Crime & Safety

Lacey Police Charge Three In Separate Incidents With Illegal Fireworks Possession Over Fourth Of July Weekend

Setting off fireworks of any kind is illegal in the state: only sanctioned public displays by experts are allowed.

Fireworks (Formal Charge) - On Sunday, July 3, 2016, at 9:38 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe responded to the area of Woodlawn Drive in Forked River, on a complaint of fireworks being ignited. Investigation at the scene led to the issuance of a complaint summons to Mariusz Bulc, 35, West Cypress Road, Toms River, NJ. Mariusz Bulc was charged with the New Jersey State statute prohibiting fireworks.

Fireworks (Formal Charge) - On Sunday, July 3, 2016, at 3:04 a.m., Officer Christopher Meyler responded to 1119 Skiff Way Drive in Forked River for a report of fireworks being ignited. Investigation at the scene led to the issuance of a complaint summons to Dennis Deevy, 41, Old Bridge, NJ. Deevy was charged with the New Jersey State statute prohibiting fireworks.

Fireworks - On Monday, July 4, 2016, at 9:05 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe was on patrol in the area of Chestnut Drive and Maple Road when he observed fireworks being ignited. Investigation at the scene led to the issuance of a complaint summons to the resident, Scott Corcoran, 52, Chestnut Drive in Lanoka Harbor, NJ. Scott Corcoran was charged with the New Jersey State statute prohibiting fireworks.

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