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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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Traffic Alert–Route 9/Bay Avenue (Forked River)–Road Closed
The Lacey Township Police Department is currently investigating a serious motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Route 9 and Bay Avenue in Forked River. Route 9 will be closed in both directions until the investigation is complete. Please use caution if traveling in that area.
Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Route 9 and Laurel Blvd – Road Closure/Detour – October 3rd, 2020
Due to a motor vehicle crash at Route 9 and Laurel Boulevard in Lanoka Harbor (Lacey Township) involving a telephone pole, that area of Route 9 will be closed for several hours. There will be detours at two locations (Route 9 and South Street) along with Route 9 and Haines Street in Lacey Township. Please avoid the area if possible and drive safely. Thank you. -Chief Michael C. DiBella
Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Lacey Police Officers Provided with “Thank you” Bags – September 28, 2020
The above photo depicts Aristotle Matarazzo (left), Gracie Preslar (center) and Lacey Police Chief Michael C. DiBella (right) on the afternoon of Friday, September 25, 2020. Aristotle and Gracie provided "thank you" bags to each member of the Lacey Township Police Department. Last Friday, September 25, 2020, Lacey Township resident Aristotle Matarazzo and Gracie Preslar, arrived at Police Headquarters bearing a number of care packages for our officers. The care packages were personally bagged by them and contained generous amounts of snacks and beverages, for our officers to carry with them in their patrol vehicles during their respective shifts. We are humbled by Aristotle’s and Preslar's kind gesture, as they supplied enough care packages to accommodate each member of our police department. Aristotle is a recent graduate of both Lacey Twp. High School, Class of 2020, and the Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s Academy of Law and Public Safety. He currently serves as a Class I Special Police Officer for a nearby municipal police department and has aspirations of becoming a full time police officer. In addition, both Aristotle and Gracie are members of the Ocean County Chiefs of Police Law Enforcement Cadet Post and have worked with our [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – November 22nd through November 28th, 2019
Theft- On Friday, November 22, 2019, at 1:20 p.m., Officer Anthony Ravallo met with a complainant reporting a theft. The victim reported that during an unknown date his Federal Hoffman custom bicycle was stolen. The bike is valued at $1,500. Fraud- On Friday, November 22, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., Officer Michael Hein met with a Forked River resident who reported a fraudulent act. The victim stated that her eBay and PayPal accounts were hacked by an unknown person and her passwords were changed. Shortly thereafter, a purchase was made using the PayPal account in Winter Garden, Florida. Criminal Mischief- On Friday, November 22, 2019, at 8:20 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe responded to the Lacey Township Middle School in reference to criminal mischief. Staff reported that an unknown actor caused damage to the center mullion of a double door on the date of the report. The damage is estimated at $800. Arrest- On Friday, November 22, 2019, at 9:04 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno made a motor vehicle stop on Haines Street. The stop was conducted after the vehicle’s registration revealed an active warrant for the owner. Robert Kovacs, 29, of Bayville, was arrested for a no-bail warrant and [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – November 15th through November 21st, 2019
CDS Arrest- On Friday, November 15, 2019, at 12:27 p.m., Officers John Simonson and Michael Hein responded to Wawa, 800 Lacey Road for the report of an unconscious man. Upon arrival, officers found Christopher Iorio, 36, of Philadelphia asleep behind the wheel of his vehicle. While speaking with Iorio, officers located drug paraphernalia and a hypodermic syringe. Iorio was arrested and charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Syringe. He was released pending a Court appearance. Warrant Arrest- On Saturday, November 16, 2019, at 6:43 p.m., our agency was contacted by the Atlantic City Police Department advising us of an arrest. Tyler Conroy, 23, of Waretown, was arrested for an outstanding Lacey Township warrant. Officer Brian Holt took custody of Conroy in Atlantic City and transported him to the Ocean County Correctional Facility. Conroy is being held without bail. MV Accident- On Sunday, November 17, 2019, at 2:50 p.m., officers responded to Route 9 for a reported two-car accident. The driver of one vehicle was treated at the scene and transported to a local hospital for injuries. The second vehicle, a light-colored sedan, fled prior to the arrival of officers and has not been [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – November 8th through November 14th, 2019
Fraud- On Friday, November 7, 2019, at 8:00 p.m., a Township resident reported that he received an email from the US Tech Support Plan in reference to his vehicle warranty. When the victim contacted the number the male subject asked for bank account information. The subject further directed the victim to purchase gift cards and provide the bar code information. Residents should be aware that this type of solicitation is normally fraudulent and that bank account or social security information should never be provided over the phone. Vehicle Fire- On Friday, November 7, 2019, at 9:20 p.m., officers responded to a Maxim Drive residence for the report of a fire. The fire originated in a motor home that was parked at the residence. The Lanoka Harbor Fire Department responded to assist. Shoplifting- On Friday, November 7, 2019, at 10:50 p.m., Officer Randolph Plis responded to Wawa after a shoplifting was reported. Employees reported seeing a juvenile male go behind the counter and steal several items prior to running from the store. Officers were able to identify the actor and take him into custody. The theft was valued at $32. Fraud- On Saturday, November 8, 2019, at 1:23 [...]