Press Release: Fireworks Enforcement 
DATE: July 1, 2015
LOCATION: Township Wide
NARRATIVE:
The Township of Ocean Police Department will be strictly enforcing fireworks violations during this 2015 Independence Day holiday week. The goal is to create a safe environment for the citizens of the township, as they enjoy this holiday week. It is important that everyone understands the hazards of fireworks, and that it is illegal to possess, use or sell them.
According to New Jersey law under Title 21, sparklers and novelty items such as cigarette loads, trick matches, smoke grenades, toy propellants, snaps, pops, poppers, champagne poppers as well as firecrackers, roman candles and bottle rockets, etc. are all illegal in the State of New Jersey.
Last year, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development reported that 14 persons were treated in hospital emergency rooms from injuries resulting from the use of fireworks, and nationally that number rises to 1200 reported injuries. Many others may have been treated by their own physician or hospitals out of state, or were not reported. The Township of Ocean Police encourage people to attend professionally organized public fireworks shows that take place in the area and not to use or attempt to use fireworks in any public or private location.
PREPARED BY: Detective Lieutenant Kevin L. Faller
Public Information Officer
(732) 531-1800
[email protected]
DATE: 06/22/2015
Lt. TT/224
Address/Location
Township of Ocean Police Department
399 Monmouth Road
Ocean Township, NJ 07755
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-531-1800
