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Manchester Police Youth Academy Class of 2016 Graduates

It is with great pride the Manchester Township Police congratulates the graduates of the 2016 Youth Police Academy, the second class to successfully complete the one-week program. Held from August 1-5, 23 students from grades 6, 7 and 8 were introduced to the law enforcement profession and taught what it means to be a police [...]

By |2016-08-10T14:37:02-04:00August 10th, 2016|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

$3,100 Raised for Manchester K-9 Unit at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Pancake Breakfast Benefit

The Manchester Township Police Department would like to thank everyone who attended the pancake fundraiser breakfast for K-9 Officers this past Sunday, August 7, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Whiting. The breakfast, organized by retired Officer Sandy Drake, raised $3,100 for the non-profit Manchester Township Police Foundation, Inc. K-9 Officer Steve Wendruff and [...]

By |2016-08-09T14:40:45-04:00August 9th, 2016|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

In Memory of Wife, Resident Donates to Manchester Police Foundation

The Manchester Township Police Department would like to thank resident Edward Loughman for his generous $1,000 donation to the non-profit Manchester Township Police Foundation, Inc., on August 3, 2016, in memory of his wife, Joan Loughman. Mrs. Loughman suffered a medical emergency in 2009, at which time Sgt. James Komsa, then a Patrolman, responded to [...]

By |2016-08-05T17:49:14-04:00August 5th, 2016|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Four Arrested In Connection with Heroin Distribution Including Father and Son

An investigation by members of the Manchester Township Police Department’s Narcotics Enforcement Team (N.E.T.) culminated in the search of a Crestwood Village home and the arrests of four individuals on heroin distribution and other drug related charges on Thursday night. During the late evening hours of July 28, 2016, members of the department’s Narcotics Enforcement [...]

By |2016-07-29T14:48:49-04:00July 29th, 2016|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Youth Hockey Player Honors Cpl. Thompson

We're very proud of Sgt. Bryan Vidovich's nephew, Aidan, for honoring Cpl. Scott Thompson during his summer hockey tournament in Manalapan. Each player picks the number of a fallen police officer to wear on their jersey. Aidan chose 52 in remembrance of Cpl. Thompson, badge number 352. Aidan, we appreciate your support of Cpl. Thompson [...]

By |2016-07-25T19:20:00-04:00July 25th, 2016|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Residents Advised to Avoid Rattlesnakes; Contact State if Spotted

The Manchester Township Police Department has received several confirmed sightings of Timber rattlesnakes in the Roosevelt City section of Whiting over the past few days. Timber rattlesnakes are poisonous reptiles that are considered endangered in the state of NJ. Residents are cautioned not to disturb or approach them. Robert T. Zappalorti, the executive director/president of [...]

By |2016-07-22T13:30:48-04:00July 22nd, 2016|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Three Arrested After Six-Week Narcotics Investigation; LSD, Marijuana and Weapons Recovered

A six-week investigation by members of the Manchester Township Police Department’s Narcotics Enforcement Team (N.E.T.) culminated in the search of a Summit Park home and the arrests of three individuals on drug and weapons charges on Wednesday. During the early morning hours of July 13, 2016, members of the department’s Narcotics Enforcement Team and Detective [...]

By |2016-07-14T13:32:21-04:00July 14th, 2016|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Hit and Run Crash – Motorcycle Collides with Vehicle, Rider Transported to Trauma Center

Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle that fled the scene of a serious hit and run crash that occurred on Monday, July 11, 2016. At approximately 9:57 p.m., on Monday, July 11th, officers from the Manchester Township Police responded to Commonwealth Boulevard at the intersection of Pemberton Street in the Pine [...]

By |2016-07-13T19:15:22-04:00July 13th, 2016|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

July 4 Traffic Stop Leads to Narcotics and Weapons Charges

A motor vehicle stop conducted by officers of the Manchester Township Police Department led to the arrest of three Trenton residents on drug and weapon charges. On Monday evening, July 4, 2016, at approximately 8 pm, Ptl. Anthony Iliadis conducted a motor vehicle stop on a 2014, Honda Accord on Ridgeway Road near the intersection [...]

By |2016-07-05T13:55:19-04:00July 5th, 2016|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Man Injured in Crash After Being Ejected from Vehicle

On Friday, June 24, 2016, at approximately 1:11 AM, members of the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the intersection of Route 571 and Seminole Street for the report of a multiple vehicle crash. Upon arrival, officers learned that it was a two vehicle crash involving a 2011 Nissan Altima and a 2001 Mazda Tribute. [...]

By |2016-06-24T20:24:48-04:00June 24th, 2016|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Officer Saves Driver from Downed Live Wires

The driver of a dump truck that struck a utility pole Wednesday morning, causing live electrical wires to fall on his vehicle, escaped without injury after a nearby Manchester Township Police officer provided emergency instruction through his vehicle’s public address system. At about 8:45 a.m., Ptl. Rich Chevrier was driving northbound on Route 539 and [...]

By |2016-06-22T20:26:48-04:00June 22nd, 2016|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Ptl. Wendruff and K-9 Lynk Graduate State Police Scent Class #31

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 [...]

By |2016-06-17T19:04:12-04:00June 17th, 2016|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Beware of IRS Phone Scam

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 [...]

By |2016-06-15T15:53:51-04:00June 15th, 2016|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Manchester Police Host 2nd Annual Elite Law Enforcement Fitness Challenge

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 [...]

By |2016-06-10T17:05:11-04:00June 10th, 2016|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

K-9 Unit Receives $1,000 Donation from Whiting Business Association

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 [...]

By |2016-06-09T12:41:54-04:00June 9th, 2016|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

New Patrolmen Take Oaths

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, [...]

By |2016-05-31T13:29:20-04:00May 31st, 2016|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Congratulations to Our Auxiliary Police Officer Recruits

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 [...]

By |2016-05-26T17:59:33-04:00May 26th, 2016|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Cpl. Higgins and Ptl. Ellis Receive Traffic Safety Specialist Certification

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 [...]

By |2016-05-26T13:45:28-04:00May 26th, 2016|Manchester Police News, Uncategorized|0 Comments

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