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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.
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 – Elf Officer Justice – December 7th, 2020
Day 7: Today, Elf Officer Justice conducted traffic posts, which included speed control and radar operation. Traffic posts are an essential part of a patrol officer’s daily obligations, which are conducted in an effort to reduce the number motor vehicle crashes. High visibility of traffics posts, and motor vehicle stops, act to deter careless driving and speeding, among other unsafe operations. These traffic posts are common in activated School Zones, and areas where high volumes of speeding complaints are received, as well as locations high in traffic crashes. Ultimately, traffic posts are conducted to ensure the public safety of children, pedestrians, bicyclists, and other motorists.
Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Elf Officer Justice – December 6th, 2020
Day 6: This evening marks Elf Officer Justice’s first night shift on patrol. During the overnight hours, Elf Off. Justice will assist our patrol officers in conducting parks and business checks, in addition to fielding the many calls for service that continue throughout the shift. While many are sleeping during the overnight hours, our night shift officers work hard on patrol to ensure the safety of our residents and their properties. The night shift experience will be key toward Elf Off. Justice’s assignment regarding Santa’s Christmas Eve arrival.
Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Elf Officer Justice – December 5, 2020
Day 5: Elf Officer Justice checked in on our police dispatchers (Public Safety Telecommunicators) today, as communications is one of the most important aspects of any law enforcement agency. Dispatching often requires very good communication and multi-tasking skills. Our dispatchers are often multi-tasking between answering emergent, and non-emergent phones calls, while at the same time communicating over the police radio with officers on patrol. Without the assistance of our dispatchers, our police officers would either be unaware of emergencies, or arriving to emergencies without the important information they need. Many of our police officers began their law enforcement careers as police dispatchers, and soon, Justice will have to, “Sit the book,” to gain a better understanding of how our Communication Center operates.” The Communications Center is one of the most important functions in our police department, and we know we can always count on our dispatchers to help keep us safe.
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – February 27th through March 5th, 2020
Fraud- On Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 11:53 a.m., Officer John Simonson met with a Forked River resident who reported identity theft. The adult reported receiving a letter from a collection agency in reference to several delinquent accounts. The company reported an open Comcast account in West Orange, New Jersey, where the victim had never resided. The total of the fraudulent charges was in excess of $1,300. Arrest- On Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 3:32 p.m., Officer Noah Schaffer, John Simonson, and Michael Baldasari responded to a Route 9 commercial parking lot in reference to a road rage incident. The caller reported that during an altercation with another driver, he entered the Dollar General at 717 Route 9. While inside the store, the second driver entered the lot and proceeded to damage the vehicle of the caller. Witnesses observed the actor use a crow bar to break the vehicle’s windows and dent the doors. The suspect fled the area prior to police arrival but was later located and arrested after being identified by witnesses. Anthony Leck, 25, of Howell, was charged with Criminal Mischief and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose. He was released on [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – February 20th through February 27th, 2020
Burglary- On Thursday, February 20, 2020, at 3:40 p.m., Officer Scott Anderson took a burglary report from a Forked River resident. The victim reported that his work van was entered by an unknown suspect during the overnight hours while it was parked on Yorktown Drive. The actor stole tools valued at $630. DWI- On Friday, February 21, 2020, at 11:08 p.m., Officers Anthony Ravallo and Michael Hein were dispatched to the intersection of Alpine Street and Newark Avenue for a possible disabled vehicle. While interacting with the driver, officers placed him under arrest for being impaired. Ryan Nicholson, 29, was charged with DWI, Failure to Provide Breath Samples, Reckless Driving, and Open Container in a Motor Vehicle. DWI- On Friday, February 21, 2020, at 11:45 p.m., Officers Eton Copes, Michael Hein, and Patrick Watkins responded to the intersection of Route 9 and Bay Way for an overturned vehicle. Investigation at the scene revealed that a vehicle being driven by Alexandra Vandorn, 33, struck a utility pole guide wire causing the vehicle to overturn. While speaking with Vandorn, officers deemed that she was impaired and placed her under arrest. During processing at headquarters, Vandorn attempted to discard drug [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – February 13th through February 20th, 2020
Arrest- On Thursday, February 13, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., Officers Michael Verwey and Dan Ricciardella were dispatched to the Walmart parking lot in reference to a dispute. Once there, officers discovered that two adult females had been involved in an argument when one of the women purposely pushed her shopping cart into the other woman’s vehicle. Evelyn Vogel, 25, of Beachwood, was placed under arrest for Criminal Mischief valued in excess of $500. Vogel also had an outstanding warrant issued by the Trenton Municipal Court for failing to appear. Arrest- On Thursday, February 13, 2020, at 6:11 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno conducted a motor vehicle stop on Lacey Road. During the stop, a passenger was placed under arrest after Officer Sarno discovered marijuana. Randy Rozell, 29, was charged with Possession of Marijuana and released on his own recognizance. Arrest- On Thursday, February 13, 2020, at 8:14 p.m., a traffic stop was made by Officer Michael Hein at the intersection of Bay Way and Maple Road. During his stop, Officer Hein located marijuana and placed the driver, Abdelilla Mezaine, under arrest. Mezaine, 20, was charged with Possession of Marijuana and released pending a Court appearance. Arrest- On Thursday, [...]