The report of a suspicious vehicle in the 2000 block of Larchmont Street leads to the arrest of three individuals, including a South Carolina male, and the seizure of what it being identified as a "rolling methamphetamine lab." The three individuals inside of the van where charged with a host of drug related offenses and [...]
On September 1, 2016, at approximately 9:39 p.m., officers from the Manchester Township Police responded to a residence on Fifth Avenue in the Pine Lake section of the Township, for the report of a home invasion and armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers were advised by the homeowners that an unknown armed black male entered their [...]
The Manchester Township Police Department would like to remind the public that the Heritage Minerals or “ASARCO” site is private property. It is closed for recreational and/or other use and it is a criminal offense to enter or remain on the property. In the interest of public safety, the Manchester Township Police urges everyone to [...]
Congratulations to Auxiliary Sgt. Lee Olson on his retirement from the Manchester Township Police Auxiliary Unit. Sgt. Olson was honored this afternoon with a ceremony where Chief Lisa Parker and the Command Staff presented him with a plaque of appreciation. Further, Business Administrator Donna Markulic read a proclamation from Mayor Kenneth Palmer recognizing Sgt. Olson's [...]
Thank you to all who participated in and supported the 2016 Ocean County Bravest & Finest Flag Football Tournament, which took place the weekend of August 20th at the Manchester Township High School's football field. Organized by Manchester Township Police Ptl. Kyle Rickvalsky, the tournament featuring 12 teams of police and firefighters raised $1,500 for the [...]
The former Acting Treasurer of the Manchester Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 has been charged with the theft of more than $30,000 from the organization’s general account. Vincent F. Conte, 46, of 10th Avenue, was arrested and charged on August 12th following an investigation by Manchester Township Police Department Detective Robert Maccaquano, with assistance from [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
On July 27, 2016, at approximately 5 p.m., a 53 year old Johnson Avenue man encountered, and was bitten several times, by an aggressive animal believed to be a dog or a coyote in a wooded area near his residence while walking his German Shepard. The encounter was reported to the Manchester Township Police by [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
We're proud that Ptl. Arthur Cronk represented the Manchester Township Police Department in Texas for the funerals of our fallen brothers of the Dallas Police Department.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Manchester PBA 246 was honored to make a $1,000 donation to New Jersey State Police Trooper Brian Malast, who was paralyzed from the neck down in a 2005 on-duty motor vehicle accident. A Manchester resident, Brian is in need of a new specially-equipped van, which his family uses to transport him everywhere he needs to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
A Manchester man has been arrested following a three week heroin distribution investigation by the Manchester Township Police Narcotics Enforcement Team (N.E.T.). Police executed a Court authorized search warrant on May 23 at a Beechmont Street residence after an investigation and surveillance led to information about drug activity at that location. Glenworth O. Guiste, 38, [...]
A surveillance operation by members of the Manchester Township Police Narcotics Enforcement Team resulted in the seizure of a handgun Friday evening. At approximately 6:08 PM, on May 20, N.E.T. officers setup surveillance in the Route 571 area and observed a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of Ridgeway Liquors located at 3875 Ridgeway Road. [...]
Manchester Township Police joined with other law enforcement agencies from throughout Ocean County on Friday, May 20, to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the line of duty at the 25th Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Day Observance. Last year, Cpl. Scott R. Thompson was honored at the event, with his name [...]