Lacey Police Report Several Instances Of Criminal Mischief Recently

Lacey police have responded to a series of criminal mischief incidents over the past week, Police Chief Michael C. DiBella said.

May 23 - Officer Daniel Ricciardella responded to Lacey Used Auto Parts, at 602 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor at 4:17 p.m. on a report of two juvenile males breaking car windows. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of a 14-year-old juvenile male from Forked River and a 14-year-old juvenile male from Lanoka Harbor for criminal mischief. They were both transported to police headquarters, processed and released to their respective parents. Juvenile complaints are pending for trespassing and criminal mischief. The Lacey Township Detective Bureau is conducting the investigation.

May 23 - Officer Jason Lee responded to the 700 block of Clearwater Drive in Forked River at 5:39 a.m. on a report of criminal mischief. The victim told police that sometime between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m. an unknown person or persons threw a large amount of black paint on the front and rear driver’s side windows and doors of her vehicle while it was parked in front of the residence. The damage to the vehicle is estimated to be $500.

May 21 - Officer Andrew Slota responded to 510 Route 9 South in Forked River at on a burglary report. The victim told police that he found several broken windows in the building had been broken on Friday, May 19. Sometime between May 19 and May 21, someone entered the building and stole an MIG welder valued at $100 and an air compressor valued at $100. The damage to the broken windows was estimated at $500. The incidents are under investigation.

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