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Officers Promoted, Recognized, and Transferred

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 [...]

By |2025-06-19T15:02:18-04:00June 19th, 2025|Manchester Police News|Comments Off on Officers Promoted, Recognized, and Transferred

Two Vehicle Crash Results in Traffic Delays

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 [...]

By |2025-06-16T13:10:33-04:00June 16th, 2025|Manchester Police News|Comments Off on Two Vehicle Crash Results in Traffic Delays

Three Vehicle Crash Sends Passenger to Trauma Center

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, [...]

By |2025-06-16T12:13:09-04:00June 16th, 2025|Manchester Police News|Comments Off on Three Vehicle Crash Sends Passenger to Trauma Center

Medical Care Facility Structure Fire

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, [...]

By |2025-06-16T12:07:24-04:00June 15th, 2025|Manchester Police News|Comments Off on Medical Care Facility Structure Fire

Fatal Crash on Pasadena Road

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 [...]

By |2025-04-29T15:31:30-04:00April 29th, 2025|Manchester Police News|Comments Off on Fatal Crash on Pasadena Road

Fatal Crash on Pasadena Road

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 [...]

By |2025-04-29T15:29:33-04:00April 29th, 2025|Manchester Police News|Comments Off on Fatal Crash on Pasadena Road

Manchester Police Joins Blue Envelope Program to Support Drivers with Autism

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 [...]

By |2025-04-28T11:40:32-04:00April 28th, 2025|Manchester Police News|Comments Off on Manchester Police Joins Blue Envelope Program to Support Drivers with Autism

Assault and Neglect Charges Filed Against Whiting Gardens Staff

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 [...]

By |2025-04-15T08:54:27-04:00April 15th, 2025|Manchester Police News|Comments Off on Assault and Neglect Charges Filed Against Whiting Gardens Staff

Three Vehicle Collison Sends Three to Hospital

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 [...]

By |2025-04-10T10:40:46-04:00April 10th, 2025|Manchester Police News|Comments Off on Three Vehicle Collison Sends Three to Hospital

Goal: Zero High Visibility Enforcement

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 [...]

By |2025-03-21T11:05:06-04:00March 21st, 2025|Manchester Police News|Comments Off on Goal: Zero High Visibility Enforcement

Agency Accreditation Public Notice

The Manchester Township Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of its program to achieve accreditation by verifying that it meets recognized professional best practices. Please click here to access a PDF version of the above Public Notice

By |2025-03-19T10:58:52-04:00March 19th, 2025|Alerts|Comments Off on Agency Accreditation Public Notice

Manchester Police Department Welcomes New Patrolman

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. [...]

By |2025-03-11T15:28:24-04:00March 11th, 2025|Manchester Police News|Comments Off on Manchester Police Department Welcomes New Patrolman

Officers Participate in Annual Penguin Plunge

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 [...]

By |2025-03-12T09:59:47-04:00March 11th, 2025|Manchester Police News|Comments Off on Officers Participate in Annual Penguin Plunge

Medical Episode Sends Driver to Trauma Center

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 [...]

By |2025-03-12T09:36:10-04:00March 8th, 2025|Manchester Police News|Comments Off on Medical Episode Sends Driver to Trauma Center

Pedestrian Struck in Fox Hollow Section

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 [...]

By |2025-03-12T09:38:06-04:00February 28th, 2025|Manchester Police News|Comments Off on Pedestrian Struck in Fox Hollow Section

Officers Promoted, Transferred, and Hired at Departmental Ceremony

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 [...]

By |2025-01-14T10:39:46-05:00January 14th, 2025|Manchester Police News|Comments Off on Officers Promoted, Transferred, and Hired at Departmental Ceremony

Head On Crash Sends Both Drivers to Trauma Center

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 [...]

By |2025-01-10T10:10:35-05:00January 10th, 2025|Manchester Police News|Comments Off on Head On Crash Sends Both Drivers to Trauma Center

Head On Crash Sends Both Drivers to Trauma Center

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 [...]

By |2025-03-12T09:39:40-04:00January 9th, 2025|Manchester Police News|Comments Off on Head On Crash Sends Both Drivers to Trauma Center

Vehicle Collides into Utility Pole; Roadway Closed During Repairs

On Monday, January 6, 2025, at approximately 09:42 pm, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of Route 530 between Cherry Street and Locust Street, in the Whiting section of town, to investigate a motor vehicle crash involving one vehicle and a struck utility pole. Upon arrival, officers observed a grey [...]

By |2025-01-07T14:47:39-05:00January 7th, 2025|Manchester Police News|Comments Off on Vehicle Collides into Utility Pole; Roadway Closed During Repairs

Power Outage Impacts Whiting Residents

On Saturday, December 23, 2024, at approximately 8:00 a.m., approximately 5,200 residents of Whiting experienced a power outage due to an overloaded power grid caused by extremely low temperatures. During the day, temperatures hovered around 23 degrees and dropped to the low teens overnight. In response to the outage, the Manchester Township Police Department issued [...]

By |2024-12-27T13:04:49-05:00December 24th, 2024|Manchester Police News|Comments Off on Power Outage Impacts Whiting Residents

Power Outage Impacts Whiting Residents

On Saturday, December 23, 2024, at approximately 8:00 a.m., approximately 5,200 residents of Whiting experienced a power outage due to an overloaded power grid caused by extremely low temperatures. During the day, temperatures hovered around 23 degrees and dropped to the low teens overnight. In response to the outage, the Manchester Township Police Department issued [...]

By |2025-03-12T09:41:34-04:00December 24th, 2024|Manchester Police News|Comments Off on Power Outage Impacts Whiting Residents

Vehicle Strikes Three Residential Homes

On Saturday, December 21, 2024, at approximately 10:57 a.m., members of the Manchester Township Police responded to Leisure Village West for a report of a vehicle that had struck three residences. Upon arrival, officers located a 2017 Toyota Camry with extensive front-end damage. The driver of the Toyota had to be extricated from the vehicle [...]

By |2024-12-27T13:19:25-05:00December 22nd, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Vehicle Strikes Three Residential Homes

Manchester Police Welcomes Three Patrolmen

The Manchester Township Police Department is pleased to welcome three Patrolmen, Carlos Belardo, Michael Contreras, and Ryan Thompson, who were sworn in by Clerk Teri Giercyk on July 15, 2024, in front of family, friends and police and township personnel. “When welcoming new Patrolmen to the ranks of the Manchester Township Police Department, our [...]

By |2024-07-22T11:21:02-04:00July 22nd, 2024|Manchester Police News|Comments Off on Manchester Police Welcomes Three Patrolmen

Several Officers Promoted at Manchester Police Ceremony

Chief Antonio Ellis is proud to announce the promotion of several veteran Manchester Township Police Department officers to new leadership roles within the agency during a ceremony held on July 3, 2024: Lt. Albert Vega to Captain, Sgt. Charles Brooks to Lieutenant, Sgt. Paul Bachovchin to Lieutenant, Ptl. Michael Guarino to Sergeant, Ptl. Steven Wendruff [...]

By |2024-07-22T11:33:54-04:00July 3rd, 2024|Manchester Police News|Comments Off on Several Officers Promoted at Manchester Police Ceremony

Two Vehicles Collide Head-On

On Wednesday June 5, 2024 at approximately 11:24 p.m., officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to State Highway 70 near mile marker 34.5 to investigate a motor vehicle crash involving two vehicles that collided head-on. Upon arrival, officers observed a white 2014 Acura MDX facing west in the eastbound lane of travel. The [...]

By |2024-06-07T11:45:40-04:00June 5th, 2024|Manchester Police News|Comments Off on Two Vehicles Collide Head-On

Structure Fire Sends One to Hospital

On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at approximately 9:40 pm, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of Riverside Drive to investigate a report of an active structure fire. Upon arrival at the scene, officers observed a shed in the side yard of a residence on Riverside Drive, fully involved with flames. [...]

By |2024-06-07T11:38:40-04:00June 5th, 2024|Manchester Police News|Comments Off on Structure Fire Sends One to Hospital

Two Car Motor Vehicle Crash Sends One to Trauma Center

On Sunday, June 2, 2024, at approximately 3:02 p.m., officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the intersection of State Highway 70 and County Road 571 to investigate a motor vehicle crash involving two motor vehicles. Upon arrival at the scene, officers observed a blue 2010 Honda Civic in the intersection of State [...]

By |2024-06-07T11:34:28-04:00June 2nd, 2024|Manchester Police News|Comments Off on Two Car Motor Vehicle Crash Sends One to Trauma Center

Fire Destroys Amazon Delivery Vehicle

On Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at approximately 1:27 P.M. officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the intersection of Manchester Boulevard and Central Avenue in the Whiting section of the Township for the report of a vehicle fire.  When officers arrived, they observed an Amazon delivery van which was completely engulfed in flames.  [...]

By |2024-06-07T11:21:42-04:00May 28th, 2024|Manchester Police News|Comments Off on Fire Destroys Amazon Delivery Vehicle

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