MVA- On Thursday, June 24, 2021, at 4:33 p.m., officers responded to the area of Lacey Road and Penn Avenue for a two-car MVA with injuries. The investigation revealed that the 59 year-old male driver of a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado fell asleep and collided with another vehicle. The second vehicle, a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado, was being operated by a Lacey Township man. One driver was transported to a trauma center for injuries.
Fraud- On Friday, June 25, 2021, at 11:12 a.m., Officer Jason Lee met with a Forked River resident reporting fraud. The victim claimed that she was notified by her current employer that she had applied for unemployment benefits. The victim later received notice in the mail in regard to the benefits that she did not apply for. The New Jersey Department of Labor was notified.
Fraud- On Friday, June 25, 2021, at 6:12 p.m., Officer Keith Pearce met with a Lanoka Harbor resident. The victim reported that an unknown suspect opened a TD Bank account in her name. The account was discovered after the victim received a box of checks in the mail.
MV Stop/Warrant Arrest- On Saturday, June 26, 2021, at 2:33 p.m., Officer Jeffrey Slota conducted a motor vehicle stop on Andover Road for speeding. The vehicle was found to be bearing a fictitious NY license plate. The driver, Justin Bennette, 31, was arrested for an outstanding warrant that was issued by the Lacey Township Municipal Court. Bennette was transported to the Ocean County Jail in lieu of $750 bail. He was also issued several motor vehicle summons.
Theft- On Monday, June 28, 2021, at 9:45 a.m., Officer Scott Anderson responded to the Lacey Elks Lodge for a theft report. The Dock Master reported that during the overnight hours someone cut the lock to lock box for the boat ramp. The actor was able to remove approximately $500.
Fraud- On Monday, June 28, 2021, at 2:39 p.m., Officer Michael Baldasari met with Forked River resident reporting fraud. The victim claimed that someone changed his direct deposit information and that his paychecks were deposited into an unknown bank account.
Fraud- On Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at 11:18 a.m., Officer Andrew Slota met with a Forked River resident reporting fraud. The victim claimed that he was notified by his current employer that someone had attempted to apply for unemployment benefits in his name. The claim was denied by his employer.
Fire- On Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at 6:39 p.m., Officer Anthony Ravallo responded to an Alpine Street residence for a reported fire. A neighbor observed a section of fence and some garbage cans on fire at a nearby residence and began to extinguish the fire with a garden house. The fire was extinguished by Forked River Fire Department and was found not to be suspicious.