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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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Public Notice – Lacey Township Police Department – Increased DUI/Traffic Safety Enforcement Patrols – May 28, 2020
Traffic Safety, including DUI Enforcement and Prevention, remains a top priority for the Lacey Township Police Department. The danger presented to the public by motorists who choose to get behind the wheel of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is too often realized through a tragic motor vehicle collision. Several DUI arrests in Lacey Township have come as a direct result of a motor vehicle crash investigation, some crashes being fatal. In 2017, alcohol-involved crashes killed 10,874 people in the United States, accounting for 29 percent of all motor vehicle traffic fatalities. An average of one alcohol-impaired driving fatality occurs every 48 minutes. Beginning this weekend, and continuing throughout the next several months, the Lacey Township Police Department will be conducting additional traffic safety patrols throughout Lacey Township. These patrols are designed to target specific high risk areas and behaviors, which include, but are not limited to, DUI, speeding, texting while driving, and aggressive driving. These patrols will include all areas of Lacey Township, including West Lacey Road and Route 539. Specially dedicated grant funds, including the Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund (DDEF), and our annual traffic safety grant provided by the New Jersey Division of [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – May 21st through May 28th, 2020
Fraud- On Thursday, May 21, 2020, at 2:38 p.m., Officer Alan Abrecht met with a Forked River resident reporting fraud. The victim stated that an unknown suspect opened a checking account and a credit card in his name. It also appears that the same suspect put a stop on the victim’s mail so he would not be made aware of the transactions. The suspect took cash advances totaling $1,900. Theft- On Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 6:17 p.m., Officer Andrew Slota met with a Norwood Street resident in reference to a theft. The victim reported several items missing from her home including an undetermined amount of cash and prescription medication. Assist Other Agency- On Saturday, May 23, 2020, at 6:07 p.m., Officers Keith Pearce and Michael Hutman responded to the Capstan Drive area for a reported female swimmer in distress. The caller reported that a female had fallen off a jet ski and appeared to need assistance. Several people in the area, including two fisherman, advised that they observed two females on a jet ski go into the lagoon and then exit as if they entered the wrong lagoon. The New Jersey State Police Marine Unit and [...]
Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Memorial Day – May 25, 2020
Today we honor all the brave men and women of our armed forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. The members of the Lacey Township Police Department thank you. Have a safe Memorial Day.
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – May 24th through May 30th, 2019
Warrant Arrest- At 1:34 am, Friday, May 24, 2019, Officer Sarno conducted the check of a suspicious vehicle in a commercial parking lot. The vehicle was occupied by John Mrvica, 44, of Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania. Mrvica was placed under arrest after two outstanding warrants were discovered. One warrant originated from Hackensack Municipal Court and the other from Stroudsburg Sheriff’s Department, Pennsylvania for failure to appear for a shoplifting charge. John Mrvica was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility. Theft- At 11:40 am, Friday, May 24, 2019, Officer Michael Verwey responded to a Warren Avenue, Lanoka Harbor home in reference to a theft. The caller reported that he was installing a window at the home and left briefly to purchase material. Upon his return he discovered that an unknown actor had stolen his ladder valued at $400. A suspect vehicle was described as a dark-colored sport utility vehicle. Dispute - On Sunday, May 26, 2019, at 10:56 p.m., Officers Martin Julian, Patrick Watkins and Elton Copes responded to 457 Barnacle Road for a report of a dispute. During the investigation, officers discovered that Ashley Mazzola, 23, was removed from the residence by others after throwing things in the [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – May 17th through May 23rd, 2019
Drug Arrest- On Friday, May 17, 2019, Officers Holt and Schaffer responded Wawa, Lanoka Harbor, for a suspicious person. Upon their arrival, officers discovered 35 year-old Robert Sammis of Ocean Gate sleeping in his vehicle. Officers also observed an amount of heroin between the legs of Sammis. Sammis was charged with Possession of Heroin and released in accordance with bail reform. Theft- On Saturday, May 18, 2019, Officer Simonson responded to Walmart in reference to a theft. A customer reported accidently leaving her wallet on the counter and now it could not be located. A review of the store surveillance revealed that a second woman picked up the wallet and walked to the bathroom. The wallet was later discovered in the bathroom garbage without the cash that was originally stored in it. The suspect, Tiffany Roggenkamp, 21, of Beachwood, was located in the store and charged with theft. Roggenkamp was released at the scene. Harassment- On Saturday, May 18, 2019, a Pheasant Run resident reported that she was being harassed by a landscaper. The resident reported that stone was delivered to her home although she did not enter an agreement with the landscaper. On several occasions, the [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – May 10th through May 16th, 2019
Shoplifting Arrest – On Thursday, May 16, 2019, at 7:14 p.m., Officers Jesse Dalziel and Robert Duffy responded to Walmart for a report of a shoplifter in custody. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 30-year-old Tara N. Bowker of South Street, Lanoka Harbor, for shoplifting. Tara attempted to conceal $49.24 in merchandise, but was apprehended by store personnel. Tara was processed and released on a complaint summons for Shoplifting. Theft — On Thursday, May 16, 2019, at 12:37 p.m., Officer Daniel Ricciardella responded to Lacey Used Auto, 602 Route 9 North for a report of a theft. The owner stated that an unknown person(s) removed numerous catalytic converters from vehicles in the yard. The theft remains under investigation. Warrant Arrest — On Thursday, May 16, 2019, at 11:22 a.m., Officer Daniel Ricciardella responded to Lacey Used Auto, 602 Route 9 North to assist the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department in a civil dispute. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 57-year-old, Michael J. Boccia of Route 9 North, Lanoka Harbor, for an outstanding Lacey Township Municipal Court Warrant in the amount of $600. M. Boccia was processed and released on his own recognizance [...]