – On Thursday, March 16, 2017, at 9:38 a.m., Officer Evan Androcy responded to Police Headquarters for a Criminal Mischief report. The victim reported that between the overnight hours of March 15, 2017 into March 16, 2017, an unknown person or persons damaged the driver’s side mirror on his vehicle that was parked on the 700 block of Baldwin Street in Forked River. The damage to the vehicle is estimated at $50. Fire (Vehicle) – On Monday, March 13, 2017, at 10:45 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe responded to the 200 block of Donald Street in Lanoka Harbor, for a report of a vehicle fire. Investigation at the scene revealed that the caller had attempted to jump-start a vehicle. The jumper cables were placed on the [...]
Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Extra DUI Patrols for Saint Patrick’s Day Weekend
Extra DUI Enforcement for Saint Patrick's Day Weekend DUI Enforcement and Prevention remains a top priority for the Lacey Township Police Department. The danger presented to the public by motorists who choose to get behind the wheel of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is too often realized through a tragic motor vehicle collision. Beginning tomorrow evening, March 17, 2017 (Saint Patrick's Day) the Lacey Township Police Department will be conducting additional DUI patrols for Saint Patrick's Day weekend. Stealth-type marked vehicles will be utilized to conduct the patrols. Specifically dedicated Drunk Driving Enforcement Funds (DDEF Grant) allows for these additional DUI enforcement patrols. The intent of these extra DUI patrols are to make the roadways in Lacey Township as safe as possible for the motoring public. There is zero tolerance in Lacey Township for operating a motor vehicle while DUI. If drivers are caught operating their vehicle while impaired by drugs and/or alcohol they will be arrested. A first-offense DUI conviction will result in severe penalties, including but not limited to: a driver's license suspension and fines, along with potential towing and impound fees as a result of John's Law. To avoid the consequences of being arrested for driving under the influence, the Lacey Township Police Department recommends that [...]
Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – March 10th’s Red Night Out and Lacey Township’s Public Safety Announcement
The above picture depicts Lacey Township Police Chief Michael C. DiBella presenting on the heroin epidemic during the Red Night Out event held at the Lacey Township High School on the evening of March 10th, 2017. This year's Red Night Out event was a true success. The evening began at 6:00 p.m. with dinner in the cafeteria (provided by the Lacey Township Municipal Alliance). The dinner was provided through donations and served by members of several local school parent groups including the Cedar Creek PTA, Forked River PTA, Lanoka Harbor PTO, Mill Pond PTA, Middle School PTC, and the High School PTSA. In addition, informational tables were on display from numerous organizations including but not limited to the Lacey Township Police Department, the Ocean County Sheriff's Department, Young People in Recovery of Ocean County, Barnabas Health DART Coalition, Hope Sheds Light, New Jersey Parents Support Group, Lacey Township Municipal Alliance Task Force, The Home Depot, the Maximilian Foundation, Cheryl A. Byk Counseling Associates and Ocean Mental Health. The Lacey Township Police Department in partnership with the Ocean County Sheriff's Department presented information on the Police Explorer program, a program for young adults between the ages of 14 and 21 who are interested in [...]