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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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Township News – Lacey Township Police Department – Controlled Burning – West Lacey Road – February 21st, 2020
Controlled Burning - The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has notified the Lacey Township Police Department that they will be conducting controlled burning today (Friday, February 21, 2020) in the area of West Lacey Road and Spaulding Avenue, and West Lacey Road and Schoolhouse Road . Residents in Lacey Township may smell smoke throughout the day and evening. Thank you, -Chief Michael C. DiBella
Bay Way Road Closure- Tuesday, February 18, 2020
A section of Bay Way in Lanoka Harbor will be temporarily closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic. New Jersey Natural Gas will be working in the area between Route 9 and Maple Road. Both east and westbound traffic on Bay Way will need to follow the detour to Laurel Boulevard, which will be the main access to the neighborhood. The exact time of the closure is undetermined but the road is expected to be re-opened within 12 hours.
Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Beware of Scams – February 13th, 2020
The Lacey Township Police Department has been advised of a recent scam that has been circulating throughout Ocean County. An individual claiming to be from Comcast or Xfinity will contact you and offer you an upgrade to your TV service. You are then prompted by the caller to purchase gift cards and then give the gift card information to them for the new service. Once you provide them the gift card information you have been scammed out of the money. In some of these cases, the individual changes their phone number so that your caller ID shows a legit number. Please be aware this is a scam, and under no circumstances provide gift card information over the phone. This is similar to the FBI and IRS scams where you are threatened to be arrested unless you pay fines with gift cards over the phone. In addition, the Electric Company scam threatens to shut your service off unless you do the same. The Lacey Township Police Department takes these scams very seriously. If you receive a phone call and are not sure if the call is legitimate do not hesitate to contact us. Scams generate over 3 billion dollars a year. The [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – June 1, 2018 through June 7, 2018
Fraud – On Thursday, June 7, 2018, at 10:10 a.m., Officer Michael Verwey responded to police headquarters to take a report of possible identity theft. The victim stated that she received an email from LifeLock indicating that her personal information had been compromised. The representative from LifeLock stated that someone used her name, Social Security Number, and date of birth to open a Verizon account in Texas and New Jersey. The accounts were blocked before any monetary loss. LifeLock notified all three credit bureaus to put a 90 day fraud alert on her information. The victim was advised to monitor her credit on all of her accounts. Theft – On Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at 5:56 p.m., Officer Julie Barcalow responded to the Wawa on Lacey Road in Forked River for a report of theft of gas. The gas attendant reported that a female in her early twenties driving a blue Kia with a Florida license plate asked for $10 worth of gas and left without paying for it. After the woman’s credit card was declined at the gas pump, she was advised to go inside and try paying with the credit card or another form of [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – May 25, 2018 through May 31, 2018
Warrant Arrest – On Thursday, May 31, 2018, at 10:56 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe conducted a motor vehicle stop on Beach Boulevard near Biscayne Drive in Forked River. Sergeant Robert Surtees arrived on scene to assist. Investigation at the scene found the driver, 47-year-old Michael Gray of Beach Boulevard in Forked River had a suspended driver’s license and a warrant out of Berkeley Township Municipal Court in the amount of $500. Michael Gray was transported to police headquarters where he was processed. He received a motor vehicle summons for suspended driver’s license. Unable to post bail for the warrant, Michael Gray was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility without incident. Warrant Arrest – On Thursday, May 31, 2018, at 10:06 a.m., Officer Darrell Nick conducted a motor vehicle stop on Lacey Road in Forked River near the Municipal Building. Investigation at the scene found the driver; 64-year-old Albert Rentas of Ridgemont Drive in Lanoka Harbor had two outstanding warrants. The first, a no bail warrant, out of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department. The second warrant is out of South Toms River Municipal Court for $500. Albert Rentas was transported to the Ocean County Correctional Department without [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – Mat 18th, 2018 through May 24th, 2018
DUI Arrest – On Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at 6:10 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe conducted a traffic stop on Bay Way and Route 9 in Lanoka Harbor. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 39-year-old Jason S. Kent of Bunnell Street in Lanoka for DUI. He was transported to police headquarters and processed. Jason Kent was released after receiving summonses for DUI, Reckless Driving, and Suspended Driver’s License. The vehicle Jason Kent was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law. Criminal Mischief – On Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at 9:27 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe conducted a park check of Gille Park on Manchester Avenue in Forked River. Officer Keefe discovered the men’s bathroom, nearest the tennis court, had damage to the paper towel dispenser. The damage is estimated at $75. All other bathrooms appeared to be in good condition. Possession of CDS – On Monday, May 21, 2018, at 8:31 p.m., Officer Martin Julian conducted a motor vehicle stop in the area of Route 9 and Mill Street. Further investigation led to the arrest of the driver, 19-year-old Dakota Wolf-Diaz of Morris Boulevard in Manahawkin, NJ, for possession of marijuana. She was transported to police headquarters where she [...]