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 [...]
The Manchester Township Police Department is accepting applications for the establishment of a list of candidates for the position of Patrolman and/or Class II Special Officer. The Department will begin accepting registration packets for the Physical Agility Entrance Test on December 21, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. Applicants must register in person at Manchester Police Headquarters, [...]
The Manchester Township Police Department is proud to announce the graduation of Officer Steve Wendruff and his canine partner, Lynk from the Ewing Township Police Department’s (Mercer County) K-9 Patrol Class No. 3 on December 11, 2015. The free, 16 week K-9 Patrol Class was conducted by Lead K-9 Trainer Matthew Nemes of the Ewing [...]
Congratulations to Patrolman Christopher Cerullo on being named the Renaissance Shields Officer of the Year! The organization, whose members include retired law enforcement and emergency response personnel in the Renaissance community, honored Patrolman Cerullo during their annual dinner this past Sunday. As School Resource Officer, Patrolman Cerullo takes a proactive approach to his work, whether [...]
The heroic and selfless acts of several Manchester Township Police officers were recognized on Wednesday, December 9, during the Annual Departmental Awards Ceremony held in the Municipal Complex Courtroom. “There were many commendable and courageous acts that occurred during 2015, but only the awards presented today fit the criteria for the high standards set by [...]
The Manchester Township Police would like to thank the numerous social media tipsters who helped to identify a Whiting woman suspected of credit card fraud. Video surveillance photos of the suspect, who allegedly fraudulently used a debit card to purchase goods at various businesses located in the Whiting section of Manchester Township, were distributed on [...]
A surveillance operation conducted by members of the Manchester Township Police Narcotics Enforcement Team resulted in the seizure of over 200 doses of heroin and over 60 doses of Ecstasy as well as a quantity of crack-cocaine, Xanax, Percocet and marijuana. The operation also resulted in the seizure of $1,385.00 in suspected drug proceeds. The [...]
Daisy Troop 28, which consists of first grade students from Whiting Elementary School, recently stopped by Manchester Township Police headquarters for a tour and lesson on respecting authority led by Detective Richard Jupinka. In addition, Detective Jupinka explained how the fingerprinting process works, showed them a police vehicle and its features, demonstrated how the interview [...]
On November 10, 2015, at approximately 7 p.m., members of the Ocean County Regional S.W.A.T. Team and the Ocean County Sheriff's Department K-9 Unit assisted the Manchester Township Police Investigations Unit with the execution of a court authorized search warrant at a Nathan Avenue home in the Summit Park section of the Township. The search [...]
A productive interfaith information session, hosted by the Manchester Township Police Department Tuesday morning, encouraged an open dialog among local faith-based partners and Manchester Township officials. The meeting, which was attended by Mayor Kenneth Palmer, Chief Lisa Parker, Office of Emergency Management Coordinator Arthur Abline, Police Chaplain James Davis, and numerous local religious leaders of [...]
An ongoing increased focus on law enforcement efforts in Manchester Township’s Summit Park section yielded four warrant arrests on November 9, 2015. Acting on information out of Seaside Park, Manchester Township Police Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Qualeik Williams, 21, of Nathan Ave. Williams was arrested on a $2,500 warrant for taking property, a [...]
Two individuals are facing heroin charges after officers from the Manchester Township Police Department’s Narcotics Enforcement Team witnessed the pair exhibiting suspicious behavior in the parking lot of a Route 571 business on November 4, 2015, at approximately 4:15 p.m. Narcotics officers conducted surveillance on the pair, who were operating a 2004 Chevrolet Impala, and [...]
On the afternoon of Saturday, November 7, 2015, members of the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the intersection of State Highway 37 and Colonial Drive for the report of a motor vehicle accident involving a pickup truck and an ambulance. Upon arrival, officers located a grey Chevrolet Silverado in the eastbound lanes of Route 37 [...]
Earlier today, Cpl. Scott R. Thompson was honored at the Archbishop's Blue Mass for Law Enforcement at Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. Among those present were Cpl. Thompson's wife Tracy and daughter Sydney, his fellow Manchester officers and Honor Guard, and Chief Lisa Parker. We're proud to have taken part in such [...]