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Thursday, February 28, 2013

Needles Not Weapon in Accused Alcohol Theft, Defense Attorney Argues

James C. Johnson Jr., of Camden, remains jailed on $20,000 for allegedly fleeing Cinnaminson's ShopRite with four bottles of Scotch.

A Camden man accused of trying to steal alcohol from ShopRite didn't commit a robbery when he allegedly threatened security guards and police with hypodermic needles, his defense attorney said. According to The Burlington County Times, defense attorney Anthony Alderasi said James C. Johnson Jr., 54, of Spruce Street in Camden, was warning officers about the needles so they wouldn't get stuck. Cinnaminson Police said Johnson threatened security with the needles after reportedly taking four bottles of Johnnie Walker Red and fleeing the store.  Bail remained at $20,000 for Johnson, the Times reported. Read The Burlington County Times' full report of the bail hearing here.

Skitch

4:09 pm on Friday, March 1, 2013

Nice try Mr. Alderasi. Do you think they bought it?   more ›

Friday, January 11, 2013

Police: Man Stole From ShopRite, Threatened Security With Needles

A Camden man tried to steal four bottles of alcohol before fighting with security officers.

  A Camden man threatened ShopRite security officers with hypodermic needles, Cinnaminson police said today, as he tried steal alcohol from the store. At 8:17 p.m., Jan. 9, police were dispatched to ShopRite for a theft in progress. Police found a male subject physically fighting with store security. The subject ran from police but was apprehended in the parking lot. He resisted arrest, police said. The subject had allegedly taken four bottles of Johnnie Walker Red and tried to leave without paying. When security approached the suspect, he threatened them with hypodermic needles.  The suspect is identified as James C. Johnson Jr., 54, of Spruce Street in Camden. He was charged with robbery, resisting arrest, possession of a hypodermic …

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Dan Reynolds

10:42 pm on Monday, January 14, 2013

They should block off the booze and beer with portable walls.. have the only entrance and checkout be near the existing counters. They should remodel it so its more like the Wegmans in Moorestown, where its a separate store inside the other store. I'd think that would help cut down on the thefts.   more ›

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Three Stole $500 of Liquor on New Year's Eve, Police Say

The accused attempted to flee in a vehicle before they were stopped by police.

  Three people were arrested after trying to steal more than $500 worth of alcohol from ShopRite on New Year's Eve, Cinnaminson Police said. Around noon on Dec. 31, 2012, police were dispatched to ShopRite for a theft in progress. It was reported that several subjects attempted to leave the store with more than $500 worth of alcohol without paying. It was also reported that the subjects began fighting with store employees when confronted. The subjects tried to leave in a vehicle just as police arrived. The vehicle was stopped and the three people were taken into custody. Two of the subjects physically resisted the police during the arrest.  Police arrested Edward Williams, 49, of Everitt Street in Camden. He was charged with robbery, …

Ryan

10:46 am on Tuesday, March 5, 2013

lol, keyboards don't misspell words...people do. hehehe   more ›

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Smoking Exhaust Fan at ShopRite Brings Fire Crews Tuesday Night

There was no fire, and no injuries were reported, Cinnaminson's fire chief said.

A malfunctioning, smoking exhaust fan on the roof of ShopRite brought fire departments from Cinnaminson and Palmyra to the grocery store around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. The store was evacuated of customers and staff. Cinnaminson Fire Chief William Kramer said smoke was coming from the motor of an exhaust fan on the store's roof by the public restrooms in the rear of the store. The store was still closed around 10:15 p.m. when Cinnaminson Patch arrived on the scene and will remain closed until health inspectors deem it safe to reopen. "I don't think there will be any issues," Kramer said. An inspection by the health department is standard since it's a grocery store, the chief added. Members of the fire department vented the smoke out. There were …

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Patch Launches 'Grocery Specials' Section

Print coupons, find grocery specials and email lists to yourself and friends using Cinnaminson Patch's new "Grocery Specials" section.

This week, Patch announced its launch of the "Grocery Specials" section. Grocery Specials allows readers to browse local grocery coupons and weekly specials. Similar to the weekly circulars found in print newspapers by each local retailer, the Grocery Specials section has hundreds of retailers’ specials in one place. This section uses a third-party (Grocery Server) to deliver local grocery data.  Reader benefits: How to access Grocery Specials from Cinnaminson Patch: Or just click HERE to go to the new section.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Local 'Celebrities' Bag Groceries for Charity Today

See Mayor Don Brauckmann, Public Safety Director Michael King and Lt. Tim Young help ShopRite's Partners In Caring initiative to help fight hunger.

Some familiar faces will be bagging groceries tomorrow at ShopRite in Cinnaminson, as several local dignitaries—including Mayor Don Brauckmann—will participate in ShopRite Partners In Caring Day. More than 200 ShopRite stores in six states are trying to raise $1.5 million to help fight hunger in honor of September’s National Hunger Action Month. Local “celebrities” will be bagging groceries and accepting monetary donations that will buy food for community food banks and food pantries. “Hunger is a real problem,” said Orien Reid, ShopRite spokeswoman. “It’s a problem that affects us all.” Partners In Caring, a hunger-fighting initiative, has been in effective for about six years and since its inception, about $29 million has been donated to…

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Ric

9:31 pm on Wednesday, September 19, 2012

@Chilly. I bet that the plastic packaging of one frozen meal or Ramen noodle meal is more than the amount of plastic used for a month's worth of groceries. Why aren't you complaining about them? I'll continue getting plastic bags and I will recycle them at Shoprite. Wal-Mart, in case anyone did not know, no longer recycles plastic bags. I rarely buy any frozen or Ramen meals.   more ›

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Cinnaminson Police: Philly Man Tried to Steal $250 Worth of Laundry Detergent

A Palmyra man was charged after a domestic dispute with girlfriend.

Cinnaminson Police arrested a Palmyra man June 18 after he was involved in a domestic dispute with his girlfriend in a Cinnaminson hotel, officials said. Jay P. Graffen, 33, of the 100 block of West 4th Street, was also found to be in violation of a restraining order with the same victim. At the station, an outstanding Middle Township warrant with $2,500 bail was discovered. Graffen was charged with simple assault under the domestic violence act and violating a final restraining order. Bail was set at $5,000 full cash. He was then remanded to Burlington County Jail in default of bail and the outstanding warrant.  ______________ Cinnaminson Police arrested John J. Moorer, 46, of the 2000 block of South 21st Street in Philadelphia, June 18 …

Monday, June 11, 2012

Police: Palmyra Woman Stole 'Magic Mesh'

The woman took the made-for-TV product from Rite Aid in Cinnaminson, said officials.

Cinnaminson Police said a Palmyra woman stole a made-for-TV instant screen door from Rite Aid last week. Barbara Kaufman, 67, of the 4000 block of Harbour Boulevard, allegedly stole a Magic Mesh screen system from the Mainline drug store June 7. Kaufman was observed entering the store with a yellow ShopRite bag sticking out of her purse, then leaving with the item in the bag. Magic Mesh retails at $19.95. She was detained by store employees.  Kaufman was brought to the station, processed and released pending court. This information comes directly from Cinnaminson Police. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.  

Richard Magee

10:43 am on Tuesday, June 12, 2012

What people need to remember is that WE pay for Shoplifters! The Store must sell TEN of the stolen item to break even with the loss. I am the Real Ric not the one that always denigrates the Police! ~Rick Magee, FL   more ›

Monday, June 4, 2012

Brother's Pizza Co-Owner to Open Second Restaurant

Owner Nick Scotto will be firing up an expanded menu in his new restaurant.

When Acme market closed in February 2011, Nick Scotto says he was a bit worried. And for good reason. Through Acme’s front doors, hundreds of daily grocery shoppers ambled in to buy bananas, hamburgers or milk on their ways to work, school or home, and passed right by Scotto’s restaurant, Brother’s Pizza, a familiar fixture since 1978.  And then the foot traffic stopped. But because of a loyal following—not to mention some of the best pizza in the region—Scotto was able to weather some rough sailing over the last year.  Scotto hailed residents: “My local customers stayed with me, even after the Acme closed. That means a lot.”  Taking stock of the last 34 years, Scotto says that because of his dedicated patrons, he’s decided to open another…

Tim Hagan

3:33 pm on Monday, July 30, 2012

The pizza is the best anywhere. While attending school i would drive over an hour each way just to get my brothers fix. Even if the new place doesn't offer delivery it will still be a success. If you won't make the drive then you don't appreciate greatness. No pizza for you! Tim Hagan   more ›

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Banned Man Charged for Trespassing at Walmart

Also, a Somerdale man was charged with shoplifting Red Bull.

May 29 A Camden man was arrested for trespassing after he was seen at Cinnaminson Walmart where he's been previously banned from entering. Marlon D. White, 41, of the 1800 block of Mt. Ephraim Avenue, was arrested in a Cherry Hill Walmart on April 29 for shoplifting. He had been banned from all Walmart locations. Loss prevention officers had been following him on suspicions of shoplifting.  White was detained on the trespassing charge and turned over to Cinnaminson Police who charged with with trespassing and released him pending court.   May 30 Cinnaminson police arrested a Somerdale man for attempting to steal $99 worth of Red Bull products at ShopRite, officials said. Michael W. Lambe, 32, of the 800 block of Pasadena Drive, was stopped…

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