On Monday, June 6, 2022, at approximately 10:25 am, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the intersection of State Highway 70 and Manchester Boulevard/Beckerville Road for the report over an overturned dump truck. Upon arrival, officers observed a 2005 Peterbuilt Dump Truck overturned on its passenger side on the dirt shoulder of [...]
On Sunday, June 5, 2022, at approximately 7:37 p.m., members of the Manchester Township Police Department responded to County Route 547 just north of the Joint Base Lakehurst entrance, for a one vehicle crash. Upon arrival, officers observed a 2020 Kia Soul in the roadway with extensive damage. There were also several trees found lying [...]
On May 1, 2022, at approximately 5:36 p.m., members of the Manchester Township Police Department responded to Pasadena Road near the intersection of Mount Misery Road, in the Whiting Section of the township, to investigate a motor vehicle crash involving a single motorcycle. Upon arrival, officers observed a red 2018 Harley Davidson Road Glide Motorcycle [...]
Detectives with the Manchester Township Police Department’s Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) conducted an investigation into the distribution of heroin throughout the northern Ocean County area. The investigation identified an address in the Suncrest Village Apartment complex of Manchester, which was utilized to store and distribute quantities of heroin. As a result of the investigation, NET [...]
On May 4, 2022, at approximately 8:16 am, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the intersection of Manchester Blvd., and Wranglebrook Road, in the Whiting section of the township, to investigate a motor vehicle accident involving four vehicles and multiple injuries. Upon arrival, officers observed a white 2021 Ford F450 dump truck and [...]
On April 30, 2022, at approximately 2:17 p.m., members of the Manchester Township Police Department responded to Pasadena Road near the intersection of Mt. Misery Road, in the Whiting Section of the township, to investigate a motor vehicle crash involving two motorcycles. Upon arrival, officers observed a black 2013 Harley Davidson Road King Motorcycle laying [...]
On Thursday, April 7, 2022, at approximately 9:59 pm, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the intersection of State Highway 70 and Manchester Boulevard in the Whiting Section of town to investigate a two car motor vehicle accident involving a Pickup Truck and Sedan, with the occupants of the sedan still inside [...]
Chief Robert Dolan announced today that the Manchester Township Police Department is scheduled for a virtual on-site assessment as part of its program to retain accredited status by verifying that it meets recognized professional best practices. Administered by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP), the accreditation program requires agencies to comply [...]
On Thursday, March 10, 2022, at approximately 10:38 p.m., multiple officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of County Route 571 and Beacon Street for the report of a motor vehicle crash with injuries. Upon arrival, officers observed a silver, Hyundai Sonata and a white, Nissan Altima both with extensive front- [...]
On Sunday, February 27, 2022 at 1:15 pm, Manchester Police Dispatch received a call of a structure fire in the area of Welles Circle in the Suncrest Village Apartment complex. When officers arrived, they observed heavy smoke and flames emanating from apartment building #18. Officers began an immediate evacuation of all residents from the sixteen (16) [...]
On February 21, 2022 at 11:07 p.m., Manchester Police officers were dispatched to the intersection of Commonwealth Boulevard and Champlain Street for a report of wires down in the roadway. Upon arrival, officers observed that a utility pole near the intersection had been struck, and was severed at its base. There were no vehicles on [...]
On Saturday, February 19, 2022, at approximately 1:15 am, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of County Route 571 and Quarry Road, to investigate a motor vehicle crash involving a single motor vehicle which collided into multiple trees. Upon Arrival, officers observed a silver, 2001, Ford Taurus with extensive driver [...]
At approximately 5:18 pm this evening Manchester Police Department received a call from Manchester EMS, who stated that they saw a male fitting the description of the suspect, Roy Deronde. They reported he was in the area near their headquarters, and further observed him crossover Colonial Dr. and jump the fence into Leisure Village West [...]
On Saturday, February 13, 2022 at approximately 5:56 pm, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the intersection of State Highway 70 and Colonial Drive to investigate a motor vehicle accident involving three motor vehicles in the intersection. Upon arrival, officers observed a silver, 2008 Nissan Altima full engulfed in flames facing west [...]
The Manchester Township Police Department is pleased to welcome two Patrolmen, Lorenzo Jorge and Connor Maliff, and two Firefighters, Danielle Curiale and Levar Wright, who were sworn in by Mayor Robert Hudak on February 9, 2022, in front of family, friends and police personnel. Taking the oath first was Ptl. Jorge, who currently [...]
Each year, we're proud to highlight some of the outstanding work of our Officers, who were recently recognized during our annual Manchester Township Police Departmental Awards Ceremony. This year's Awards Ceremony featured recognitions from both 2020 and 2021, as COVID-19 forced the cancelation of last year's event. "Each and every Manchester Township Police Department [...]
On Saturday, January 8, 2022, at approximately 8:30 a.m., officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of State Highway 37 and Colonial Drive, to investigate a motor vehicle crash involving two motor vehicles that collided near the intersection. Upon arrival, officers observed a silver, 2007, Mercury Grand Marquis with extensive rear [...]
On Tuesday January 4, 2022, at approximately 2:22 pm, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the intersection of State Highway 37 and Colonial Drive to investigate a motor vehicle crash involving a commercial truck hauling a trailer colliding into a vehicle, a traffic signal, an electric sign board, a traffic sign and [...]
An Egg Harbor Township man has been charged with criminal mischief, attempted theft, and possession of burglary tools after a foiled attempt to steal a catalytic converter from a vehicle belonging to a local church. On Monday, December 14, 2021 at approximately 3:25 p.m., members of the Manchester Police Department responded to the parking lot [...]
On Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at approximately 04:28 pm, members of the Manchester Township Police Department responded to County Route 530 in the area of Congasia Road in the Whiting section of the township, for the report of a collision involving multiple vehicles. Upon arrival, officers observed a 2016 Toyota Corolla with extensive front-end damage, [...]
In order to quell any further public alarm, the Manchester Police Department wanted to inform the community that yesterday we were made aware of numerous rumors, originating at the Manchester Township High School, in reference to a potentially violent event involving a gun taking place today at the High School. The school administration and the [...]
On Friday, November 26 2021, at approximately 4:10 p.m., the Toms River Police Department dispatched multiple officers to the area of Route 37 and Route 166 for the report of a robbery in progress involving a handgun. Upon their arrival, the victim advised that his vehicle had been stolen from him at gunpoint from the [...]
With #TrickOrTreat only a few days away this Sunday, October 31, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., we would like to offer some tips to ensure everyone has a safe and fun-filled day! • Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. • Make sure that shoes fit properly, costumes are short enough to prevent [...]
On Thursday, October 7, 2021, at approximately 8:49 am, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the intersection of Commonwealth Boulevard and Pemberton Street in the Pine Lake Park section of town to investigate a motor vehicle crash involving a two vehicles, one of which was a Manchester Township Police vehicle. Upon arrival, [...]
On Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at approximately 6:45 pm, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to County Route 539 in the Whiting Section of town to investigate a motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle into a telephone/utility pole. Upon arrival, officers observed a 2019 Yamaha XSR motorcycle on the shoulder on the northbound [...]
On Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at approximately 6:54 am, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of County Road 547 near the intersection of Ridge Ave. to investigate a motor vehicle crash involving a dump truck and a downed utility pole. Upon arrival, officers observed a black 2000 Kenworth dump truck [...]
On Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at approximately 8:03 a.m., officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of Pasadena Road near the Ocean County/Burlington County border to investigate a motor vehicle crash involving an overturned dump truck. Upon arrival, officers observed a 2020 Volvo VNL dump truck overturned on the driver side [...]
On Monday, September 14, 2021, at approximately 11:08 pm, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the intersection of County Route 571 and Lockhart Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident involving three motor vehicles, two of which impacted a residence. Upon arrival, officers observed a 2005 Toyota Tacoma, on the front [...]
Members of the Manchester Township Police Department’s Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) conducted an investigation into the distribution of Methamphetamine throughout Ocean County. The investigation identified an address on Amesbury Road in the Crestwood Village 6 community of Whiting, which was utilized to store and distribute quantities of Methamphetamine. As a result of the investigation, NET [...]
We would like to introduce our newest School Resource Officer, Keith Craig! A past Chief’s Award recipient, Officer Craig is a nine-year veteran of the police department. During that time, he has demonstrated a commitment to this agency, both on and off duty, which is representative of the core values of this police department. [...]