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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.
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Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Statewide Distracted Driving Enforcement and Awareness Campaign – March 31, 2021
Statewide Distracted Driving Enforcement and Awareness Campaign April 1 – 30, 2021 Lacey Township -- Law enforcement officers from the Lacey Township Police Department will be cracking down on distracted drivers during April as part of New Jersey’s UDrive. UText. UPay. enforcement campaign. Beginning April 1st and running through the end of the month, the high visibility law enforcement initiative will target motorists who engage in dangerous distracted driving behaviors such as talking on hand-held cell phones and sending text messages while driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2018 alone, 2,841 people were killed in distracted driving crashes on our nation’s roads and an estimated 400,000 people were injured. In New Jersey, driver inattention was listed as a contributing circumstance in 50 percent of the state’s crashes in 2018. Driver inattention was in fact listed as a contributing factor in crashes at a rate seven times higher than that of the next highest contributing factor (speed). Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system — anything that takes your [...]
Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Visit from Officer Jaxon – March 22, 2021
I am very excited to say that earlier this afternoon, the Lacey Township Police Department met with 5 year-old Jaxon from Lacey Township. Jaxon, who is one of our special honorary police officers, stopped by to visit us and show us his Lacey Township Police Department patrol vehicle that he recently built. Jaxon is a Lion Scout for Pack 156 and will be entering his patrol vehicle in the Pinewood Derby, being held later this week at the Lacey Elks Lodge #2518. Today, we gave Jaxon (who was in full police uniform) the opportunity to utilize the emergency lights, sirens, and PA system in one of our police vehicles (see attached photos). We all had a great time and thank Jaxon for his continued service to the community. Jaxon, all of us here at the Lacey Township Police Department were honored to meet with you again today and we wish you the best of luck in the Lion Scouts. Come by the Police Department and visit your friends anytime. -Chief Michael C. DiBella
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – March 11 through March 18, 2021
False Public Alarm- On Friday, March 12, 2021, Officer Andrew Slota concluded an investigation regarding numerous calls to 911. Over the last several weeks, a Lacey resident has called 911 in reference to a civil matter. The caller was advised on numerous occasions by several different officers that the matter regarding his dog was a civil matter and should not be reported to 911. On March 11, 2021 Shawn Schierloh, 49, contacted 911 six times regarding this issue. Due to the nearly 40 calls to 911 over the last several weeks, Schierloh was served with a summons for False Public Alarm and Misuse of 911. Theft- On Friday, March 12, 2021, at 3:32 p.m., Officer Alan Abrecht responded to Hammets Landscaping for a reported theft. The business reported that an unknown subject removed planted shrubs and bushes from in front of the business within the past several days. Assault- On Sunday, March 14, 2021, at 2:52 p.m., Officers Dan Ricciardella and Andrew Slota responded to a reported assault. The caller, a 47 year-old man, described that he was involved in a physical dispute with another adult male on Sunrise Boulevard. The second actor was located and confirmed the altercation with [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – March 25 through April 1, 2021
Shoplifting- On Thursday, March 25, 2021, at 8:30 p.m., CVS contacted police reporting a theft. The staff reported that an unknown male suspect entered the store and stole several perfumes off the shelf prior to breaking into a locked fragrance display. The suspect, a white male in his 20’s, was seen running from the store prior to police arrival. Detective May along with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department Crime Scene Unit responded to investigate. DWI- On Thursday, March 25, 2021, at 10:06 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe was dispatched to Wawa, Lanoka Harbor, after a caller reported a possible intoxicated driver. Officer Keefe located the vehicle and deemed the driver under the influence. Thomas Daly, 36, was arrested and later released after being charged with DWI, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Submit to Breath Testing. MV Violation- On Saturday, March 27, 2021, at 8:22 p.m., Special Officer Chris Triano conducted a motor vehicle stop on Manchester Avenue. The unregistered motorcycle was being operated by a 15 year-old Toms River male. The motorcycle was impounded and the juvenile was turned over to his mother. Charges are pending. Arrest- On Sunday, March 28, 2021, at 4:07 p.m., officers met with a Forked River [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – March 18 through March 25, 2021
Altercation- On Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 4:24 p.m., officers responded to a reported physical altercation between two men on Railroad Avenue. The incident reportedly began during a road rage incident ending with one man striking striking the other. Both men, 59 and 51, were advised of the criminal complaint process. Shoplifting- On Monday, March 22, 2021, at 10:49 a.m., Officers Jeff Slota and Michael Baldasari responded to Walmart for the theft of merchandise. Tara Haines reportedly concealed several items, valued at $52.50, and was stopped by loss prevention as she attempted to exit the store. During a search incident to arrest, officers discovered two hypodermic syringes in her possession. Haines, 38, was released from headquarters after being charged with Shoplifting and Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe. Arrest- On Monday, March 22, 2021, at 6:33 p.m., officers arrested Erik Moore near Laurel Plaza. Moore, 27, was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility after officers discovered an outstanding probation warrant. Burglary- On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at 8:41 a.m., Officer Michael Baldasari was dispatched to the Lacey Car Wash for a burglary. It was reported that during overnight hours an unknown suspect(s) forced entry into the building stealing an amount [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – March 11 through March 18, 2021
False Public Alarm- On Friday, March 12, 2021, Officer Andrew Slota concluded an investigation regarding numerous calls to 911. Over the last several weeks, a Lacey resident has called 911 in reference to a civil matter. The caller was advised on numerous occasions by several different officers that the matter regarding his dog was a civil matter and should not be reported to 911. On March 11, 2021 Shawn Schierloh, 49, contacted 911 six times regarding this issue. Due to the nearly 40 calls to 911 over the last several weeks, Schierloh was served with a summons for False Public Alarm and Misuse of 911. Theft- On Friday, March 12, 2021, at 3:32 p.m., Officer Alan Abrecht responded to Hammets Landscaping for a reported theft. The business reported that an unknown subject removed planted shrubs and bushes from in front of the business within the past several days. Assault- On Sunday, March 14, 2021, at 2:52 p.m., Officers Dan Ricciardella and Andrew Slota responded to a reported assault. The caller, a 47 year-old man, described that he was involved in a physical dispute with another adult male on Sunrise Boulevard. The second actor was located and confirmed the altercation with [...]