Good afternoon and I hope this finds you all safe and well, As you are all aware, COVID-19 has presented its own unprecedented challenges to law enforcement this week. However, the Lakewood Police Department, along with our local, county, and state counterparts, have adapted and will continue to provide the best service we can in the safest manner possible for all parties. We encourage everyone to engage in behavior that will help prevent its spread. This includes cleaning you hands often, avoiding close contact with people who are known to be sick, staying at home if your are not well, covering coughs and sneezes, consider wearing a facemask, cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and practice SOCIAL DISTANCING. In addition, we have been proactively and actively addressing issues that are in violation of the directives set forth by Governor Murphy on Monday afternoon.
So far we have responded to approximately 17 calls for service directly relating to violations of his mitigation strategies. Many were in the immediate hours after its imposition. We want the public to know that we have heard and share their concerns regarding gatherings of more than fifty people and have taken action against those who have failed to comply. Earlier in the week we received numerous, calls, emails and posts to our social media in reference to weddings that were taking place at several catering halls. Law Enforcement Officials, with the assistance of Community Liaisons, were able to successfully obtain compliance from the Lake Terrace and Fountain Ballroom owners and staff. Both establishments have been closed down since that time.
However, other venues have popped up. Officers responded to residential home on Oliver Court yesterday evening after the large crowd sparked a flurry of notifications from concerned citizens. Initial response by the Officers was disperse the crowd as quickly as possible in an effort to limit exposure to all involved. A follow up was conducted this morning resulting in the issuance of a criminal complaint. The home owner, 43 year old Shaul Kuperwasser was charged on scene with Maintaining a Public Nuisance and expected to be in court next month. In addition, the Lakewood Township Inspections Department was also on scene and determined the location to be unsafe.
The Lakewood Police also responded to a flood of notifications regarding a dormitory located at 801 West Kennedy Boulevard that failed to vacate. At this time our priority is to get these students back to their families as quickly and safely as possible. We are currently working closely with local liaisons and school officials to expedite this and the number of students remaining is reported to be less than 50 at this time and all are expected to be removed by this evening. In addition, we have contacted our counterparts at the New Jersey Protection and Permanency. An Officer is, and will remain on scene until this is concluded. Earlier this morning we learned of another pop up wedding venue at a Spruce Street home also resulting in a criminal complaint. The homeowner, 49 year old Eliyohu Zaks was also charged on scene with Maintaining a Nuisance after Officers found a gathering of more than 50 people. The crowd was dispersed and Mr. Zaks is expected to be in court next month as well.
The Lakewood Police is asking that its citizens be responsible and obey the directives set forth by the State of New Jersey for the safety and health of all. Those that choose not to will be subject to criminal prosecution. If anyone is in need of additional information pertaining to COVID-19 we are doing our best to keep the public safe and informed by use of our social media pages. Once again, I would like to personally thank you for your patience, support and dedication in getting our messages out.
It’s too bad they have to deal with this stupidity, on top of what they already have on their plates! Entitled idiots!
Ellen Mahoney Salmons stop the entitlement
What about the guy on Clifton handing wires from a forklift, while 2 Lakewood Officier watched. Blocking traffic and no safety equipment
And in Monmouth County we already have the Syrian Jews from Brooklyn infiltrating en mass as they open their shore mansions in Deal, Long Branch, Ocean Twp and surrounding towns early this year. I guess its not enough for them that we’re in the middle of a pandemic, they have to add insult to injury by putting increased strain on our infrastructure, healthcare facilities and grocery stores. Can you all just stay the hell home in Brooklyn and consider your impact on those around you for a change instead of thinking only about yourselves?
Thanks Lakewood PD. Keep up the good work. Can’t fix stupid but you can give the idiots tickets & huge fines.
Janet Strine it doesn’t matter what tickets or fines are given..they own the court system (along with education etc) in this town. It would be dismissed at 1st court appearance. They will not comply to social distance..and good luck with a mandatory lock down. Because THEY DONT LISTEN.
Donna Arendt did thier food establishments close?
Ann Yencarelli Valerio Bingo was packed this morning.. Home Depot too.
Ann Yencarelli Valerio I dont know if their specific stores closed..but they shop the same place you and I do…Walmart, shoprite, $ stores,costco etc. So the way they are still mingling affects you and me. I’ve been to the store 2x in the last 2 weeks..i stopped being around family for about 4 days already. I’m listening..I’m trying to keep myself healthy. Trying to keep my kids and grandchildren healthy.
Janet, they probably won’t even pay them.
Janet Strine you must not have heard the ultra Orthodox Jews are immune. Smh that’s what they believe
Let’s go Mr Murphy these are your cronies. Never listening just taking and destroying. It’s time you stop worrying about Lakewood’s vote and do something.
in 2 months this will all be forgotten
Thank you officers..shame you have to spend your valuable time in this horrible crisis babysitting for groups of people that just cant obey the law
Anne Palumbo-Landolfi Brick police had to police the TP at Costco because people cannot act responsibly, sooo….
Crock o shit
Arianna Parente
God Bless you and keep you safe while dealing with people who do not abide by the law. Oh I forgot they are above the law. Stay safe officers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlNsA84_bAE
It will not stop!
Tracy Schubach They’re all insane.
Tracy Schubach only gosh I cant…they are inevitable they think
Mark DeGeronimo they truly believe they are untouchable in every aspect!
Tracy Schubach Hence the insanity
A massage? Ew
Michelle Babek
Tracy Schubach crazy…. but not not surprising
Tracy Schubach I wouldn’t listen to it if you paid me
They need mental help big time if they think they can’t get it..lol! Most of the reported case in Lakewood is them! I can’t with them! ????
They will be the ones to keep spreading it in NJ and NY
Arrogant selfish group of people,they think rules are for everyone but them.
OCSN uses stock photos. I would believe any religious group knows the gravity of our current world situation.
Rick Salamon
We have been using stock photos since 2013.
Yea, but people believe what they see in a picture or video and see it as present. #COEXIST
Rick Salamon then why are they disregarding the social distancing mandate. How can they be so stupid??
Mary Gartland Hoffman You don’t know it they are disregarding social distancing ? My whole point , you’re looking at a “stock” photo published by this FB group owner. It may not be current.
Pictures and/or videos are for illustrative purposes only
This isnt stock, this was them yesterday
And this today
And this yesterday. It’s been all over the news. They dont care
And there practicing social distancing by being apart as they pray. Think we should all say a prayer for everyone on the planet.
Rick Salamon is that why they are allowing them to keep that private school open , meanwhile every other school is closed , but for them this is ok .
Rick Salamon they are all holding hands. In case you haven’t noticed that is a big No No!
Now all these selfish idiots are going to the Walmart and target to spread the virus. Scumbags
Dave Falks don’t forget Costco! They are like roaches in there spreading the virus.
Well, expect Ocean County to get hit hard if we don’t do anything.
Lakewood PD sure has their work cut out for them……It’s such shame that people don’t follow instructions to side in the health and safety of all.
So the rabbi in the video said the Corona Virus is not for the Jews
Therefore, they can do as they please.
“Anti-Semitism” can’t be used this time. Trying to get out of abiding by the same rules as everyone else has finally reached its limit. Maybe when this is all over the authorities can spend more time looking at all the other ways this segment spits in the face of society.
Lakewood has the most positive covid19 results in ocean county.
Lock Lakewood up
Are we allowed to file a lawsuit against the Jewish community bec of the total and blatant disregard for the law. They have mastered suing people as a full-time career can we take a page out of your book.
Lakewood police is run by hasidics
Criminal complaints???!!! They’re using the paper it’s written in to wipe their ignorant asses!!!!!!!????????
The state needs to step in if it keeps happening and I’m sure it will .. no respect for the law unless they are using it for themselves
They just dont care there rules there law . Sickening..they should be fined
John Sontag
Fucking Jews
They are pieces of shit. Call me racist I do not care. They leach off of the taxpayer of this state. Probably the best thing for this is to go right through that town you don’t like what I say so be it that’s my opinion
Because of these people we all are going to suffer!
Scottie Thompson Timothy stickstein
And the officers are put in danger!!!wtf!
Puts the officers and the CPP agent at extreme risk along with their families. ????
These people love spreading diseases they are dirty. and New Jersey Let’s them do what they want all tax free.ruin every town they move in to.
build a wall around Lakewood..
They are stupid ignorant people putting our law enforcement in jeopardy. Dont take any excuses lies or shit from them. Your lives are at stake and they dont give a damn. Fine them lock them up do whatever it takes to get those assholes under control!!!
is why Israel sent them away, useless
They “Lakewood police” gets paid by them that’s y they won’t do nothing yes they just pics of them “stopping” the social gatherings they still in the sinagauges packed
Jonathan Ramirez Sr. Best way to follow up is to check the public notices for these court cases against those named in the article
Jonathan Ramirez Sr.
I’m working on a site that’s being constructed all they have are lights no walls just 2by4’s and they are allowed in a construction site to pray
Jonathan Ramirez Sr. Unbelievable group of people.
Jonathan Ramirez Sr. That’s a complaint for OSHA and town inspector
Town inspector gets checks on the side to for looking the other way OSHA won’t do shit either the building will get shut down but for how long and they will still enter the vicinity
I wonder if the synagogues are following this…and if they aren’t, are they being cited as well?
Jill Hughes
Nothing applies to them. Mandatory containment area. The end.
Everyone else has to practice social distancing however the Jews can do whatever the hell they want because they are above the law.
I feel so bad for the police officers that have to continously deal with this crap in this area. They think they’re above the law. Above anyone for that matter!
Julie Christine they don’t listen! Never have never will!????
Because the State lets them get away with it!
Social distancing while the image shows over 100 close encounters
This town is in a class all of it’s own!!!
Why aren’t the News Crews there reporting on this. Report it to them everyday until someone shuts them down like the rest of us…. Flood all broadcast, radio stations, other countries news channels all with this Lakewood shit and you’ll see how fast someone steps in above Murphy to stop the spread. Or people are gonna get out of hand and start rioting soon and that’s when it’s gonna be too late
This is extremely frustrating that people choose to continue to put the community at risk. Our police resources need to be focused in more important issues. Shame on them for holding these weddings still. Also, we all know that when they go to court next month they will get dismissed. This community can defraud our social services system for millions without spending a day in jail…so no way they will end up with a consequence for this. When will they ever be held accountable? They are putting health care, police and others in the community at risk!!! People die from this!!!
Lock em up this is ridiculous
The leaders have encouraged this cancer and called OC residents the problem. As reality sets in they must face facts that by giving this cult special treatment there is no controlling them now.
Tear gas these parties they’re having, they are jeopardizing all of our families lives!