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Lacey Police Blotter: Arrests Made for Eluding, Assault by Auto, DWI, Thefts, Animal Cruelty in January
Lacey Township Police Department reported multiple arrests in January 2026 for various offenses including shoplifting, DWI, and more.
Published on Mar. 10, 2026
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The Lacey Township Police Department responded to numerous incidents and made multiple arrests during January 2026, according to the monthly police blotter. Offenses included shoplifting, DWI, eluding police, assault by auto, and animal cruelty. Suspects were arrested from towns across Ocean County, New Jersey.
Why it matters
The Lacey police blotter provides insight into the types of crimes and incidents occurring in the local community, which can help residents understand public safety concerns and trends. Repeat offenders, drunk driving, and property crimes are issues that impact quality of life and require ongoing law enforcement attention.
The details
In January, Lacey police arrested suspects for a variety of offenses including shoplifting at local retailers like Walmart and ShopRite, driving while intoxicated, eluding police, assault by auto in a crash, and animal cruelty for leaving a dog unattended in a vehicle in cold weather. The suspects came from towns across Ocean County, including Forked River, Lanoka Harbor, Tuckerton, Bayville, and others.
- On January 2, a shoplifting incident occurred at Walmart.
- On January 7, a shoplifting incident occurred at Tony's Workwear.
- On January 8, a theft occurred at CVS.
- On January 10, a DWI arrest was made on Route 9.
- On January 12, a shoplifting incident occurred at Walmart.
The players
Alfred Delvecchio
A 39-year-old resident of Little Egg Harbor who was arrested for Credit Card Theft and Shoplifting at Walmart.
Matthew Latauro
A 37-year-old resident of Forked River who was arrested for Shoplifting at Tony's Workwear.
Craig Beaulieu
A 51-year-old resident of Forked River who was arrested for DWI, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Maintain Lane.
John O'Neill
A 38-year-old resident of Forked River who was arrested for Eluding and Assault by Auto after a motor vehicle crash.
Michael O'Hare Jr.
A 38-year-old resident of Ocean Gate who was arrested for DWI, Vehicular Assault, Possession of CDS, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia after a motor vehicle accident with injuries.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in Lacey.”
— Robert Jenkins, Lacey Resident (Patch.com)
What’s next
The judge in the case against John O'Neill will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow him out on bail.
The takeaway
The Lacey police blotter highlights ongoing issues with property crimes, drunk driving, and repeat offenders in the community, underscoring the need for continued law enforcement efforts and community vigilance to address public safety concerns.
