On June 30, 2015, members of the Manchester Township Police responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a missing swimmer at 2:27 p.m. at a lake within the Heritage Minerals tract of land, located off of State Highway 37. When Manchester Police Officers arrived, they learned that the 17-year-old female swimmer, a Manchester Township resident, had [...]
A Jersey City man is facing charges of heroin, MDMA (Ecstasy) and marijuana possession after an investigation that was conducted by the Manchester Township Police Narcotics Enforcement Team. Daquan E. Clinton, 25, of Van Wagenen Avenue, Jersey City, has been charged with possession of heroin, possession of MDMA (Ecstacy), possession of marijuana under 50 grams [...]
The Manchester Township Police Department is proud to announce the graduation of Officer Marc Micciulla and his canine partner Storm from the New Jersey Police K-9 Association Patrol Class # 12 on June 26, 2015. In addition to Ptl. Micciulla and K-9 Storm, 10 canine teams from across the state also graduated. The training course [...]
The inaugural Elite Law Enforcement Fitness Challenge, hosted by the Manchester Township Police Department on Wednesday, June 24, successfully raised money for charity while allowing local police officers to test their fitness levels. This team-based competition, held at the Harry Wright Lake in Whiting, raised nearly $6,000.00 for the Ocean of Love Charity [...]
On Thursday, June 18, 2015, at approximately 6:30 a.m., members of the Manchester Township Police responded to a motor vehicle crash on Route 539 near the intersection of Hegstrom Road in the Whiting section of town. Upon arrival, it was learned that a 2010, Toyota Corolla, being operated by 40 year old, Erin K. Dougherty [...]
On June 10, 2015 at approximately 2:43 p.m., Manchester Township Police responded to the 1200 Block of Second Avenue in the township’s Pine Lake Park section for the report of a residential burglary in progress. A caller reported witnessing a woman attempting to enter a neighboring home through a first story window. Prior to police [...]
On June 6, 2015 at approximately 6:09 p.m., officers from the Manchester Township Police Patrol Bureau responded to the area of Rosewood Street in Manchester Township’s Crestwood Village 1 section for a report of a robbery during which a handgun was shown. Upon arrival, the officers learned that there were two suspects involved in the [...]
For the second year in a row, third grade Manchester Township Elementary School students were taught the ins and outs of law enforcement and given important safety lessons from Manchester Township Police officers. The program at MTES came together last year when some female students asked teacher Melissa Wettengel whether a career in law enforcement [...]
At approximately 7:15 a.m. on June 9, 2015, Manchester Township Police officers responded to the report of a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Route 37 and Colonial Drive. Once on scene, it was determined that the crash, which occurred in the right-hand lane of Route 37 eastbound, involved two vehicles, a 2009 Freightliner tractor [...]
On May 27, 2015, the Manchester Township Police received a report of a possible sexual assault involving a fourteen (14) year old female from Manchester Township. A joint investigation was conducted by Detective Richard Jupinka of the Manchester Township Police Department and Detective Melissa Matthews of the Ocean County Prosecutors Office's Special Victims Unit. As [...]
At approximately 7:15 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2015, officers responded to the report of a motor vehicle accident on Commonwealth Boulevard in the Pine Lake Park section of Manchester Township. Upon arrival, it was determined that the accident involved a 2004, Toyota Highlander and a 1998, Harley Davidson motorcycle. Preliminary investigation revealed that the crash [...]
With the warm weather fast approaching, the Manchester Township Police has once again begun receiving complaints regarding the use of All Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s) and off-road motorcycles on the public roadways and on public lands. In an effort to reduce the likelihood of injury or death associated with the improper and illegal use of these [...]
On May 28, 2015, at 7:50 p.m., police responded to a single vehicle crash on Cambridge Circle in the Leisure Village West section of Manchester Township. Upon arrival, it was determined that a 2002, Ford Taurus, being operated by 80 year old, Jeanne Donadio, of Manchester was attempting to pull into the garage of her [...]
The Manchester Township Police Department is pleased to welcome its newest Patrolman, Adam R. Carey. Mayor Kenneth T. Palmer administered Ptl. Carey’s oath during the May 26th Township Council meeting in front of family, friends, and police personnel including Chief Lisa Parker. Ptl. Carey is a Toms River resident who comes highly recommended to the [...]
Manchester Township Police Cpl. Scott R. Thompson, who passed away unexpectedly last month, was honored Friday, May 15, at the 24th Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Day Observance. Cpl. Thompson’s name was added to the Ocean County Honor Roll monument at the Ocean County Police Academy. His name joins others who gave the ultimate sacrifice while [...]
Officers from the Manchester Township Police continued their annual tradition this past week of riding their bicycles to the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington DC. On Saturday, May 9th, Officers from Manchester Township began their four day journey to Washington DC in memory of those lost in the line of duty as part of [...]
On May 13, 2015, members of the Manchester Township Police Department’s Narcotics Enforcement Team and Investigations Bureau along with the Ocean County Regional SWAT Team executed a Court authorized search warrant at a residence on the 1400 block of Eleventh Avenue in the Pine Lake Park section of the Township. The four week investigation began [...]
On Wednesday, May 13, at approximately 3:06 p.m., members of the Manchester Township Police responded to the report of a structure fire at 501 A Lilac Lane in the Whiting section of town. Upon arrival, officers reported that one of the units of the attached duplex was fully involved and reported observing flames protruding from the [...]
The Manchester Township Police Narcotics Enforcement Team arrested two Monroe Township residents Monday evening after a quantity of heroin, Oxycodone and drug paraphernalia was found inside the vehicle they were operating. Police arrested Anthony Durbin, age 27, and Stephen Durbin, age 24, both of Fresh Pond Road in Monroe, after a traffic stop on Route [...]
On May 5, 2015, at approximately 11:50 p.m., David A. Behr, 50, from Anchor Avenue in Beachwood was stopped for motor vehicle violations by Patrolman Keith Craig of the Manchester Township Police Patrol Bureau. Behr exhibited signs of impairment and was subsequently arrested for Driving While Impaired. Further investigation revealed that Behr was in possession of [...]
On Monday, May 4, 2015, at approximately 8:29 p.m., the Manchester Township Police were dispatched to the Country Farms convenience store located at 550 County Route 530 in the Whiting Section of Manchester Township for a commercial burglar alarm. When patrol units arrived on scene, they observed a shattered glass front door and a shattered [...]
On Monday, May 4, 2015, at 4:51 p.m., Manchester Township Police Officers were dispatched to the area of 2 Fox Street in the Pine Ridge section of Whiting for a reported brush fire. Dispatch received several calls that there were flames visible from within the wooded area. Officer Kyle Rickvalsky arrived at the scene and observed [...]
On Sunday, May 3, 2015, at approximately 5:48 p.m., a 2003 Grey Dodge Ram pickup being operated by Francesco Galderese, 19, of Tinton Falls was struck by a 2010 Toyota Yaris, operated by David B. Mcleod, 66, of Manchester. The crash occurred at the intersection of Lake Road and Monroe Avenue in the Whiting section [...]
Often the first, first responder in an emergency situation, dispatchers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of residents and emergency personnel. Last week marked National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week, and the Manchester Township Police would like to take a moment to express our appreciation for all those who answer calls for [...]
On Sunday, April 26, 2015 at approximately 3:20 p.m., a black, 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster was traveling westbound on State Highway 70 when it collided with a blue, 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe which was stopped in traffic waiting to make a left turn onto Roosevelt City Road in the Whiting section of the township. The [...]
On April 20, 2015 at 1:21 p.m., the Manchester Township Police was dispatched to the Manchester Township High School on Colonial Drive for the report of a HazMat spill in the science lab. Officers responded and evacuated the science wing. The school administration advised that a student dropped a 500 mL jar of chemicals that [...]
The Manchester Township Police joined with family, friends and fellow members of the law enforcement community on Thursday, April 16, to say goodbye to veteran Officer Scott R. Thompson, who passed away unexpectedly last week. Funeral services for Officer Thompson were held at St. Luke’s Church in Toms River, with entombment following thereafter [...]
On Friday, April 17, 2015, at approximately 1:50 p.m., a green 2007 Hyundai Tucson collided with another vehicle and overturned on Route 70 in the Whiting Section of Manchester Township sending one driver to the hospital. The Hyundai which was being operated by 67 year old Leslie J. Malsbury of Whiting was travelling east bound [...]
On April 10, 2015, at approximately 4:15 a.m., the Manchester Township Police received two calls reporting suspicious activity from residents of the Cedar Glen Homes section of Manchester Township. The first caller from Central Street reported that she observed three males attempt to enter her locked car. The second caller reported that three young males [...]
It is with great regret that the Manchester Township Police announces the untimely passing of veteran Officer Scott R. Thompson on Friday, April 10, 2015. Officer Thompson was exercising in the police headquarters gym Friday morning when he collapsed and was later pronounced at Community Medical Center. Officer Thompson was 47 years old. Surviving are [...]