On April 20, 2015 at 1:21 p.m., the Manchester Township Police was dispatched to the Manchester Township High School on Colonial Drive for the report of a HazMat spill in the science lab. Officers responded and evacuated the science wing. The school administration advised that a student dropped a 500 mL jar of chemicals that [...]
The Manchester Township Police joined with family, friends and fellow members of the law enforcement community on Thursday, April 16, to say goodbye to veteran Officer Scott R. Thompson, who passed away unexpectedly last week. Funeral services for Officer Thompson were held at St. Luke’s Church in Toms River, with entombment following thereafter [...]
On Friday, April 17, 2015, at approximately 1:50 p.m., a green 2007 Hyundai Tucson collided with another vehicle and overturned on Route 70 in the Whiting Section of Manchester Township sending one driver to the hospital. The Hyundai which was being operated by 67 year old Leslie J. Malsbury of Whiting was travelling east bound [...]
On April 10, 2015, at approximately 4:15 a.m., the Manchester Township Police received two calls reporting suspicious activity from residents of the Cedar Glen Homes section of Manchester Township. The first caller from Central Street reported that she observed three males attempt to enter her locked car. The second caller reported that three young males [...]
It is with great regret that the Manchester Township Police announces the untimely passing of veteran Officer Scott R. Thompson on Friday, April 10, 2015. Officer Thompson was exercising in the police headquarters gym Friday morning when he collapsed and was later pronounced at Community Medical Center. Officer Thompson was 47 years old. Surviving are [...]
Manchester Township Police again have signed on to support the statewide UDrive. UText. UPay. distracted driving enforcement campaign this April. Drivers talking and texting on their hand-held cell phones are the focus of the high visibility law enforcement initiative running from April 1-21. Even though Manchester was not among the municipalities to receive a grant [...]
On Thursday, April 2, 2015, Ms. Concetta DeRosa, 83, of the Whiting section of Manchester Township, was attempting to cross County Route 530 at Swift Circle when she was struck in the crosswalk by a 2003, silver, Lincoln Town Car, being operated by Frank Cinque, 79, also from Whiting. Ms. DeRosa fell to the ground [...]
The Manchester Township Police is pleased to announce it will host the inaugural Elite Law Enforcement Fitness Challenge in Whiting this summer. This team-based competition will raise money for Ocean of Love, a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to helping Ocean County children with cancer and their families as well as help support the non-profit Manchester [...]
The Manchester Township Police is honored to highlight the philanthropic efforts of township resident John McGuire, who has dedicated time and resources to make his hometown a better place. Mr. McGuire, a retired elevator mechanic who worked in New York City, began his decades of service assisting the Manchester Little League in the 1980’s, when [...]
A Chelsea Drive home in Crestwood Village 7 was deemed uninhabitable after emergency responders extinguished a fire at the residence on Monday, March 23, 2015. Authorities responded to 12 Chelsea Drive for the report of a residential structure fire Monday morning. Manchester Township Police Patrolman Vincent DeRome was the first to arrive on scene and [...]
The Manchester Township Police is proud to announce that its officers were among those who contributed to the more than $440,000 raised for the Special Olympics of New Jersey during the 2015 “Snow Bowl” flag football tournament. Manchester’s officers and sponsor, Thompson Chiropractic of Ocean County, donated $2,230 to the effort. Teams were required to [...]
Rev. James Davis, who has served as the Manchester Township Police Chaplain since November of 2011, is preparing to provide aid to those in need as he embarks on a dental mission trip to Bolivia. As part of a team of 10 on the Christian Dental Missions/Medical Missions International trip, Rev. Davis, 73, expects to [...]
Staying up to date during power outages, severe weather, and other emergency situations in Manchester has never been easier thanks to free, simple mobile communication tools. All residents are encouraged to sign up with Nixle, a secure and identity-certified communication service allowing for instant telephone, text message, email and online updates. The registration process can [...]
The Manchester Township Police is pleased to announce that nearly $1,300 was raised for a local high school scholarship during its annual benefit basketball game which took place on Friday, March 13th. This was the 6th Annual Benefit Basketball Game which pitted officers from the Township’s police department against staff members from the Township’s school [...]
On Thursday, March 12, 2015, at approximately 1:30 a.m., members of the Manchester Township Police were dispatched to a rural portion of State Highway 70 near milepost 35 for the report of an accident in which a vehicle left the roadway and drove down an embankment in the woods. Upon arrival, police discovered a 2007 [...]
Residents are invited to support a good cause on Friday, March 13, when the Manchester Township Police face off against school district staff for a benefit basketball game. The sixth annual benefit game will begin at 7 p.m. in the Manchester Township High School gym. Admission is $5, and will benefit the Rodney Copeland Athletic [...]
On Tuesday, March 10, 2015, Manchester Township Police patrol units responded to the area of State Highway 37 and Commonwealth Boulevard for the report of a multi-vehicle motor vehicle accident. Shortly after arrival, it was learned that James F. Hilberg, age 69, of Whiting, was operating his 2011 Jeep westbound on State Highway 37 when he [...]
Lisa D. Parker became Manchester Township’s sixth Chief of Police Monday morning, taking her oath of office during a promotions ceremony in the Municipal Complex Courtroom. Chief Parker succeeds outgoing Chief Brian J. Klimakowski, who retired Friday following a distinguished 28-year career. Mayor Kenneth Palmer administers the Chief of Police oath to Chief Lisa [...]
Capt. Lisa D. Parker, a veteran officer with nearly 26 years of service to Manchester Township, will take the oath as Manchester’s next Chief of Police on Monday, March 2, 2015. She will succeed Chief Brian J. Klimakowski, who is retiring after 28 years of exemplary service. Capt. Parker began her law enforcement career in [...]
On Tuesday February 24, 2015, at approximately 10:19 a.m., a green 2000 Chrysler Town and Country was traveling east through the north parking lot of the Wawa in Whiting and made a left turn, colliding with a green 2000 Mack Pinto Brothers garbage truck. That truck then collided with a tan 2000 Ocean County Mack [...]
After a distinguished career in law enforcement that began in 1987, Manchester Township Chief of Police Brian J. Klimakowski has announced his retirement, effective March 1, 2015. Appointed Manchester’s 5th Chief of Police in 2011 after 24 years of service, Chief Klimakowski is a highly decorated public official who has been recognized throughout the state [...]
Missing for more than two years from her Whiting home, “Annie,” a black and tan mixed terrier, has been reunited with her owner thanks to the efforts of Manchester Township Animal Control. From left to right, Manchester Township Animal Control Officer Margaret Dellapietro poses with June Nicolaus and Annie. Animal Control Officer Margaret [...]
Manchester Township Police have charged four individuals in connection with a recent string of burglaries in the Leisure Village West community. From December 2014 through February of this year, nine houses in that section of the Township were reported burglarized. Among the proceeds taken were jewelry, silverware and televisions. After a thorough investigation which included [...]
Known by his wrestling name “The Badge,” Manchester Township Police Officer Chris Cerullo participated in a charity wrestling match this past weekend to raise money for the Heroes and Cool Kids mentoring program. Officer Cerullo, who serves as School Resource Officer in the Manchester Township School District, prevailed in his battled against Josh “The Bully” [...]
On Saturday, November 22, 2014, at approximately 10:00 am, Manchester Police responded to the Whiting branch of Santander Bank located at 409 County Road 530 for a report of a robbery. Investigation revealed that a male subject walked into the bank and presented the teller with a note demanding cash. The subject also spoke to [...]
January 31, 2015, Sgt. Richard Mazza observed a suspicious vehicle parked on Spruce Drive in the Richard Estates section of the Township. Officer Joseph Fastige and Officer Kyle Rickvalsky arrived to assist. During the investigation, it was learned that the two occupants had outstanding warrants out of Camden City. Westville resident Kimberly Ott, 22, was [...]
The Manchester Township Police is proud to announce the arrival of K-9 Officer Storm, a 19-month-old German Shepherd who will reside with K-9 Officer Marc Micciulla and assist in patrol operations throughout the Township. Storm arrived at police headquarters on Friday, January 23rd, and is scheduled to attend the New Jersey Police K-9 Association Patrol [...]
A Point Pleasant woman and a Toms River man face heroin distribution charges after an investigation by the Manchester Township Police Division. Patricia Sholander, 22, of Howe Street in Pt. Pleasant and Brian Price, 24, of Spanish Wells Road in Toms River were charged by Manchester Township Police with distribution of heroin, possession of heroin, [...]
On January 6, 2015, at 11:15 p.m., Manchester Township Police responded to a two story structure at 3239 Wilbur Avenue for a possible fire. When Officer Vincent DeRome and Officer Keith Craig arrived on scene, they reported smoke coming from the structure. A short time later they observed flames coming from the wood frame chimney. At [...]
The Project Medicine Drop box at Manchester Township Police headquarters helped to keep 1,473 pounds of unneeded prescription drugs from potentially falling into the wrong hands in 2014. In an effort to help combat the growing drug problems in Ocean County, the Manchester Township Police, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Consumer Affairs, [...]