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.

Delran Police Activity October 23, 2016 - November 22, 2016

ARREST: On October 23, 2016 a Delran Police Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Jessica L Hudson of Pennsauken for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that Ms. Hudson had an active warrant out of Pennsauken.  Ms. Hudson was processed on the warrant, issued a motor vehicle summons and she was released.

DRUG ARREST: On October 22, 2016 a Delran Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Brian V Rainey of Willingboro.  It was later learned that Mr. Rainey had an active warrant out of Beverly, his license was suspended and he was in possession of Cocaine.  Mr. Rainey was charged with possession of Cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia and several motor vehicle summons he was released pending his court appearance.

ARREST: On October 30, 2016 a Delran Police Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Jennifer Sanchez of Willingboro for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that Ms. Sanchez had an active warrant out of Riverside.  Ms. Sanchez was processed on the warrant, issued a motor vehicle summons and she was released.

DRUG ARREST: On November 1, 2016 a Delran Police Officer came in contact with Jose R. Cruz of Delran.  It was later learned that Mr. Cruz was in possession of Marijuana and he had a warrant out of Pennsauken.  Mr. Cruz was charged with possession of Marijuana, and he was released after posting bail.

ARREST: On November 5, 2016 a Delran Police Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Timothy Kelley of Pennsauken for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that Mr. Kelly had an active warrant and his license was suspended.  Mr. Kelley was processed on the warrant, issued motor vehicle summons and he was released pending his court appearance.

ARREST: On November 12, 2016 a Delran Police Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Jacob Rivera of Camden for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that Mr. Rivera had an active warrant and his license was suspended.  Mr. Rivera was processed on the warrant, issued motor vehicle summons and he was lodged into Burlington County Jail.

ARREST: On November 15, 2016 a Delran Officer came in contact with DuJuan K. Calhoun of Westampton.  It was later learned that Mr. Calhoun had outstanding warrants out of Westampton and Burlington City.  Mr. Calhoun was processed on the warrants and he was released after posting bail.

ARREST: On November 16, 2016 a Delran Police Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Rachel Corey of Mt. Laurel for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that Ms. Corey had active warrants out of Tabernacle and Evesham and her license was suspended.  Ms. Hudson was processed on the warrants, issued several motor vehicle summons and she was released pending court.

SHOPLIFTING ARREST: On November 17, 2016 Delran Police were dispatched to The Home Depot for a shoplifting.  Emigdio Vergara of New York was arrested and charged with shoplifting and he was released pending his court appearance.

ARREST: On November 19, 2016 a Delran Police Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Albert L. Keys of Glenpool OK for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that Mr. Keys had an active warrant out of Berlin and his license was suspended.  Mr. Keys was processed on the warrants, issued several motor vehicle summons and he was released pending court.

ARREST: On November 20, 2016 a Delran Police Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Nadine Etienne of Willingboro for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that Ms. Etienne had an active warrant out of Bordentown and her license was suspended.  Ms. Etienne was processed on the warrant, issued several motor vehicle summons and she was released pending court.

ARREST: On November 21, 2016 a Delran Officer came in contact with Eric O Stanford-Coney of Williamstown.  It was later learned that Mr. Stanford-Coney had an outstanding warrant out of Glassboro.  Mr. Stanford-Coney was processed on the warrant and he was released pending court.

DWI ARREST: On November 22, 2016 Delran Police were dispatched to a one vehicle motor vehicle accident.  The driver was identified as Pawel Podhajny of Philadelphia.  It was later learned that Mr. Podhajny was driving under the influence of alcohol.  Mr. Podhajny was taken into custody, processed, issued several motor vehicle summonses and he was released pending his court appearance. 

 

ARREST: On November 22, 2016 Delran Police were dispatched to the area of Arch St. for a report of a suspicious vehicle, as the officer arrived on scene, the officer became aware that the vehicle was stolen. As the officer exited his patrol vehicle the vehicle fled the scene at a high rate of speed towards Lake Lonnie and crashing through a fence at the park.  The driver and passenger of the vehicle both exited the vehicle and ran away.  Officers later located both occupants of the vehicle identified as Steven Rizzo of Delran and Jamie Brodsky of Cinnaminson and placed them under arrest.  Mr. Rizzo was charged with receiving stolen property, eluding, criminal mischief and numerous motor vehicle charges and he was lodged into Burlington County Jail in default of $20,000 bail.  Ms. Brodsky was charged with receiving stolen property and eluding and she was lodged into Burlington County Jail in default of $10,000 bail.                                                                                                                 

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

Fitness Center Vehicle Burglary

On November,14, 2016, Felix Gutierrez of Pennsauken was observed by patrons and employees of Planet Fitness pulling on vehicle door handles and looking into vehicles in the parking lot of Planet Fitness located at 1341 Fairview Blvd Delran NJ.

Felix Gutierrez found a unlocked vehicle and entered it.  Felix Gutierrez was encountered by employees and patrons until police arrived.

Felix Gutierrez was placed under arrest and lodged into Burlington County Jail on $10,000 bail.

Police Activity October 6, 2016- October 20, 2016

DWI ARREST: On October 6, 2016, a Delran Police officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by John W. Morrill of Riverside for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that Mr. Morrill was driving under the influence of alcohol.  Mr. Morrill was taken into custody, processed, issued several motor vehicle summonses and he was released pending his court appearance.

ARREST: On October 6, 2016 a Delran Police Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Walter Harrison of Philadelphia for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that Mr. Harrison had an active warrant out of Burlington Twp.  Mr. Harrison was processed on the warrant, issued a motor vehicle summons and he was released.

ARREST: On October 7, 2016 a Delran Officer came in contact with Ron Bethea of Delran.  It was later learned that Mr. Bethea had an outstanding warrant out of Somerdale.  Mr. Bethea was placed into custody, processed and released.

ARREST: On October 8, 2016 a Delran Police Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Andre D. Wesley of Willingboro for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that Mr. Wesley had several active warrants and his license was suspended.  Mr. Wesley was processed on the warrants, issued a motor vehicle summons and he was released pending his court appearance.

DWI ARREST: On October 9, 2016, a Delran Police officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Vincent Commissio of Delran for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that Mr. Commissio was driving under the influence of alcohol.  Mr. Commissio was taken into custody, processed, issued several motor vehicle summonses and he was released pending his court appearance.

ARREST: On October 11, 2016 a Delran Police Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Kassim A. Bernard of Willingboro for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that Mr. Bernard had an active warrant and his license was suspended.  Mr. Bernard was processed on the warrant, issued a motor vehicle summons and he was released pending his court appearance.

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

ROBBERY ARREST: On October 13, 2016 Johnnie Engelhardt of Willingboro was arrested on charges of robbery.  Mr. Engelhardt was involved in a robbery that occurred at Brown St. Park on August 30, 2016.  Mr. Engelhardt was lodged into Burlington County Jail in default of $50,000 full cash bail.

ARREST: On October 14, 2016 a Delran Police Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Anthony J Alvarez for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that Mr. Alvarez had an active warrant and his license was suspended.  Mr. Alvarez was processed on the warrants, issued a motor vehicle summons and he was released pending his court appearance.

THEFT ARREST: On October 14, 2016 Housamedd Chaouch of Camden was arrested on charges of theft from an August 3, 2016 theft of a cell phone at the Delran Staples.  Mr. Chaouch was processed and released on a summons pending his court appearance. 

ARREST: On October 19, 2016 a Delran Police Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Khalif A. Williams of Camden for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that Mr. Williams had an active warrant and his license was suspended.  Mr. Williams was processed on the warrant, issued motor vehicle summons and he was released pending his court appearance.

ARREST: On October 19, 2016 a Delran Officer came in contact with Brandy Waldron of Malaga.  It was later learned that Ms. Waldron had outstanding warrant out of Delran.  Ms. Waldron was placed into custody, processed and transported to Burlington County Jail.

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

"Always Wear Your Helmet and Ride with Friends"

Nate, Brandon, Andrew, Tyler, Noah, Dylan

The Delran Police started an initiative a few months ago where we have been stopping kids for doing the right thing and giving them a free ice cream, pizza slices, or other items. We have found many kids doing the right thing this summer most of them were caught wearing their bicycle helmet and their pictures have been place on our social media page.

                We recently found out about an incident that happened in town where one of our young residents was riding his bicycle and after taking his hands off the handle bars (which he stated he learned a valuable lesson about keeping both hands on the handle bars) fell to the ground and was initially not responsive. Brandon was very fortunate that he was wearing his helmet and from the attached photographs you can see that he was banged up including broken bones and many bruises. After his mother and father took Brandon to see several doctors they all stated that if he was not wearing his helmet at the time of the crash he probably would have sustained a very serious head injury.

                Detective Irons and Lt. Williams met with all the kids that were with Brandon at the time of the crash with the exception of Mason who was not available. We learned that one of the youngest in the group Dylan grabbed Brandon's phone and called Brandon's mother to get help. Some of the other kids like Tyler ran to neighbors houses to get someone to call 911 for help. These actions allowed for a quick response to take care of Brandon. We applaud all the kids for doing the right thing! (They all stated that they were wearing their helmets on this day also) All the kids were given tickets for ice cream, pizza and boost. They surely deserve it for how they acted to help a friend in need.

                We hope this story will remind kids and parents alike to wear their helmet whenever they go for a bike ride, who knows it could save your life. After speaking with Brandon's parents and hearing how scared they were to get the news of their son lying on the ground injured and all the thoughts running through their heads while they were trying to get to him puts the importance of helmets and good friends at the top of the list. Without the helmet and the quick thinking of Brandon's friends this day could have lived up to the thoughts in his parent’s heads. Thankfully Brandon is doing well and should be back to riding his bike (with both hands) in a few months.

                Thank you for sharing your story with us and get will soon!

Body Cameras Coming to Delran Police

The Delran Township Police Department will soon be implementing body cameras to its already advanced remote camera technology to ensure a transparent police department.

In addition to our in-car video cameras in every front line patrol vehicle, the Delran Police Department will be equipping each patrol officer with a Body Worn Camera System.

The Delran Township Police Department has always been progressive when it comes to camera technology. We were the first department in the County and maybe even the State to introduce the in-car camera system which at the time was cutting edge "Beta-Formatted" technology. We soon progressed to a VHS video system that was purchased from Mobile Vision. This technology has also been upgraded over the years to a wireless downloadable format which was also provided by Mobile Vision which is now L-3 Mobile Vision, Inc.

The Body Worn Camera technology will enhance our officer safety, reduce liability, assist with prosecution and case resolution, and further promote professionalism and accountability.

The Body Vision XV body camera is a rugged, reliable on-officer camera, designed for simple use and top performance. A 110-degree field of view, multiple on-body mounting options, along with a single button that allows for digital recording of evidence. The video will be transferred to  our on-site, server-based system that is secure from outside tampering and will be able to grow with our agencies needs. The end-user cannot tamper with the video stored on the server or with the Body Vision XV video camera. The body cam maintains chain-of-custody integrity with digitally signed video data. The camera records up to a 90-second loop, so when an officer activates the device while interacting with the public, images of what occurred immediately prior to the contact will be available.

In 2015, the Delran Police investigated more than 23,651 patrol activities including calls for service and motor vehicle stops. In our current society almost every citizen has a video capable smart-phone and it's imperative that we capture events from the beginning of our police encounter until the end. The cameras will play a large part in reducing litigation while increasing officer efficiency. The cameras will protect our agency from frivolous allegations and allow us to capture the events in real-time as they unfold and prevent expensive and time-consuming lawsuits.

The Body Worn Camera System cost approximately $27,000.00 for 30 officers. The money was acquired through a 5-year capital improvement plan and a grant through the N.J. Attorney General's Office which paid for approximately $14,000.00 dollars of the cost of the cameras.

Police Activity September 17, 2016 - October 4, 2016

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

ARREST: On September 17, 2016 a Delran Officer came in contact with Tyrell Gregory of Willingboro.  It was later learned that Mr. Gregory had outstanding warrants.  Mr. Gregory was placed into custody, processed and lodged into Burlington County Jail. 

DWI ARREST: On September 18, 2016, a Delran Police officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Christopher L Notte of Riverton for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that Mr. Notte was driving under the influence of alcohol.  Mr. Notte was taken into custody, processed, issued several motor vehicle summonses and he was released pending his court appearance.

ARREST: On September 19, 2016 a Delran Officer came in contact with Michael P. Waldman from Mount Laurel.  It was later learned that Mr. Waldman had outstanding warrants.  Mr. Waldman was placed into custody, processed and released. 

ARREST: On September 20, 2016 a Delran Officer came in contact with Brittney N. Perkins of Willingboro.  It was later learned that Ms. Perkins had an outstanding warrant.  Ms. Perkins was placed into custody, processed and released. 

ARREST: On September 21, 2016 a Delran Officer came in contact with Steven Lender from Pennsauken.  It was later learned that Mr. Lender had outstanding warrants and he provided a false name to the officer.  Mr. Lender was placed into custody, processed and released. 

ARREST: On September 22, 2016 a Delran Officer came in contact with Rebekah A. Wilhelm of Merchantville.  It was later learned that Ms. Wilhelm had an outstanding warrant.  Ms. Wilhelm was placed into custody, processed and released. 

ARREST: On September 23, 2016 a Delran Officer came in contact with Albert Hamilton of Mount Laurel.  It was later learned that Mr. Hamilton had outstanding warrants and he provided a false name to the officer.  Mr. Hamilton was placed into custody, processed and he was turned over to Mount Laurel. 

DWI ARREST: On September 24, 2016, a Delran Police officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by David C Flagg, of Cinnaminson for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that Mr. Flagg was driving under the influence of alcohol.  Mr. Flagg was taken into custody, processed, issued several motor vehicle summonses and he was released pending his court appearance.

DWI ARREST: On September 24, 2016, a Delran Police officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Luiz C. Santos-Reis of Riverside for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that Mr. Santos-Reis was driving under the influence of alcohol.  Mr. Santos-Reis was taken into custody, processed, issued several motor vehicle summonses and he was released pending his court appearance.

ARREST: On September 28, 2016 a Delran Officer came in contact with Jessica Dunn of Riverside.  It was later learned that Ms. Dunn had an outstanding warrant.  Ms. Dunn was placed into custody, processed and lodged into Burlington County Jail. 

DWI ARREST: On October 1, 2016, a Delran Police officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Kaiya A Clemmons of Pemberton for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that Ms. Clemmons was driving under the influence of alcohol.  Mr. Clemmons was taken into custody, processed, issued several motor vehicle summonses and she was released pending his court appearance.

ARREST: On October 3, 2016 a Delran Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Mecyle Campbell of Camden.  It was later learned that Ms. Campbell had an outstanding warrant.  Ms. Campbell was placed into custody, processed and released.       

ARREST: On October 4, 2016 a Delran Officer came in contact with Blaise Cambell of Delran.  It was later learned that Mr. Cambell had outstanding a warrant.  Mr. Cambell was placed into custody, processed and he was released. 

SHOPLIFTING ARREST: On October 4, 2016 Delran Police were dispatched to Dollar Tree for a shoplifting.  Kirby Trott of Delran was arrested and charged with shoplifting and she was released pending their court appearance.

ARREST: On October 4, 2016 a Delran Officer came in contact with Vincent M. Commisso of Delran.  It was later learned that Mr. Commisso had outstanding warrants.  Ms. Commisso was placed into custody, processed and released.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           ***NOTE*** All persons listed on the Delran Police Department Facebook page are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.