Man Stole Idling Car, Struck Owner, Then Fled: Lacey Police

William Sabie is accused of a carjacking where he got into an idling car and struck its owner before fleeing and crashing the car, cops say.

Dirt Bike Stolen From Shed, Drunken Drivers Reported: Lacey Police Blotter

Police responded to these incidents and more in Lacey during the month of November:

Prison For NJ Ex-Elementary Principal Caught With Child Porn

Lanoka Harbor's John Mangan had hundreds of images of children being sexually abused; he previously assaulted a teenager as a principal.

Lacey Police Issue E-Bike Warning Ahead Of Christmas

If you're thinking of giving your kid an e-bike for this gift-giving season, Lacey police are offering some info to help you decide.

5-Vehicle Crash, Thousands Of Dollars Worth Of Merch Shoplifted: Lacey Police Blotter

See the incidents Lacey police responded to throughout the month of September:

Lacey Man Lit Rental Home Furniture On Fire, Prosecutor Says

Taquan Shelton is accused of setting a couch and ottoman inside his rental home on fire, authorities said.

Loaded Gun Found In Front Seat Of Sleeping Man's Car: Lacey Police Blotter

The man was asleep in his car with a loaded gun and open container of alcohol, according to the monthly police blotter.

8 Fight Outside Of Restaurant, Chicken Coop Catches Fire: Lacey Police Blotter

See the incidents Lacey police responded to in the month of July:

Calls Seeking PBA Donations Are Scams, Lacey Police Say

If you get a call claiming to be from the Lacey Township PBA soliciting donations, you should ignore it, police said.

Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Lacey Crash: Police

A Waretown woman died after she was struck while crossing Route 9 late Monday, police said.

Man Assaulted While Sitting On Bench, Fight Busts Car Windshield: Lacey Police Blotter

A fight between two men shattered the rear windshield of a Mercedes-Benz and more, according to the June police blotter.

String Of Crimes, Including Lacey Axe Assault, Nets Man Prison Sentence

Charles Maulbeck's string of crimes included striking a person with an axe and breaking the window of a car with a rock, both in Lacey.

Lacey Woman Hits 2 Pulling Out Of Parking Spot, Speeds Away: Prosecutor

One of the men was critically injured in the Saturday night hit-and-run at a Toms River apartment complex.

Repeat Offender Backs Into Officer, Patrol Car, Then Hits Another Vehicle Before Fleeing On Foot, Police Say

Brooke I. Mathews tried to flee a motor vehicle stop by reversing into an officer and a cop car before speeding onto Lacey Road, police say.

Drinking Driver Hits Multiple Cars, Goes Airborne, Jumps Into Lake In Wild Cop Chase, NJ Police Say

He hit multiple cars including two cop cars before going airborne, hitting a utility pole and then jumping into a lake, police said.

Man Shoots Car During Road Rage Incident: Lacey Police

The Bayville man got out of his car with a gun, shot at the other car and then drove away during a road rage incident Thursday, police said.

Lacey Cop Didn't Report Domestic Violence Involvement: Attorney General

Former Patrolman Joseph Pandorf is one of the NJ cops who faced major discipline in 2024, according to the Attorney General.

See May Police Blotter For Lacey

Here are the incidents Lacey police responded to during the month of May:

Accused Arsonist Denies Responsibility In NJ Wildfire: Report

Joseph Kling told a reporter that he wasn't the one responsible for extinguishing a bonfire that grew into the Jones Road Wildfire.

Lacey Man Caught With Ghost Gun, Drugs, Cash: Prosecutor

Aidan Marshall, 19, fled from detectives into the woods and dropped a bag containing a ghost gun and hollow point ammo, authorities said.

Firecrackers Thrown At Car, Mailbox: Lacey Police Blotter

Lit firecrackers did $1,700 worth of damage to a car, a man brandished a knife during a dispute and more during April, police said.

Dirt Bike Crash Investigation Led To Discovery Of NJ Wildfire Suspects

An investigation into a dirt bike crash in the woods led police to the point of origin of the 15,300-acre Jones Road Wildfire.

Accused Arsonist In NJ Wildfire Released From Jail

Joseph Kling, charged with aggravated arson and arson, will be on home detention until trial.

Man Charged In 15.3K-Acre Wildfire Planned To Blame Mexicans: OCPO

Joseph Kling, who was charged with hindering in addition to arson, was to remain in jail through the weekend.

2nd Suspect Charged In 15.3K-Acre Jones Road Wildfire

The ongoing investigation has resulted in additional charges for Joseph Kling of Waretown, who was arrested in the fire, prosecutors said.

Watch For Wildfire-Related Scams, Lacey Police Warn

Solicitors claiming to be from Lacey Fire are attempting to charge residents up to $30,000 for smoke remediation in a scam, police say.

Police Chase Bandana-Wearing Thief From Lacey: Officials

Ryan Dautorio, 35, was seen running across a Holmdel road at 3:30 a.m. with a bandana on his face and a trash bag of stolen items: cops.

Waretown Man Accused Of Sparking Massive Fire To Stay Jailed

Joseph Kling, 19, charged with aggravated arson, will stay jailed until at least Friday, when his detention hearing is set.

Jones Road Wildfire Still Burning In Ocean County

Though the fire has reached 75 percent containment, smoke will remain in the area until significant rainfall occurs.

Prison For Lacey Man Who Made Racist Threats, Grew Marijuana

John Vincentini, who told a Black delivery driver he was in a "racist neighborhood" was sentenced for his threats and for growing marijuana.

Sign Up For Reverse 911 System For Emergencies In Lacey

To be prepared for future emergencies, Lacey police offer a reverse 911 system so residents can be notified:

Jones Road Fire In NJ Reaches 15.3K Acres, 60% Containment

The Jones Road Fire burning in Lacey and Waretown has now reached 60 percent containment.

Stop Flying Drones Over NJ Wildfire, Fire Chief Says

"When these drones are flying, we're unable to fly," Forest Fire Service Chief Bill Donnelly said Thursday.

Don't Panic If You See More Helicopters, Smoke In Lacey As Fire Rages

The Jones Road Wildfire remains at 50 percent contained as of Wednesday, according to authorities.

Jones Road Wildfire Grows To 15K Acres, Officials Say

The fire raging through Southern Ocean County is 50 percent contained as of Thursday evening, according to authorities.

Waretown Man Accused Of Starting Jones Road Fire That Burned 15K Acres

Joseph Kling, 19, lit wooden pallets on fire and then left without extinguishing the blaze, causing a massive wildfire, authorities say.

NJ Wildfire: New Map Shows Blaze Perimeter As 13K Acres Burn

The Jones Road Wildfire is burning 13,250 acres and has reached 50 percent containment as of late Wednesday, officials said.

NJ's Forest Fire History: A Look At State's 10 Largest Blazes

State officials say the Jones Road wildfire is among the largest in 20 years. Here's a look at the largest wildfires in NJ history.

No 'Elevated Threat' To Bamber Lake, Lacey Police Say

Heavy smoke can be expected in the Bamber Lake area, according to Lacey police.

NJ Wildfire: Pictures, Videos Depict Damage As Fire Rages

Videos and photos of the wildfires burning in South Jersey depicted an Armageddon-like scenery.