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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.
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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 Storm Watch – January 30, 2021
*** The National Weather Service Has Issued the Below Winter Storm Watch *** A WINTER STORM WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING, JANUARY 31st THROUGH LATE MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 1, 2021 * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 11 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. *WHERE...Portions of central, northern and southern New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will develop west to east late Sunday and last through late Monday or early Tuesday. A period of wintry mix or rain could occur Sunday night and Monday morning, especially along and near the coast, before turning back to snow Monday evening. The highest snowfall rates are most likely to occur Sunday night through Monday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 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 [...]
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 – October 22nd through October 29th, 2020
Theft- On Thursday, October 22, 2020, at 12:14 p.m., Officer Michael Hutman was dispatched to a Buena Vista Road home for a reported theft. The homeowner stated that he recently had cash stolen from two separate locations, his home and vehicle. The theft is estimated at $1,670. No forced entry was observed at either location. Fire- On Friday, October 23, 2020, at 12:08 a.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Route 9 and Nautilus Boulevard for a utility pole fire. Officers found that a transformer had exploded and flames were seen at the top of the pole. The Forked River Fire Department responded to assist. Traffic was diverted while JCP&L made repairs. Fraud- On Friday, October 23, 2020, at 9:24 a.m., Officer Michael Hutman met with a Whitcomb Road resident in reference to fraudulent purchases. The victim conveyed that an unknown suspect opened an AT&T account using his personal information and he received a bill for the same. The victim further added that an iPhone valued at $850 was purchased under the same account. Arrest- On Saturday, October 24, 2020, at 11:33 p.m., Officer Brian Holt met with a complainant reporting harassment. The victim stated that [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – October 8th through October 15th, 2020
Fraud- During the past several weeks, four Lacey residents filed similar reports concerning unemployment benefits. Each victim described that their personal information was used while an unknown suspect(s) attempted to apply for unemployment. In each instance, the suspect received no benefit. Fraud- On Saturday, October 10, 2020, at 10:01 a.m., Officer Alan Abrecht met with a Lacey resident in reference to a fraudulent incident. The elderly victim explained that he was having issues with his computer and was contacted by an unknown suspect claiming to representative of a computer company. During the interaction, the victim provided the suspect with personal information that allowed access to his bank account. At the end of the incident, the suspect was able to steal $10,000 through several different transactions. Fire- On Monday, October, 12, 2020, at 9:20 a.m., Officer Daniel Ricciardella was dispatched to the Lanoka Harbor Marina in reference to a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, it was discovered that a 2012 Dodge Ram pickup was on fire in the lot near several dry-docked boats. The vehicle fire was extinguished by the Lanoka Harbor Fire Department without damage to any other property. The Ocean County Fire Marshal responded deeming the fire [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – September 17th through September 24th, 2020
Arrest- On Thursday, September 17, 2020, at 7:22 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe responded to Shore Tanning in reference to a suspicious male. Upon his arrival, Officer Keefe met with Thomas Cavanaugh, 35. Cavanaugh explained that he was waiting for his sister who was inside one of the stores in the plaza. During the interaction it was discovered that Cavanaugh was wanted by the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department for failing to appear at Court. He was arrested and transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in lieu of $10,000 bail. Arrest- On Friday, September 18, 2020, at 11:02 p.m., Officer Michael Hein made a motor vehicle stop on Route 9 near Warren Avenue. During the stop, both the driver, Gokhul Rabindra, and the passenger, Mahendranauth Maniram, were arrested after marijuana was found inside the vehicle. Both Richmond Hill, New York men were released pending a Court appearance. Arrest- On Saturday, September 19, 2020, at 10:38 a.m., Officers Michael Baldasari and Matthew D’Antonio were dispatched to 7-Eleven, 524 Lacey Road, in reference to a counterfeit bill. Investigation at the scene revealed that Kyle Comerford, 19, attempted to pay for a taxi ride with a counterfeit bill. He also attempted [...]