Where to recycle your Christmas tree in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County residents are being encouraged to make recycling their Christmas trees a part of their holiday cleanup. “While the holidays are a busy and special time of the…
Congress Hall’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony features Donated 30’ Tree
CAPE MAY, N.J.-It’s a magical night when the switch is flipped to light Congress Hall’s Christmas tree – the centerpiece of their annual Winter Wonderland celebration. This year’s tree, a 30 foot…
Woman Arrested, Vehicle Impounded for DWI, Reckless Driving
LACEY-On Sunday, August 26, 2018, Officer Anthony Sarno conducted a motor vehicle stop near the Lacey Inn on Route 9 in Forked River. Officer Jason Lee arrived on scene to assist. Further…
Man Arrested for DWI Following Motor Vehicle Crash
On Thursday, August 30, 2018, at 1:25 a.m., Officer Robert Duffy responded to Sunrise Boulevard near Leeward Drive in Forked River for a motor vehicle accident. Investigation at the scene led to…
Suspected Dealer Indicted for Drug Overdose Death
Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced the return of an eight count indictment against NICHOLAS MARCO PICONE, 32, of Lacey, NJ in connection with the drug induced death of Anthony Terrill…
Lacey Police Hosting National Night Out Tonight
Lacey Township Police Department will be presenting our 2nd Annual National Night Out, Tomorrow evening, August 7th, 2018. The event will take place on the south side of Gille Park, 56 Manchester Avenue, Forked River,…
Child Safety Seat Inspection to be held July 28, 2018
On Saturday, July 28, 2018, the Lacey Township Police Department will be hosting a courtesy (non-enforcement) child seat safety check at the Lacey United Methodist Church parking lot, located at 203 Lacey Road,…
Liquor Store Damaged by Fire Overnight
WARETOWN-At approximately 11 pm the Waretown Fire Company was dispatched to a structure fire a Buy Rite Liquor Store on Rt.9. Firefighters arrived to find a large exterior fire that had extended…
Local Veterans Group Give Vets Night at the Ballpark
By Catherine Galiato OCEAN COUNTY — Local veterans nonprofit group Ma Deuce Deuce has launched a program to give veterans a night out at the ballpark. As a way to foster…
Police: Drunk Man Stole Car from Brick Body Shop
BRICK-On 04/29/2018 at 0305 hours Officer Joseph Riccio was on patrol in the area of Princeton Avenue and Post Road where he observed a vehicle stopped in the travel lane. As he…
Lacey Township Police Blotter April 6-10, 2018
Theft – On Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at 12:24 p.m., Officer Andrew Slota responded to the 700 block of Maple Road in Lanoka Harbor for a report of theft. The victim reported that…
Arrest Made in November Burger King Robbery
LACEY-At approximately 12:30am, November 26, 2017, the night shift manager of Burger King located in the Lacey Mall contacted police reporting a robbery. The manager explained to the police that he was locking the building…
Man Charged for Dumping Construction Debris in Whiting
On January 12th 2017 at approximately 1215 pm Patrolman Brian Flanegan responded to the area of Grant Concourse for a report of illegal dumping. Upon arrival, Patrolman Flanegan found a large pile…
Berkeley Firefighters Attack Another Structure Fire, Off to Busy Start in 2018
BERKELEY TWP-On Sunday, at approx 11:20 am the Bayville Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire in the Mill Creek section of town for a reported house on fire. “First arriving…
Cigarette Sparks Trash Can Fire
LACEY-On Monday, January 1, 2018, at 2:03 a.m., Officers Martin Julian, Michael Baldasari, and Scott Keefe responded to the 700 block of Bermuda Drive in Forked River for a report of a…
Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Toy Drive Underway
OCEAN COUNTY officials are hoping to make this holiday season the most wonderful time of the year for everyone and are asking for your help. “We are encouraging our citizens to help…
Prescription Take Back Day Scheduled for Oct. 28
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County is encouraging residents to take part in “National Prescription Take Back Day” on Oct. 28 to dispose of unused and outdated medications to help prevent prescription drug…
Governor Christie Dumps $20 Million into Barnegat Bay
Press Release Trenton, NJ – Governor Chris Christie and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin today visited Ocean County’s Cattus Island Park in Toms River to announce a comprehensive action plan…
Lacey Police Hosting Another Skate Park Evening on Friday
LACEY-The next Gille Park Skate Park Evening event will be held this Friday night, October 6th, 2017, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The skate park will be open from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 pm, with…
Report: Lacey Elected Officials Give Themselves 40% Pay Raise
FORKED RIVER – Elected officials in all-Republican Lacey Township just quietly voted themselves a salary increase in excess of 40%, public records obtained this week revealed. According to documents provided by Lacey…
DUI Suspect hits two vehicles; flees scene
On Monday, April 17, 2017, at 9:10 p.m., Officers Martin Julian and Andrew Slota responded to the area of Beach Boulevard and Route 9 in Forked River, for a report of a…
Shelter: Dog Rescued from Abandoned Home Ready for Forever Home
The Associated Humane Society rescue at Popcorn Park shared a story this week about a dog that was rescued from a horrible situation last fall. Kronk is a big, beautiful Dogue De…
Lacey Cocaine Dealer Released without Bail After Being Arrested
This weekend, a joint effort by the Lacey Police Department and Ocean County Sheriff’s Department netted a man dealing cocaine out of his Maui Drive home went bust under New Jersey Bail…
Lacey Roller Hockey League Now Taking Registrations from Berkeley
Lacey Roller Hockey will allow Berkeley Twp. residents to join their league. 2017 Spring Registration will be held Friday February 24th from 6-8pm at the Lacey Recreation Center, 818 West Lacey…
Lacey Police Blotter: January 26- January 31, 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,…
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