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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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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!!
Scam Alert – May 9, 2020
Scam Alert-Impersonating Law Enforcement The Lacey Township Police Department is investigating a fraud scam involving the suspect(s) impersonating law enforcement officials. The Lacey Township Police Department took a report from a victim who recently received an email, from what appeared to be a valid lender, informing the victim their loan application had been approved. The victim had recently been seeking a loan and believed the email to be related. The victim then called the purported loan officer, utilizing a telephone number provided in the email, and provided personal banking information. The victim described the male suspect’s voice as having a middle-eastern accent. The victim and suspect had contact numerous times via telephone regarding the loan. The scam included money being deposited into the victim’s account and the victim having to make additional “good faith” payments. This included western union payments and withdrawals from the victim’s bank account. After realizing a scam was occurring, the victim stopped contact with the suspect and blocked their number. The suspect then made contact with the victim, this time purporting to be a law enforcement official, and attempting to further the scam by threatening the victim with police action if they did not continue to [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – February 15th, through February 21st, 2019
Carbon Monoxide Alarm – On Thursday, February 21, 2019, at 10:20 p.m., Officer Daniel Ricciardella responded to the area of Neosho Drive for an alarm sounding. The fire department was dispatched to the scene. Investigation by the fire department found the alarm to be faulty. Theft – On Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at 10:20 p.m., Officer Robert Duffy responded to police headquarters to take a report of theft. The complainant reported that his 2004 Pace “Summit” enclosed black trailer was removed from his vacant residence on Deerhead Lake Drive in Forked River. The complainant believes the trailer was taken between 2:00 a.m. on Monday, February 18, 2019 and 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. The complainant stated that approximately $10,000 in construction equipment was inside the trailer. The trailer is valued at $5,000.00. Warrant Arrest – On Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at 4:11 p.m., Officer Elton Copes responded to police headquarters and processed 26-year-old Sean Cox of Jay Street, Forked River for and outstanding Lacey Township warrant in the amount of $500. Sean Cox was processed and released after posting the bail. Shoplifting Arrest – On Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at 6:15 p.m., Officers Brian Holt and [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – February 8th, through February 14th, 2019
Fire Alarm – On Thursday, February 14, 2019, at2:32 p.m., Officer John Simonson responded to the area of Cedar Drive in Lanoka Harbor for a fire alarm. Investigation at the scene revealed that the detector was faulty. Theft – On Thursday, February 14, 2019, at11:03 a.m., Officers Randolph Plis and Daniel Ricciardella responded to the area of Center Street in Forked River for some type of dispute in progress. Investigation at the scene revealed that the subject was angry over an unknown person(s) stealing her lap top book bag. The bag is worth approximately $18.00. Warrant Arrest – On Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at 5:39 p.m., Officers Anthony Sarno and Patrick Watkins were dispatched to the 200 block of Falkenburg Avenue in Forked River for a dispute. Investigation at the scene revealed 35-year-old Christopher J. Martorina had an outstanding warrant out of Lacey Township Municipal Court in the amount of $483. He was arrested and transported to police headquarters. He was processed and released on his own recognizance. Fraud – On Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at 8:22 a.m., Officer Andrew Slota responded to police headquarters to take a report of fraud. The complainant reported that she [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – February 1, through February 7, 2019
Traffic Accident – On Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at 10:31 a.m., Officer Michael Hutman responded to the area of the 400 block of Penn Ave N for a report of a single car motor vehicle accident into a tree. The male driver was identified as a 67-year-old Waretown resident. He appeared to have lost control of the vehicle in the parking lot of 422 Lacey Road and drove it into the yard (411 Penn Ave N) striking the mailbox, a lawn ornament, a motorcycle trailer, a section of fence and eventually a tree in the backyard. The driver displayed signs of possible head trauma and was taken to Jersey Shore Medical Center. It is believed that the driver was in some type of medical distress prior to the accident occurring. Debit Card Fraud – On Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at 12:21 p.m., Officer Darrell Nick responded to police headquarters to take a report of fraud. The complainant stated on January 30, 2019, he received an email from his bank (Ocean First) that a fraud detection flag was placed on his debit card in the amount of $3,500.00. Ocean First bank’s security division was able to stop the transaction before [...]