Intoxicated Teen Driver Strikes Fire Hydrant: Lacey Police Blotter

LACEY, NJ — Several DWI incidents were reported in the past week, including one where a teenage driver struck a fire hydrant, according to the Lacey Police Blotter for Nov. 3 through Nov. 10.

Criminal Mischief – On Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 12:40 p.m., Officer Nilon responded to the Forked River State Marina for a report of criminal mischief. The complaint advised Officer Nilon that it appeared as if someone had attempted to break into his dock box sometime within the previous week, causing damage to the lock. This investigation is ongoing.

DWI - On Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 2:52 p.m., officers responded to the Lacey Liquors parking lot, Route 9, for a report of an intoxicated male whose vehicle had a flat tire. Upon arrival, officers met with the driver, James Moriarty, 63, of Forked River. Investigation at the scene revealed that Moriarty was driving while intoxicated. He was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters, where he was processed. Moriarty was issued motor vehicle summonses for DWI, Reckless Driving, Unregistered Vehicle, and Open Container in a Motor Vehicle and released in accordance with John’s Law.

DWI / Motor Vehicle Crash - On Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 11:03 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of East Lacey Road for a report of a vehicle that had struck a fire hydrant. Upon arrival, officers met with the driver, Jake Manino, 19, of Forked River. Investigation at the scene revealed that Manino was driving while intoxicated, and had struck a fire hydrant on the side of the road. He was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters, where he was processed. Manino was issued motor vehicle summonses for DWI, Reckless Driving, Failure to Maintain Lane, Open Container in a Motor Vehicle, and Failure to Wear Seatbelt and released in accordance with John’s Law. The Lacey Township MUA responded to the scene to secure and repair the damaged hydrant.

Disorderly Conduct – On Sunday, November 6, 2022, at 10:16 a.m., officers responded to the Walmart parking lot for a report of a fight. Upon their arrival, officers met with the involved parties, including a 53-year-old Forked River man. Investigation at the scene revealed that the man became involved in a dispute with another person over a parking spot. Due to his behavior, he was issued a special complaint for Disorderly Conduct.

DWI - On Monday, November 7, 2022, at 5:17 a.m., officers responded to the Lacey Liquors parking lot, Route 9, for a report of a vehicle in the parking lot playing loud music. Upon arrival, officers met with the driver, Dwayne Anderson, 39, of Little Egg Harbor. Investigation at the scene revealed that he was driving while intoxicated. Anderson was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters, where he was processed. Anderson was issued motor vehicle summonses for DWI, Reckless Driving, Open Container in a Motor Vehicle and released in accordance with John’s Law.