Alerts
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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Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – 2016 Civilian Recognition Award – December 23, 2016
The above picture (left to right) depicts Captain Patrick Ganley, Officer Jason Lee, Jordan Rensel, Officer Anthony Sarno, and Chief Michael C. DiBella, in the lobby of the Lacey Township Municipal Building after Jordan Rensel was presented with the 2016 Lacey Township Police Department's Civilian Recognition Award. On Monday, September 5, 2016, at 8:34 p.m., Officers Jason Lee, Anthony Sarno and Julie Barcalow were dispatched to the Lacey McDonald’s located at 404 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for a report of an unconscious male on the floor of the men’s bathroom. A second dispatch reported that the patient was not breathing. While officers were en-route to the scene, 17-year-old Jordan Rensel, who was also at the Lacey McDonald's, immediately sprung into action and assessed the male. After determining the male was not breathing, Jordan began CPR and continued doing so until the male began breathing on his own. At this time Officers arrived on scene and continued providing emergency care until the arrival of Lanoka Harbor EMS and paramedics. A short time later the male became conscious and was transported to the hospital for treatment. Last evening, December 22, 2016, Chief Michael C. DiBella and Captain Patrick Ganley presented Jordan Rensel with the [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – December 15th through December 23rd, 2016
Shoplifting - On Friday, December 23, 2016, at 9:21 a.m., Officer Jesse Dalziel responded to the Walmart, located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, for a male shoplifter who fled the store. Officer Dalziel was further advised that the suspect was at the bus stop on the corner of Route 9 and Haines Street. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 34-year-old Jonathan A. White of Potomac Court in Barnegat, NJ, for shoplifting merchandise valued at $263.15. He was transported to police headquarters and processed. Jonathan White was released after receiving a criminal summons for shoplifting. Shoplifting - On Thursday, December 22, 2016, at 2:34 p.m., Officer Jesse Dalziel 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 18-year-old Lauren C. Prowse of Drew Avenue in Lanoka Harbor, for shoplifting merchandise valued at $34.15. She was transported to police headquarters and processed. Lauren Prowse was released after receiving a criminal summons for shoplifting. Drug and Warrant Arrest - On Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at 8:26 p.m., detectives from the Lacey Township Police Narcotics Unit conducted a traffic stop on [...]
Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Officer Michael Verwey Nominated for Award – December 20th, 2016
The above picture depicts Officer Michael Verwey (left) after receiving his 2016 Nomination/Recognition, for being a top finalist in the 2016 Kimberly Smith Ames Award. The award was presented by the Ocean County Police Traffic Safety Officers Association and the Smith family. Officer Michael Verwey was recently honored for his efforts to get drunk drivers off the roads. He was recognized for being among the finalists for the 2016 Kimberly Smith Ames DWI Prevention Award, which was presented on Thursday, December 15, 2016, by the Ocean County Police Traffic Safety Officers Association and the Smith family. Officer Verwey is a 12-year veteran police officer. He was hired by the Lacey Township Police Department in 2013 and has been assigned to the patrol division where he makes DUI enforcement a top priority. Prior to Lacey Township, Officer Verwey served as a Police Officer for the Burlington City Police Department (two years), the Medford Township Police Department (seven years), and the Waterford Township Police Department (one year). Officer Verwey is a member for the Ocean County Fatal Accident Support Team (FAST) and a member for the Southern Ocean County SWAT team. So far in 2016, Officer Verwey has accounted for 20 percent [...]