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The Manchester Township Police Department is proud to announce the graduation of Ptl. Steven Wendruff and his canine partner Lynk from the New Jersey State Police Scent Class #31 on June 17, 2016. Ptl. Wendruff and K-9 Lynk were one of four Officer/K-9 teams to graduate from the intensive Narcotics Detection training course, which began [...]

The Manchester Township Police Department recently became aware of an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) phone scam that has been reportedly taking place throughout the United States. The purpose of this release is to educate the public about the scam to prevent people from becoming victims. The way the scam works is that criminal entities contact [...]

The Manchester Township Police Department is proud to announce that the second annual Elite Law Enforcement Fitness Challenge, held on Wednesday, June 8, successfully raised money for charity while offering an intensive physical competition for local police officers. This team-based competition, held at Harry Wright Lake in Whiting, raised nearly $6,000.00, which will benefit the [...]

On Tuesday, June 7, Lt. Vincent Manco of the Manchester Township Police Department was honored to attend a meeting of the Whiting Business Association where a check for $1,000 was presented to the K9 Unit. This generous donation from the Whiting Business Association will be put to good use to help ensure the continued success [...]

The Manchester Township Police Department is pleased to welcome its newest Patrolmen, Conner Yatauro and Keith Douglas. Mayor Kenneth T. Palmer administered their oaths during a ceremony in the Municipal Complex Civic Center on May 31 in front of family, friends, and police personnel including Chief Lisa Parker. Taking his oath first was Conner Yatauro, [...]

The Manchester Township Police Department is proud to announce that six new Auxiliary Police Officers took their oaths on May 23, 2016, during a ceremony in the Municipal Complex Civic Center. These Auxiliary Police Officers were sworn in to their volunteer positions before Chief Lisa Parker, other Manchester Township Police Officers, and their friends and [...]

Congratulations Cpl. Doug Higgins and Ptl. Antonio Ellis for being among the first in New Jersey to receive the Traffic Safety Specialist Certification. They were honored Thursday, May 26  at a ceremony at the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office along with other officers from throughout the county. The Traffic Safety Specialist designation is a statewide recognition [...]

A Manchester man has been arrested following a three week heroin distribution investigation by the Manchester Township Police Narcotics Enforcement Team (N.E.T.). Police executed a Court authorized search warrant on May 23 at a Beechmont Street residence after an investigation and surveillance led to information about drug activity at that location. Glenworth O. Guiste, 38, [...]

A surveillance operation by members of the Manchester Township Police Narcotics Enforcement Team resulted in the seizure of a handgun Friday evening.  At approximately 6:08 PM, on May 20, N.E.T. officers setup surveillance in the Route 571 area and observed a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of Ridgeway Liquors located at 3875 Ridgeway Road. [...]

Manchester Township Police joined with other law enforcement agencies from throughout Ocean County on Friday, May 20, to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the line of duty at the 25th Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Day Observance. Last year, Cpl. Scott R. Thompson was honored at the event, with his name [...]

On Saturday, May 14, members of the Manchester Township Police Department attended a meeting of the Pet Club of Leisure Knoll where they spoke about the K-9 Unit and were presented with a generous donation. Linda Campezi of the Pet Club presented the check to Lt. Vincent Manco, Officer Marc Micciulla and his K-9 Storm, [...]

Following the success of last year's program, we're pleased to announced that the Manchester Township Police will sponsor a Youth Police Academy this summer for Manchester Township students entering grades 6th,7th and 8th as of September 2016. The Youth Police Academy will be held at Police headquarters from August 1st to August 5th. Please click [...]

On Monday, May 16, 2016, at approximately 4:15 p.m., officers from the Manchester Township Police Department, along with several local fire companies, responded to the report of a structure fire inside of a mobile home on Walden Way in the Pine Ridge section of Manchester Township. Upon arrival, officers reported that the residence was engulfed [...]

In an effort to increase traffic safety, construction of a concrete island prohibiting left turns out of Wilbur Avenue onto State Highway 70 is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 16. When construction of the island has been completed, "No Left Turn" signs will be erected and a Visual Message Board will be placed at [...]

Riding in honor of Cpl. Scott R. Thompson, members of the Manchester Township Police Department commenced a four day Police Unity Tour bicycle journey to the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington DC following a heartfelt ceremony at the Municipal Complex on Monday afternoon. Each year, a group of Officers from the Manchester Township Police [...]

Summit Park resident and United States Army Sergeant Major, Harrington Henry was welcomed home by officers of the Manchester Township Police on May 5, 2016. Several uniformed officers, led by Chief Lisa Parker and members of the department’s Command Staff, escorted Sgt. Major Henry and his wife, Kristy from the township border on Route 70 [...]

The Manchester Township Police Department is pleased to announce the arrival of K-9 Lynk’s body armor on April 15, 2016.  K-9 Lynk received the bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest was sponsored by Joanne Wright of Manchester, NJ and is [...]

On Monday, April 25, 2016, at approximately 5:37 p.m., officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of Route 70 and Roosevelt City Road for the report of a single vehicle crash involving a pickup truck which had left the roadway and was in the woods. Upon arrival, officers learned that a [...]

On Friday morning, April 15, 2016, at approximately 7:09 a.m., officers from the Manchester Township Police responded to the area of Route 70 and Sam Pitts Road in the Whiting Section of the Township for the report of a multi-vehicle crash involving four vehicles. Upon arrival, officers learned that a black, 2013, Honda Civic, being [...]

Surveillance operations by the Manchester Township Police Narcotics Enforcement Team led to the arrest of a Toms River man for distribution of heroin. Anthony Huggins, 30, of Serrata Way in Toms River was found to be in possession of quantities of heroin and crack-cocaine while parked in the lot of the Comfort Inn located at [...]

On Monday, April 11, 2016, at approximately 10:46 a.m., officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of Route 70 near mile marker 37 for the report of a motor vehicle crash involving a box truck which had left the roadway and crashed into the woods. Upon arrival, officers learned that a [...]