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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 – COVID-19 Rumors Vs. Facts – March 26, 2020
Stay informed. Scams and rumors can easily circulate during times of crisis. The attached information chart has a lot of reliable sources that you can cross reference things you hear about on social media. Use search engines and websites to check facts and rumors. When in doubt, remember to rely on official agencies like our local and state health departments, the CDC, and the http://covid19.nj.gov and http://nj.gov websites. They are great places to get facts surrounding the COVID-19 epidemic. - Chief Michael C. DiBella
MV Accident- March 22, 2020
On Sunday, March 22, 2020, at 12:11 p.m., officers from the Lacey Township Police Department responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a dirt-bike, which occurred off-road, approximately 1.5 miles south of the intersection Lacey Road and Carriage Road. Preliminary investigation revealed that the driver, 43-year-old Jose Perez, of Queens, New York, was traveling south along a trail, when he failed to negotiate a turn. As a result, he lost control of the dirt bike and was thrown from it. Mr. Perez sustained significant spinal and head injury as a result of the crash and was transported by helicopter to Jersey Shore University Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition. Lacey Township EMS, MONOC Paramedics as well as Forked River and Bamber Lakes Fire Departments also responded to the scene. The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department CSI Unit also responded to assist in the investigation. Anyone with information regarding the incident, please contact the Sergeant Resetar at 609-693-6636 ext 2590.
Be Aware of COVID-19 Scams- March 22, 2020
As we all do our best to protect ourselves and our families during this tough time, there are others who are going to take advantage. There have been reports of several scams that are directly connected to the COVID-19 outbreak and we are urging our residents to be mindful of suspicious people, emails, and phone calls. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), along with other health organizations, are not completing surveys or asking for donations due to the pandemic. Although not in our community, reports have suggested that suspects portraying members of the CDC or Red Cross have been going door to door with a fraudulent survey in an attempt to enter your home. Should anyone posing as such come to your residence, do not answer and contact your local police department. Call 911 in an emergency. There have been other reports of phone calls and emails offering COVID-19 test kits, medical supplies, and offers to other free services that are all fictitious. As we progress through this pandemic, we expect that fraudulent activity and scams will flourish. Please be vigilant against supplying personal information, bank account information, and credit cards to anyone that you have not [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – September 21st through September 28th, 2018
CDS Arrest – On Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at 12:33 p.m., Officers John McKee and Randolph Plis were dispatched to Wawa on Lacey Road in Forked River for a suspicious vehicle. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 36-year-old James M. Salerno of Kresson Court of Toms River, NJ. James Salerno was transported to police headquarters and processed. He was released after receiving a criminal summons for possession of CDS (toxic chemicals). DWI Arrest – On Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at 1:09 a.m., Officer Patrick Watkins conducted a motor vehicle stop on Trenton Avenue in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 38-year-old Paul C. Wehner of Washington Avenue, Wall Township, NJ, for DWI. Paul Wehner was transported to police headquarters and processed. He received motor vehicle summonses for DWI, Reckless Driving and Open Container. The vehicle he was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law. Warrant Arrest – On Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at 12:58 a.m., Officers Elton Copes and Patrick Watkins responded to the 1700 block of Beach Boulevard in Forked River after receiving a report of a suspicious male. The officers were able to identify the individual as [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – September 7, 2018 through September13, 2018
Shoplifting Arrest- On Thursday, September 13, 2018, at 8:54 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno responded to Walmart in Lanoka Harbor to investigate a shoplifting incident. The Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 45-year old Kristen Arntz, Leeward Avenue, Beachwood, NJ. Kristen Arntz was transported to police headquarters, processed, and released after being charged on a criminal summons with shoplifting. CDS Arrest/Warrant Arrest – On Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at 8:13 p.m., Officers Michael Baldasari, Julie Barcalow and Anthony Sarno responded to the Wawa located on Route 9 South and Taylor Lane in Forked River for a suspicious incident. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 27-year-old Ryan D. Territo of Poplar Street in Waretown, NJ, on an outstanding warrant out of Howell Township Municipal Court in the amount of $1000. During a search incident to arrest. Officer Keefe located several wax folds, containing suspect heroin, as well as a hypodermic syringe. Ryan Territo was transported to headquarters where he was processed and served with a criminal warrant for Possession of CDS and Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe and transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility without incident. Warrant Arrest – On Tuesday, September [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – August 31, 2018 through September 6, 2018
Drug Paraphernalia Arrest- On Thursday, September 6, 2018, at 8:50 a.m., Officer Michael Hutman responded to the parking lot of Walmart, 580 Route 9, Lanoka Harbor, for a suspicious vehicle. The investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 30-year old Jessie Monaghan, Kingfischer Way, Manchester, or possession of drug paraphernalia. He was transported to police headquarters, processed, and released on a criminal summons, charging him with possession of drug paraphernalia. Structure Fire – On Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at 8:54 a.m., the Lacey Township Police Department received a call for service for heavy smoke coming from the roof of Caffrey’s Tavern located on Route 9 South, Forked River. Arriving officers confirmed that there was no one inside the building. Forked River, Lanoka Harbor, and Bamber Lake Fire Companies responded on the initial alarm. The Forked River Fire Chief called for a second alarm activating several fire companies throughout Ocean County. Lacey EMS and Lanoka Harbor First Aid responded along with a firefighter rehabilitation unit from Staffford Township. Several other fire companies arrived to the scene after a third alarm was activated. Members from the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office as well as the NJ [...]