DELANCO TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

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Bi-Weekly Crime Report

August 16, 2010 To August 30, 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.
08/16	At approximately 10:10 PM, while  patrolling in the area of the 900 block Hickory Street,  an officer observed a male juvenile sitting on the curb on the that block.  After stopping to question the JV, the officer learned that the boy was fourteen (14) years of age and resided in Jim Thorpe, PA.   The officer also learned that his mother had dropped him off earlier to visit some friends in the area while she visited with her sister in the Pemberton area.  The JV was suppose to telephone his mother for a ride home when he was done visiting but his cellular phone had ‘died’ so he had no way to call his mother or get the number from the phone to have a friend call.  The officer was able to make contact with JV’s mother through other family members.  The mother requested that the officer transport the JV to Hdqtrs where he could be picked-up by her or another family member. As a result of this request, the officer took the JV into protective custody and transported him to Hdqtrs to await the arrival of the JV’s mother or other family member.  At 11:55 PM, the JV’s mother arrived at Hdqtrs and took custody of her son.
08/17	An officer was dispatched to the “7-11” convenience store in response to a report of a past-tense shoplifting.  Upon arrival the officer met with the store owner, who informed him that while reviewing the store security recording, he observed a white male take possession of a pack of condoms and conceal them on his person.  The individual subsequently left the store without paying for the concealed merchandise.             The proprietor supplied the officer with a copy of the security recording, which showed the theft.  The recording was transported to Hdqtrs and entered into evidence in accordance with procedure.
08/19	An officer was dispatched to the “7-11” convenience store in response to a report of a past-tense shoplifting.  Upon arrival the officer met with the store owner, who informed him that while reviewing the store security recording, he observed a JV white male take possession of a pack of condoms and conceal them on his person.  This individual subsequently left the store without paying for the concealed condoms.             The proprietor supplied the officer with a copy of the security recording, which showed the theft.  The recording was transported to Hdqtrs and entered into evidence in accordance with procedure.             On August 21st, while working a “Patrol Shift,” the detective recognized an individual riding a bicycle, as the suspect captured on the security recording.  The detective conducted a “Pedestrian Stop” on the suspect, during which time the JV acknowledged having stolen the named merchandise.  After securing the bicycle, the officer took custody of the JV and transported him to Hdqtrs for processing.             While processing the JV, the officer discovered items associated with drug use including suspected marijuana.  A further search of his person revealed a concealed pair of “brass knuckles” on his person.  After securing the JV, the officer contacted his parents and requested they respond to Hdqtrs.             Upon arrival at the station, the detective informed the JV’s mother of the incident involving her son and the charges placed against him (Shoplifting and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon).  After processing the JV, and entering the weapon and drug-related items into evidence, in accordance with procedure, the JV was released into his mother’s custody.
08/19	An officer was contacted at Hdqtrs by an employee of the Beneficial Bank who reported that an individual was present in the bank attempting to cash a check, in the amount of $900.00, drawn on the Delran Township Municipal Court’s account.  The bank employee reported that the individual became agitated when told that he had to verify the funds.  While in the process of this verification, the man fled the bank on foot.  The officer proceeded to the area where the man fled but was unable to locate the man.  It was subsequently learned that the check was fraudulent.             On August 23rd, the detective reviewed the initial officer’s report, along with various documents submitted to this PD by the Beneficial Bank, including a security video of the suspect.  As a result of this review, the detective was able to obtain information on the identity of the suspect.  Using this information, the detective utilized NJ State Agencies and retrieved a photograph of the suspect, which resulted in a positive identification of the suspect. At that time, the officer contacted Judge McCloskey and informed him of the merits of this case and requested issuance of an “Arrest Warrant” for the suspect.  Judge McCloskey found “Probable Cause” for issuance of a warrant for “Forgery,” with bail set at $2500.00 (No 10%).             The detective subsequently learned that the subject was incarcerated in the Burlington County Jail on unrelated charges, at which time he faxed a copy of the warrant to that facility to act as a “Detainer” on the subject.  Subsequent to faxing the warrant, the detective made arrangements to have a patrol officer travel to the jail and in order to personally serve the warrant upon the accused.
08/20	A resident of Edgewood Avenue came to Hdqtrs to report that sometime between August 16th and August 19th, unknown person(s) had entered her unlocked vehicle and removed a “Global Positioning System” (GPS) from within.  The victims stated that she neither heard not saw any suspicious activity during the time period.
08/20	The detective met with a resident who came to Hdqtrs to report that he wished to sign a complaint against an individual who had been continuously calling his home and driving past his home, after having been told to desist by the complainant.  The complainant reported that this individual was the previous “significant other” of the complainant’s “ex-significant other.”   The complainant expressed his desire to sign a complainant against this individual.             The officer provided the complainant with an “Affidavit of Probable Cause.” The complainant completed the affidavit and returned it to the officer.  The complainant was informed that the affidavit would be forwarded to the Court for a determination, after which he would be apprised as to the Court’s decision.
08/20	An officer was dispatched to the 700 Block of Pennsylvania Avenue to investigate a past-tense “Burglary.”  Upon arrival, the officer met with the homeowner who reported that sometime between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, unknown person(s) had entered the home via a first floor window.  Once inside, the burglar(s) “rummaged” through various cabinets, closets and drawers throughout the home.  The victim reported the loss of a few pieces of “costume jewelry” and an engagement ring.             The initial investigating officer took possession of items that might be of value as evidence and transported them to Hdqtrs where they were entered into evidence in accordance with procedure.             On August 27th, after receiving the case, the detective processed the evidence submitted by the initial investigating officer, at which time he was able to process possible evidence, which he collected and forwarded to the New Jersey State Police “Troop C” AFIS Unit for examination by that unit.
08/21	An officer was dispatched to a residence on Burlington Avenue to investigate the report of an “Assault” at the designated residence.  Upon arrival, the officer met with the caller who reported that he had just been assaulted by an individual known to him.  It was discerned that the caller and the accused had engaged in a dispute, during which time both parties were shoving each other.                  While speaking with the accused, the officer was told that the incident included each individual shoving each other, but at no time did it escalate to fisticuffs.  Each party was provided with an “Affidavit of Probable Cause” and each was informed of the process to file the affidavit.  The caller was dissatisfied with the information supplied by the officer, at which time the officer informed the caller that he appeared to be under the influence of alcohol; there was no evidence of injury to either party; both parties reported the incident as being the “pushing and shoving” of each other, which was more commensurate with the “Harassment” statute.  The complainant was advised to complete the affidavit at a time when he had not imbibed alcohol and return it to the Court for a determination.
08/25	An officer responded to a residence on Burlington Avenue, in response to a report of an assault at the given address.  Upon arrival, the officer met with the caller who alleged that, during an argument with his adult son, his son pushed him to the ground and threatened him with bodily harm.  When the caller’s lady friend saw what was transpiring, she shouted for the caller’s son to get off of his father, at which time the son arose and left the scene.  After leaving the scene, the accused proceeded to this PD and spoke with the Chief of Police, informing him of the incident between him and his father.  The Chief of Police contacted the investigating officer and informed him of the accused’s appearance at Hdqtrs. As a result of this information, the investigating officer directed the plaintiff to travel to Hdqtrs, in order to complete the mandates associated with the “New Jersey Domestic Violence Act.” In speaking with the accused, the officer was told that during an argument with his father, his father had approached him in a “menacing manner,” pointing his finger at him.  The accused stated that he pushed his father away in self defense.  The officer contacted Judge McCloskey and acquainted him with the allegations of each of the parties.  Judge McCloskey found “Probable Cause” for issuance of a T.R.O. and a “Criminal Complaint” for “Harassment” against the accused.  After processing, the accused was released R.O.R., pending an assigned Court Date.
08/25	An officer was dispatched to the “7-11” convenience store in response to a report of a past-tense shoplifting.  Upon arrival the officer met with the store owner, who informed him that while reviewing the store security recording, he observed a black male take possession of a pair of sunglasses and conceal them in his hat, which he carried in his hands. The individual subsequently left the store without paying for the concealed merchandise.             The storeowner supplied the officer with a copy of the security recording, which showed the theft.  The recording was transported to Hdqtrs and entered into evidence in accordance with procedure.
08/28	An officer met with an individual who surrendered himself to serve a sixty-day sentence in the Burlington County Jail, as ordered by Judge McCloskey.  After processing the prisoner, the officer transported him to Burlington County Jail as directed by the Court.
08/28	An individual came to Hdqtrs to surrender himself on an “Arrest Warrant” issued by the Burlington City Municipal Court.  Bail had been set at $156.00 by that court.  During processing, the subject elected to avail himself of the New Jersey “Authorization To Apply Bail Against Fine(s) And Costs and Waiver Of Rights” form.  By filing this form, the defendant is not required to appear in court to answer to the original charge and the “Contempt of Court” charges for failure to appear at the original “Court Date.”
08/30	An officer was dispatched to the “7-11” convenience store in response to a report of a past-tense shoplifting.  Upon arrival the officer met with the store owner, who informed him that while reviewing the store security recording, he observed a white male take possession of a pair of sunglasses and place them atop of his head.  He then purchased two (2) sodas and left the store without paying for the sunglasses.             The store owner supplied the officer with a copy of the security recording, which showed the theft.  The recording was transported to Hdqtrs and entered into evidence in accordance with procedure.
08/30	An individual came to Hdqtrs to surrender herself on an “Arrest Warrant” issued by the Gloucester Township Municipal Court.  Bail had been set at $500.00 by that court.  After posting the requisite bail and processing of the woman, the officer instructed her to contact Gloucester Township Municipal Court, in order to arrange a new Court Date.