The
SOUTHERN OCEAN Times Vol. 10 - No. 19
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November 12, 2022
County Marine Unit Stars Officers Honored In Save Barnegat Bay Video In Response To School Shooting Threat
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–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Four of the eight Barnegat Police Officers lauded for their response to the school’s active shooter threat, (from left) Officer K. Burke, Lt. A. Parsley, Lt. J. Ryan and Officer M. Moore.
Pages 7-10
Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Page 15
Inside The Law Page 17
Classifieds Pages 18
–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan A crew put together a film featuring the Ocean County Sheriff ’s Marine Unit on saving the Barnegat Bay. By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – Britta Forsberg smiled as she talked about the day when she stopped in on a whim to see Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy. “His office asked me if I had an appointment,” said Forsberg. “Even after I told them no, the
Sheriff agreed to meet with me. I sat down and asked the Sheriff if I could get him a boat, would he use it.” Forsberg serves as the Executive Director of Save Barnegat Bay and leads the fight to protect and restore this important waterway. She credits (Marine Unit - See Page 4)
Chaplains Offer Guidance To Police, Residents
By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Among their duties, police chiefs handle the routine issues of police business like record work, equipment inventory, personnel matters and reports to their respective governing body, but Township
Police Chief Michael DiBella makes it a point to communicate with the community. DiBella enjoys addressing groups like the Old Guard of Forked River and letting residents know about any concerns and allowing them to ask questions.
During one of their m e e t i n g s , D i B el l a served as guest speaker and brought along police chaplains Matt Hass and Walter Santos to talk about the department’s chaplains program. Santos is the pastor of the Lacey Christian (Guidance - See Page 5)
–Photo by Bob Vosseller Lacey Police Chief Michael DiBella, left, joins township police chaplains Matt Hass and Walter Santos during a presentation.
By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – Township officials honored eight officers at their November meeting, acknowledging their response to the recent active shooter threat at Barnegat High School. The governing body’s praise for the local law enforcement members included revelation of some chilling details concerning the danger believed to be a reality based on the initial call. “On October 14, the Barnegat Police Department received an active shooting in progress at Barnegat High School,” said Committeeman Joe Marte. “The caller reported to dispatchers that shots had been fired and gave a description of victims, as well as specific locations in the school where the shooting was occurring.” Marte singled out officers Mike Moore, Ed Hayes, Rich Carr, John Holiday, Detective William Hendrick, Lt. Jeff Ryan and Lt. Andrew Parsley, all who first appeared on the scene. “They responded without hesitation and entered the school with a single purpose,” Marte shared. “Gauging the threat and ensuring the safety of all students, staffs and visitors.” Patrolman Kris Burke was off duty when the call came in but was also recognized by officials for immediately responding to the scene to provide additional support. (Officers - See Page 5)
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