The Manchester Township Police Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Patrol Officer Ashley Ventura, who took her oath of office, administered by Mayor Joseph Hankins, during the December 15, 2025, Manchester Township Council meeting. Ptl. Ventura, 28, was born in Jackson Township to parents Jennifer and the late Robert Ventura, who proudly served [...]
The Manchester Township Police Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Patrolman Donald Miller, who took his oath of office during the November 10, 2025, Manchester Township Council meeting. Ptl. Miller, 36, grew up in Brick Township, where he attended Brick Memorial High School and graduated in 2008. After graduation, he attended Kean University, [...]
On Sunday, October 26, 2025, at approximately 10:20 p.m., members of the Manchester Township Police Department responded to 5 Darien Court, in the Whiting section of town, for a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, officers observed a single-family residential structure, fully engulfed in flames. All occupants of the residence were safely evacuated. Residents [...]
On Friday, October 10, 2025, at approximately 3:50 p.m., members of the Manchester Township Police responded to the Silverwoods Community for a report of a vehicle that struck a residence. Upon arrival, officers located a 2011 Toyota Highlander with extensive front-end damage, which caused significant damage to the residence. The driver and passenger of the [...]
The September 22, 2025, Township Council meeting featured a proud moment for our department, as Chief Antonio Ellis accepted a Certificate of Re-Accreditation presented by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police through its New Jersey Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission. "In the case of the Manchester Township Police Department, they had a remarkable [...]
The Manchester Township Police Department is proud to share that our first-ever K-9 “Pawsta Dinner”, held on September 14, 2025, was a tremendous success. The evening brought our community together in support of the Manchester Township Police K-9 Unit and raised thousands of dollars that will directly benefit our program by funding equipment, training, and [...]
On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at approximately 12:33 p.m., officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash involving two vehicles at the intersection of State Highway 70 and Woodview Drive. Multiple injuries were reported at the scene. Upon arrival, officers observed a 2021 Hyundai Elantra with extensive damage to the [...]
The Manchester Township Police Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Patrolmen Tyler O’Brien and Colin Geraghty, who took their oaths of office during the August 11, 2025, Manchester Township Council meeting. Taking his oath first was Ptl. O’Brien, 29, who began his law enforcement career in 2018 with the Seaside Park Police Department. [...]
On July 30, 2025, at approximately 1616 hours, emergency services were dispatched to Hidden Lake located in the Whiting section of Manchester Township, following a report of a 16-year-old male in the water, unconscious and of unknown respiratory status. Responding agencies included the Manchester Township Police Patrol Division, Manchester EMS, Whiting Volunteer Fire Company, and [...]
In response to increased complaints involving noise disturbances and trespassing, the Manchester Township Police Department—working in coordination with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office, Toms River Police Department, and Berkeley Township Police Department—has launched coordinated enforcement efforts targeting unauthorized activity at the Heritage Minerals property (formerly known as the ASARCO site) this past weekend. The 7,000-acre [...]
In response to increased complaints involving noise disturbances and trespassing, the Manchester Township Police Department—working in coordination with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office, Toms River Police Department, and Berkeley Township Police Department—has launched coordinated enforcement efforts targeting unauthorized activity at the Heritage Minerals property (formerly known as the ASARCO site) this past weekend. The 7,000-acre [...]
It is with great pride that Chief Antonio Ellis and the Manchester Township Police Department congratulate the graduates of the 2025 #YouthPoliceAcademy! This annual summer program, held this year from June 30-July 3, 2025, introduced students from grades 6, 7 and 8 to the law enforcement profession and taught them what it means to be [...]
The Manchester Township Police Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Detective Patrick Cervenak and Ptl. Jason Wiener to Sergeant, the designation of Corporal to Ptl. Robert Maccaquano, and the lateral transfer of Ptl. Thomas Chant to Detective during a June 18, 2025, ceremony in the Municipal Complex Civic Center. In attendance was Chief [...]
On Monday, June 16, 2025, at approximately 7:50 AM, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in the area of County Route 571 and Beacon Street. Upon arrival, officers observed a red 2013 Volvo S60 and a gray 2017 Chevrolet Camaro with extensive front-end damage obstructing [...]
On Friday, June 13, 2025, at approximately 5:53 pm, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of State Highway 70 and Ridgeway Road, to investigate a motor vehicle crash involving three vehicles. Upon arrival, officers observed a blue 2009 Ford Expedition, facing south in the intersection with extensive front-end damage. Additionally, [...]
On Friday, June 13, 2025, at approximately 11:40 a.m., officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the AristaCare at Whiting in reference to an active structure fire. Upon arrival, officers observed flames and a smoke condition contained to a single room in the second-floor west wing area of the facility. At that time, [...]
On April 28, 2025, at approximately 2:10pm officers of the Manchester Township Police Department were dispatched to the area of Mount Misery Road and Pasadena Road for the report of a two-vehicle crash involving a dump truck and a SUV, with both vehicles being fully engulfed by fire. Upon arrival, officers observed a 2023 red [...]
On April 28, 2025, at approximately 2:10pm officers of the Manchester Township Police Department were dispatched to the area of Mount Misery Road and Pasadena Road for the report of a two-vehicle crash involving a dump truck and a SUV, with both vehicles being fully engulfed by fire. Upon arrival, officers observed a 2023 red [...]
The Manchester Township Police Department is proud to announce its participation in the newly launched Blue Envelope Program, a countywide initiative developed by Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy, and Ocean County Police Chiefs Association President Michael Rogalski. This important program is designed to improve interactions between law enforcement [...]
On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at approximately 8:52 PM, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to Whiting Gardens, located at 3000 Hilltop Road, for a report involving an altercation between staff and a patient. Upon arrival, officers spoke with Licensed Practical Nurse Lisa Erikson, who reported that an 87-year-old patient, who suffers from [...]
On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at approximately 9:46 pm, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the intersection of Commonwealth Blvd and Bismarck St to investigate a motor vehicle crash involving three vehicles. Upon arrival at the scene, officers observed a white 2017 Chevrolet Equinox on Bismarck St just north of Commonwealth Blvd overturned [...]
Chief Antonio Ellis is proud to announce that the Manchester Township Police Department will join with surrounding law enforcement agencies to participate in Goal: Zero, a high-visibility County-wide enforcement detail confronting the staggering rise in traffic deaths New Jersey has seen in recent years. The next high visibility enforcement detail is scheduled for Thursday, March [...]
The Manchester Township Police Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Patrolman Joseph Olszewski, who took his Oath of Office during the March 10, 2025, Manchester Township Council meeting. “I’m proud to welcome Ptl. Olszewski, a resident of our township with several years of law enforcement experience, to our department,” said Chief Antonio Ellis. [...]
The 12th annual Penguin Plunge, held this past weekend at Harry Wright Lake, proved to be another tremendous success! A group of Manchester Police Officers joined with Manchester Township, NJ School District staff and members of our community to brave the chilly waters for a great cause. Thank you to everyone who participated in this [...]
On Saturday, March 8, 2025, at approximately 2:00pm officers of the Manchester Township Police Department were dispatched to the area of State Highway Route 70 and Colonial Drive for the report of a single vehicle crash into a wooded area. Upon arrival officers observed a blue 2016 Kia Sportage located approximately 60 feet into a [...]
On February 28, 2025, at approximately 3:51pm officers of the Manchester Township Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of Tuckerton Avenue and Pershing Avenue for the report of a pedestrian struck. Upon arrival, officers observed a white 2014 Toyota Corolla parked on the side of the road with damage to the front end and [...]
The Manchester Township Police Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Detective Adam Emmons to Sergeant, the lateral transfer of Ptl. Michael Steffen to Detective, and the hiring of three Patrolmen, Liam Christensen, Michael Sceppaguercio, and Matthew Lee, during a January 13, 2025, ceremony in the Municipal Complex Civic Center. “Today, we recognize the [...]
On January 8, 2025, at approximately 5:24pm officers from the Manchester Township Police Department were dispatched to the area of County Route 539 near mile marker 26.0 for the report of a two-car head on motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival officers observed a grey 2014 Chrysler 200 with extensive front driver side damage and a [...]
On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at approximately 5:24pm officers from the Manchester Township Police Department were dispatched to the area of County Route 539 near mile marker 26.0 for the report of a two-car head on motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival officers observed a grey 2014 Chrysler 200 with extensive front driver side damage and [...]
