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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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Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – April 5th through April 11th, 2019
Criminal Mischief/Graffiti — On Monday, April 8, 2019, Officer Alan Abrecht responded to 514 Route 9, Lanoka Harbor for criminal mischief. An unknown person(s) entered the Lidl Grocery Store construction site and spray painted various areas of the building, to include a swastika painted on the rear exterior of the building. The damage occurred during the overnight hours from April 5th to 6th. The damage is estimated at $1000. Theft from a Motor Vehicle – On Monday, April 8, 2019, Officer Dimitri Tsarnas responded to Crestwood Drive, Forked River for a report of a vehicle burglary. The victim reported that his unlocked vehicle was entered at approximately 4:04 am, as viewed on home surveillance video. The suspect could only be described as a white male. Approximately $323.00 in cash and credit cards was reported missing. The detective bureau responded and is investigating further. Warrant Arrest — On Saturday, April 6, 2019, Officer Frederick Anderson charged 46 year-old Keith Kientopp, Route 70, Whiting, NJ, with violation of a Court order. Kientopp was arrested on April 7, 2019 by Manchester Township Police. Officer Anderson assumed custody of the accused and transported him to the Ocean County Correctional Facility without [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – March 29th, through April 4th, 2019
Theft — On Thursday, April 04, 2019, at 7:43 p.m., Officer Martin Julian responded to the area of the 200 block of Donald Street for a report of a theft. The victim stated that an unknown person(s) entered his unlocked Honda Civic and removed his wallet, credit cards, driver’s license and debit card out of the vehicle. The theft remains under investigation. Warrant Arrest — On Thursday, April 04, 2019, at 1:38 p.m., Officer Daniel Ricciardella responded to the area of the 1400 block of Clearview Street for a report of a suspicious incident. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 29-year-old Christopher Cox of Jay Street, Forked River, on two outstanding warrants. The first warrant was out of Seaside Heights Municipal Court in the amount of$450. The second warrant was out of Robbinsville Municipal Court in the amount of $1,168.99. He was transported to police headquarters, processed and turned over to Robbinsville Police Department in lieu of bail. CDS Arrest – On Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at 7:17 p.m., Special Officers Matthew Edwards and John Cate conducted a motor vehicle stop on Beach Boulevard in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – March 22nd, through March 28th, 2019
Criminal Mischief — On Thursday, March 28, 2019, at 7:20 p.m., Officer Christopher Meyler responded to the 1500 block of Beach Boulevard in reference to criminal mischief to a residence. Unknown person(s) sprayed paint on the side of the residence damaging the vinyl siding in the amount of approximately $300. CDS Arrest — On Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at 1:09 a.m., Officer Scott Keefe responded to a possible disabled vehicle on Route 9, near the Oyster Creek Power Plant. Sergeant Robert Surtees and Officer Julie Barcalow arrived to assist. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 42-year-old Edwin J. Nieves of Route 166, Toms River, NJ, and 35-year-old Heather A. McMillan of Marine Road, Waretown, NJ for CDS. Both were transported to police headquarters and processed. Edwin Nieves was charged on a warrant for Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Heather McMillan was charged on a warrant for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Marijuana. Both were transported to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in accordance with bail reform. Warrant Arrest — On Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at 6:04 p.m., Officer Randolph Plis responded to the area of Biscayne Drive [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – February 10th, 2017 through February 16th, 2017
Warrant Arrest – On Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at 12:41 a.m., Officer Robert Duffy responded to police headquarters to serve an outstanding warrant issued by the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office with no bail. 29-year-old Joseph M. Hover of Beach Boulevard in Forked River was processed and transported to the Ocean County Jail. Burglary/Theft (Auto) – On Monday, February 13, 2017, at 1:15 p.m., Officer Jeffrey Slota responded to police headquarters to take a report of theft. The victim reported that he ran out of gas on February 12, 2017, at approximately 10:00 p.m. on Lacey Road west of the Garden State Parkway. When he returned to his unlocked vehicle on February 13, 2017, at approximately 10:00 a.m., he found several items missing from his vehicle. The items were listed as Bose Headphones, two knit hats, prescription medications and a lottery ticket, for a total value of $80. There were no signs of forced entry. Burglary (Auto) – On Monday, February 13, 2017, at 8:50 a.m., Officer Evan Androcy responded to the 1600 block of Evans Road in Forked River, for a report of two motor vehicles being unlawfully entered. Investigation at the scene revealed between 8:00 p.m. on February 11, [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – February 1st, 2017 through February 9th, 2017
Burglary and Theft (Multiple Residences) – Beginning on Sunday, February 5, 2017, Lacey Police responded to a string of residential burglaries in the Bay Way neighborhood of Lanoka Harbor, including but not limited to the 700 block of Sinclair Avenue, the 400 block of Sinclair Avenue, the 300 block of Sinclair Avenue, the 400 block of Barramore Avenue, and Chestnut Drive. Lacey Police Detectives processed each scene and reviewed numerous video surveillance systems to identify a suspect thought to be connected with each burglary. On Thursday, February 9, 2017, Lacey Police Detectives conducted surveillance at the home of the suspect, identified as 30 year-old Michael L. Dautorio of Drew Avenue in Lanoka Harbor. During the surveillance, Michael Dautorio entered a vehicle and was followed from his residence to a Toms River neighborhood where he exited. While Lacey Police Detectives continued surveillance, Michael Dautorio was observed running from a home wearing latex gloves and a ski mask. Michael Dautorio was captured by Lacey Police Detectives Keith Pearce, Brian Flynn, and Kymberly Gudgeon prior to reentering the same vehicle. During his detainment, Michael Dautorio was found in possession of a shoulder bag containing various tools, flashlights, and gloves. Additionally, an amount of [...]
Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – January 25th, 2017 through January 31st, 2017
Burglary and Theft (Auto) - On Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 11:32 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno responded to police headquarters to take a theft report. The victim reported that on January 31, 2017, at approximately 1:30 a.m., his unlocked vehicle, that was parked in the driveway of his residence on Parkside Drive in Forked River, was entered. Approximately $13.00 in change was stolen from inside. DUI Arrest- On Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 10:27 p.m., Officer Christopher Meyler conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Route 9 North and Sunrise Boulevard in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 44-year-old Russell J. Kalman of Nostrand Drive in Toms River, NJ, for DUI. He was transported to police headquarters and processed. Russell J. Kalman was released after receiving traffic summonses for DUI, Reckless Driving and Speeding. The vehicle he was operating was impounded pursuant to John’s Law. Burglary and Theft (Auto) - On Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 1:30 p.m., Officer Daniel Ricciardella responded to police headquarters to take a theft report. The victim reported that between 10:00 a.m. on January 29, 2017 and 8:00 p.m. on January 30, 2017, an unknown person or persons entered [...]