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 [...]
On April 10, 2016, at approximately 3:25 p.m., a neighbor alerted Manchester Township Police Department dispatch of a structure fire on Falmouth Avenue in the Crestwood Village VII section of Manchester Township. The caller who reported the fire also alerted the 75 year old female still inside the home, and she was able to exit [...]
One year ago today, on April 10th, 2015, we lost Cpl. Scott R. Thompson. At the request of his family, a ceremony with his brother officers was held this morning to dedicate our department gym as the Cpl. Scott R. Thompson #352 Memorial Fitness Center. Cpl. Thompson always enjoyed his time in this gym, often [...]
On Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at approximately 2:38 p.m., officers from the Manchester Township Police responded to the intersection of Route 37 and Buckingham Drive for the report of a motor vehicle crash involving two vehicles. Upon arrival, officers observed a heavily damaged white, Ford F-150 pick-up truck in the westbound lanes of Route 37 [...]
We were honored to take part in the 17th Annual Blue Mass hosted on March 30, 2016, by the Diocese of Trenton at St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral. This annual event is held to give thanks for the dedication and sacrifice made by the women and men in law enforcement and for their families and [...]
On Sunday, March 27, 2016, officers from the Manchester Township Police responded to a motor vehicle crash involving an overturned vehicle on Route 530 near the intersection of Lacey Road in the Whiting section of town. Upon arrival, officers learned that a 1993, Buick Park Avenue, which had been travelling eastbound, was attempting to make [...]
For information and registration for the 2016 Manchester Township PBA 246 Golf Outing, please see the flyer and registration pamphlet below. Held on Monday, May 2, this year's outing will benefit Garden State COPS. We hope you'll join us for another successful year! 2016 Manchester Township PBA 246 Golf Outing Flyer 2016 Manchester Township PBA [...]
A Morningside Street home, located in the Pine Lake Park Section of the township was deemed uninhabitable after emergency responders extinguished a fire at the residence on Friday March 18, 2016. At approximately 1015 hours, Patrolmen Patrick Morgan and Michael Terranova responded to 500 Morningside Street for a report of a residential structure fire. Upon [...]
On Thursday, March 17, 2016, at approximately 4:30 p.m., officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the report of a head-on collision on Route 530 near the intersection of Lacey Road in the Whiting section of the Township. Upon arrival, officers located a dark blue, 2006 Lexus GS, facing east in the eastbound [...]
Manchester Township has established a “Safe Exchange Zone” at the Municipal Complex where residents can complete online purchase transactions and make child custodial exchanges. The “Safe Exchange Zone” was created as a means of addressing safety concerns brought about by patrons involved with online purchases from websites such as Craigslist, eBay, Facebook, and classified ads, [...]
A motor vehicle stop conducted by members of the Manchester Township Police Department’s Narcotics Enforcement Team resulted in the seizure of 569 bags of heroin, a quantity of US currency and a 2005 Nissan Altima. On Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at approximately 9:01 PM, members of the Manchester Township Police Department’s Narcotics Enforcement Team conducted [...]
More than 50 Police Officers from multiple local and state law enforcement agencies conducted a detailed canvass on Wednesday, March 9th, in search of a missing township woman, Amanda Picard. This search for Ms. Picard, who was last seen on February 5, 2016, at her grandmother’s residence in Holiday City, Berkeley, did not yield any [...]
The Manchester Township Police Department would like to assure the public that the possible child luring incident reported on March 6, 2016, was fully investigated and determined to be unsubstantiated. Two neighborhood children playing outside the area of Sixth and Manchester Streets advised police that they were approached by a female operating a green vehicle, [...]
It was an honor and a privilege for the Manchester Township Police Department to assist the Brick Township Police Department as they mourned the passing of Patrolman Kristopher DeMarco, #213, in January. Patrolman DeMarco was a beloved and accomplished member of the Brick Township Police Department who came from a loving family. Every Manchester Officer [...]