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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 – Retirement of Police Captain Patrick Ganley – July 9, 2020
I am proud to announce that last month, Lacey Township Police Captain Patrick Ganley, badge #64, officially retired after 25 years of honorable service to the residents of Lacey Township. Captain Ganley was hired by the Lacey Township Police Department on August 26, 1996, where he served in the capacity of Police Officer for nine years. On July 14, 2005, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and was assigned as a supervisor in the Patrol Division. On March 27, 2014, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and was assigned to Administrative Services. On July 14, 2016, he was promoted to the rank of Captain, where he oversaw the daily operation of the police department, including, but not limited to training and internal affairs until he retired. Captain Ganley also served as a member of the Lacey Township Office of Emergency Management, and was very instrumental during Sandy. Prior to working for Lacey Township, he was employed by the Beach Haven Police Department. During Captain Ganley’s distinguished career he received multiple awards and commendations, including, but not limited to, the Meritorious Service Bar. He served as a member of the Ocean County Regional SWAT Team, was [...]
Traffic Alert – Deerhead Lake Dr
Motorists should use caution in the area of Deerhead Lake Drive and Lacey Rd due to a malfunctioning traffic signal.
Traffic Alert–Route 9/Game Farm Road- Heavy Delays
Lacey Township is experiencing heavy traffic volume in the Route 9/Game Farm Road area due to a large funeral and expected procession. Please be aware of heavy delays in that area until approximately 3:00pm. Avoid the area if possible.
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – July 12th through July 18th , 2019
Warrant Arrest – On Thursday, July 18, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno was patrolling the area of Arient Road in reference to a suspicious person. The subject identified as 39-year-old, Jason M. Close of Jay Street, Forked River was found to have an outstanding Lacey Township Municipal warrant in the amount of $600. He was arrested and transported to the police station for processing where he was released on his own recognizance. Fraud – On Thursday, July 18, 2019, at 2:04 p.m., Officer Darrell Nick responded to the 1700 block of Anchorage Way in Forked River for a victim complaint of attempted fraud. The victim advised Officer Nick that he received a phone call from from the U.S. Marshall's Service (Glan Smith) advising him that his social security number was compromised. He requested that the victim respond to a local store and use one of his credit cards to buy gift cards in order to track his social security number. The complainant felt that this subject did not appear to be legitimate and notified the police of the incident. Fraud/Identity Theft – On Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at 5:23 p.m., Officer John McKee responded to [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – July 4th through July 11th , 2019
DWI – On Thursday, July 4, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., officers responded to the Taylor Lane Wawa for a report of a possible dispute. Further investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 65-year-old Kenneth Vanness for DWI. He was transported to headquarters where he received motor vehicle summonses for DWI, Reckless Driving, and Expired Registration. DWI - On Friday, July 5, 2019, at 12:07 a.m., Officer Jesse Dalziel conducted a motor vehicle stop in a commercial parking lot on Route 9 after a concerned citizen reported a possible intoxicated driver. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 60-year-old Charles Pettinelli of Freehold. He received motor vehicle summonses for Reckless Driving and DWI. DWI- At 1:13 a.m., Saturday, June 6, 2019, Officer Michael Baldasari conducted a traffic stop on Lacey Road near the Railroad Avenue Extension. The stop was made after a computer inquiry revealed that the vehicle’s registration was expired. Further investigation at the stop led to the arrest of the driver, Dylan Brandsema, 23, of Forked River. Brandsema was issued summonses for DWI, Reckless Driving, Expired Registration, and Expired Insurance Card. Suspicious Incident — On Sunday, July 7, 2019, at [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – June 21st through June 27th, 2019
DWI – At 7:39 pm, Friday, June 21, 2019, Officer Barcalow responded to the Walmart parking lot for a report of a male operating a vehicle erratically. Upon locating the vehicle she found it running with the door wide open and unoccupied. The driver, Nathan Kuncevich, 29, was located inside Walmart and appeared to be under the influence. Kuncevich, of Lanoka Harbor, was subsequently arrested and transported to headquarters. Kuncevich was later released to a family member after being issued summonses for DWI, Reckless Driving, Failure to Notify MVC of an Address Change, and Leaving an Unattended Vehicle Running. Warrant Arrest- At 8:50 pm, Friday, June 21, 2019, Officer Anthony Sarno was alerted by a Walmart loss prevention officer of a suspicious female. The female reportedly appeared to be under the influence. Officer Sarno located the individual, Deanna Salafia, 31. A warrant check revealed three active warrants for her out of Asbury Park and Wall Township. Salafia was arrested and later released on her own recognizance. Fraud- At 9:40 am, Saturday, June 22, 2019, a Forked River resident filed a report with Officer Michael Hein in reference to identity theft. The victim reported that while paying bills [...]