DELANCO TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

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Bi-Weekly Crime Report

January 4, 2010 2009 To January 17, 2010
This Report Reflects Only Those Calls Which Result In The Generation Of A Criminal Case
It Does Not Reflect The Myriad Types Of Other Calls Which Demand A Police Response.
01/04	A resident came to Hdqtrs to report that she had been the victim of a “Fraud.”  She stated that she had learned that her bank check/debit card had been compromised, with subsequent purchases made from three (3) internet companies. These purchases were in excess $180.00.  The victim stated that she contacted her financial institution and reported this theft, resulting in the bank closing her account and opening another.  The victim further reported that she contacted one of the on-line companies from which the malefactor had made a purchase.  As a result of this conversation, the victim was provided with the name of the individual who had made this purchase and the address to which the property was to be shipped.  This address was located in Mobile, Alabama.                    The officer took a verbal statement from the victim, after which he provided her with a “Victim’s Identity Theft Guide,” which can be accessed on this PD’s web site.  She was also provided with information, with regard to completing an “F.B.I. Internet Fraud Complaint Center IC3 Form.”  This web site can also be accessed via this PD’s “Victim’s Identity Theft Guide.”
01/07	This PD was contacted by an officer of the Delanco Federal Savings Bank, with regard to a suspicious incident which occurred on January 5th.  The bank officer stated that on January 5th, a young white male entered the bank and requested to have $500.00 worth of $10.00 bills exchanged for that amount in $20.00 bills.  The bank employee observed an unusual characteristic with the issue dates of the $10.00 bills. This bank official reported that he had obtained the name and address of this individual, which he provided to this PD.             Upon receiving this information, the detective arranged to meet with the bank official.  In speaking with this official, the detective learned that the individual involved in this “questionable” transaction resided in Riverside and was accompanied by another youthful white male.  The detective was provided with all of the information, with regard to the involved male.  The bank official advised the detective that he would maintain control of the $10.00 bills for one week before placing them back into circulation, affording the detective time to ascertain if the currency had been stolen.             The detective created a “Suspicious Activity Alert” and submitted it to the “Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office Intelligence Unit” and the “Critical Reach TRAK System.”
01/08	An off-duty police officer came to Hdqtrs to report that he had been the victim of “Road Rage.”   The victim, who is African American, stated that after dropping his child off at school, he entered Burlington Avenue and began traveling south.  The victim stated that while stopped in traffic, a vehicle occupied by one white male and a female passenger, drew next to his vehicle, at which time the operator shouted that the victim had “cut him off” and threatened to kill him.  The suspect made further remarks with regard to his distain for the victim and his race.  As the suspect began to pull away, he once again referred to the victim’s race in derogatory terms and spit on the victim’s vehicle.  The victim provided the officer with a general description of the suspect’s vehicle, but was unable to provide any definitive information with regard to the vehicle (i.e. registration number).  The case was transferred to the detective for further investigation.             At approximately 1:00 PM, the detective met with the victim, who advised him that while frequenting a business in Edgewater Park, he observed the unoccupied suspect vehicle parked in the parking lot of the business.  At this time, the victim provided the detective with the suspect’s license plate number and other information associated with the vehicle, in addition to the description of the suspect.  During further conversation with the victim, it was learned that the passenger in the vehicle was not a participant in this “Bias Crime.”             After the victim left Hdqtrs, the detective was able to identify the suspect and procure a photograph of the suspect.  After obtaining these photographs, the detective prepared a “Photo Lineup” with the intent of having the victim view them for possible identification of the suspect.  After preparing the “lineups,” the detective contacted the victim and requested him to come to Hdqtrs to view the “Photo Lineups,” which he assented to.             At approximately 4:30 PM, a patrol officer stopped the suspect vehicle for a “Motor Vehicle Violation.” During the stop, the officer learned that the operator was the individual allegedly involved in this case.  At the direction of the detective, the officer requested the operator of the vehicle accompany him to Hdqtrs to speak with the detective, which he agreed to.  At Hdqtrs, the suspect was informed of the reason for which he was summoned, after which he was “Mirandized” (read his “Rights”).  Subsequent to the “Miranda Warnings,” the detective conducted an audio/video interview with the suspect.  During the interview, the suspect acknowledged that he had become involved in a verbal altercation with the victim, but denied the allegations of having made racial slurs and of having threatening the victim.  After providing the detective with the identity of his passenger that morning, the detective stopped the interview and contacted the passenger.   In speaking with the passenger, the detective inquired about the events of that morning, at which time the passenger acknowledged that the operator had said that he did not like his (the victim’s) kind and also witnessed the suspect spit on the victim’s vehicle.  Upon returning to the interview room, the detective confronted the suspect with the information given by his passenger, at which time the suspect admitted to the allegations leveled by the victim. As a result of the affirmation of the allegations by the suspect, the detective contacted Judge McInerney for a determination as to “Probable Cause” in this case.  After relating the facts of the case to the judge, “Probable Cause” was found to charge the suspect with “Bias Intimidation” and “Harassment.”  Bail was set at $5000.00 (No %10).  After processing the subject, he was transported to the Burlington County Jail on default of bail.   As it pertains to New Jersey Law, a person is guilty of Bias Intimidation “if he commits, attempts to commit, conspires with another to commit, or threatens the immediate commission of an offense”….. “with the purpose to intimidate an individual or group of individuals because of race, color, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ethnicity…”
01/08	An officer was contacted by Cinnaminson PD and advised that they had an individual in custody for whose arrest a warrant had been issued by this Court.  The officer was advised that the subject was unable to post the $500.00 bail requisite, as assigned by this Court.  Since that PD had the subject in custody on charges set by that PD, the officer was advised to obtain a “Commitment Paper” from this Court and fax it to that PD.  A common practice within the police community, this “favor” negated the necessity of this PD having to leave the township in order to incarcerate the subject.  As a result, the officer obtained the Commitment Paper” from the Court Administrator and faxed it to Cinnaminson PD.
01/09	An officer was dispatched to the 600 Block of Walnut Street to investigate a past-tense theft from a motor vehicle.  Upon arrival, the officer met with the victim, who advised him he had parked his vehicle at the curbside at approximately 7:00 PM.  He stated that at approximately 10:00 PM, he heard his vehicle “key fob” sounding, which indicates that one of the vehicle’s doors is open (the vehicle was not locked at the time of its having been parked).  Upon going outside, the victim observed that the drivers’ side partially open.  Upon viewing the interior, he observed items from the center console strewn about the interior. In addition to these items having been strewn about, he discovered that his satellite radio had been removed from the vehicle.  The officer took possession of various items within the vehicle which the thief may have come into contact with.  After providing a “Property Receipt” to the victim, the officer transported the evidence to Hdqtrs and logged it into evidence in accordance with procedure.             On January 12th, the detective processed the items entered into evidence, after which the results of the processing were forwarded to the New Jersey State Police AFIS Unit for analysis.
01/11	An officer was dispatched to the 700 Block of Hickory Street to investigate a possible “Attempted Burglary.”  Upon arrival the officer met with the reporter, who advised him that unknown person(s) had attempted to gain entry to the dwelling via a rear door.  Investigation by the officer revealed what appeared to be “fresh” pry marks on the rear storm door.  As a result of this evidence, the officer summoned the detective in order that the scene could be processed for evidence.             Upon arrival of the detective, the patrol officer directed him to the rear of the residence.  Upon surveying the dwelling, the detective determined that he would be unable to procure fingerprints from the scene.  As a result, the detective photographed the scene and logged the photos into evidence, as required, in accordance with procedure.
01/14	A resident came to Hdqtrs to report that sometime between 10:00 PM January 12th and 3:00 PM on January 13th, unknown person(s) entered upon his property and removed his son’s bicycle.  The reporter stated that neither he nor his family heard or saw any suspicious activity during this time period.  The bicycle was described as an “Ironhorse” bicycle; White in color
01/15	An officer was dispatched to an apartment building on Burlington Avenue in response to a report of a burglary which had just occurred.  Upon arrival, the officer met with the owner of the building and two witnesses.  These individuals, who knew the suspect, stated that upon returning to the building together, they observed the outside basement doors open.  Upon entering the basement, they observed the suspect and another white male, rummaging through items stored in one of the basement rooms.  These stored items were not the property of the suspects.  They also observed that some of the property had been removed into another storage room closer to the entry door.  When the owner of the building confronted the suspects, they fled the basement, entered a vehicle and drove away.             The owner of the building expressed his desire to file a “Criminal Complaint” against the intruders but stated that he was unable to do so at that time, due to a previous commitment.  As of the date of this blotter report, the complainant has failed to follow through with his aforementioned desire
01/15	An officer was dispatched to a residence in the 900 Block of Hickory Street to investigate a reported “Criminal Mischief.”  Upon arrival, the officer met with the caller who advised him that sometime during the evening hours, unknown person(s) had pelted her vehicle with eggs.  She knew of no individual or reason for this assault on her vehicle
01/16	An officer was dispatched to an apartment building to investigate a “Physical Domestic” and a “Violation of a Restraining Order.”  While enroute to the reported address, “Central Communications” advised the officer that the male half of the Domestic had left the location.  Upon arrival, the officer met with the female, who advised him that her boyfriend, whom she had obtained a “Restraining Order” against, had entered her apartment, via an unlocked rear door, without her knowledge.  She stated that while cooking, the accused entered the apartment, walked to the bedroom at which time he took possession of the house keys and exited the bedroom.  She stated that an argument ensued, which turned physical when the accused pushed her against a wall and then onto the floor.  She alleged that when she attempted to rise from the floor, the accused lifted her around her waist, carried her to the bedroom and threw her onto the bed, at which time he began choking her.  She stated that she broke free when she bit him.              While the officer was speaking with the victim, a Riverside officer, who was responding to backup the Delanco officer, observed the accused walking toward the Delanco/Riverside Bridge.  This officer conducted a “Pedestrian Stop” on this individual, detaining him until such time that the Delanco Officer requested that he take the subject into custody and transport him to this Hdqtrs.              At Hdqtrs, the accused stated that he had been residing at the apartment, with the consent of the female, for the prior two weeks.  He stated that he was cooking breakfast for the two when an argument ensued.  He alleged that during this argument, the female struck him in the face and pushed him against a wall.  He stated that he then picked her up and carried her to the bedroom, where he deposited her and closed the door.  He stated that he then left the residence in order to avoid any further conflict.             Both parties were advised of their “Rights” under the “New Jersey Domestic Violence Act.”  The male stated that he wished to apply for a T.R.O, but did not the wish for the female to be barred from the apartment.  The female declined to seek a T.R.O. (the original T.R.O. had been vacated when she failed to appear for a hearing to determine if a “Final Restraining Order” would be issued).  The officer contacted the “On Call” duty judge, Judge Richard Andronici and informed him of the merits of this case.  Judge Andronici denied issuance of a T.R.O., as sought by the male.  He ordered that each party be charged with “Assault,” with a mandatory court appearance set.  After processing, each was released R.O.R., with the male being transported to a relative’s home in Willingboro.