Crime & Safety

Graffiti Continues To Be An Issue At Gille Park: Lacey Police Blotter

Vandalization and graffiti continue at Gille Park, according to this week's Lacey Township Police Blotter.

Here is the weekly Lacey Police Blotter.
Here is the weekly Lacey Police Blotter. (Alex Mirchuk/Patch)

LACEY, NJ — Gille Park has been dealing with vandalization and graffiti over the past few months. These issues have continued, according to the Lacey Township Police Blotter for May 26 through June 2.

Criminal Mischief: On Thursday, May 26, 2022, at 10:03 p.m., while closing the Gille Park, Officer Hyle located graffiti in both the men’s and women’s bathroom near the softball field. The estimated value in damage was $50.00.

Criminal Mischief: On Friday, May 27, 2022, at 10:06 p.m., while closing the Gille Park, SLEO II Lepeshko observed graffiti in the men’s bathroom closest to the lacrosse/softball fields. The estimated value in damage was $50.00.

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Shoplifting: On Saturday, May 28, 2022, at 1:58 p.m., Officer Ricciardella responded to Walmart for a report of a female shoplifter in custody. Upon arrival Officer Ricciardella met with Loss Prevention who indicated Jennifer Frazer, 39, of Forked River, had concealed items in her purse and attempted to leave the store without paying for them. The total theft amounted to $367.84. Frazer was arrested and transported to police headquarters, where she was processed. Frazer was charged on a summons and released.

Thef/Forgery: On Sunday, May 29, 2022, at 7:09 p.m., Officer Walsh responded to the Lacey Shell for a report of a theft of gasoline. Upon arrival, the gas attendant stated an unknown male subject paid for a small quantity of gasoline using a counterfeit $100 bill. The gas attendant stated they provided the unknown subject with the change ($90.00), and the subject rode off on a bicycle. The gas attendant stated they later looked at the $100 bill and realized it was fake.

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Criminal Mischief: On Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at 11:05 p.m., while closing the Gille Park, Officer Nilon observed graffiti in the men’s bathroom closest to the tennis courts. The estimated value in damage was $50.00.


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