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, [...]
On January 31, 2016, the Manchester Township Police Department administered the Physical Agility Examination, the first phase of testing for the position of Police Officer and Class II Special Officer. Over 200 applicants participated in the event which took place at the Manchester High School between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The event [...]
A motor vehicle stop conducted by members of the Manchester Township Police Narcotics Enforcement Team resulted in the seizure of a quantity of heroin and crack cocaine which was found concealed underneath of the driver’s 19 month old child. On Monday, January 25, 2016, at approximately 5:30 pm, the Manchester Township Police Narcotics Enforcement Team [...]
Chief Lisa D. Parker announced today that a team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will arrive on Sunday, February 7, 2016, to examine all aspects of the Manchester Township Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations and support services. “Verification by the team that the Manchester Township [...]
During the blizzard this past weekend, the Manchester Township Police Department’s Communications Section answered hundreds of calls for service, ranging from first aid calls, to disabled or stuck vehicles to residents reporting storm-related damage and everything in between. Many do not realize that behind the scenes, the unseen first, first responders are prepared and standing [...]
The Manchester Township Police Department is grateful for the generous donations recently presented by the Deerfield Women’s Club (Crestwood Village) that will directly benefit the K-9 Unit. The donations, which were spearheaded by Kathleen Wannemacher, will be put to good use to purchase items such as training equipment, canine related vehicle equipment, and additional training [...]
A motor vehicle stop conducted by members of the Manchester Township Police Narcotics Enforcement Team resulted in the seizure of a quantity of crystal methamphetamine. The investigation began on Monday, January 18, 2016, at approximately 10:00pm after officers conducted a motor vehicle stop on a 2007 Toyota Camry on Route 37 in the area of [...]
A surveillance operation conducted by members of the Manchester Township Police Narcotics Enforcement Team resulted in the seizure of 100 bags of heroin and a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro as well as the arrests of two local men on narcotics charges. The investigation began on Tuesday afternoon, January 19, 2016, when officers from the Department’s Narcotics [...]
We were pleased to welcome Daisy Troop 339 to our headquarters this past week. Detective Richard Jupinka led their tour, demonstrating how fingerprints work and showing them around the Municipal Court, our Communications center, and other areas of headquarters. Chief Lisa Parker and Capt. Todd Malland greeted the Troop and spoke about the job of [...]
The Manchester Township Police Department is proud to announce that veteran officer Douglas Higgins was recognized with the Corporal distinction during a ceremony Wednesday morning at the Municipal Complex Civic Center. Cpl. Higgins is a decorated officer who joined the Manchester Township Police Department in 1988 after serving four years as a seasonal [...]
If you haven't made a New Year's resolution yet, consider this - pledge not to drive while distracted. According to the most recent national data, 3,154 people were killed in crashes involving all distracted drivers in 2013, which includes texting and driving. Further, an estimated 424,000 people were injured in distraction-affected crashes that year. Sending [...]
On Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at approximately 3:12 p.m., members of the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the parking lot of the Manchester Shoprite on Route 70 for the report of a multi-vehicle accident involving several parked vehicles. Upon arrival, officers learned that a gray, 2015, Toyota Venza driven by 78 year old, Manuel [...]
On December 29, 2015, at approximately 4:35 p.m., members of the Manchester Township Police Department responded to a residence on Mayfair Road in the Leisure Village West section of Manchester Township for the report of a vehicle which crashed into a residence. Upon arrival, officers learned that the homeowner, Loretta Najmowski, age 94, was returning [...]
On Thursday, December 24, 2015, at approximately 11:05 p.m., officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of Routes 70 and 571 for the report of a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival, officers learned that a blue 2004 Nissan Sentra was traveling westbound on Route 70 through the intersection [...]