Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Cinnaminson's public safety director calls Global Connect a "much better" system.
Last year, a hurricane hit Cinnaminson, a string of burglaries affected township homes and accidents shut down roads. But since the township’s emergency notification phone system had been down for quite some time, residents didn’t receive the voice messages they were so used to. Now, Cinnaminson residents can rely on those emergency phone calls; the Cinnaminson Police Department and other officials have begun using Global Connect, an emergency notification system. It gives the township the ability to call thousands of people within minutes. “It’s much better than the system we had before,” said Public Safety Director Michael P. King. “If there are burglaries in one section of town, we can notify them first, then do the entire town so …
Saturday, May 12, 2012
The following information comes directly from Palmyra Police. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
May 5 Palmyra officers were dispatched to investigate a motor vehicle hit-and-run crash on Park Avenue on at approximately 2:07 a.m. While on scene, officers learned the vehicle which fled the scene was located on Race Street at West Fourth Street. It had apparently also struck a utility pole at that location. Officers arrived on the scene of the second crash. After investigating the scene and speaking with the driver, officers determined that she was under the influence of an intoxicating liquor and/or drug. Tyra Russell, 25, of Palmyra, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence. She was released on summonses pending court. May 6 A Palmyra officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a white 2002 Acura MDX on Route 73 …
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Moorestown Police continue their investigation into a series of burglaries that hit homes across the area, including Cinnaminson.
Moorestown Police have arrested two more people, both from Moorestown, in connection with a series of local residential burglaries including one in Cinnaminson. Police arrested Barbara A. Norman, 20, of Pleasant Valley Apartments, Monday on charges of receiving stolen property from burglaries across the area, as well as theft by deception, according to a report. She was sent to Burlington County Jail in lieu of bail. Earlier today, police arrested Gavin Pierce, 20, of West Third Street, and charged him with receiving stolen property from burglaries. Pierce was also sent to Burlington County Jail in lieu of bail. Moorestown Police Sgt. Lee Lieber said Norman and Pierce were working with Robert A. Hutton, of Moorestown, and Elaina Decker, of…
Monday, May 7, 2012
A joint investigation involving Cinnaminson and Moorestown police resulted in the arrest of two people, including a Moorestown man, last week.
Cinnaminson Police assisted in the arrests of two people for allegedly burglarizing or attempting to burglarize homes here, in Moorestown and the surrounding area over the past few months. A joint investigation among Moorestown, Cinnaminson, Mount Laurel and Maple Shade police and the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office culminated in the arrests of Robert A. Hutton, 25, last known address Browning Avenue, Moorestown, and Elaina Decker, 20, last known address Amberfield Drive, Mount Laurel, on Thursday. Hutton and Decker were arrested for the burglary/theft of a home on the 2500 block of Pine Street in Cinnaminson that occurred Thursday, Moorestown Police said, but were implicated in five other burglaries (three in Moorestown) and two …
Sunday, May 6, 2012
One was driving southbound in the northbound lane of Route 73, said officials.
April 26 A Palmyra officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a 2004 red Pontiac in the area of East Broad Street and Elm Avenue. The driver of the Pontiac had failed to stop at several different intersections and was driving at high rates of speed through residential areas, said officials. Through the officer's investigation during the stop, it was determined the driver was under the influence of an intoxicating alcohol and/or drug. The driver, Jennifer Morrow, 39, of Riverside, was taken into custody and processed for the arrest. She was later released pending court. April 28 A Palmyra officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a 2008 white BMW in the area of Market Street and West Second Street for driving recklessly. The vehicle …
Thursday, May 3, 2012
The altercation occurred at GNC in Cinnaminson.
A Cinnaminson man was charged Tuesday with aggravated assault after fighting a 17-year-old male at GNC on Route 130, Cinnaminson Police officials said. Thomas "TJ" Lee Jr., of the 100 block of Devon Road, was also charged with criminal mischief and disorderly conduct after the fight. Police said Lee knew the juvenile. Items and displays at the store were knocked over during the fight, police said. The 17-year-old was treated for his injuries and turned over to his parents. Lee was arrested at his home. He was processed and released after posting $5,000 bail. This information comes directly from Cinnaminson Police. It does not indicate a conviction.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
The father of 10-year-old Akian Chaifetz, an autistic boy from Cherry Hill, will hold a press conference tomorrow to discuss what has become a national and legal matter.
The following statement was issued by Stuart Chaifetz to Collingswood Patch today. We are reprinting it here without alteration. A little over one week ago, I posted a video on YouTube which was, at its core, a public statement of my love for my son. Little did I realize, or could ever dream, that people from around the world would hear my son’s story and open their hearts to him. I am truly overwhelmed and grateful beyond measure. When I produced that video all I had hoped for was an apology from the classroom staff, something I could offer my child on the day he was ready to face what had happened to him. Now it appears I may be able to offer him something more: justice. Yesterday I was contacted by a representative of the Cherry …
Also, the infamous train fighter gets a ticket to jail.
Each week, Patch takes a peek at some of the more surprising, shocking, stunning and occasionally silly police-related incidents reported throughout New Jersey for "OMGs from NJ PDs." Special Delivery: A Hopatcong man had almost a pound of pot from California delivered to his home through the post office, police said. We assume that little buzz from licking the stamp just wasn't doing it anymore. Da Bears: Two black bears were seen fighting each other outside a Bloomingdale residence last week, and they reportedly damaged two vehicles before leaving the scene. Police didn't get there until after the scuffle was over, so we may never know what caused the fight. Maybe one of them was really a Packers fan. Mi Casa No Es Su Casa: There are …
Saturday, April 28, 2012
The following information comes directly from Palmyra Police. It does not necessarily indicate a conviction.
Shoplifting Palmyra units were dispatched to Wawa on Broad Street and Cinnaminson Avenue for a reported shoplifting of several Red Bull energy drinks. A description of the accused was given to police through central communications. Responding officers were able to locate the subject fitting the description just as he was getting on to the light rail train. He was found to be in possession of the Red Bull energy drinks along with several other snack items that he had admitted to stealing from Wawa. The suspect stole approximately $51 worth of merchandise from Wawa. Waverly W. Smith, 46, of Roebling, was arrested and charged with shoplifting. He also had a $2,000 warrant out of Trenton for a Transit violation. Smith was released on his own…
Friday, April 27, 2012
Robert Melia and co-defendant Heather Lewis could spend the rest of their lives in jail after a jury convicted them of sexually assaulting teenagers in their Moorestown home.
A suspended Moorestown police officer and his ex-girlfriend are back in custody after a jury convicted them on a slate of sexual assault charges Friday against teenage victims. Robert Melia's and Heather Lewis’ bail was immediately revoked and the two were led away in handcuffs as Lewis quietly cried and Melia’s family blew him kisses from the gallery. After more than two days of deliberations, the jury announced Friday afternoon that it couldn’t come to a unanimous verdict on 19 charges, all involving one of the accusers, and an additional charge against Melia. But with nearly 50 counts to consider, the jury still handed down guilty verdicts on some of the most serious charges against the pair, who previously lived together on Cottage …
Christina Paciolla
11:37 am on Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Yes, I too have heard this for quite some time and have been checking in about it. I have plans to discuss it this week with someone from the township and will have a story on it ASAP if there is one to report. more ›