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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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 [...]
Weather Alert – Flash Flood Advisory and Severe Thunderstorm Warning – Lacey Township – Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 9 a.m.
Weather Alert - A severe thunderstorm warning and flash flood advisory have been issued for our area. South of this area has been experiencing severe thunderstorms and flash flooding. Heavy rains may cause flash flooding. Do not drive, walk, or try to swim through any area of flash flooding.
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – July 8th thru 14th, 2015
Weekly Police Blotter July 8th thru July 14th, 2015 . Shoplifting (Arrest) – On Monday, July 13, 2015, at 10:50 p.m., Officers Dimitri Tsarnas and Adam Ewart responded to the Walmart, located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for two adult female shoplifters. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 20-year-old Kiana Bass of Mermaid Avenue in Beachwood, NJ, for shoplifting merchandise valued at $99. In addition, 22-year-old Nicole A. Cholish of Mermaid Avenue in Beachwood, NJ, was arrested for shoplifting merchandise valued at $116. They were both transported to police headquarters, processed, and charged with Shoplifting. Criminal Mischief – On Monday, July 13, 2015, at 5:44 p.m., Officer Dimitri Tsarnas responded to the east side of Haines Street in Lanoka Harbor for a report of criminal mischief. The complainant reported that between 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2015, an unknown person or persons shattered the back window on his vehicle that was parked in front of the residence. The cost to replace the rear window is valued at $250. Warrant Arrest – On Monday, July 13, 2015, at 12:25 p.m., Officers Jeffrey Slota and Jason Lee responded to the 500 block [...]