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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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Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – May 7th through May 14th, 2020
Theft- On Friday, May 8, 2020, at 2:46 p.m., Officer Noah Schaffer met with a Forked River resident reporting theft. The victim stated that his credit card was utilized by a suspect to forward $200 through a Money Gram app. The case is under investigation. DWI- On Friday, May 8, 2020, at 5:29 p.m., Officers Michael Baldasari and Brian Holt responded to Walmart for a report of a possible intoxicated driver. Investigation at the scene revealed that Kathina Morgan, 51, was under the influence. Morgan was placed under arrest and issued summonses for DWI and Reckless Driving. Fire- On Saturday, May 9, 2020, at 4:29 p.m., Officers Brian Holt and Bruce Carver responded to a 911 call for a reported fire. Officers arrived at the Rowe Street home and discovered an oven fire. The Lanoka Harbor Fire Department arrived and assisted with the fire and ventilation. Minor damage was sustained. Pedestrian Struck- On Sunday, May 10, 2020, at 5:13 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno responded to a Devon Street residence in reference to a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. The complainant, a 22 year-old female, alleged being struck by a small silver sedan while she was walking [...]
Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Walmart Donation – National Police Week – May 12, 2020
While we continue to remain humbled by the outpouring show of support from our community during the COVID-19 pandemic, we would like to recognize our local Walmart, 580 Route 9 North, Lanoka Harbor. Earlier today (May 12, 2020) for National Police Week, members of the Lacey Walmart arrived at police headquarters with a substantial donation for the members of our agency. The items donated (pictured above) include, but were not limited to, disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizer, surgical masks, water, Gatorade and various protein bars. We would like to extend our utmost gratitude to the staff at Walmart for their generous support to the members of the Lacey Township Police Department, during both National Police Week and the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you.
Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Happy Mother’s Day – May 10, 2020
*** Happy Mother's Day *** The members of the Lacey Township Police Department would like to wish all of you a Happy Mother's Day. Enjoy and have a great day!!
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – March 8th, through March 14th, 2019
Shoplifting Arrest – On Thursday, March 14, 2019, at 1:30 p.m., Officer Michael Verwey responded to the Wal-Mart on Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for a shoplifter in custody. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 38-year-old Robert Thomas 3rd of Cromwell Lane, Jackson, NJ for shoplifting $169.63 worth of merchandise. He was processed and taken to Ocean County Correctional Facility in accordance with bail reform. Dog Bite – On Thursday, March 14, 2019, at 11:21 a.m., Officers Michael Verwey, Frederick Anderson and Noah Schaffer responded to the area of Maxim Drive for a report of a dog bite. Investigation at the scene, found the 63-year-old victim to have multiple lacerations and bites to both hands. The victim was attempting to separate two family owned (Boxer& Pit-bull) dogs involved in a fight. She was flown to Jersey Shore University Hospital due to the extent of her injuries. Warrant Arrest – On Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at 10:41 a.m., Officer Jeffrey Slota conducted a motor vehicle stop on Oak Street and Route 9 South in Forked River. The driver of the vehicle, 32-year-old Stephen P. Pajewski of Route 37 West in Toms River, NJ, was [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – March 1st, through March 7, 2019
Structure Fire - On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at 5:36 p.m., Officers Elton Copes, Jason Lee, and Scott Anderson responded to the 2000 block of Crestwood Drive in Forked River for a structure fire with flames coming from the garage. Local Fire Departments arrived and extinguished the fire. The Ocean County Fire Marshall was on scene to investigate. The fire may have started from cigarette ashes. Fraud – On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at 4:55 p.m., Officer Jason Lee responded to headquarters to take a report of fraud. The complainant reported that an unknown person opened a Macy’s Credit card in her name and charged $300 to the card. The case remains under investigation. Check Fraud – On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at 4:52 p.m., Officer Jason Lee responded to police headquarters to take a report of fraud. The complainant reported that he wrote a personal check to a law firm and when it was deposited, it appeared to be altered changing to amount to $2500. Chase Bank was notified. Fraud – On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at 2:55 p.m., Officer Noah Schaffer responded to police headquarters to take a report of fraud. The complainant reported that [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – February 22nd, through February 28th, 2019
CDS/Warrant Arrest – On Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at 11:33 p.m., Officer Jesse Dalziel while patrolling the area near Game Farm Road and Route 9 North in Forked River stopped a male subject on a bicycle. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 29-year-old Christopher Cox of Jay Street, Forked River, for having outstanding warrants out of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department totaling $40,393 and warrants from Robbinsville Municipal Court in the amount of $1150, Toms River Municipal Court in the amount of $500, and Seaside Heights Municipal Court in the amount of $250. Search incident to arrest, Christopher Cox was found to be in possession of Heroin, Xanax, Valium, Marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. Christopher Cox was arrested, processed, and charged criminally. He was transferred to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in lieu of bail. Suspicious Person– On Monday, February 25, 2019, at 10:46 a.m., Officers Noah Schaffer and Alan Abrecht responded to Walmart on Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor after receiving a call from the Loss Prevention Officer for a customer harassing employees. The two subjects were no longer permitted in the store or on store property. Warrant Arrest – On Monday, February [...]