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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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Township News – Lacey Township Police Department/Lacey Emergency Services – No-Shave November – October 29, 2021
Each November, since 2016, the members of the Lacey Township Police Department have broken protocol for a good cause. We have, in a joint effort with members of our Township’s Emergency Services, participated in the national “No-Shave November” campaign. During our five years, we have successfully raised over $26,000. These funds were disseminated through various cancer charities including, Prevent Cancer Foundation, Fight Colorectal Cancer, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as directed by the No-Shave November campaign. This year, the members of the Lacey Township Police Department will once again be breaking protocol in the No Shave way, to continue our mission. Last year, we dedicated the 2020 No Shave November Campaign to the widely respected Chief John Szafranski III of the Lanoka Harbor Volunteer Fire Department, who sadly lost his courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. This year, we would like to recognize a member of our own: Lacey Police Dispatcher Kasmira “Kasey” Kanka. While Kasey has been employed with the Lacey Township Police Department since October of 2015, her battle with cancer far exceeds her time as a Police Dispatcher. At just 17 years old, Kasey was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, requiring her to not only undergo multiple surgeries, [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – October 21, 2021 through October 28, 2021
Open Container: On Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 8:07 pm., Officers responded to the Mill Pond Trestle in Forked River, for a report of an unconscious male called in by Ocean County Security. Upon their arrival, officers met with an adult male and female who were both intoxicated. Open alcohol containers were located. Leonard Brown, 51, was issued a special complaint summons for possession of alcohol in a park and released. Welfare Check/Possession of CDS (Heroin): On Friday, October 22, 2021 at 4:50 pm., Officers responded to the Walmart parking lot, located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, to check the welfare of a male in a vehicle, possibly sleeping or unconscious. Officers located the vehicle and observed the sole occupant, Jonathan Desantis-Joiner, 32, who was asleep. Officers were able to wake him. As J. Desantis-Joiner exited his vehicle, officers located a wax fold of heroin in plain view, where he had been sitting. The wax fold was seized and J. Desantis-Joiner was subsequently arrested and charged with possession of heroin. He was transported to headquarters for processing and subsequently lodged in Ocean County Correctional Facility. Fall Victim with Medivac: On Friday, October 22, 2021 at 5:27 pm., [...]
Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – Halloween Safety Tips – October 27, 2021
Trick or Treat in Lacey Township will be this Sunday, October 31, 2021. Those participating should: Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure their shoes fit properly, costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with an open flame, and masks do not obstruct vision. Carry a flashlight with you so you can be seen by others. Plan your route and share it with your family members. Only Trick or Treat in familiar neighborhoods and at homes that have a porch light on. If possible, stay in groups and walk on the sidewalks. If there is no sidewalk available, use the farthest edge of the roadway. Look both ways before crossing the street and try to cross only at corners. Do not hide or cross in between parked cars. Never enter a strange car or home to accept a treat. Be cautious of animals and strangers. Never eat unwrapped food items. Have an adult inspect your treats before eating them. Notify Law Enforcement immediately of any sign of suspicious or illegal activity. Motorists should be extra cautious in neighborhoods and assume there will be children walking or unexpectedly running into the street. The members of the [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – July 14 through July 21, 2022
Aggressive Driver/Endangering Another Person- On Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 9:55 p.m., Officer Hyle responded to the 700 block of Cambridge Road, for an aggressive driver complaint. Upon arrival, officers met with the complainant who reported while they were traveling in the area of Route 9 and Lacey Road, a vehicle driven by Gerard O’Connor, 19, of Toms River, cut her off. The victim also reported that Gerard had thrown a plastic water bottle through their vehicle’s window, which struck the driver in the chest. At the conclusion of the investigation, Gerard was charged with Endangering Another Person on a special form of complaint summons and released at the scene. Fraud- On Friday, July 15, 2022, at 11:17 a.m., Officer Biel responded to police headquarters for a fraud report. Upon arrival the victim reported they have been receiving letters from credit and debit card companies for multiple accounts that have been unknowingly opened in his name. The banks had been notified of the fraudulent activity and the accounts were closed. Shoplifting- On Friday, July 15, 2022, at 6:17 p.m. Officer Biel responded to Walmart for a report of a shoplifter in custody. Upon arrival the loss prevention associate reported Lynn [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – July 7 through July 14, 2022
Fraud- On Friday, July 8, 2022, 2:39 p.m., Officer Nilon responded to police headquarters for a report of credit card fraud. The victim reported on June 1, 2022, someone purchased a yearly computer program subscription using his credit card. The value of the unauthorized purchase was $106.61. Theft- On Friday, July 8, 2022, at 8:45 p.m., Officer Gant responded to police headquarters for a report of a theft. The victim reported their unsecured bicycle was stolen from the bike rack at the Lacey Township High School during the evening of July 8, 2022. The value of the bicycle was estimated at $100.00. DWI- On Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 8:48 p.m., Officer Keefe responded to Wawa, 800 Lacey Road, for a report of a vehicle parked in front of the store, occupied by a male driver who was nodding out. Upon arrival, Officer Keefe observed the running vehicle and made contact with the driver, Matthew R. Leroy, 49, of Sussex Place, Forked River. Following an investigation at the scene, Matthew was placed under arrest and was transported to headquarters. At the conclusion of processing, Matthew was issued motor vehicle summonses for DWI and Reckless Driving then released in accordance to [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – July 1 through July 7, 2022
Warrant Arrest – On Sunday, July 3, 2022, at 1:17 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Windsor Street and Arlington Avenue, Forked River, for a report of a male subject with long hair that was dancing and talking to himself. Upon their arrival, officers observed a male subject matching the description given, whom they identified as Brenden Evans (35) of Devon Street, Forked River. It was discovered that Brenden had an active warrant issued out of the Ocean County Superior Court. Brenden was placed under arrest and transported to the Ocean County Jail, where he was lodged. DWI - On Monday, July 4, 2022 at 6:24 p.m., Lieutenant Sullivan conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 9 near Game Farm Road, Forked River, for careless driving and failure to maintain lane. Officers Lee and Hyle responded to assist, and met with the driver, Carolyn Landes (61) of Toms River. Investigation at the scene revealed that Carolyn was driving while intoxicated. Carolyn was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters, where she was processed. Carolyn was issued several motor vehicle summonses, including DWI, Refusal to Submit Breath Samples, and Reckless Driving. Carolyn was served her copies of the summonses [...]