Police activity Nov. 29, 2016- Dec. 22, 2016

DWI ARREST: On November 29, 2016, a Delran Police officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Jozette C. St James of Philadelphia for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that Ms. St. James was driving under the influence of alcohol.  Ms. St. James was taken into custody, processed, issued several motor vehicle summonses and she was released pending her court appearance.

ARREST: On November 30, 2016 a Delran Officer came in contact with Tara-Jeanne Lomax of Philadelphia.  It was later learned that Ms. Lomax had an outstanding warrant out of Westampton.  Ms. Lomax was processed on the warrant and she was released pending court.

ARREST: On November 30, 2016 a Delran Officer came in contact with Raquel Nelson Deptford and Emily Tobin of Gloucester.  It was later learned that they both had an outstanding warrants.  They both were arrested and processed on the warrants.

SHOPLIFTING ARREST: On December 5, 2016 Delran Police were dispatched to Target for a shoplifting.  Gary T. Brown of Trenton was arrested and charged with shoplifting and he was transported to Burlington County Jail.

ARREST: On December 8, 2016 a Delran Police Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Anthony L Bullock of Trenton for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that Mr. Bullock had an active warrant out of Burlington Twp.  Mr. Bullock was processed on the warrant and turned over to Burlington Twp. Police.

ARREST: On December 16, 2016 Delran Police officers were dispatched to the intersection of Rt.130 N and Haines Mill Rd for a motor vehicle accident.  Officers came in contact with Larry S. John of Baltimore MD.  It was later learned that was Mr. John provided a false government identification, he was in possession of Marijuana and he was wanted out of Michigan and Pennsylvania.  Mr. John was taken into custody, processed, issued several motor vehicle summonses and he was lodged into Burlington County Jail in default of $60,000 bail.

DWI ARREST: On December 16, 2016, a Delran Police officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Tiago Da Rocha-Leao of Edgewater Park for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that Mr. Da Rocha-Leao was driving under the influence of alcohol.  Mr. Da Rocha-Leao was taken into custody, processed, issued several motor vehicle summonses and he was released pending his court appearance.

ARREST: On December 17, 2016 a Delran Officer came in contact with Zachary Sanders of Oaklyn.  It was later learned that Mr. Sanders had an outstanding warrant out of Riverside.  Mr. Sanders was placed under arrest, processed on the warrant and he was released after posting bail.

DWI ARREST: On December 17, 2016, a Delran Police officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Alphonso Harris of Philadelphia for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that Mr. Harris was driving under the influence of alcohol.  Mr. Harris was taken into custody, processed, issued several motor vehicle summonses and he was released pending his court appearance.

***NOTE*** All persons listed on the Delran Police Department Facebook page are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

Officers from the Delran Township Police Department will be cracking down on drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs as part of the annual end of year “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” statewide campaign. 

Beginning December 9, 2016 and continuing through January 1, 2017, local and state law enforcement officials will conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints looking for motorists who may be driving while intoxicated.

The national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” effort endeavors to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving through a combination of high-visibility enforcement and public education. During the last five years, New Jersey has experienced approximately 41,000 alcohol involved crashes resulting in more than 800 fatalities. This is a critical law enforcement program that can save lives during a time of the year when impaired driving traditionally increases by nearly 10 percent.

Last year, 29% of all motor vehicle fatalities in New Jersey were alcohol-related. Nationally, more than 10,000 people die each year in drunk driving crashes. The societal cost associated with these crashes is estimated to be $37 billion annually.

The Delran Township Police Department offers the following advice for the holiday season:

• Take mass transit, a taxicab, or ask a sober friend to drive you home.
• Spend the night where the activity or party is held.
• If you see an impaired driver on the road, contact law enforcement. Your actions may save someone’s life, and inaction could cost a life.
• Always buckle-up, every ride. It’s your best defense against an impaired driver.
• If you are intoxicated and traveling on foot, the safest way to get home is to take a cab or have a sober friend or family member drive or escort you to your doorstep.
• Be responsible. If someone you know is drinking, do not let that person get behind the wheel.