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On April 10, 2016, at approximately 3:25 p.m., a neighbor alerted Manchester Township Police Department dispatch of a structure fire on Falmouth Avenue in the Crestwood Village VII section of Manchester Township. The caller who reported the fire also alerted the 75 year old female still inside the home, and she was able to exit [...]

One year ago today, on April 10th, 2015, we lost Cpl. Scott R. Thompson. At the request of his family, a ceremony with his brother officers was held this morning to dedicate our department gym as the Cpl. Scott R. Thompson #352 Memorial Fitness Center. Cpl. Thompson always enjoyed his time in this gym, often [...]

On Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at approximately 2:38 p.m., officers from the Manchester Township Police responded to the intersection of Route 37 and Buckingham Drive for the report of a motor vehicle crash involving two vehicles. Upon arrival, officers observed a heavily damaged white, Ford F-150 pick-up truck in the westbound lanes of Route 37 [...]

We were honored to take part in the 17th Annual Blue Mass hosted on March 30, 2016, by the Diocese of Trenton at St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral. This annual event is held to give thanks for the dedication and sacrifice made by the women and men in law enforcement and for their families and [...]

On Sunday, March 27, 2016, officers from the Manchester Township Police responded to a motor vehicle crash involving an overturned vehicle on Route 530 near the intersection of Lacey Road in the Whiting section of town. Upon arrival, officers learned that a 1993, Buick Park Avenue, which had been travelling eastbound, was attempting to make [...]

For information and registration for the 2016 Manchester Township PBA 246 Golf Outing, please see the flyer and registration pamphlet below. Held on Monday, May 2, this year's outing will benefit Garden State COPS. We hope you'll join us for another successful year! 2016 Manchester Township PBA 246 Golf Outing Flyer 2016 Manchester Township PBA [...]

A Morningside Street home, located in the Pine Lake Park Section of the township was deemed uninhabitable after emergency responders extinguished a fire at the residence on Friday March 18, 2016. At approximately 1015 hours, Patrolmen Patrick Morgan and Michael Terranova responded to 500 Morningside Street for a report of a residential structure fire. Upon [...]

On Thursday, March 17, 2016, at approximately 4:30 p.m., officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the report of a head-on collision on Route 530 near the intersection of Lacey Road in the Whiting section of the Township. Upon arrival, officers located a dark blue, 2006 Lexus GS, facing east in the eastbound [...]

Manchester Township has established a “Safe Exchange Zone” at the Municipal Complex where residents can complete online purchase transactions and make child custodial exchanges. The “Safe Exchange Zone” was created as a means of addressing safety concerns brought about by patrons involved with online purchases from websites such as Craigslist, eBay, Facebook, and classified ads, [...]

A motor vehicle stop conducted by members of the Manchester Township Police Department’s Narcotics Enforcement Team resulted in the seizure of 569 bags of heroin, a quantity of US currency and a 2005 Nissan Altima. On Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at approximately 9:01 PM, members of the Manchester Township Police Department’s Narcotics Enforcement Team conducted [...]

More than 50 Police Officers from multiple local and state law enforcement agencies conducted a detailed canvass on Wednesday, March 9th, in search of a missing township woman, Amanda Picard. This search for Ms. Picard, who was last seen on February 5, 2016, at her grandmother’s residence in Holiday City, Berkeley, did not yield any [...]

The Manchester Township Police Department would like to assure the public that the possible child luring incident reported on March 6, 2016, was fully investigated and determined to be unsubstantiated. Two neighborhood children playing outside the area of Sixth and Manchester Streets advised police that they were approached by a female operating a green vehicle, [...]

It was an honor and a privilege for the Manchester Township Police Department to assist the Brick Township Police Department as they mourned the passing of Patrolman Kristopher DeMarco, #213, in January. Patrolman DeMarco was a beloved and accomplished member of the Brick Township Police Department who came from a loving family. Every Manchester Officer [...]

The Manchester Township Police Department has arrested and charged the suspect who robbed and assaulted Manchester Township Middle School students at their bus stops on March 2, 2016. Thanks to a tip from a concerned resident who viewed information on social media, Manchester Township Police Officers/ Investigators identified the robbery suspect as Sage Kenny, 18, [...]

On Wednesday, March 2, 2016, officers from the Manchester Township Police responded to the Pine Lake section of Manchester Township for the report of a robbery involving a Manchester Middle School student and an unidentified white male. Upon arrival, the 14 year old victim reported to the officers that he was approached by an unknown [...]

On Saturday, February 27, 2016, at approximately 9:25 a.m., officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the Super Stop & Shop supermarket located at 400 Lacey Road in the Whiting section of the Township for the report of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers met with a female victim who told them that [...]

The Manchester Township Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman, Amanda Picard, who was last seen on February 5, 2016, at her grandmother’s residence in Holiday City, Berkeley. Amanda is a 24-year-old white female, 5’7” tall, 130 pounds, with green eyes and brown hair. She was dropped off by her [...]

In recent days, the Manchester Township Police Department has received several reports from township residents who received calls from individuals claiming to be IRS representatives demanding payment for outstanding taxes. If you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be from the IRS but you suspect they are not an IRS employee, you should [...]

Manchester Township Police Department’s K9 Lynk will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Lynk’s vest is sponsored by Joanne Wright of Manchester, NJ, and will be embroidered with the sentiment, “In loving memory of Wayne T. Wright - Be safe.” [...]

The Manchester Township Police Department was pleased to welcome assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP), on Sunday, February 7, and Monday, February 8, for our triennial accreditation assessment. This thorough, two-day inspection provided the assessment team with an opportunity to tour our facility, see our equipment, meet our officers, [...]