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Camden Woman Charged With Felony Murder For January 2022 Fatal Shooting In Pennsauken
Information Provided By The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office
A 28-year-old Camden woman has been charged in the fatal shooting of a Pennsauken woman on January 9, 2022, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Pennsauken Acting Police Chief Philip Olivo.
Pennsauken Police Investigate Shooting
The Pennsauken Police shared via social media that detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday evening.
“On May 12, at 8:01 p.m., Pennsauken Police responded to the 2100 block of Merchantville Ave. for the report of gunshots fired. Upon arrival on scene, it was determined that multiple gunshots were fired and a residence was struck by the gunfire,” stated the police department in an online statement.
No one was injured and no arrests have been made. This incident is currently under investigation by the Pennsauken Township Police Department.
If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please call the Pennsauken Police Department at (856) 488-0080 x 2015, tips@pennsaukenpolice.org or Detective Michael DiCamillo at (856) 488-0080 x 2403, mdicamillo@pennsaukenpolice.org.
Growing Pennsauken’s Town Watch
By Pennsauken Police Chief Philip Olivo
I am happy to announce that the Pennsauken Police Department is looking to grow our Town Watch. The Pennsauken Town Watch is a program that consists of a partnership between the Pennsauken Police Department and the citizens of the community, where we work together to keep our neighborhoods safe.
Police Break Up Fight At Sycamore Ridge
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
The Pennsauken Township Police Department provided a public safety report via social media this afternoon regarding a fight that occurred at Sycamore Ridge Apartments.
Police Make Arrest In Incident On Forrest Avenue
On February 3, 2022, Pennsauken Police were dispatched to the 7300 block of Forrest Ave. for a male that had allegedly forced entry into an ex-dating partner’s home and fired a shot from a handgun at them.
Pennsauken Police Department Announces Arrest In Arson Case
This afternoon, the Pennsauken Township Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect connected to an arson case last month.
Pennsauken Township Police Investigate Carjackings
The Pennsauken Township Police Department has investigated five separate carjackings since December 6, 2021.
Charges Filed In January 15 Hit-And-Run
The Pennsauken Police Department and the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office have announced charges against an individual involved in a fatal hit-and-run motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian and a single motor vehicle.
The collision occurred in the 8200 block of Marion Ave. on January 15, 2022 in the early morning hours. The victim, Louis Mateo, age 39, of Pennsauken, was struck by a vehicle and left at the scene. The driver of the striking vehicle was found to have fled.
Investigation by the Pennsauken Police Traffic Division, led to the vehicle and the driver being identified. The driver, Jaydon Marson-Francis, age 23, of Corbett Rd. in Pennsauken, was charged accordingly. He turned himself into the Pennsauken Police Department and was processed.
Marson-Francis is considered innocent until proven guilty in court.
Pennsauken Police Investigating Fatal Hit-And-Run On Route 130
The Pennsauken Police Department and Camden County Prosecutor’s Office are investigating a fatal hit-and-run motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian and a single motor vehicle.
The collision occurred on Rt. 130 Northbound near Garden Ave., at approximately 7:06 p.m. on Jan. 19. The fleeing vehicle was described as a silver, 4 door sedan, believed to be a 2004-2007 Chevrolet Malibu with front end damage. The victim, Sukhwant Singh, age 53, of Camden City, was transported to Cooper Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
If anyone has information regarding this incident, they are urged to contact Ptl. Juan Martinez (856-488-0080 Ext. 2536) jmartinez@pennsaukenpolice.org, Sgt. Ray Kern (856-488-0080 Ext. 3301) of the Pennsauken Police Department Traffic Division, or Det. Sam Funches of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office (856-614-8083).
This is the second fatal incident in as many days, as another hit-and-run occurred by Haddonfield Rd. on Jan. 15. Police are still investigating.
Police Looking To Hire Special Law Enforcement Officer
The Pennsauken Township Police Department is currently seeking motivated individuals for the position of Special Law Enforcement Officer Class I (SLEO I). This position is for fulltime employment (40 hours a week) and you must be willing to work shift work. The duties of a SLEO I position include, but are not limited to, communicating with the public, report writing, clerical duties, security, and cell block management.
