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Boy, 3, Dies After Being Struck By Car On Busy NJ Highway: Police Boy, 3, Dies After Being Struck By Car On Busy NJ Highway: Police
Boy, 3, Dies After Being Struck By Car On Busy NJ Highway: Police A 3-year-old boy has died after being struck by an 81-year-old driver on a busy New Jersey roadway, police said. The Lindenwold boy was struck by a southbound Cherry Hill man on Route 73 at Holtec Drive around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 in Evesham, according to local police. Evesham police officers and firefighters immediately initiated life-saving efforts on the child, who was taken to Cooper Hospital.  Police later announced that the boy had died. The Cherry Hill driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Members of the Evesham Police Department’s T…
Bomb Threat At South Jersey Business Closes Route 73 (DEVELOPING) Bomb Threat At South Jersey Business Closes Route 73 (DEVELOPING)
Bomb Threat At South Jersey Business Closes Route 73 (Developing) Part of Route 73 in Evesham was closed after police received a report of a bomb placed at an unidentified business, authorities said. Buildings were being evacuated and detours were in place in the area of Route 73 and Brick Road, Evesham Police Chief Walt Miller said on Facebook at about noon on Thursday, June 27. “We ask the public to plan extra travel time in this area and to be patient as we navigate this situation," Miller said. “Our goal is to ensure public safety in this area, while we investigate this situation and find a resolution to the threat.”
HERO: South Jersey Police Officer Saved Fire Victim's Life, Chief Says HERO: South Jersey Police Officer Saved Fire Victim's Life, Chief Says
Hero: South Jersey Police Officer Saved Fire Victim's Life, Chief Says A police officer from South Jersey is credited with saving the life of a resident during a recent fire. The fire broke out at about 4 p.m. on June 16 on the 1800 block of Sagemore Drive in Evesham.  Evesham Patrol Officer Kevin Long was the first on the scene, shortly followed by the Evesham Fire Department. Long discovered that a resident was trapped inside the burning home, Police Chief Walt Miller said in a press statement.  "Without hesitation and under extreme hazardous conditions, Officer Long entered the home, navigating through almost zero v…
Mini-Bike Rider, 19, Killed In Collision With Van In South Jersey Mini-Bike Rider, 19, Killed In Collision With Van In South Jersey
Mini-Bike Rider, 19, Killed In Collision With Van In South Jersey A 19-year-old mini-bike rider was killed when he collided with a van, authorities said. Justin Rapp, of Marlton, died in the crash, according to Evesham police. On Monday, May 20, at approximately 10:20 p.m., the Evesham Police Department responded to Evesboro Medford Road and Tenby Lane for a motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival, it was determined that a gas-powered mini-bike and van were involved in a collision. Rapp was treated at the scene, and transported to Virtua Hospital Marlton, where he later died of his injuries, police said. The driver of the van, Maryann…
Masked Robbers Hit Verizon Store In South Jersey: Police Masked Robbers Hit Verizon Store In South Jersey: Police
Masked Robbers Hit Verizon Store In South Jersey: Police A Verizon store in Evesham was hit by a pair of armed robbers, authorities said. On Wednesday, May 15, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Evesham police responded to 930 W. Route 70 for an armed robbery that had just occurred.  One suspect brandished a firearm, police said. The store employee was not injured. The suspects were described as wearing masks, gloves, dark-colored pants, white sneakers and hooded sweatshirts.  The suspects accessed the store’s safe and stole a large quantity of cell phones and electronic devices, police said. The suspects fled the area …
South Jersey Police Catch Facebook Marketplace Robber, Authorities Say South Jersey Police Catch Facebook Marketplace Robber, Authorities Say
South Jersey Police Catch Facebook Marketplace Robber, Authorities Say In a police sting, a robber who allegedly stole a laptop via a Facebook Marketplace meet-up was arrested in Burlington County, authorities said. Trayvon Turner, 20, of the Bronx, NY, is accused of meeting a seller and then forcefully stealing a laptop, Evesham police said. He's been charged with robbery and theft in the incident at a Walmart parking lot in Evesham Township. Undercover Evesham detectives posed as buyers online and were able to arrest Turner when he tried to resell the stolen laptop, police said on Monday, March 11. On Feb. 13, Evesham Police Department responded to the Walm…
Elementary School Principal Stole $700 From Main Office In South Jersey: Police Elementary School Principal Stole $700 From Main Office In South Jersey: Police
Elementary School Principal Stole $700 From Main Office In South Jersey: Police A 46-year-old school principal from Burlington County has been charged with theft, authorities said. Colleen Schroeder, 46, of Hainesport, is accused of taking more than $700 in cash found missing from the main office at the Helen L. Beeler Elementary School in late February, Evesham police said on Monday, March 4. The Evesham Township School District superintendent issued a statement saying that Schroeder was already on an unrelated leave and will remain on leave pending the outcome of the case. The money that was stolen belonged to the Evesham Township School District, pol…
Multiple Weapons, Ammo Stolen From Urban Tactical Firearms Shop In South Jersey: Police Multiple Weapons, Ammo Stolen From Urban Tactical Firearms Shop In South Jersey: Police
Multiple Weapons, Ammo Stolen From Urban Tactical Firearms Shop In South Jersey: Police Multiple firearms and ammunition were stolen from a gun outlet in South Jersey, authorities said. On Monday, Feb. 26, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Evesham police responded to Urban Tactical Firearms at 65 E. Route 70 for an activated burglar alarm.  Police found that the business had been burglarized and that four suspects had fled.  Further investigation found that multiple firearms, along with various types of ammunition, were stolen, police said.  Video surveillance was reviewed and showed four suspects, dressed in black with face coverings, …
Man Charged In Break-Ins At Dunkin' Donuts In South Jersey: Police Man Charged In Break-Ins At Dunkin' Donuts In South Jersey: Police
Man Charged In Break-Ins At Dunkin' Donuts In South Jersey: Police A 31-year-old man from Wilmington, DE, has been charged in connection with burglaries at two Dunkin' Donuts in Burlington County, authorities said. George Duvall is currently incarcerated in Pennsylvania where he has been charged with burglary and theft, according to Evesham police.  A warrant was issued for the crimes Duvall committed in Evesham, Duvall will be extradited back New Jersey, police said. On Nov. 2, 2023, Evesham Patrol Officers responded to 901 W. Route 70 (Dunkin Donuts) for the report of a burglary at the business. At the scene, it was found th…
Philadelphia Fugitive Stole $4K Worth Of Designer Handbags In South Jersey: Police Philadelphia Fugitive Stole $4K Worth Of Designer Handbags In South Jersey: Police
Philadelphia Fugitive Stole $4K Worth Of Designer Handbags In South Jersey: Police A 21-year-old fugitive has been arrested in Philadelphia in connection with allegedly stealing $4,000 in designer handbags from a store in South Jersey, authorities said. Fred Johnson of Philadelphia was charged on a warrant with robbery and theft, Evesham police said on Tuesday, Jan. 9.  On Nov. 9, 2023, Evesham police responded to the Second to None Consignment shop at 230 N. Maple Ave. for a robbery. A store employee told police that a man had entered the store and stole over $4,000 in designer handbags, police said. When employees tried to stop him, he allegedly use…
Pet-Sitting Pair Swiped $100K In Bling From Out-Of-Town Clients: Evesham PD Pet-Sitting Pair Swiped $100K In Bling From Out-Of-Town Clients: Evesham PD
Pet-Sitting Pair Swiped $100K In Bling From Out-Of-Town Clients: Evesham PD A pair of South Jersey pet sitters helped themselves to $100,000 in bling from an out-of-town client, authorities charged. Catherine Walton, 36, of Maple Shade, was charged with theft and Nicholas Eye, 37, of West Deptford, was charged with theft and receiving stolen property, Evesham police said on Thursday, Jan. 4. On Dec. 15, 2023, Evesham police were dispatched to the 30 block of Old Republic Lane for the report of a burglary to a home and theft of jewelry. The victim reported that an unknown person had entered their home, while they were away, and stole approximately $10…
Employee Assaulted, Locked In Closet During Armed Robbery Of Route 70 Mattress Store: PD Employee Assaulted, Locked In Closet During Armed Robbery Of Route 70 Mattress Store: PD
Employee Assaulted, Locked In Closet During Armed Robbery Of Route 70 Mattress Store: PD A mattress store employee was assaulted and locked in a closet during an armed robbery in Evesham on Wednesday, Dec. 27, authorities said. At 6:30 p.m., an unknown man, wearing all black with a face covering  and carrying a black weapon, believed to be a knife, entered the Mattress Warehouse and demanded money, Evesham police said.  The suspect assaulted the employee and then locked him in a closet before fleeing the store, police said. The employee was able to free themselves and called police, officers said. They were taken to Virtua Hospital for non-life threatening injuries, …
Security Guard Stabbed 2X Trying To Break Up Bar Fight In South Jersey: Cops Security Guard Stabbed 2X Trying To Break Up Bar Fight In South Jersey: Cops
Security Guard Stabbed 2X Trying To Break Up Bar Fight In South Jersey: Cops A 28-year-old man has been arrested for stabbing a security guard at a South Jersey bar this weekend, authorities said. Marcus Brown, of Voorhees, is believed to have stabbed a the security guard who was trying to break up a fight between him and another man at the Chicken or the Egg on Route 70 in Marlton, around 1 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, Evesham police said. Arriving officers rendered aid to the security guard, who was taken to Cooper Hospital and in stable condition. Brown tried to flee after the stabbing, however, he was detained when police arrived.  Brown was also tran…
Man Filed False Police Report: Evesham PD Man Filed False Police Report: Evesham PD
Man Filed False Police Report: Evesham PD A 42-year-old man from Burlington County has been charged with filing a false police report after claiming an officer assaulted him, authorities said. On Aug. 3, Evesham Police Officers responded to the first block of Lakeside Drive for a 911 service call.  James Newhouse of Marlton reported that an officer physically assaulted him, while on scene for the 911 service. Newhouse alleged the assault caused him physical injury, Evesham police said. An internal affairs investigation commenced, which included a comprehensive review of all police body worn cameras, interv…
Motorcyclist, 19, Killed In Collision With Truck In Burlington County: Police Motorcyclist, 19, Killed In Collision With Truck In Burlington County: Police
Motorcyclist, 19, Killed In Collision With Truck In Burlington County: Police A 19-year-old motorcyclist from Burington County was killed when another driver made an illegal left turn, authorities said. On Saturday, Nov. 4, at 07:56 p.m., the Evesham Police Department responded to Route 73 and Dutch Road for a motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival, it was determined that a motorcycle and truck were involved in a collision. The operator of the motorcycle, Tyler Ciabattoni, was pronounced dead at the scene, Evesham police said. The driver of the truck, Brandon Braciszewski, 18, of Marlton and a 15-year-old Marlton female passenger were uninjur…
Persons Of Interest Sought In 7-Eleven Robbery In South Jersey: Police (PHOTOS) Persons Of Interest Sought In 7-Eleven Robbery In South Jersey: Police (PHOTOS)
Persons Of Interest Sought In 7-Eleven Robbery In South Jersey: Police (Photos) The subjects in these surveillance photos are "persons of interest" in a robbery, authorities said. On Monday, Oct. 23, at approximately 9:10 p.m., a male and a female entered the 7-Eleven store at 2 E. Main St., Evesham police said. After nearly 30 minutes of shopping in the store, the male allegedly went behind the counter and began to take boxes of cigarettes, while the female attempted to distract the 7-Eleven employee, police said. The employee attempted to stop the theft and was assaulted by the male. The male punched the 7-Eleven employee multiple times before bo…
Teenager Charged With Stealing Mail In South Jersey: Police Teenager Charged With Stealing Mail In South Jersey: Police
Teenager Charged With Stealing Mail In South Jersey: Police A 19-year-old man has been charged with stealing mail from a U.S. Postal Service drop box in Burlington County this summer, authorities said. Zamir Nash-Barr of Mount Laurel was charged with theft, conspiracy to commit burglary and eluding in the incidents in Marlton, according to Evesham Township police. A search of Nash-Barr's apartment in the 500 block of Fellowship Road (Neil Apartments) in Mount Laurel on Friday, Sept. 29 turned up evidence of the theft and forgery of a $6,000 check, Evesham police said. Mail was stolen from a USPS drop box in Marlton, police said. Nash-Barr, wa…
Essex County Man Thought Detective Was 13-Year-Old Girl In Online Chat: Evesham PD Essex County Man Thought Detective Was 13-Year-Old Girl In Online Chat: Evesham PD
Essex County Man Thought Detective Was 13-Year-Old Girl In Online Chat: Evesham PD A 33-year-old man from Essex County was arrested after trying to arrange a sexual encounter with what he thought was a 13-year-old girl, authorities said. Jonti Pizarro, of Irvington, was charged on Sept. 12 with attempted sexual assault, enticing a minor, child endangerment and attempted criminal sexual contact, according to Eveham police. Pizarro was being held in the Burlington County Jail in Mount Holly pending a first appearance in Superior Court. The investigation began several months ago after Pizarro allegedly contacted a detective in an online chat room, police said. During …
South Jersey Man Sold Fake Health Supplements For $130K Online: Police South Jersey Man Sold Fake Health Supplements For $130K Online: Police
South Jersey Man Sold Fake Health Supplements For $130K Online: Police A 47-year-old South Jersey man is accused of selling fake health supplements online while pocketing more than $130,000, authorities said. Brad Snyder of Marlton was charged with counterfeiting, theft by deception and computer criminal activity, Evesham police said. On Tuesday, Sept. 26, Evesham Police detectives, with the assistance of the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office, executed a search warrant and arrest warrant in the 100 building of Woodhollow Drive, Marlton, and a separate search warrant at a public storage facility in the first block of Route 70 West, Marlton. …
Suspect In Gas Mask With Pepper Spray Ties Up Worker, Robs Restaurant In South Jersey: Police Suspect In Gas Mask With Pepper Spray Ties Up Worker, Robs Restaurant In South Jersey: Police
Suspect In Gas Mask With Pepper Spray Ties Up Worker, Robs Restaurant In South Jersey: Police A man in a gas mask robbed a South Jersey restaurant after pepper-spraying an employee, authorities said. On Saturday, Sept. 23 at 10:21 p.m., the Evesham Police Department responded to Mikado Japanese Sushi & Steak House, 793 East Route 70, for a report of a robbery, according to Evesham Police Chief Walt Miller. An investigation found that a lone male suspect entered the business after closing time, Miller said. The suspect pepper sprayed (possibly bear spray) the victim, bound her hands and feet, and duct taped her mouth, Miller said. The suspect then access…
2 Horses Dead When Trailer Detaches On South Jersey Roadway 2 Horses Dead When Trailer Detaches On South Jersey Roadway
2 Horses Dead When Trailer Detaches On South Jersey Roadway Two horses were killed when the trailer they were riding in detached, authorities said. On Sunday, Sept. 10, at approximately 10:30 a.m., traffic and patrol units responded to the 100 block of Hopewell Road in Evesham for the report of a one-vehicle, motor vehicle collision involving a tow behind horse trailer, Evesham police said. A horse trailer that contained two horses detached from the vehicle towing it, and subsequently left the roadway and struck a tree, police said. The collision resulted in both horses' deaths inside the trailer.  No one in the ve…
Man Arrested In South Jersey Arson Fire: Police Man Arrested In South Jersey Arson Fire: Police
Man Arrested In South Jersey Arson Fire: Police A 30-year-old man from Ocean County has been arrested in connection with setting a house fire in Burlington County, authorities said. Charges are pending in a second suspicious house fire, they said. Colin J. DeLuca, 30, of Little Egg Harbor was charged on Wednesday, Aug. 23 with aggravated arson, Evesham police said. On Sunday, Aug. 20, patrol officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Aspen Court for the report of a residential fire. Police and Evesham Fire Personnel arrived and found that the dwelling was fully engulfed in fire. The Evesham Fire Department extinguished the f…
Police Locate Fugitive Who Cut Catalytic Converter Off Chick-fil-A Van In South Jersey Police Locate Fugitive Who Cut Catalytic Converter Off Chick-fil-A Van In South Jersey
Police Locate Fugitive Who Cut Catalytic Converter Off Chick-fil-A Van In South Jersey Police in Burlington County say they have located a 29-year-old man who allegedly cut the catalytic converter off of a Chick-fil-A van. Qabir S. Jones of Pennsauken in Camden County was wanted on theft and criminal mischief charges, Evesham Township police said.  Lt. Dan Burdette, a spokesman for the Evesham Police Department said they had located Jones. Jones is "currently incarcerated on unrelated charges out of another jurisdiction," Burdette said on Thursday, July 20. On Aug. 7, 2022, at approximately 3 a.m., Evesham police responded to Chick-fil-A at 220 N. Route 7 for the …
PA Man Arrested For Break-Ins At South Jersey Storage Facility: Police PA Man Arrested For Break-Ins At South Jersey Storage Facility: Police
PA Man Arrested For Break-Ins At South Jersey Storage Facility: Police A 43-year-old Pennsylvania man was arrested for breaking into a storage facility in Burlington County. On Jan. 14, Evesham police responded to Public Storage at 51 E. Route 70 for the report of multiple storage lockers that were burglarized. Detectives A suspect was identified as Jason Mackenzie of Bristol, PA, police said. A warrant was issued for Mackenzie’s arrest on March 20. On Tuesday, June 6, Mackenzie was located in a neighboring jurisdiction and arrested, police said. He was charged with six counts of burglary. He was being held in Burlington County Jail. Th…
South Jersey Woman Practiced Law Without A License: Police South Jersey Woman Practiced Law Without A License: Police
South Jersey Woman Practiced Law Without A License: Police A South Jersey woman is accused of defrauding clients by practicing law without a license, authorities said. In September 2022, Evesham police commenced an investigation into the alleged fraud. Additionally, this suspect was allegedly stealing money from her employer, in excess of $100,000, police said. The suspect was identified as Rebecca Cronin, 34, of Southampton, police said. Cronin was practicing law, without a license, under the name of Rebecca Shugars, they said. Cronin is not licensed in the State of New Jersey or any other state as a lawyer, nor has she attend…
Seen Them? Police Release Photos Of Alleged South Jersey Package Thieves Seen Them? Police Release Photos Of Alleged South Jersey Package Thieves
Seen Them? Police Release Photos Of Alleged South Jersey Package Thieves Police in Evesham are on the lookout for a pair of people suspected of stealing packages from porches. On Feb. 6,patrol officers responded to multiple residences on Main Street for the report of package thefts, Evesham police said. All of the victims had packages stolen that were delivered to them that day. The thefts ranged in value from $10 to $40,000, police said. two suspects were seen committing these crimes on surveillance footage.  An extensive investigation was conducted by members of the Investigative Bureau which led to the identification of one suspect, Nasi…
Arrest Made In Car Break-Ins In South Jersey Arrest Made In Car Break-Ins In South Jersey
Arrest Made In Car Break-Ins In South Jersey A 25-year-old man from Camden has been arrested in connection with car break-ins in Burlington County, authorities said. In December, Evesham patrol officers responded to multiple residences on Raymond Avenue and Raymond Court to investigate overnight vehicle burglaries and thefts, police said. Evidence collected at the scene, by the Patrol Bureau, and extensive investigative work conducted by the Investigative Bureau identified a suspect, Markel Davis. On Jan. 7, Davis, who is currently incarcerated for an unrelated crime, was charged on a warrant for the crimes c…
Cops Find 220 Pairs Stolen Underwear In South Jersey Laundry Room Panty Raid Cops Find 220 Pairs Stolen Underwear In South Jersey Laundry Room Panty Raid
Cops Find 220 Pairs Stolen Underwear In South Jersey Laundry Room Panty Raid A 39-year-old South Jersey man is accused of stealing women's and children's underwear from an apartment building laundry room, authorities said. On Dec. 26, 2022, Evesham police officers responded to the Nieuw Amsterdam apartment complex for suspicious activity. The caller had reported that an unknown person had removed articles of her clothing while in the complex’s washing machine. This unusual behavior was observed on more than one occasion, police said. Information and evidence was turned over to the Evesham Township Investigative Bureau, who were able to positively…
Honda In Philly-NJ Pursuit No Longer Linked To Mass Shooting (UPDATE) Honda In Philly-NJ Pursuit No Longer Linked To Mass Shooting (UPDATE)
Honda In Philly-NJ Pursuit No Longer Linked To Mass Shooting (Update) While police initially believed that a vehicle involved in a pursuit from Philadelphia to New Jersey was linked to a weekend mass shooting, they say that's no longer the case, according to CBS Philadelphia. The dark-colored Honda Accord matched specific characteristics of a suspect vehicle linked to the shooting that left nine people hurt over the weekend, Chief Inspector Scott Small told the outlet. Once the suspect was taken into custody following the chase, it became clear to investigators that he was not associated with the incident, CBS says citing police. The chase began Wednesd…
Pedestrian Struck, Seriously Hurt In South Jersey Crash Pedestrian Struck, Seriously Hurt In South Jersey Crash
Pedestrian Struck, Seriously Hurt In South Jersey Crash A pedestrian was struck by a car and seriously injured in South Jersey. On Wednesday, Nov. 2, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the Evesham Police and Fire Departments responded to the 50 block of North Maple Avenue in Marlton for the collision, police said. The pedestrian, a 49-year-old man, was found to be suffering from serious bodily injuries. Both the Evesham Police and Fire Departments attended to the man, and coordinated a medevac helicopter, to airlift the victim to Cooper Hospital in Camden for treatment. The pedestrian was transported via air to Cooper Hospital, whe…
Pedestrian Struck In Hit-Run Crash, Driver Charged With DWI: Police Pedestrian Struck In Hit-Run Crash, Driver Charged With DWI: Police
Pedestrian Struck In Hit-Run Crash, Driver Charged With DWI: Police The driver in a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian allegedly was caught by police and charged with DWI, authorities said. On Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 12:40 PM, the Evesham Police Department responded to Kings Grants Drive and East Coventry Circle for a report of a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle. It was also reported that the driver of the vehicle had fled the scene.  Upon the first officer’s arrival, the pedestrian, who was later identified as a 51-year-old Marlton resident, was found unconscious in the shoulder of the roadway with critical injuries.  …