Plumsted Township Police Department

05/29/2026

Plumsted Township Residents:
Junior Police Camp applications are and have been available on parent square, get the application in so your child can join. If you might have missed the message on parent square with the application, please email [email protected]

***Application deadline extended to Friday, June 5th, 2026***

National Night Out planning has also begun, if you are interested in particpating in this event, please email [email protected]

05/18/2026

E-bikes are no longer treated as bicycles beginning July 19, 2026 under new law - NO riders under the age of 15!

E-bikes will now require licensing, registration, and insurance.

Riders age 15-16 will have to obtain a motorized bicycle license.
Residents can find information on the new E-Bike laws and subscribe for official updates directly from New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission:

https://www.nj.gov/mvc/vehicletopics/ebike.htm

04/16/2026

Plumsted Township Residents:

Junior Police Camp applications are and have been available on parent square, get the application in so your child can join. If you might have missed the message on parent square with the application, please email [email protected]

National Night Out planning has also begun, if you are interested in particpating in this event, please email [email protected]

03/13/2026

*NEW E BIKE RULES NOW IN EFFECT IN NEW JERSEY*

New Jersey has enacted a new law regulating electric bicycles (e-bikes) and electric scooters (e-scooters) to improve safety for riders, pedestrians, and motorists. This law applies to all motor-powered bicycles and scooters. If it has a motor and can move on its own, it is treated as a motorized bicycle under New Jersey law, so please take a minute to read and share.

What’s Changing Now
License required: E Bike Types (All Now Require License, Registration & Insurance)

• Low speed electric bikes: Pedal-assist, motor helps up to ~20 mph
• Motorized bikes: Throttle-controlled, up to ~28 mph
• Electric motorized bicycles: More powerful, can exceed 28 mph

Ages 17+: Valid NJ driver’s license needed
Ages 15–16: Motorized bicycle license/permit required
Under 15: Not allowed to operate low speed or motorized e bikes or e-scooters

Registration & insurance required: All e bikes and e scooters with a motor that can move on its own must be registered with NJ MVC and insured.

Sales & Modifications

Online e bike sales are banned statewide for one year
Modification kits that turn low speed e bikes into higher powered models are now illegal

Safety Reminder & Note to Parents

Helmet use is mandatory for ages 15-17 and strongly encouraged for all riders

We encourage parents and guardians to have open conversations with their children about safe riding habits and understanding the rules of the road. A few simple conversations and clear expectations can go a long way; knowing who can ride, where they can ride, and what equipment is required can help prevent injuries and tickets. If your child or teen rides an e bike or e scooter, now is a good time to review these rules together and make a plan to get any needed licenses, registration, and insurance within the grace period.

6-Month Grace Period
The State has announced a 6-month grace period for registration and insurance compliance. This does not apply to underage riding, unsafe operation, or local sidewalk/park rules.

A low-speed electric bicycle (e-bike) is a two-wheeled bicycle with pedals where the motor assists only while pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.

03/09/2026

Plumsted Township Residents:

Our department is happy to announce that we are once again hosting our Junior Police Camp! Parents, please keep an eye out for a message coming on parent square with the application.
We look forward to hosting this camp again for our Plumsted School District Students!

If you have any concerns or questions regarding the Junior Police Camp or might have missed the message on parent square with the application, please email [email protected]

03/03/2026

FATAL PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
UNDER INVESTIGATION

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on March 1, 2026, at approximately 11:50 p.m., Officers from the Plumsted Township Police Department responded to the area of Pinehurst Road for a report of a motor vehicle crash. Responding Officers discovered that two vehicles had been involved in a head-on collision. An investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit-Vehicular Homicide Squad, Plumsted Township Police Department, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit revealed that a Ford Bronco was traveling northbound on Pinehurst Road when it crossed over the double yellow line into the southbound lane of travel and struck a Toyota Sienna. The driver and two passengers of the Toyota Sienna succumbed to their injuries caused in the crash and were pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Ford Bronco was transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton, where he is listed in stable condition.

The crash remains under investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit-Vehicular Homicide Squad, Plumsted Township Police Department, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit.

03/02/2026

Our Academy staff is deeply saddened by the passing of our Chief Training Coordinator Ret. Lt. John Tate.

After beginning his career with the Seaside Heights Police Department and retiring as a Lieutenant in 2003, he joined the Academy staff and began training recruits in 2005.

For more than two decades, he mentored and shaped generations of police recruits who came through our Academy — not just teaching them how to do the job, but how to be in the job. He set the standard for professionalism, integrity, and leadership, all while making the toughest days a little lighter with his unmistakable humor.

He was smart in a way that made everyone around him sharper. Kind in a way that made everyone around him better. And generous with his time, wisdom, and encouragement in ways that will ripple through this profession for years to come.

The officers walking our streets today carry pieces of his guidance with them. His impact cannot be measured in years of service alone — it lives on in the countless lives he influenced.

We are better because he was here.
We are grateful for his leadership.
We will carry his legacy forward.

Rest easy. We’ve got it from here. 💙

We are sending our deepest condolences to the Tate family today. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

02/06/2026

The Plumsted Township Police Department is now hiring for the position of full time police officer. Please see the attached document for more information and instruction.

Please use the following link to apply.
https://www.policeapp.com/Certified-Plumsted-Township-NJ-Police-Officer-Jobs/1338/

01/23/2026

12/24/2025

Plumsted Township:

We would like to wish everyone happy holidays! We hope you all enjoy the time together with your friends and family. We as a department would like to give a special thank you for the past couple months to Big Woods Nursery and Garden Center, Gio's cafe, Gianmarco's Pizza for providing officers with food during the holidays and in between them. We are appreciative of the support from the community.