Police Activity

DWI ARREST: On August 13, 2016 Delran Police officers were dispatched to the intersection of Rt. 130 South and Chester Ave. for a motor vehicle accident.  When officers arrived they observed a vehicle that had struck a vehicle and a utility pole.  Delran Police officers then came in contact with one of the driver’s identified as Santos I. Canales-Hernandez of Camden.  It was later learned that was Mr. Canales-Hernandez was driving under the influence of alcohol.  Mr. Canales-Hernandez was taken into custody, transported to Cooper Hospital, issued several motor vehicle summonses and he was released pending his court appearance.  The driver of the other vehicle was transported to Lourdes Medical Center for evaluation. 

DWI ARREST: On August 14, 2016 a Delran Police officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Lavonne C Lofland of Camden for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that was Mr. Lofland was driving under the influence of alcohol.  Mr. Lofland was taken into custody, processed, issued several motor vehicle summonses and he was released pending his court appearance.  The Passenger Myson Smith was arrested for consumption of alcohol in a vehicle and active warrants.  Mr. Smith was processed and released pending his court appearance.  

DRUG ARREST: On August 14, 2016 a Delran Officer came in contact with Phillip J. Mancuso of Delran.  It was later learned that Mr. Mancuso was in possession of Marijuana.  Mr. Mancuso was placed into custody, processed and released pending his court appearance. 

DRUG ARREST: On August 14, 2016 a Delran Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop.  It was later learned that the front seat passenger of that vehicle, identified as Caio Ferreira of Delran was in possession of Marajuana.  Mr. Ferreira was charged with possession of Marijuana and he was released pending court.

SHOPLIFTING ARREST: On August 16, 2016 Delran Police were dispatched to The Home Depot for two shoplifters in custody.  Anthony Cooper of Riverside and Joshua Lallo of Delran were both arrested and charged with shoplifting and they was released pending their court appearance.

ARREST: On August 19, 2016 a Delran Police Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Haci Ozdemir of Delran for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that Mr. Ozdemir had an active warrant out of Mt. Holly.  Mr. Ozdemir was taken into custody, processed on the warrant, issued motor vehicle summons and he was released after posting bail. 

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

Delran Township Police Department Apprehends Serial Commercial Theft Suspect.

On Friday, August 12, 2016, the Delran Township Police Department arrested Chad Griffin, a 25 year old Chatsworth, NJ resident, and charged him with five counts of theft and two counts of Burglary.

The arrest was the result of a lengthy investigation into burglaries and thefts that occurred at Pizza Amore, Jays Landscaping and Caner Trucking between July 8, 2016 and August 8, 2016. In each of these thefts, Griffin entered the property after the business was closed and stole several items that he later sold for profit. Those items included a utility trailer, a Yamaha ATV, various pieces of landscape equipment, tractor trailer radiators, and tractor trailer aluminum gas tanks. Griffin was captured on surveillance video during his last theft and was identified with the assistance of the Springfield Police Department.

Delran Detectives were able to recover over $15,000 of the stolen items and return it to their owners.

 

The Delran Township Police Department would like to thank the Springfield Police Department as well as the New Jersey State Police Red Lion Station for the assistance they provided during this investigation.

Griffin was lodged in the Burlington County Jail in default of $40,000 bail.

Police Activity

TERRORIST THREATS: On July 29, 2016 Jucirney DaSilva of Philadelphia was arrested for threating to kill police officers.  Mr. DaSilva was lodged into Burlington County Jail in default of $10,000 bail.

DWI ARREST: On July 31, 2016 a Delran Police officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Shawn K. Leach of Philadelphia for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that was Mr. Leach was driving under the influence of alcohol.  Mr. Leach was taken into custody, processed, issued several motor vehicle summonses and he was released pending his court appearance.

ARREST: On August 1, 2016 a Delran Police Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driver by Kelly Wilson of Delran.  It was later learned that Mr. Wilson had an active warrant out of Deptford and his license was suspended.  Mr. Wilson was taken into custody, processed on the warrant, issued several motor vehicle summonses and he was turned over to Deptford Police Dept.

ARREST: On August 2, 2016 Delran Police were dispatched to the Market Place on Chester Ave for a male that was harassing customers and asking me for money.  A Delran Officer came in contact with Edward Hankins Jr. of Delran.  Mr. Hankins was charged with disorderly conduct and released pending his court appearance.

SHOPLIFTING ARREST: On August 2, 2016 Delran Police were dispatched Target for a shoplifter in custody.  Elizabeth Harris of Marlton was arrested and charged with shoplifting and she was released pending her court appearance.

ARREST: On August 3, 2016 a Delran Officer came in contact with Taylor Szczesniewski of Delanco and Tyeika Henry of Blackwood.  It was later learned that Ms. Henry had an active warrant out of Camden and Ms. Szczesniewski was found to be in possession of Cocaine and Heroin.  Ms. Szczeniewski was transported to the hospital and released pending her court appearance.  Ms. Henry was taken into custody, processed on the warrant and she was turned over to Camden PD.

ARREST: On August 4, 2016 a Delran Police Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driver by Carlos Flores-Atenco of Lidenwold.  It was later learned that Mr. Flores-Atenco had an active warrant out of Evesham, his license was suspended and he provided a false name to the officer.  Mr. Flores-Atenco was taken into custody, processed on the warrant, issued several motor vehicle summonses and he was released after posting bail. 

DWI ARREST: On August 8, 2016 a Delran Police officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Adam Carney of Palmyra for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that was Mr. Carney was driving under the influence of alcohol.  Mr. Carney was taken into custody, processed, issued several motor vehicle summonses and he was released pending his court appearance.

ARREST: On August 9, 2016 a Delran Officer came in contact with Samuel Mcloud and Jeremiah Mcloud of Willingboro at Ken Johnston Park after park hours.  It was later learned that they had active warrants out of South River, Mount Laurel and Burlington Township.  They both were taken into custody, processed on the warrants and they were turned over to other jurisdictions.

ARREST: On August 10, 2016 a Delran Police Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driver by Aurora Green of Riverside.  It was later learned that Ms. Green had an active warrant out of Riverside and her license was suspended.  Ms. Green was taken into custody, processed on the warrant, issued motor vehicle summons and she was turned over to Riverside. 

Please remember to lock your vehicle doors overnight, we are still getting reports of unlocked vehicles entered!

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

Delran Police Activity

DWI ARREST: On July 21, 2016 a Delran Police officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Yokasta M. Ruiz of Cinnaminson for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that was Ms. Ruiz was driving under the influence of alcohol.  Ms. Ruiz was taken into custody, processed, issued several motor vehicle summonses and she was released pending her court appearance.

ARREST: On July 22, 2016 a Delran Officer came in contact Darnell Chambers of Delran.  It was later learned that Mr. Chambers had an active NCIC warrant out of the Burlington County Sherriff’s Department.  Mr. Chambers was taken into custody, processed on the warrant and he was lodged into Burlington County Jail.

DWI ARREST: On July 24, 2016 Delran Police officers were dispatched to the intersection of Rt.130 and Haines Mill Rd for a motor vehicle accident.  Officers came in contact with Denise Piotrowski of Marlton.  It was later learned that was Ms. Piotrowski was driving under the influence of alcohol.  Ms. Piotrowski was taken into custody, processed, issued several motor vehicle summonses and she was released pending her court appearance.

DWI ARREST: On July 24, 2016 Delran Police officers were dispatched to Hartford Rd for a single vehicle accident.  Officers came in contact with Ryan R Eckel of Moorestown.  It was later learned that was Mr. Eckel was driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol.  Mr. Eckel was taken into custody, processed, issued several motor vehicle summonses and he was released pending his court appearance.

DWI ARREST: On July 28, 2016 a Delran Police officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Lauren Graham of Delran for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that was Ms. Graham was driving under the influence of alcohol.  Ms. Graham was taken into custody, processed, issued several motor vehicle summonses and she was released pending her court appearance.

ARREST: On July 28, 2016 a Delran Police Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driver by Kelly Wilson of Delran.  It was later learned that Mr. Wilson had an active warrant out of Washington Twp and his license was suspended.  Mr. Wilson was taken into custody, processed on the warrant and he was released.

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

Motor Vehicle Accident

On July 20, 2016 at approximately 6:23 am Delran Police was dispatched to the intersection of Tenby Chase Dr. and Willow Way for a single motor vehicle accident.  When officers arrived they observed a silver Pontiac G6 was overturned on a front lawn of a residence.  The driver was treated on scene by Delran Emergency Squad for an arm injury.  The cause of the accident is still under investigation.

Delran Police Department Activity

ARREST:  On July 6, 2016 a Delran Officer observed an occupied parked vehicle behind the Shoprite.  The officer came in contact with Sean Conner of Willingboro.  It was later learned that Mr. Conner was in possession of Marijuana.  Mr. Conner was taken into custody, processed and he was released pending his court appearance.

ARREST: On July 8, 2016 a Delran Officer came in contact Shakir A. Phelps of Newark.  It was later learned that Mr. Phelps had an active warrant out of Newark.  Me. Phelps was taken into custody, processed on the warrants and he was released.

DWI ARREST: On July 12, 2016 a Delran Police officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Charles E. Woods of Willingboro for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that was Mr. Woods was driving under the influence of alcohol.  Mr. Woods was taken into custody, processed, issued several motor vehicle summonses and he was released pending his court appearance.

ARREST: On July 13, 2016 a Delran Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Kelly R. Wilson of Delran for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that Mr. Wilson had an outstanding warrant out of Delran and his license was suspended.  Mr. Wilson was processed on the warrant and he was released.

ARREST: On July 18, 2016 a Delran Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Celeste Delcio-Juarez of Burlington for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that Ms. Celeste Delcio-Juarez had an outstanding warrant out of Westampton and her license was suspended.  Ms. Celeste Delcio-Juarez was processed on the warrant and she was released.

ARREST: On July 18, 2016 a Delran Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Kelly R. Wilson of Delran for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that Mr. Wilson had an outstanding warrant out of Union City and Deptford.  Mr. Wilson was processed on the warrant and he was turned over Union City.

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

Pokemon Safety Tips

The world seems to be going crazy for Pokemon Go! This game uses augmented reality to place creatures and items in real locations, which might bring people to places they don't normally go.





Pokemon Go Safety Tips:
Do not play while driving. Distracted driving is dangerous and against the law.

Be aware of the township park hours. The parks, playgrounds and recreational areas shall be open between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. from October 1 to March 31 of each year and from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. from April 1 to September 30 of each year.

Be aware of the township curfew. It shall be unlawful for any juvenile under the age of 18 to be or remain in or upon any of the streets, highways, roads, roadways, alleys, parks or other areas or in any quasi-public place or in any other place open to the public in the Township, either on foot or by any form of conveyance, after the hours of 10:30 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m., except on October 30 and October 31, commonly known as Mischief Night and Halloween, when the hours shall be between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., and on Fridays and Saturdays, when the hours shall be between 11:59 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., all prevailing time.

Be aware of your surroundings by keeping your head up and not in your phone.

Always use the buddy system while playing the game and have friends go out with you.