Police Investigate Threat Made Against Lacey Township High School

LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A threat made against Lacey Township High School Tuesday morning prompted a major law enforcement response and a temporary shelter-in-place order as authorities investigated the situation. According to…

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Lacey Township fatal crash leaves driver dead after vehicle strikes tree in Lanoka Harbor

A single-vehicle crash in Lacey Township on Wednesday morning ended in a fatality after a car left the roadway and struck a tree in a residential area of Lanoka Harbor. The incident…

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Lacey Township fatal crash leaves one dead after vehicle slams into tree in Lanoka Harbor

A single-vehicle crash in a quiet Lanoka Harbor neighborhood Wednesday morning turned fatal after a car veered off the roadway and struck a tree, prompting an ongoing investigation by local authorities. Emergency…

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Woman killed in police-involved shooting in Lacey Township

Knife recovered after fatal police shooting in Lanoka Harbor LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A woman was fatally shot during an early-morning encounter with a police officer in the Lanoka Harbor section of…

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Ocean Gate man charged with assault by auto and drug offenses after Lacey Township crash

Lacey Township, NJ – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office announced that 38-year-old Michael O’Hare Jr. of Ocean Gate has been charged with multiple offenses following a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning in Lacey…

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Forked River man jailed after assaulting officers during Lacey Township arrest

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 44-year-old Forked River man was taken into custody Thursday morning after allegedly attacking police officers who were attempting to arrest him during a follow-up investigation on Sarasota…

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Lacey Township man arrested for arson after furniture fire ruled intentional

Lacey Township, NJ – A Lacey Township man has been charged with aggravated arson after investigators determined that a residential fire was deliberately set inside a Hillwood Road home Tuesday afternoon. Emergency…

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Lacey Township woman charged in Toms River hit-and-run that critically injured pedestrian

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 22-year-old woman from Lacey Township has been charged after allegedly fleeing the scene of a hit-and-run crash that left a 60-year-old man critically injured in Toms River…

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Drunk driver crashes into police cars, jumps in lake during wild chase in Lacey Township

LACEY TWP., N.J. — A Manchester man is facing a long list of charges after allegedly driving drunk, striking multiple police vehicles, and fleeing through residential streets before being pulled from a…

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Officials warn of scam targeting wildfire victims in Ocean and Lacey townships

Authorities are warning residents of Ocean and Lacey townships in Ocean County, New Jersey, about a scam exploiting those affected by the ongoing Jones Road Wildfire. According to the Ocean Township Police…

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Former Lacey Township track star jailed on multiple murder and attempted murder charges

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — A former Lacey Township High School track star has been incarcerated in Ocean County on multiple counts of murder and attempted murder, according to inmate records. Javir Kymire…

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Lacey Township man indicted for father’s 2022 murder

LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Lacey Township man has been indicted for the 2022 murder of his father, authorities announced Thursday. Justin Donaldson, 38, was formally charged by an Ocean County Grand…

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Fatal Lacey Township fire claims life of 75-year-old homeowner

LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A structure fire on Signal Street has claimed the life of a 75-year-old man, prompting an investigation by local and state authorities, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer…

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Pancakes! New IHOP Restaurant Opens in Lacey Township

LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A new IHOP restaurant officially opened its doors in Lacey Township on Monday, marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local officials and community leaders. State Senator Carmen…

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Lacey Township Woman Admits to Drug Operation That Involving Minors

Lacey Township Woman Admits to Drug Charges Involving Minors **Lacey Township, NJ** - Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on November 18, Margaret Whalen, 60, of Lacey Township, pled guilty…

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Lacey Township Man Admits to Bias Intimidation and Other Charges

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ—John Vincentini, 64, of Lacey Township, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including bias intimidation, narcotics possession, and possessing an assault firearm. The announcement was made by Ocean County Prosecutor…

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Woman Charged for Manufacturing Drugs at Lacey Township Home

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ—Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced the arrest of 60-year-old Margaret Whalen of Lacey Township. Whalen faces several serious charges including operating a controlled substance facility and employing…

Lacey Township Couple Arrested with Large Marijuana Haul

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that John Vincentini, 64, and his wife, Karen Vincentini, 64, both residents of Lacey Township, will remain in Ocean County Jail…

Lacey Township Resident Fights Sale of Historic Local Properties

Lacey, NJ – A Lacey Township resident has taken legal action against the local government’s decision to sell two historic buildings, presenting a “Cease and Desist” letter to the Mayor over the…

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Lacey Township Man Sentenced for Theft in Home Remodeling Scam

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – On Friday, Jeffrey Crawford, a 50-year-old resident of Lacey Township, received a three-year sentence in New Jersey State Prison for Theft by Failure to Make Required Disposition of…

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