DELANCO TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

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Weekly Crime Report

June 9, 2008 To June 22, 2008
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.
06-10	An officer was contacted at Hdqtrs by an individual for whom this PD held a warrant for “Violation of a Restraining Order,” for which the officer advised the subject to surrender himself. Approximately fifteen minutes later, the subject presented himself at Hdqtrs for processing. As part of the processing, the officer contacted the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office to obtain a “Bail Recommendation, as mandated. After advising the Assistant Prosecutor (A.P.) of the facts, as they related to this case, the officer was advised that the A.P. would make a recommendation of R.O.R. to the judge. A short time later the officer received a return call from the A.P., who advised that Superior Court Judge Sullivan had authorized releasing the subject R.O.R.
06-10	An officer was dispatched to the “7-11” convenience store to investigate a “past-tense” shoplifting.  Upon arrival, the officer met with the store owner, who advised him that an employee had advised him that he believed a teenage male had shoplifted two (2) packs of gum on the previous day (06-09-08).  While viewing the store’s security recording, the officer observed two males enter the store, with one of the males proceeding to the “candy aisle,” where he could be seen removing two (2) packs of gum from the shelf and placing them in his shorts pockets.  The store owner provided the officer with a copy of the video recording, which the officer included with the case. Later, on this same date, another officer reviewed the security video and later observed an individual matching the description of the suspect captured on the store’s video.  The officer conducted a “Pedestrian Stop” on this individual and confronted him with regard to the shoplifting.  Initially the JV suspect denied the accusation, but when confronted with the video evidence, admitted to having taken the gum.  The JV was taken into custody and transported to Hdqtrs for processing.  After the arrival of the JV’s parent, he was advised of his “Miranda Warnings,” after which he again acknowledged having stolen the merchandise.  The JV was then processed and charged with “Shoplifting” under the “Juvenile Delinquency Complaint” system and released to his parent.
06-10	While on patrol in the area of Coopertown Road, an officer observed a vehicle pass by his location whose front seat passenger was not using a seat belt.  After stopping the vehicle, the officer apprised the operator of why he was being stopped and requested identification form the passenger.  This individual stated that he was not in possession of any identification, after which the officer requested him to exit the vehicle.  After recording his “identifiers” the officer conducted a “Warrant Check” on the individual, which revealed that warrants existed for his arrest, having been issued by Riverside Township Municipal Court and Gloucester City Municipal Court.  Based upon this information, the passenger was taken into custody and transported to Hdqtrs.  Once at Hdqtrs, a search of the subject revealed a small bag in the subject’s left sock, containing a suspected “Controlled Dangerous Substance.”  A further search of his person revealed a clear “zip-lock” bag in the subject’s right sock, containing a suspected “Controlled Dangerous Substance.”  The subject then requested to use the bathroom facilities.  The officer directed him to the facility in the “Holding Cell” during which time the officer observed him, via the video camera, remove a bag from his pants and place it inside the toilet tank.  With this, the officer entered the “Holding Cell” and retrieved the bag from the toilet tank and found it to contain several “mushrooms,” believed to be a “Controlled Dangerous Substance.”  The subject was subsequently processed and incarcerated in the Burlington County Jail in default of the bails as set by the aforementioned courts and in default of $2500.00 bail set by Judge McCloskey on this PD’s charges.
06-10	A resident came to Hdqtrs to report that on 06-09-08 he traveled to the Motor Vehicle Inspection Station to have his wife’s vehicle inspected. The resident stated that after completing the inspection, he left the property. Approximately thirty (30) minutes later he realized that he did not have the registration certificate. He stated that he returned to the inspection station and inquired as to whether it had been left there. The station employees advised him that they did not have it, thereby necessitating a report.
06-12	Officers responded to a “Physical Domestic” at a residence in the north end of the township, with allegations that the father was “attacking” everyone in the residence. Prior to arrival, the individual had left the scene but was subsequently located on Burlington Avenue. While speaking with this individual, the officers observed that he appeared to be intoxicated. He advised the officers that his wife had scratched and bitten him, which allegedly caused the “broken” skin on his hand and the scratch marks on his face. The officers then took the individual into “investigative detention” and returned to his residence where the officers spoke with the wife of the detainee. The female resident stated that she and her husband had been involved in a verbal dispute which escalated to a physical confrontation when her husband struck her. She stated that she wished to sign a “Criminal Complaint” and seek a TRO. Prior to leaving the scene, an officer opened the rear door of the patrol vehicle, in order to speak with the male subject, at which time the subject “pushed” his way out of the vehicle and attempted to re-enter the house, where his wife was still located. With this the officers attempted to take the subject into custody, only to be met with physical resistance on the subject’s part. This resistance resulted in the subject being subdued and placed under arrest. Subsequent to the arrest, the subject was transported to Hdqtrs for processing. Upon arrival of the arrestee’s wife, the officers were advised that she no longer desired to apply for a TRO. An officer contacted Judge McCLOSKEY, who found “Probable Cause” to charge the arrestee with “Assault” and “Resisting Arrest.” The Judge also found “Probable Cause” to charge the female combatant with “Assault.” The female was processed and released ROR. The male combatant was processed and transported to Burlington County Jail in default of $2500.00 bail.
06-13	An individual, for whom this PD held a warrant, came to Hdqtrs to surrender himself. The warrant, which was issued by this Court, mandated $1000.00 bail. After posting the requisite bail, the subject was released pending a new court date as set by the Court.
06-13	Officers were dispatched to Rancocas Avenue in response to a report of a “Fight In Progress” involving several males. Upon arrival of officers, they observed several people running through various yards. One officer observed one individual run into his yard, with another male chasing him. As the officer exited his vehicle, the daughter of the resident, whom he had just observed, stated that the other individuals were chasing her father an attempting to “beat him up.” As the officer ran to the back yard, he observed the aforementioned resident swinging a pipe at his attacker. As the attacker backed away, the officer stepped between the two and took the pipe away from the resident. At this point, several other people came out of the residence, but were turned back by the officer, who ordered them back into the house. As this was transpiring, units from surrounding jurisdictions arrived to lend assistance. In speaking with the resident, who had wielded the pipe, the officers were advised that he and a neighbor were across the street fishing in the Rancocas Creek, when his neighbor, with whom there has been an on-going “Neighbor Dispute,” along with eight (8) of his friends, approached him and his friend and challenging/threatening remark, after which this entire group attacked the two fishermen with fists and feet. Three of the alleged attackers, (the remaining six had eluded capture at the scene) who gave conflicting accounts of what had transpired, were identified by the victim as being involved in the attack. The daughter of the victim alleged that one of the attackers had pointed a gun at her during the altercation, but officers were unable to find it on the property or surrounding area. The victim stated that he wished to sign “Criminal Complaints” against those individuals detained by the officers, which resulted in the arrest of these individuals and their transport to Hdqtrs for processing. After processing, the subjects were transported to Burlington County Jail in default of $2500.00 bail, as set by Judge McCloskey. Further investigation has been turned over to (TOT) the detective. Additional arrests are anticipated.
06-14	An officer was dispatched to Rancocas Avenue in response to a report of fight. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the complainant, who was associated with one of the accused attackers in the fight a few hours earlier, who advised the officer that one of the alleged victims of that fight had made verbal threats to her. She also alleged that a relative of the victim, along with a female acquaintance of the victim had also threatened her. In speaking with the accused, the officer was advised that the complainant and her female friend had approached him, as he was leaving his residence to come to Hdqtrs, and tried to engage him in a verbal confrontation. Since the officer was also engaged in the processing of the three (3) prisoners of that fight, he advised the complainants to come to Hdqtrs at a later time, if they desired to sign a complaint. The complainants came to Hdqtrs at approximately 12:00 PM to sign complaints against the accused. They were provided with an “Affidavit of Probable Cause,” which each completed and returned. These affidavits were forwarded to the Court for a determination as to Probable Cause.
06-14	An officer was once again dispatched to Rancocas Avenue in response to a report of a large “Fight In Progress.” As the officer arrived, he observed two Riverside officers, who had arrived on scene just prior to his arrival, separating several individuals. A number of these individuals bore cuts, scratches and redness about their faces, indicative of having been involved in a fight. In spite of conflicting information as to this occurrence, it was discerned that this situation began as a verbal confrontation and escalated to a physical altercation. It was learned that during this physical exchange that one of the combatants had utilized “pepper spray,” spraying everyone with whom she was fighting. One of the targets of this individual was able to wrest the container from her, after which she used the “pepper spray” on its owner. As a result of this clash, seven (7) females and one (1) male were placed under arrest and transported to Hdqtrs for processing. Each of the subjects was charged with “Disorderly Conduct” with the owner of the “pepper spray” also charged with “Unlawful Possession of A Weapon.” After posting the requisite bail, as set by Judge McCloskey, each subject was released pending court.
06-16	08-16 A resident came to Hdqtrs to report that sometime between 3:00 PM and 3:22 PM, unknown person(s) entered upon her property and removed her son’s bicycle from its location on the porch. The bicycle was described as a “Mongoose” BMX style bicycle, yellow and black in color. The reporter stated that she neither heard nor saw any suspicious activity during this short time period.
06-17	While traveling on Perkins Lane from Coopertown Road, an officer observed a vehicle being operated in erratic manner as it crossed over the railroad tracks into Delanco. After observing the vehicle cross the center lane markings, into the on-coming lane, the officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on it. As the vehicle pulled sharply to the curb, the officer observed that the two right wheels “jumped” the curb and nearly struck a fire hydrant before re-entering the roadway, finally coming to a stop approximately four feet from the curb line. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer observed that the operator exhibited traits of being under the influence of alcohol, including a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage, bloodshot and watery eyes, and slurred speech. In speaking with the operator and removing him from the vehicle, other characteristics of impairment became obvious. After failing a series of “Field Sobriety Tests” at the scene, the subject was placed under arrest and transported to Hdqtrs for processing. After failing the “Alcotest” breath test, the subject was issued a summons for “Driving Under The Influence of Alcohol” and “Reckless Driving” and released to a friend, in accordance with “John’s Law."
06-18	An officer was dispatched to a residence on Spruce Street, with regard to a dispute involving possession of a “mini dirt bike” motorcycle. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the caller, who advised him that the resident of another home on Spruce Street refused to allow him onto her property to retrieve the motorcycle, which is owned by him. He showed the officer the vehicle’s “Title” along with proof of purchase. The caller stated that he kept it at the aforementioned residence because he was friends with the resident’s son, who allowed him to ride and work on the cycle at that location. The officer then spoke to the owner of the property where the cycle was located, who agreed to allow the caller to retrieve the cycle, with the stipulation that the caller be escorted by the officer. The officer then returned to the caller’s residence and advised him of what had transpired, after which both returned to the residence where the cycle was located. After requesting and receiving permission to enter upon the property, the cycle was removed from the property.
06-19	While on patrol on Coopertown Road, an officer stopped a vehicle for speeding. After stopping the vehicle and obtaining the operator’s credentials, the officer conducted a “Warrants Inquiry” on the operator. This inquiry revealed that an active warrant, issued by Westampton Township Municipal Court, was in effect. Based upon this information, the operator was placed under arrest and transported to Hdqtrs for processing. After posting the requisite bail, the subject was issued a summons for the speeding violation and released.
06-19	An officer was dispatched to a residence in 700 Block of Burlington Avenue to investigate a report of “Criminal Mischief” upon a vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the owner of the vehicle and his son, who used the vehicle and discovered the damage to it. The officer was advised that while the vehicle was parked at the Light Rail Station, unknown person(s) had scratched, what appeared to be the name, “Ben” on the passenger-side door. The owner’s son indicated that he had been involved in an on-going dispute with an individual with that name, but could not prove that this individual had damaged the vehicle. The owner of the vehicle requested that the officer speak with this other individual, advising him that he was no longer welcome at his home. The officer then proceeded to the residence of the suspect, who denied any knowledge of the acts perpetrated upon the caller’s vehicle. The officer also relayed the caller’s demand, with regard to not frequenting his residence in the future.
06-19	A resident of Beverly, who lives near the “West Avenue Field” came to Hdqtrs, along with her ten-year-old son, to report that another juvenile male had punched he son while both playing at the ball field. She stated that the accused JV came to her residence and asked her son to be “friends” with him, at which time both JV’s went to the ball field to play. The reporter’s son stated that once they arrived at the field, this individual allegedly punched him. He stated that the fight was broken up by an unknown adult male on-scene. The reported stated that she did not wish to sign complaints against the alleged aggressor, but requested that the officer speak with the other child with regard to this situation. When the officer went to the alleged aggressor’s home, he was advised by this boy, in the presence of his father, that he had gone to the victim’s residence to apologize for an altercation that had occurred at school between them. He alleged that when they arrived at the ball field, the alleged victim started the fight by punching him. He stated that at that point he fought back until the fight was broken up by the aforementioned adult male. The officer advised this JV to stay away from the alleged victim’s house. This advice was also relayed to the alleged victim.
06-20	An officer was dispatched to the “7-11” convenience store to investigate a report of a homeless male causing a disturbance. In speaking with the owner of the “7-11,” the officer was advised that the homeless male was harassing patrons and causing a disturbance. The officer located the suspect in the parking lot of the Camp Meeting Ground whereupon he conducted a “Pedestrian Stop” on the individual. As this individual was producing his identification, he advised the officer that his identification was missing two letters at the beginning of his surname. The officer recorded the identification information and advised him not to re-enter the store nor harass the customers (panhandling) or he could face prosecution. Prior to ending this stop, the officer conducted a “Warrants Check” on the individual and found that Cinnaminson Township Municipal Court had issued a warrant for his arrest. It was at this time that the officer determined that the subject had intentionally tried to mislead the officer by alleging that his identification was in error. The subject was placed under arrest and transported to Hdqtrs for processing. After processing the subject, he was T.O.T Cinnaminson Police to answer to their warrants.
06-21	An officer was dispatched to the 600 Block of Hickory Street to investigate a report of “Criminal Mischief” to a vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer met with the victim, who stated that sometime between 10:30 PM on 06-20-08 and 6:30 AM on 06-21-08, unknown person(s) did cut the sidewall of her left-front tire. She stated that when she returned home at approximately 10:30 the previous evening, two men were sitting on the porch to their residence, both of whom made some comments with regard to her. She stated that she ignored their remarks and proceeded into the home, which she shares with another female, who has been involved in an on-going neighbor dispute with the two males that made the comments. After the officer completed his report, he proceeded to the residence where the two individuals were sitting on the porch the previous evening. In speaking with one of these individuals, this individual denied any knowledge of how or when the tire was cut. This person also denied making any untoward comments to the victim, after which he refused to answer any further questions from the officer.