Statement from Colonel Patrick Callahan
I have been working with Attorney General Gurbir Grewal, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer and our community partners to address recent activities in Lakewood Township.
While there have been a few instances of group gatherings that were addressed by law enforcement, the vast majority of the community understands the importance of social distancing and are complying with the executive order.
Law enforcement in our State have worked tirelessly to build relationships with our communities, and we will not let the actions of a few determine how a city is viewed.
Acts of Anti-Semitism will not be tolerated, and any reports will be thoroughly investigated.
The COVID-19 virus affects all residents of New Jersey, and it will take a cooperative, whole-community effort to flatten the curve.
As we have seen in recent history, New Jersey is at its best when our residents work together during tough times. This time is no different. Together we will defeat this virus.
Stay Safe.
He is being paid too by the the orthodox community to bat a eye as well. Maybe they both should get in a car together and drive in the whole town and see for themselves.
Few*** please elaborate?
Something has to be done with them. I live in Asbury. I just walked to the boardwalk to see what they did for closing it. Fences all around blocking access to the whole stretch. And who do I see? The only 2 people on the whole boardwalk!!!! Why can’t they friggin listen?!?!?!?
How can you legally close off a fucking public boardwalk that’s beyond absurd. I am blown away at the actions of these local governments. Blocking off beaches and boardwalks is a fucking disgrace.
It’s because the actions of others that the boardwalks are closing. This is to prevent the spread of the virus
Early reports from Ocean County indicate Freeholder HAINES, 77, closed the Mantoloking Bridge Park after large amounts of Orthodox Jewish families were visiting.
Point Pleasant inlet today
Todd Angelo Maggio I see nothing wrong with this. I do have a problem when there’s dozens and dozens
I thought the inlet was closed?
Cathy Whitely yeah it’s considered a park?
Cathy Whitely Boardwalk is close but inlet is open
Lorde George Williams That area is blocked off. No one is supposed to be there End of story!!!
Glen Thompsen if it’s blocked off, then I have an issue with it.
Todd Angelo Maggio manasquan inlet, beaches closed yesterday
Lorde George Williams except it’s not essential travel.
Lorde George Williams it was announced I believe yesterday that the inlet is closed.
Lori Stallone Alberda throw his hat in the river. What’s he gonna do? Call the cops? ????
Its closed..its blocked off
As is the beach in Bayhead.
Why are the schools open in Lakewood? We need to work together to flatten the curve.
Eileen Melvin Graham they’re not
Matt Hall I saw school buses picking kids up in downtown Lakewood early in the mornings all week.
Maybe there is a explanation for this, but I haven’t seen one yet. Do you know why they were picking up kids?
Robert Rizzo No, but my job has me going to the schools regularly, and they are definitely closed.
Is there a tax that I can pay to stop the Chinese Virus or does that only work for Climate Change?
Bullshit
Horse shit !!!
Right ????
Not true! School is still in session there! You need to fix this!!!
Gee, why would you need to have a special meeting with Lakewood if they are following the rules???
Pat Provolone exactly what I said after his comments. I mean come on 1 + 1 = 2
but you’ll put out comments like “and for those who plan on having Corona parties, we know who you are and we will put a stop to them charges n fines will apply………
Al Brander Right on! Do I hear DOUBLE STANDARD anyone ?
Mike Faranda absolutely a double standard
Al Brander I’m also not hearing guideline complaints from any other towns that I’ve been made aware of.
I was pulled over at 915 for just driving n given a warning
The way this article was written, sounds like if you make a report of a block party being held, you will be charged with Anti-Semitism.
Dolly Zimmerman and he said on tv today we, yes we will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law if we say anything about the people of Lakewood. That goes for social media, vocal and articles. They will be following what we all say about this and go after us. So we have NO rights.
How much did they pay him ?
Toni Barroqueiro just giving him free passes in their brothels
No they don’t they were at it again!!
The rabbis in Lakewood got everyone to vote for him.
Not sure if HE is the hack, or just following the orders of the two corrupt hacks above him………………..I hope the latter.
An they still had school Too!
PHIL MURPHY has a mansion in Redbank, a home in Italy and another overseas, yet,he claims to know what is going on? He wanted their vote because they have overpopulated Ocean County. They are living in million dollar homes in Toms River.
i am from middletown where he is technically from. he enjoys the apex of luxury privacy. i live in brick now much more densely populated. he has clearly never been down here himself
The people are getting tired of this bullshit. Its gonna hit the fan with these fucking assholes
Jeff Fish Holocaust 2.0 Electric Boogaloo
This has nothing to do with religion..It’s about putting people lives in danger…When it’s come to Lakewood everyone plays the Anti-Semitism card…Bull????
Anthony J Esposito ????????
Watch out they might come and lock your ass up LOL this is a shitshow
Lmao ???? right
Bullshit.
Stop being politically correct and start worrying about our healthcare workers.
DO YOUR FUCKING JOBS
What pigs. I can’t stand this state anymore
With all do respect Colonel, this is Bullshit with a capital Bullshit.
Barbara fuck the Colonel he knows it’s wrong but he’s too chicken to do anything
How can a Jewish person be an anti-Semite? Please refer to my last name. I am in a Jewish family. This is not about the religion. I wish they would STOP saying that already! This is about flat out egregious and unscrupulous behavior! Not just now, constantly.
So wrong
Another one bought and paid for…SMH
Hey Colonel Callahan, it’s NOT antisemitism when the public wants and expects every segment of society to conform to societal rules and regulations. If someone calls out any kind of non conformity it doesn’t matter if the ones breaking the law are black, white, christian or jewish,. It needs to STOP regardless of who it is and elected officials need to stop letting certain people hide behind their religion.
He should move to North Dover
So basically we are working together to social distance except Lakewood. But most of the cases are stemming from there so makes sense.
Bullshit
This is not about the Jewish religion its about the community not following the orders. New Yorkers coming for gatherings, weddings,and schools still open. Come on already…stop playing the antisemitism card!!!
Robin Arce absolutely correct count up to 236 in Lakewood from 198
I call BULLSHIT! Just drove through Lakewood and they are gathering at various places on route 9. All the damn politicians in Ocean County need to start protecting ALL of Ocean County residents and stop pandering to a select group or town. Sick of this crap.
More cover ups
sorry he’s a paid shill what a shame, no way he believes the bullshit out of his own mouth
Colonel Callahan…this is a matter of life and death…look at the concentration of cases in that one area…and the numbers keep increasing at an alarming rate…
Holy crap really? You cant make this crap up , a bubble needs to be placed over this mess , its not about religion , or color its about life all life , stop the madness already
He stated in today’s update that 99.9% comply. Where did he get that number?
Maria Bojko Tur the Rabbi told him to say that
Maria Bojko Tur they told him ! Lol
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7XxHfEDje6Q&feature=share
Robin Arce she’s an asshole
Hey Colonel … look at the numbers. Over 400 confirmed cases in Lakewood … nothing to do with race or religion … logically must be the nonconformity no?
https://www.facebook.com/1535948414/posts/10221529397494406/?d=n
Laughing in the faces of an authority
Typical it’s NOT us It’s Them ????????????????
Everyone should just keep posting all the videos of these events. Very hard to deny it then. This is a health emergency
Dave Falks if anyone has videos of gatherings they should report it on the state website for breaking the law. Here’s the link:
How can I report a violation of Executive Order No. 107?
You can report a possible violation of Executive Order No. 107 using this online form:
https://covid19.nj.gov/violation.
Among other actions, Executive Order 107 requires:
non-essential retail businesses to close
mandates that all businesses or non-profits in the State, whether closed or open to the public, must accommodate their workforce, wherever practicable, for telework or work-from-home arrangements
the cancellation of all gatherings of individuals, such as parties, celebrations, or other social events.
I respect my Lakewood neighbors, they need to return the favor. Our lives matter too!
This is probably the reason nothing is being done . To think we have another two years with this guy . I see a lot of people moving outa of jersey in the near future. Let’s see how well NJ does when NOONE is paying taxes !
What about this huge Landscaping company Bay Head Landscaping in Pt. Pleasant, and It true the Jewish kids are still going to school, give me a break
It’s antiscumbagism. Nobody cares about their religion, it’s their arrogant self-centered actions that are not at all mandated by their religion.
What a joke
This system is a fucking joke
I live here, they are politically very powerful. That being said, they took what would have turned into Camden or Trenton, and made it an overpopulated city with no infrastructure. On the upside, they bother no one, it’s safe, (for the most part) but they walk to the beat of their own drum. It’s not only Lakewood, it’s Toms River, Jackson and Howell. They must learn to follow rules that didn’t come from a tablet.
Marian Cimato You forgot to mention they bankrupt the public schools in every town they invade eventually leading to plummeting house values.
schools still open!
Just gunna leave this here
We all know the Colonel has deep ties to Lakewood!
Yet wedding after wedding continues to be broken up.
Kristy Ann and they just closed a park for it.
Lori McHugh it’s amazing.
NOBODY will ever enforce anything against them. They will continue to thumb their noses and do whatever they want.
SUCH A JOKE
It’s not anti-Semitism to expect everyone to follow an executive order… if anything it’s Anti-semantic to allow A certain community not abide by the executive order. You want to promote equality and then be equal….????????♀️ Lakewood should be under a shelter in place
Rise up ocean county was NOT a hate page.
When publicising facts and data is labled as hate speech we no longer live in a free country
Now address the illegal basement apartments, illegal basement retail stores, and the other litany of building code violations compounded by the litany of ordinances and illegal real estate practices.
Well if they understand why are the schools still open ?? ????
Joke
Funny all this defending of Lakewood
Listen.. The law is for everyone!! No exceptions! This is for the whole ball of wax! Human lives are on the line, comprende?? #ListenLearnLive
VI Horvath I guess they don’t care about each other’s lives.
Action Speaks louder than WORDS!!!!!!!
What a joke!
The people of NJ are listening and watching and they won’t forget. Our NJSP and Governor have FAILED US. Shame on you. You have earned an ALL CAP JERSEY STYLE BULLSHIT!!
EVERYONE must remember these cowardice actions come election time! NO MORE DEMOCRAPS for NJ!!
Carolyn Schnatter That’s the reason they are allowing them to do it, they want their votes.They will never shut them down, they just tell us that they do.
If anyone reading this post, feels that this is a huge steaming pile of ????, Please post a Jersey style CAP LOCK ON , BULLSHIT
So you can have a wedding in Lakewood and invite hundreds. When the cops come , you ca say you didn’t know , it was a lack of education. However, if you make a post complaining about said wedding , you’ll be charged ? Got it
Numbers dont lie
So telling the truth is hate speech now
YEAH OK YOU GREWAL ASS KISSER. You are an embarrassment to the New Jersey State police
Next election Vote his Ass OUT!!!!!!
Numbers dont lie
Rob Durnien but Phil Murphy does!
Joe Beaulieu yup cant believe people actually voted for him
Now they are coming to the Boro so their kids can play on our playgrounds. We are not supposed to be traveling
Jenn Stencel Parks are supposed to be closed.
Pattie Guglielmi-Agosto it’s very hard to close this park since there are no fencing or gates.
Jenn Stencel You would think they would use common sense and just not touch it.
Stay the f home
Absolutely nothing to do with religion. Numbers do not lie. This is a cluster in Lakewood and you see huge social gatherings going on. Terrible.
Lies
What’s this guy smoking CRACK ? Must be the same shit Murphy and the AG are smoking too!
All the Hasidics where on the Seaside Park beaches today!!!!
There were videos of the lines and lines of mini vans picking up kids from school today in the industrial park schools. Then the videos were removed. Don’t lie to us.
THANK YOU ,but I still see that in VIDIEOS IN LAKEWOOD BUSES ARE RUNNING CHILDREN TO SCHOOLS THAT ARE OPENED . GOV MURPHY SHUT DOWN ALL SCHOOLS . THERE ARE EXCEPTIONS I KNOW . SO I HOPE YOU ADDRESS THESE PROBLEMS WITH LAKEWOOD POLICE DEPT . — LIKE GOV MURPHY SAID ,TODAY” WE ALL MUST PULL TOGETHER PERIOD” .
Schools are still in. They are still having gatherings. But they lie to us since everyone is on their payroll… thanks NJ
I would have more respect if they were honest and come out and said they are not doing a Fucking thing about Lakewood
Apparently Callahan DOES NOT live close enough to Lakewood to see, hear, or know what is actually going on.
Hey Colonel Callahan FUCK U ????????
Ur just a puppet to jerkoff Murphy!
All citizens must be treated equally under the law. Laws apply equally to all NJ citizens. No exceptions. Schools closed. No large gatherings. Social distancing. Please post who this does not apply to, if it does not apply to all,
Wow just wow ????
What a bullshit response to irresponsible assholes getting called out on their behavior. It’s like everyone fears them
Jeff Bacon Jr. We know who’s in charge of this state now..dont we??
Unfortunately
Oh please if that was any other group gathering like that it would be a big deal!!!! They need to be fined like everybody else would. If that was a polka party or reggae party going on it would be a different tune playing here.
Bullshit…
Numbers dont lie
Wonder how much Callahan got paid off
Why are they always covering up these people. We need to sue the state as a whole because they are violating our rights for one group
Murphy should be sued for a lot of things.
Lakewood police bought and paid for by the Vaad
John Sorrentino that’s who runs this state..its clear now
At least we know for sure who runs NJ.. loud and clear
???????????? yea right
Still haven’t said what acts of antisemitism there have been.
Lois Padula Turner exactly!!
What a load.
BULLSHIT! Stop throwing the anti-Semitism label around. I don’t care about their religion, race, sex or orientation. These people are selfish assholes and need to be shut down!
Ya’ll better watch what you post on FB or make your profiles private because the Vaad, AG, and The Murph are monitoring. Ohhhhh ????????
Patricia Amy your are exactly right. But they should be looking elsewhere. #onetermmurph
If you don’t live in our area and have to deal with the Covid 19 numbers coming out of Lakewood, please don’t judge us!!!
Donna Richards I don’t understand why those people don’t comply. I feel sorry for others.
Sounds like Callahan should see for himself, watch the videos, look at the pictures & speak to residents that have seen the non compliance 1st hand, Prior to speaking. Unless everything he said was scripted by Murphy! ????????
Bullshit. They are all still out and about ????
Colonel Callahan we know you are just following orders, truth be told the numbers infected in LW doesn’t fit the scenario of your statement! LW doesn’t need protection WE NEED THE PROTECTION from them.
This statement was made by someone who has obviously not driven through Lakewood at all in the last few weeks. Blow smoke up someone else’s ass. ALWAYS an excuse for the residents of Lakewood. I guess now they have Caronvirus Amnesty??
What’s wrong with forcing the “partygoers” into quarantine? They are allowed to leave w/o consequences! The home owner is the only one charged. For the rest, it just free food and drink until the party is over!
I would’ve expected more out of our police! It’s not anti-semen it’s not a war on the Jewish population!!!’ Its about every town/community doing what we are supposed
To do so we can be done with this virus and move
On with our friggen lives! The longer certain towns don’t abide with social
Distancing the longer we ALL
Suffer!!!! Please please
Please do
Something to help us abiding by the quarantine that will
Never end if
Lakewood’s numbers keep doubling!!!!
Why the need for this post concerning Lakewood! Just shoes the kid gloves with these people. They need to be the target and enforcement should be for all not just the select few. From playgrounds to shacking up in churches non residents using as motels. Weddings using public areas. This is the problem. And no one wants to touch it. Or not the way it needs to be dealt with! Again. Why is the reason ?? Riding on a landscape trailer and truck ha police lights who is in charge. Mayor needs to go
Nothing to see here , move along little sheep
Mike Santonastasso He should come visit his friends! Lakewood is in bad shape in this crisis, I’m sure they could all use a hug!
Dave Frick oh but he dare not
Behavior, not religion.
Linda Tate Gutman exactly!!
nope, sorry. start checking basements colonel. they’re not stopping, they’re just feeding you a line.
Kelley Bless
yep. exactly. and the authorities wonder why people are beginning to threaten violence. we see it even if they refuse to.
Remember a few years ago when they all got letters for a holiday that they would leave there houses for, that the police would watch their homes while they were away? I can’t remember the exact details. But it all makes sense. If Murphy or one of his pawns drove through Lakewood they would see what we see. Or they can watch the videos posted!
Tricia Carr-Pomaro That was in Toms River after the rabbi running an illegal school and house of worship on Church Road sued the town for bias in Federal court because we expected them to enforce existing zoning law.
Bullshit
BS
NJSP and AG Grewal think calling Lakewood Police is sufficient to know what’s really going on. Obviously they don’t understand the situation in that town. LPD is controlled by the same assholes refusing to follow the rules. So we get Murphy saying we’re going to hell if we complain and Grewal threatening to jail us for bias crime if we complain. Guess what? Murphy was right when he said we’re at war against this virus – he’s just on the wrong side. He claims he’s all about the science, then buries his head in the sand when the test results show the problem is Lakewood. This is what happens when you elect billionaire social justice warriors to top levels of government.
Dave Frick true story the police are voted for raises and ranks by the town
Murphy’s bleeding heart may be in the right place, but his head sure isn’t. He needs to pull it out of his ass, wipe it off, and start using it.
Dave Frick he’s an asshat
How much money is lakewood paying these people?! All you have to do is go drive threw that town!!! Holly shit!
Shut it down !!!!
Then why are the children still in school???
Terrible, it must suck when you have a job that you have to kiss ass to the politicians .
TJ Mosca
https://youtu.be/vlNsA84_bAE