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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
A comprehensive month-long investigation into numerous burglaries throughout Ocean County has culminated in the arrest of two individuals. Ryan Dautorio, 34, of Jackson, and Damian Sanchirico, 36, of Brick, have been apprehended and charged with multiple counts of burglary and theft. The investigation, spearheaded by Detective Adam Guker of the Manchester Township Police Department, began [...]
We are looking for the best police candidates to join our agency to continue to uphold our strong traditions and mission to provide the highest level of professional police service to our citizens. *Please note that the application submission deadline was May 16, 2024*
On Monday, April 15, 2024, at approximately 4:02 pm, 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 a motor vehicle and a pickup truck. Upon arrival at the scene, officers observed a black 2002 Toyota Tundra in [...]
The Manchester Township Police Department is pleased to welcome Patrolman Conner Ferino, who was sworn in by Mayor Rob Arace on March 4, 2024, in front of family, friends, police and township personnel. “When a new Patrolman joins the Manchester Township Police Department, our residents can rest assured that top-tier candidates like Ptl. Ferino are [...]
On Monday, February 26, 2024, at approximately 6:55 pm, members of the Manchester Township Police responded to the area of County Route 530 near the Whiting Memorial Park, 600 County Route 530, for the report of a bicyclist that was struck by two motor vehicles. Upon arrival at the scene, officers located the bicyclist, 54-year-old [...]
Chief Robert Dolan is proud to announce the hiring of three Manchester Township Police Department Patrolmen, the promotion of two veteran officers, and the lateral transfers of three officers to new roles within the agency during a ceremony held on January 8, 2024, in the Municipal Complex Civic Center. Mayor Robert Arace had the honor [...]
On August 23, 2023, at approximately 1:37pm, Manchester Emergency Services responded to a vehicle fire in the driveway of an Addlestone Lane residence located in the River Point section of town. Upon arrival, the vehicle was observed to be fully involved in flames which ultimately spread to the residence causing the home to catch on [...]
On Friday, August 4, 2023, at approximately 11:47 pm, the Manchester Township Police and Manchester Volunteer Fire Company were dispatched to a structure fire on Birmingham Avenue located in the Pine Lake Park section of the Township. Upon arrival, the home was found to be fully engulfed in flames at which time the sole resident [...]
On Monday, July 17, 2023, at approximately 11:13 pm, members of the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the intersection of Commonwealth Blvd, and Northampton Blvd for the report of a two vehicle crash. Upon arrival, officers observed a maroon 2009 Honda Accord, and a grey 2012 Hyundai accent with heavy front-end damage. The driver [...]
On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at approximately 2100 hours, members of the Manchester Township Police Department and Manchester Township EMS responded the intersection of County Route 530 (Lacey Rd.) and Lake Road in the Whiting section of the township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a person on a skateboard. Upon arrival, [...]
On Saturday, June 12, 2023, at approximately 2:59 pm, members of the Manchester Township Police responded to the area of Congasia Road near the intersection of Sunset Road, for the report of a vehicle that crashed into two parked vehicles and overturned. Upon arrival, officers observed a white 2021 Subaru Crosstrek overturned on top of [...]
On Saturday, June 10, 2023, at approximately 2:47 pm, members of the Manchester Township Police responded to the area of the Savannah Road and Tenth Avenue, in the Pine Lake Park section of the Township, for the report of a Bicyclist collision an SUV with an injury. Upon arrival, officers located an E-Bike within the [...]
UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Manchester Bias-Crime Spree That Included House Fire, Anti-Semitic Vandalism of More Than a Dozen Houses (PDF) Additional statement from Chief Robert Dolan Jr.: "Today, I want to applaud the outstanding work of our dedicated patrol officers and the detectives who swiftly executed a thorough investigation, resulting in the apprehension of a [...]
Statement from Attorney General Platkin, Ocean County Prosecutor Billhimer on Suspected Bias Incident in Manchester - June 7, 2023 (PDF)
On Thursday, May 25, 2023, at approximately 7:41 pm, members of the Manchester Township Police responded to the area of the Route 539 and Harry Wright Boulevard, in the Whiting section of the Township, for the report of a motorcycle collision with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a heavily damaged black 2021 Suzuki GSXR 750 [...]
The #ManchesterGivesBack Blood Drive returns on July 12, 2023! Please consider donating if you're able by signing up at the following link: Manchester Police 2023 Blood Drive. Additional details are available in the attached event flyer.
On Monday, May 22, 2023, at approximately 4:29 pm, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to Colonial Drive near the intersection of State Highway 37 to investigate a motor vehicle crash involving two vehicles, one of which was a motorcycle, with injuries. Upon arrival, officers observed a 2006 Honda Gold Wing motorcycle lying [...]
On March 19, 2023, at approximately 6:51pm, the Manchester Police Department received a call for a structure fire on Heron St located in the Cedar Glen West section of the Township. Several patrol officers responded and observed the residence to be fully engulfed in flames. Residents from the adjoining quadplex and surrounding buildings were quickly [...]
On February 21, 2023, at approximately 0801 hours, Manchester Township Police responded to a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Commonwealth Boulevard and Beacon Street. It was reported to responding police officers that the crash involved a Manchester Township School Bus. Upon arrival, the officers quickly determined that there were no students on the [...]
On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at approximately 8:53 a.m., members of Manchester Township Police, Fire, and EMS along with members from each of the Manchester Volunteer Fire Companies responded to a Steiner Road address in the Holly Oaks section of the township for a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, smoke and flames were [...]
The Manchester Township Police Department is pleased to welcome three new patrol officers to its ranks, Chris Kimbiz, Taylor Schandall, and Michael Sullivan. The new officers were sworn in by Mayor Robert Arace on January 31, 2023, in the presence of family, friends, police, and township personnel. The ceremony also featured the promotion of Ptl. [...]
On Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at approximately 10:05 pm, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of County Route 571 and Richard Road in the Ridgeway Section of town to investigate a motor vehicle crash involving an overturned vehicle with an entrapped driver. Upon arrival, officers observed an overturned 2016 Chevrolet [...]
On Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at approximately 1210 hours, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department, responded to the area of Columbus Boulevard and Pilgrim Court for the report of a three car motor vehicle crash including a struck pedestrian. Upon arrival, officers observed a 2002 Lexus LS4, with damage to both the front driver [...]
On November 17, 2022 at approximately 8:24am, the Manchester Township Police Department received a call regarding a suspicious male wearing a red flannel and red pants peering into the backyards of numerous residences in the area of Sixth Avenue near Cumberland Boulevard. Patrolman Joseph Reilly, Patrolman Kyle Rickvalsky, and Patrolman Connor Maliff immediately responded to the area and [...]