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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.
Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Temporary Police Department Phone Numbers – April 13, 2021
*** Update *** The police department telephone issue has been corrected. Thank you. The Lacey Township Police Department is currently experiencing issues with our department telephone system. First and foremost, if you have an emergency dial 911. 911 calls are working. If you have a non-emergency phone call, please call the below temporary phone number for the Lacey Township Police Department. This number is: 609-693-0865 If you call and receive a busy signal please try again. Reminder, if you have an emergency dial 911 We will update you as soon as the phone system is repaired. Thank you.
Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Public Safety Telecommunicator Week – April 12, 2021
Police Chief Michael C. DiBella and the members of the Lacey Township Police Department would like to recognize our department’s Public Safety Telecommunicators, also known as Police Dispatchers. This week (April 11th to April 17, 2021) is National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week. Having started my career in Lacey Township many years ago as a Public Safety Telecommunicator, I understand how difficult and stressful this profession is. Dispatching itself, is just a small facet of what these professionals do. Our nine full-time Public Safety Telecommunicators have a long list of responsibilities, including, but not limited to, answering both emergency (911) and non-emergency phone calls (often handling multiple calls at once), dispatching police officers and emergency services to calls for service, speaking with members of the public at the lobby window of Police Headquarters, monitoring the jail cells and security cameras throughout the building, and monitoring other law enforcement and emergency service channels. Additionally they are routinely required to enter information into various computer systems, for example, to create a case number for a call for service, or to enter a stolen vehicle or missing person. In short, our Public Safety Telecommunicators serve as the vital link between our community and emergency [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – April 1 through April 8, 2021
Dispute- On Friday, April 2, 2021, at 11:50 a.m., officers were dispatched to a Lacey Road parking lot for a report of two males fighting. Officers found that two deliverymen were involved in an argument but never turned physical. Both subjects were released without charges. Theft- On Friday, April 2, 2021, at 9:00 p.m., a Forked River Beach resident reported that a package was stolen from his front porch. The victim reported that the Amazon delivery was taken during overnight hours. Fire- On Saturday, April 3, 2021, at 10:34 a.m., Officer Matthew D’Antonio responded to a Sunset Drive residence for a house fire. It appeared that while an occupant of the home was cooking a grease fire began and spread to the kitchen window curtains. The fire was extinguished by the occupant prior to severe damage. The Forked River Fire Department assisted by ventilated the home to remove excessive smoke. Arrest- On Saturday, April 3, 2021, at 1:02 p.m., officers responded to Walmart in reference to a suspicious male. Officers located Brian Langan, 51, who appeared intoxicated, inside the men’s room. Investigation revealed that Brian was under the influence from inhaling chemicals. Brian was charged with Being Under the Influence [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – April 15 through April 22, 2021
DWI- On Thursday, April 15, 2021, at 5:00 p.m., two members of the detective bureau discovered an adult male under the influence off the shoulder of Route 9. The male, who was operating a motor vehicle, was ultimately placed under arrest for DWI. James Hatch, 43, was charged with DWI and Reckless Driving prior to being released. Arrests- On Saturday, April 17, 2021, at 6:20 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Captain’s Inn for a disturbance. Upon arriving, officers discovered that two Ocean County Sheriff’s Officers were already on scene. The disturbance allegedly began when a patron, George Monith, was asked to leave for not wearing a mask. The sheriff’s officers, who were in the area conducting business checks, observed the disturbance and stopped to assist at which time one officer was shoved by Kimberly Monith. Kimberly was placed under arrest and transported to the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department. George Monith continued to be unruly leading to his arrest by Lacey officers. George Monith was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest prior to being released on his own recognizance. Kimberly Monith was also released after being processed. Fraud- On Monday, April 19, 2021, at 10:04 a.m., Officer Kymberly Gudgeon [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – April 8 through April 15, 2021
Arrest- On Thursday, April 8, 2021, at 6:42 p.m., officers responded to a Penn Avenue residence. While there, an occupant of the home, Andrew Lupton, was placed under arrest. Lupton was charged with Possession of Heroin, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe. During his arrest, Lupton bit an officer leading to additional charges of Resisting Arrest and Aggravated Assault. During processing at headquarters, Lupton damaged property leading to a Criminal Mischief charge. He was lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility without bail. Theft- On Saturday, April 10, 2021, at 9:51 p.m., Officer Martin Julian was dispatched to a Cranberry Hill residence in reference to a theft. The homeowner reported that unknown suspects entered the unoccupied home stealing items from the garage. The stolen items, valued at $12,000, included bicycles, tools, computers, and stereo equipment. Burglary- On Sunday, April 11, 2021, at 3:03 a.m., Officers Robert Duffy and Martin Julian were dispatched to Medicine to Go for an audible alarm. Upon arriving, officers discovered that the front glass was shattered. Surveillance video depicted a suspect approaching the window and throwing a large rock into the store’s interior. The subject fled on foot when the alarm sounded. [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – April 1 through April 8, 2021
Dispute- On Friday, April 2, 2021, at 11:50 a.m., officers were dispatched to a Lacey Road parking lot for a report of two males fighting. Officers found that two deliverymen were involved in an argument but never turned physical. Both subjects were released without charges. Theft- On Friday, April 2, 2021, at 9:00 p.m., a Forked River Beach resident reported that a package was stolen from his front porch. The victim reported that the Amazon delivery was taken during overnight hours. Fire- On Saturday, April 3, 2021, at 10:34 a.m., Officer Matthew D’Antonio responded to a Sunset Drive residence for a house fire. It appeared that while an occupant of the home was cooking a grease fire began and spread to the kitchen window curtains. The fire was extinguished by the occupant prior to severe damage. The Forked River Fire Department assisted by ventilated the home to remove excessive smoke. Arrest- On Saturday, April 3, 2021, at 1:02 p.m., officers responded to Walmart in reference to a suspicious male. Officers located Brian Langan, 51, who appeared intoxicated, inside the men’s room. Investigation revealed that Brian was under the influence from inhaling chemicals. Brian was charged with Being Under the Influence [...]