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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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Department News – Lacey Township Police Department – 2019 Police Unity Tour, Thursday, May 9th through Sunday, May 12th
Pictured above: Sheriff's Officer Christine Woltman, Detective Charles May, Detective Adam Ewart, Patrolman Brian Holt, and Detective Brian Flynn. At 5:00 am, Thursday, May 9, 2019, four officers of the Lacey Township Police Department and one Ocean County Sheriff’s Officer departed headquarters to participate in the 2019 Police Unity Tour. The annual event includes a four-day bicycle ride to Washington, DC, raising awareness about law enforcement officers that have died in the line of duty. Our officers will join with officers from other jurisdictions at the New Jersey State Police Division Headquarters in Trenton, New Jersey to begin the first leg of the tour ending in Atlantic City. The ride will culminate on Sunday, May 12th at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Once there, riders will be greeted by families of fallen officers in addition to their own family and friends. In addition to their participation, each of the officers raised funds over the past several months that will be donated to the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund. Last year’s line of duty deaths totaled 163 nation-wide.
Employment Opportunity – Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer
The Lacey Township Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer from Ocean County residents who have completed the Police Training Commission (PTC) required certification training. The applications are considered for the calendar year they are submitted, in the event vacancies open during that year. Short form applications may be obtained through the Lacey Township Municipal Clerk's Office or the Lacey Township Police Department and submitted to the Lacey Township Police Department. -Lacey Police-
Department News-Lacey Township Police Department-Burglary Arrest
BURGLARY ARREST On April 25, 2019 at 3:24 p.m., the Lacey Township Police Department responded to a residence on Cedar Drive, Lanoka Harbor, for a report of an unknown male subject entering a residence. Officers responded to the scene and learned that the unknown male had entered the residence through an unlocked front door. After entering the home, the male was confronted by the resident of the home. The male then left the residence. The Lacey Township Detective Bureau was advised and responded to assist. During the investigation, a detailed description of the suspect was quickly ascertained from witnesses and video surveillance. The investigation revealed the male had been riding a bicycle, while wearing a large backpack, in the area of Cedar Drive in Lanoka Harbor. The male subject was seen riding his bicycle onto several residential properties, where he would check areas of the properties for items of value, enter fenced in areas, as well as knock on doors to check and see if residents were home. As the investigation continued, it was determined that several burglaries and thefts had occurred in the area. The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department - Crime Scene Investigations responded and assisted [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – April 14th through April 19th, 2017
Drug Arrest – On Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at 11:11 p.m., Officer Jesse Dalziel conducted a traffic stop on Game Farm Road and Route 9 North in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrests of the driver, identified as 22-year-old Roger F. McMenamin of Shadow Oaks Drive in Toms River, NJ, and a passenger, identified as 25-year-old Timothy R. Simpson of Hazelwood Road in Toms River, NJ, for possession of CDS. They were both transported to Police Headquarters and processed. They both received criminal summonses for Possession of Marijuana 50 Grams or Less and were released. In addition, Roger McMenamin was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and was issued traffic summonses for Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle and Speeding Burglary and Criminal Mischief (Residence) – On Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at 10:18 a.m., Officer Scott Anderson responded to the 200 block of Good Luck Road in Forked River, for a report of criminal mischief to a vacant house. The complainant reported that between Monday, April 17, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, April 19, 2017, an unknown person or persons forced entry into the residence and damaged items within. In addition, the front door [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – April 7th through April 14th, 2017
DUI Arrest – On Thursday, April 13, 2017, at 11:40 p.m., Officer Michael Verwey responded to the area of Tampa Road in Forked River, for a possible intoxicated driver. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 27-year-old Julie Patterson of Tampa Road in Forked River, for DUI. She was transported to Police Headquarters and processed. Julie Patterson was released after receiving traffic summonses for DUI and Reckless Driving. The vehicle she was operating was impounded pursuant to John’s Law. DUI Arrest – On Thursday, April 13, 2017, at 10:15 p.m., Officers Michael Baldasari and Scott Keefe conducted a traffic stop in the area of Sommerell Avenue in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, identified as 38-year-old Jennifer Alexander of Laurel Boulevard in Lanoka Harbor, for DUI. She was transported to Police Headquarters and processed. Jennifer Alexander was released after receiving traffic summonses for DUI, Reckless Driving, Open Container of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle, Consuming Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle, Failure to use Headlights, and Failure to Observe Stop Sign. The vehicle she was operating was impounded pursuant to John’s Law. Drug Arrest – On Thursday, April 13, [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – March 31st through April 6th, 2017
Shoplifting, Possession of Heroin and Possession of Marijuana - On Thursday, April 6, 2017, at 10:56 p.m., Officers Michael Baldasari, Jason Lee, and Michael Verwey responded to the Walmart, located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor for three shoplifters. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 40-year-old Grover Blair of 4th Street in New Brunswick, NJ, for shoplifting merchandise valued at $1800, hindering apprehension by initially providing a false name to police officers and for possession of drug paraphernalia. In addition, three outstanding warrants were located for his arrest. Warrant number one (1) was issued from the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office and was a no-bail warrant. Warrant number two (2) was issued from the East Brunswick Municipal Court in the bail amount of $500 and warrant number three (3) was issued from the New Brunswick Municipal Court in the bail amount of $200. Furthermore 23-year-old Dashaunna Jennings of West Main Street in Bound Brook, NJ, was arrested for shoplifting merchandise valued at $1800, Possession of Heroin and Possession of Marijuana 50 Grams or Less. 28-year-old Shante Walker of Livingston Avenue in New Brunswick, NJ, was arrested for shoplifting merchandise valued at $1800. All three subjects were [...]