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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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Weather Alert – Lacey Township Police Department/Office of Emergency Management – Winter Weather Advisory – February 10, 2021
*** A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TOMORROW *** * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southern New Jersey, southeast, Pennsylvania and northern Delaware. * WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is forecast to move in from the west by late this evening, continuing through the Thursday morning commute, before shifting east of the area by the midday hours. Although snow rates will not be particularly high, temperatures are expected to be below freezing, so roads and sidewalks are expected to become snow-covered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. ***************************************************************************************************************************************************** Please remember to remove all parked vehicles from snow covered roadways in Lacey Township as required by ordinance. Keeping the roadways clear during and after a snow fall is necessary so the Lacey Township Department of Public Works can effectively clear the snow from the streets. Furthermore, please make sure all portable basketball hoops, garbage cans, etc. are removed from the roadway [...]
Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Special Officer Elmer J. Brown 1927 to 2021 – February 8, 2021
The above photo depicts (from left to right) Officer Irving Excel #3, Chief Patrick J. Geraghty #1 (Retired), John “Herb” Zahn, Captain Albert Chick #5 (Retired), Sergeant John C. Parker #2 (Retired), Officer Elmer J. Brown #4 (July 1961). The Lacey Township Police Department regrets to announce the passing of former Lacey Township Special Police Officer Elmer J. Brown, #4, who passed away on January 25, 2021 at the age of 94. Officer Brown began his service with Lacey Twp. Police in 1959, as he was one of five originating members, who were appointed at the establishment of our agency. The original five members of Lacey Police were hired, part time, as Special Police Officers. This continued until approximately 1961, when Chief Patrick J. Geraghty, badge #1, established a full time Police Department. The title of, “Special Officer,” differs from the current Special Officer title, which we utilize today. Officer Brown was born in Milltown, NJ, prior to moving to Ocean County, and was a well respected, long time, Lacey Twp. Resident. In addition to his service with Lacey Police, Officer Brown was employed by the State of New Jersey at the Forked River State Marina, where he worked [...]
Traffic Alert – Lacey Township Police Department – W. Lacey Rd Closed between Dover Road and Schoolhouse Due to Motor Vehicle Crash – February 7, 2021
*** Update, West Lacey Road is now open in both directions *** West Lacey Road between Dover Road and Schoolhouse will be closed until further notice due to a motor vehicle crash. Please avoid the area. Thank you.
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – January 21, 2021 through January 28, 2021
Theft- On Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 10:41 a.m., Officer John Simonson responded to a local church in Lanoka Harbor for report of a theft. It was reported that a motor vehicle on the premises had the catalytic converter removed. The value for the loss and damage is estimated at $1,500. Investigation is ongoing. Shoplifting- On Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 6:51 p.m., Officer Brian Holt responded to Walmart and met with Loss Prevention in reference to a theft. It was determined that Cheryl Rizzo, 65, had concealed merchandise and attempted to exit the store without payment. Rizzo was arrested and charged with Shoplifting. Rizzo was released on her own recognizance pending a court appearance. Shoplifting- On Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 7:47 p.m., Officer Keith Pearce responded to Walmart and met with Loss Prevention in reference to a theft. It was determined that Brian Varner, 50, had attempted to exit the store without payment for merchandise. Varner was arrested and charged with Shoplifting. Varner was released on his own recognizance pending a court appearance. Shoplifting- On Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 3:28 p.m., Officer Matthew DAntonio responded to Walmart and met with Loss Prevention in reference to a theft. [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – January 15, 2021 through January 21, 2021
DUI - On Thursday, January 14, 2021, at 11:58 p.m., Officers Brian Holt and Bruce Carver responded to a motor vehicle crash on Arlington Avenue. Officers discovered that a vehicle driven by Christopher Kaminsky, 37, collided with a parked car while using his cell phone. During the investigation, Kaminsky was deemed under the influence and arrested. Prior to being released, Kaminsky was issued summonses for DUI, Reckless Driving, Use of a Cell Phone, and Refusal to Submit to Breath Tests. Fraud - On Friday, January 15, 2021, at 1:19 p.m., Officer Kymberly Gudgeon met with a Lanoka Harbor business owner reporting fraudulent activity to his checking account. The victim stated that an unknown actor cashed two counterfeit checks against his account. The theft totaled $4,959. Theft - On Friday, January 15, 2021, at 5:00 p.m., Officer Brian Holt responded to Walmart where he met with a 75 year-old Waretown resident. The female victim reported that after completing her shopping earlier in the day she went to the register and was unable to locate her wallet. Assuming that she left it at home, she returned there and discovered that her credit card was used while she was shopping at Walmart. [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – December 10th through December 17th, 2020
DWI- On Thursday, December 10, 2020, at 4:32 p.m., Officer Dan Ricciardella conducted a motor vehicle stop in the Community Hall parking lot. The driver, Kathleen Wilbert, was deemed under the influence and placed under arrest. Kathleen was charged with DWI and Reckless Driving. She was released pending a Court appearance. MVA- On Saturday, December 12, 2020, at 7:06 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Route 9 and Nautilus Boulevard after a car struck a utility pole. Witnesses at the scene stated that the driver fled on foot after the crash. Officer Watkins discovered drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle consistent with heroin use. After a search of the area, the driver could not be located. The crash resulted in heavy damage to the utilities resulting in replacement of the pole. The accident remains under investigation. DWI- On Sunday, December 13, 2020, at 12:38 a.m., Officer Elton Copes responded to a one-car motor vehicle accident on Lakeside Drive South. During the investigation, the driver was placed under arrest for being under the influence. James Duff, 20, was issued several motor vehicle summonses including DWI prior to being released. Assault- On Sunday, December 13, 2020, at 2:01 p.m., [...]