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Lacey Township, NJ

Blind 'One-Of-A-Kind' Kangaroo At Popcorn Park Animal Refuge Dies Blind 'One-Of-A-Kind' Kangaroo At Popcorn Park Animal Refuge Dies
Blind 'One-Of-a-kind' Kangaroo At Popcorn Park Animal Refuge Dies A blind kangaroo who was beloved at an Ocean County animal refuge has died, officials said. The red kangaroo named Winnie died after receiving care for "a myriad of health issues" at Popcorn Park Animal Refuge, the park said in a Facebook post on Wednesday, Apr. 18. Winnie arrived at the Lacey Township sanctuary in June 2022. Popcorn Park caretakers gave Winnie daily medicine and special veterinary visits so she could have "a peaceful, loving home." "However, throughout the past few weeks, her health began to decline, and unfortunately she was not responding to any medications or…
Lacey Township Couple Accused Of Illegally Growing Marijuana To Stay In Jail Through Trials Lacey Township Couple Accused Of Illegally Growing Marijuana To Stay In Jail Through Trials
Lacey Township Couple Accused Of Illegally Growing Marijuana To Stay In Jail Through Trials A Lacey Township couple accused of illegally selling large amounts of marijuana and having assault weapons will stay in jail through their trials, authorities said. On Tuesday, Apr. 2, a judge ordered John and Karen Vincentini, both 64 years old, to remain detained in the Ocean County Jail through their trials. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer announced the judge's orders in a news release. Lacey Township police received a report on Friday, Mar. 15 from someone who said a package of marijuana was delivered to their home in a repurposed Amazon box. Investigators deter…
Trio Used Lacey Township Home To Sell Drugs Throughout Ocean County: Prosecutors Trio Used Lacey Township Home To Sell Drugs Throughout Ocean County: Prosecutors
Trio Used Lacey Township Home To Sell Drugs Throughout Ocean County: Prosecutors Three people from South Jersey were accused of selling several types of drugs throughout Ocean County, authorities said. Eric Bowman, 34, of West Deptford, Shantal White, 28, of Brick Township, and Michael Kinsky, 46, of Lacey Township, were arrested after a two-month investigation. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer announced their arrests in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 26. Lacey Township police and county prosecutor's office detectives began surveillance on Kinsky's home in early January. The county's SWAT team executed a search warrant on the home on Thursd…
Couple Found With 10 Pounds Of Marijuana, Assault Weapons In Lacey Township: Prosecutors Couple Found With 10 Pounds Of Marijuana, Assault Weapons In Lacey Township: Prosecutors
John And Karen Vincentini Arrested A Lacey Township couple was accused of illegally selling large amounts of marijuana and having assault weapons, authorities said. John and Karen Vincentini, both 64 years old, were arrested, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release on Friday, Mar. 22. They were given several drug and weapons charges. Lacey Township police received a report on Friday, Mar. 15 from someone who said a package of marijuana was delivered to their home in a repurposed Amazon box. Investigators determined that John Vincentini delivered the box. Police executed a search warrant on the Vince…
'Devastating Turn' For Forked River Girl, 7, After Flu Complications: Campaign 'Devastating Turn' For Forked River Girl, 7, After Flu Complications: Campaign
Alena Robles GoFundMe A Lacey Township girl was fighting for her life after complications from the flu, according to a fundraising campaign. A GoFundMe page for seven-year-old Alena Robles said the Forked River girl was in a coma at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Her family wrote that she began feeling sick on Sunday, Mar. 10, and woke up with a headache the next day before having several seizures. Robles was rushed to the hospital's intensive care unit and doctors said her flu infection has caused severe encephalitis. "The medical team is working tirelessly to combat the sw…
'Majestic And Beautiful' Tiger At Popcorn Park Animal Refuge Dies 'Majestic And Beautiful' Tiger At Popcorn Park Animal Refuge Dies
'Majestic And Beautiful' Tiger At Popcorn Park Animal Refuge Dies A beloved tiger has died after spending eight years at an Ocean County animal sanctuary, officials said. Eli the tiger died after his health declined in recent weeks, Popcorn Park Animal Refuge announced in a Facebook post on Wednesday, Mar. 6. The tiger experienced "discomfort and decreased mobility" despite the efforts of the veterinarians at the Lacey Township sanctuary. Eli and his sister Jess arrived at Popcorn Park in December 2016. "After exhausting all options and considering his quality of life, we made the difficult decision to say goodbye," Popcorn Park's post said. "His days we…
'Fly High Chels': Forked River Cheerleader Dies Unexpectedly, 14: Campaign 'Fly High Chels': Forked River Cheerleader Dies Unexpectedly, 14: Campaign
Chelsea Diehl Obituary And GoFundMe Page A Lacey Township teen known for her love of cheerleading has died, according to a donation campaign. A GoFundMe page said Chelsea Diehl of Forked River unexpectedly died on Sunday, Mar. 3. A cause of death was not mentioned for the 14-year-old girl. Diehl's GoFundMe page had raised more than $24,000 from at least 496 donations as of Tuesday, Mar. 3. Becky Hutler-Melanson, who organized the memorial fundraiser, said Diehl's death was devastating. "She was a wonderful daughter, friend, and athlete who touched the lives of all those around her," Hutler-Melanson wrote. "Her smile lit up the r…
Pair Painted Swastikas, Started Fire In Various Locations Around Lacey Township: Cops Pair Painted Swastikas, Started Fire In Various Locations Around Lacey Township: Cops
Pair Painted Swastikas, Started Fire In Various Locations Around Lacey Township: Cops Two Ocean County men were arrested for lighting a fire in a women's restroom and spray-painting swastikas around a public park, authorities said. Alexander Gerber, 19, and Connor Dougherty, 20, both of Lacey Township, are facing arson charges for the fire in the women's restroom in Gille Park on Nov. 21, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Lacey Township Chief of Police Christopher Kenny said. The pair are also being held responsible for spray-painting swastikas and other graffiti in various locations of the park, police said. Officers likewise discovered damage to th…
Contractor Admits Gambling Jersey Shore Renovation Money: Prosecutor Contractor Admits Gambling Jersey Shore Renovation Money: Prosecutor
Contractor Admits Gambling Jersey Shore Renovation Money: Prosecutor A home contractor has admitted spending renovation money on personal expenses including gambling, authorities said. Jeffrey Crawford, 50, of Lacey Township, pleaded guilty to theft by failure to make required disposition of property on Monday, Oct. 23, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. In May 2021, the Toms River Township Police Department was contacted by the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs with regard to a complaint lodged by a Toms River resident against Crawford, who was trading as Hercules Renovations, LLC.  A subsequent in…
Drug Dealer Sentenced In Fatal Fentanyl Overdose In Ocean County: Prosecutor Drug Dealer Sentenced In Fatal Fentanyl Overdose In Ocean County: Prosecutor
Drug Dealer Sentenced In Fatal Fentanyl Overdose In Ocean County: Prosecutor A 36-year-old drug dealer from Ocean County was sentenced to six years in New Jersey State Prison for selling a fatal overdose of fentanyl, authorities said. Jehmar Barrett, of Lacey Township, was sentenced for manslaughter on Friday, Sept. 22 in connection with the 2020 death of a 35-year-old woman in Tomrs River according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On Nov. 24, 2020, Toms River police responded to a residence on Alabama Avenue for a report of an unresponsive female. Police found the body of the victim, who was already dead from an apparent drug ove…
Mom Sentenced In Toddler's Fentanyl Overdose Death On Jersey Shore Mom Sentenced In Toddler's Fentanyl Overdose Death On Jersey Shore
Mom Sentenced In Toddler's Fentanyl Overdose Death On Jersey Shore An Ocean County mother has been sentenced to 10 years in New Jersey State Prison for the fentanyl overdose death of her two-year-old son, authorities said. Natalie Sabie, 35, of Lacey Township was sentenced as a result of her previously entered guilty plea to aggravated manslaughter in connection with the death of her son on Sept. 7, 2022, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Officers from the Lacey Township Police Department were summoned to a residence for a report of a child found to be unresponsive by his mother. Responding Officers a…
Authorities Confirm Plane Crash Caused Jersey Shore Wildfire Authorities Confirm Plane Crash Caused Jersey Shore Wildfire
Authorities Confirm Plane Crash Caused Jersey Shore Wildfire Federal, state, county and local officials have confirmed that a private single-engine airplane crash in the evening hours of Saturday, Sept. 2, in Lacey Township, resulted in an 831-acre wildfire.  The official cause was announced Wednesday, Sept. 6 by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. The crash occurred in the Greenwood Wildlife Management Area west of Robert J. Miller Airpark and Ocean County Airport.  A 61-year-old pilot was identified as the victim of the crash on Wednesday, Sept 6.
Police ID Pilot Killed In Crash That Sparked Jersey Shore Wildfire Police ID Pilot Killed In Crash That Sparked Jersey Shore Wildfire
Police ID Pilot Killed In Crash That Sparked Jersey Shore Wildfire The pilot killed in a plane crash near Robert J. Miller Airpark in Lacey Township has been identified, authorities said. Oscar Molina, 61, of Long Brach was killed when his Cirrus SR20 crashed at about 10:40 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2 near the Ocean County airpark, Lacey police said. He was the only person aboard the plane. Authorities discovered the crash while investigating what grew into an 831-acre wildfire that broke out in the area of Dover and West Lacey roads shortly before midnight Saturday, As firefighters responded to the blaze Sunday, the plane was found, Lacey police said. T…
Pilot Confirmed Killed In Lacey Township Plane Crash Likely Linked To Wildfire Pilot Confirmed Killed In Lacey Township Plane Crash Likely Linked To Wildfire
Pilot Confirmed Killed In Lacey Township Plane Crash Likely Linked To Wildfire Police are providing answers to two crucial questions that have loomed ever since a plane crash in New Jersey this weekend. Authorities in Lacey Township have confirmed the pilot of the private plane in Saturday's, Sept. 2 crash died, and alluded to the fact that the crash sparked a wildfire that had consumed more than 830 acres as of Labor Day. Lacey Township officers and local firefighters responded to reports of a smoke condition off of Dover Road and West Lacey Road, near Robert J. Miller Airpark shortly before midnight on Saturday. As authorities probed the smoke condition, they event…
$16K Raised After Family Killed In Lacey Township Fire $16K Raised After Family Killed In Lacey Township Fire
$16K Raised After Family Killed In Lacey Township Fire More than $16,000 had been raised as of Thursday, Aug. 3 for those grieving the loss of four people including two children killed in a Lacey Township house fire this week. John Mulligan, an uncle of 14-year-old Angel Allan, one of those killed in the fire on Tuesday, Aug. 1, organized one GoFundMe for the family A second campaign was launched to aid Daniel Wright, the brother of two of the victims. Angel's mother, Melanie, and sister, Hailey, were running errands when the home caught fire, according to Mulligan of Berkeley Township. Also killed were Angel's aunts, Jennifer Wright, 39, and …
Police ID Teen, Infant, Adults Killed In Ocean County House Fire Police ID Teen, Infant, Adults Killed In Ocean County House Fire
Police ID Teen, Infant, Adults Killed In Ocean County House Fire Authorities have identified the victims of a house fire in Ocean County. Jennifer Wright, 39; Alaina Wright, 34; a 14-year-old girl and a 4-month-old infant were killed in the fire on Tuesday, Aug. 1 in Lacey Township, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. The fire was ruled accidental and may be due to smoking, Billhimer said. "This is an unspeakable tragedy, and our prayers are with the loved ones of these victims,” Billhimer said. At approximately 12:30 p.m., a structure fire with entrapment was reported on Buttonwood Drive in the Lanoka Harbor section of Lacey Tow…
Ocean County Mom Pleads Guilty In Fentanyl Death Of Her Toddler: Prosecutor Ocean County Mom Pleads Guilty In Fentanyl Death Of Her Toddler: Prosecutor
Ocean County Mom Pleads Guilty In Fentanyl Death Of Her Toddler: Prosecutor A 35-year-old woman from Ocean County has admitted to causing the fentanyl-induced death of her 2-year-old son, authorities said. Natalie Sabie, of Lacey Township, pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter and child endangerment on Wednesday, July 12, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On Sept. 7, 2022, Lacey Township police were summoned to a residence for a report of a toddler  unresponsive by his mother, Natalie Sabie, Billhiimer said. Responding Officers and Paramedics at the scene attempted life saving measures but were unsuccessful&nbs…
Jersey Shore Man Admits Selling Fatal Dose Of Fentanyl: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Admits Selling Fatal Dose Of Fentanyl: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Admits Selling Fatal Dose Of Fentanyl: Prosecutor A 36-year-old man from the Jersey Shore has admitted selling fentanyl to a woman who later died of an overdose, authorities said. Jehmar Barrett, of Lacey Township, pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Monday, June 19 in connection with the death of a 35-year-old woman in Toms River, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On November 24, 2020, Toms River Township Police Officers responded to a residence on Alabama Avenue for a report of an unresponsive female. Upon arrival, Officers discovered the body of the victim, who was already dead from an app…
Motorist Hospitalized After Garden State Parkway Crash Motorist Hospitalized After Garden State Parkway Crash
Motorist Hospitalized After Garden State Parkway Crash A motorist was hospitalized after a crash on the Garden State Parkway,  authorities said. New Jersey State Police were called at 7:07 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 to milepost 74.8 in Lacey Township on a report of an overturned vehicle. A preliminary investigation found that the driver was traveling south on the Parkway, lost control of the vehicle and ran off the highway to the right, down an embankment and overturned, State Police said. The driver was taken to an area hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, police said. The crash remains under investigation.
Jersey Shore Mom Indicted In Toddler's Fentanyl Death: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Mom Indicted In Toddler's Fentanyl Death: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Mom Indicted In Toddler's Fentanyl Death: Prosecutor A 35-year-old woman from Ocean County has been indicted in connection with the fentanyl death of her 2-year-old son, authorities said. Natalie Sabie, 35, of Lacey Township, was indicted on the charge of aggravated manslaughter on Wednesday, April 5, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Sabie also was indicted on three counts of child endangerment and possession of fentanyl, Billhimer said. On Sept. 7, 2022, Lacey Township police were called d to a residence for a report of a 2-year-old boy found to be unresponsive by his mother. Police and paramedics at…
Possible Drowning Reported On Jersey Shore Possible Drowning Reported On Jersey Shore
Possible Drowning Reported On Jersey Shore Lacey Township police, firefighters and EMS crews were responding to a report of a possible drowning, authorities said.  The incident was reported Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 28 along Laurel Boulevard. Developing reports said the drowning may have involved a kayaker. Lacey police had no immediate details. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Jersey Shore Man Sentenced To Prison For $200K In Thefts From Ailing Victim: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Sentenced To Prison For $200K In Thefts From Ailing Victim: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Sentenced To Prison For $200K In Thefts From Ailing Victim: Prosecutor A 56-year-old man from Lacey Township has been sentenced to five years in prison for stealing more than $200,000 from an ailing victim, authorities said. Ross Miserendino will be required to make restitution to the victim in the amount of $217,300, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. An investigation conducted by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Economic Crime Squad and Lacey Township Police Department revealed that beginning in 2019, the victim began to suffer from medical issues which caused her to be temporarily unable to manage her finances…
2-Year-Old Son Died Of Fentanyl Overdose, South Jersey Mother Charged: Prosecutor 2-Year-Old Son Died Of Fentanyl Overdose, South Jersey Mother Charged: Prosecutor
2-Year-Old Son Died Of Fentanyl Overdose, South Jersey Mother Charged: Prosecutor A 34-year-old woman from Ocean County has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of her 2-year-old son, authorities said. Natalie Sabie, of Lacey Township, was charged in connection with a drug overdose death, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Lacey Township Chief of Police Michael DiBella. Additionally, Sabie was charged with three counts of endangering the welfare of a child and possession of fentanyl, they said. On Sept. 7, Officers from the Lacey Township Police Department were summoned to a residence for a report of a two…
Serious Crash Closes Route 9 On Jersey Shore Serious Crash Closes Route 9 On Jersey Shore
Serious Crash Closes Route 9 On Jersey Shore A serious crash closed Route 9 in both directions, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 10 near Old Shore Road and Beach Boulevard in Lacey Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. All lanes were closed and detoured, the DOT said.  CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Jersey Shore Man Terrorizes Amazon Driver, Prosecutor Says Jersey Shore Man Terrorizes Amazon Driver, Prosecutor Says
Jersey Shore Man Terrorizes Amazon Driver, Prosecutor Says A 62-year-old Jersey Shore man has been charged with terrorizing an Amazon driver, authorities said. John Vincentini, of Lacey Township, was driving in Lacey Township and followed an Amazon delivery driver into a cul-de-sac as the driver was making deliveries on Sept. 5, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Vincentini parked his vehicle in such a way as to block the Amazon driver’s vehicle and proceeded to confront the driver, asking him why he was in his neighborhood, authorities said. He further inquired as to whether the driver understood that it was …
Jersey Shore Man Tells Brother To 'Come Back With Coroner' After Killing Dad: Report Jersey Shore Man Tells Brother To 'Come Back With Coroner' After Killing Dad: Report
Jersey Shore Man Tells Brother To 'Come Back With Coroner' After Killing Dad: Report "Come back with a coroner" is allegedly what a Jersey Shore man told his brother after killing their father on Sept. 7, NJ Advance Media reports.  Justin Donaldson was found by his brother next to the body of his dad, 67-year-old David Donaldson, in the kitchen of their Weehawken Avenue home in Lacey Township the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 7, as previously reported by Daily Voice. The elder Donaldson had suffered trauma to his face, chest and neck, and his son had a wooden bottle opener shaped like a horse in his pocket, NJ.com says citing court papers. Justin Donaldson allege…
Jersey Shore Man, 36, Charged With Killing His Dad: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man, 36, Charged With Killing His Dad: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man, 36, Charged With Killing His Dad: Prosecutor A 36-year-old man from Ocean County has been charged with killing his father, authorities said. Justin Donaldson, of Lacey Township, was charged with murder on Wednesday, Sept. 7, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Lacey Township Police Chief Michael C. DiBella. The arrest was made in connection with the death of David Donaldson, 67, also of Lacey Township. On Sept. 7, at approximately 4:35 p.m., Officers from the Lacey Township Police Department were called to a residence on Weehawken Avenue by a concerned family member who was attempting to …
Boyfriend Stole $217K From Ailing Jersey Shore Woman: Prosecutor Boyfriend Stole $217K From Ailing Jersey Shore Woman: Prosecutor
Boyfriend Stole $217K From Ailing Jersey Shore Woman: Prosecutor A 56-year-old man from Lacey Township has admitted to spending more than $171,000 of his girlfriend's money while she was having medical issues, authorities said. He also stole other belongings bringing the total theft to $217,300, they said.  On Wednesday, Aug. 31, Ross Miserendino pleaded guilty to theft, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Miserendino will also be required to make restitution to the victim in the amount of $217,300 as part of his sentence on Nov. 4, Billhimer said. An investigation conducted by the Ocean County Prosecutor’…
Jersey Shore Man 'Set Fire' To Car He Allegedly Broke Into: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man 'Set Fire' To Car He Allegedly Broke Into: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man 'Set Fire' To Car He Allegedly Broke Into: Prosecutor A 43-year-old man from Ocean County has been charged with multiple offenses including burglary, theft and shoplifting, authorities said. Brian Salters. 43, of Forked River, was charged on Monday, Aug. 22 in connection with a series of incidents that occurred in Lacey Township on Aug. 1, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Lacey Township Chief of Police Michael DiBella. An investigation conducted by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit-Arson Squad and Lacey Township Police Department Detective Bureau revealed that Salters entered…
Car Flips On Garden State Parkway (DEVELOPING) Car Flips On Garden State Parkway (DEVELOPING)
Car Flips On Garden State Parkway (Developing) A car rolled over on the Garden State Parkway, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash occurred before 7 a.m. on Wednesday, July 6 near exit 117 north in Aberdeen Township, initial reports said. The right shoulder of the parkway was blocked. There was a second, unrelated crash on the parkway at about 11 a.m. near Lacey Road in Lacey Township. The driver was trapped in that crash, reports said. No other details were immediately available.  CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Jersey Shore Man Sentenced For Robbing, Assaulting Woman With Golf Club: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Sentenced For Robbing, Assaulting Woman With Golf Club: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Sentenced For Robbing, Assaulting Woman With Golf Club: Prosecutor A 54-year-old man from Ocean County has been sentenced to 10 years in New Jersey state prison for robbing and assaulting an 87-year-old woman with a golf club, authorities said. David Steen, 54, of Marlton, was sentenced on Tuesday, June 7, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer On Sept. 23, 2019, Berkeley Township police were called to an Urgent Care facility in Lacey Township for a report of a robbery and assault that occurred earlier in the day at Robert J. Miller Airpark in Berkeley Township, Billhimer said. An investigation by the Berkeley Township Po…