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Police Seek Public’s Help In Hit And Run
The Pennsauken Township Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle involved in a fatal pedestrian hit and run.
The hit and run occurred this morning, January 15, 2022, at approximately 1:00 a.m., near the intersection of Haddonfield Rd. and Marion Ave.
If you recognize or know the whereabouts of this vehicle, please call 911 or contact Officer Charles Brewer of the Pennsauken Police Department Traffic Division at (856) 488-0080 ext. 2529, cbrewer@pennsaukenpolice.org, or Sgt. Ray Kern at (856) 488-0080 ext. 3301, rkern@pennsaukenpolice.org.
Police Seeking Public’s Help In Finding Missing Teen
The Pennsauken Township Police Department is asking the public’s assistance in locating 16 year old Tyra Little. Little is described as 5’01” and 120lbs. Last seen on January 10, 2022. It is unknown what she was last wearing. Anyone with any information is asked to call the Pennsauken Police Department, Det. DiCamillo, at (856) 488-0080 extension 2403 or mdicamillo@pennsaukenpolice.org.
Man Arrested, Charged In Fatal Shooting
Information provided by Camden County Prosecutor’s Office
A man wanted in the fatal shooting of a Pennsauken woman on Jan. 9 has been apprehended, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Pennsauken Police Chief Philip Olivo.
Joshua Johnson, 18, of Camden was captured in Newark, N.J. on Jan. 12 by the U.S. Marshals Regional Task Force. He has been charged with First Degree Murder and other offenses in the death of 62-year-old Darlene Randall in Pennsauken Sunday morning.
Officers responded to the 3700 block of Herbert Avenue at approximately 1:52 a.m. for reports of a home invasion. Upon arrival, they located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. She succumbed to her injuries a short time later at the hospital.
Johnson was transferred to Camden County where he was processed on the above charges and remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility pending a detention hearing before the Court.
All persons charged with criminal offenses are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law.
Prosecutor’s Office, Police Investigate Fatal Shooting
Information provided by the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office
Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in Pennsauken, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Pennsauken Police Chief Philip Olivo.
Today, 1/9/22, at approximately 1:52 a.m. officers responded to the 3700 block of Herbert Avenue for reports of a home invasion. Upon arrival, officers located a female victim suffering from a gunshot wound. She has been identified as Darlene Randall, 62, of Pennsauken.
The victim was transported to JFK Hospital in Cherry Hill. She succumbed to her injury at approximately 2:26 a.m.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Jeremy Jankowski with the CCPO Homicide Unit at 856-397-3485 or Pennsauken Police Detective Aerika Long at 609-929-0942.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously at ccpotips@ccprosecutor.org.
Township Committee Reorganization Held January 6
EDITOR’S NOTE: Due to increased cases of COVID-19, several changes have been made to this year’s reorganization meeting, which were not announced until after the January 2022 print edition was published. The article below has the updated to reflect these changes.
The Pennsauken Township Committee will hold its annual reorganization meeting on Thursday, Jan. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd. Notice of this meeting was advertised in accordance with the “Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act.”
Family Raises Funds For Funeral Expenses Of Hit-And-Run Victim
The family of a Pennsauken woman who tragically died during a hit-and-run on Westfield Ave. has created a GoFundMe campaign to pay for her funeral expenses.
Township Tree Lighting, Holiday Light Extravaganza Held This Evening
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Pennsauken Township is holding its Tree Lighting and Holiday Light Extravaganza, tonight, Wednesday, Dec. 8, at the Township’s Municipal Complex, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd.
At 6:15 p.m., Santa Claus will arrive via fire engine to light the tree. In addition to seeing Jolly Ole’ Saint Nicholas, kids can also drop off their letters to Santa that evening in a special mailbox set up on site. Mr. Claus will read some of these notes in a special video that will be shared later in the month on Pennsauken Television’s YouTube channel and via social media.
Through 9:00 p.m. that evening, attendees will be able to walk around the light display on the municipal grounds, enjoy musical performances from the PHS Choir and the Eagles Pep Band, and purchase refreshments from food trucks. Residents also have the option of driving through the municipal parking lot to view decorated fire engines, police cars, municipal vehicles, and more.
The Township will also be accepting new, unwrapped toys during the event for the annual Angel Tree program, which helps local families in need during the holidays.
Holiday Events In Pennsauken
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Whether it’s Santa Claus being escorted through town via fire engine, or the return of the town’s tree lighting, Pennsauken’s celebration of the holidays continues with a variety of festive community events.
Pennsauken Fire Department Escorts Santa Through Town
The Pennsauken Fire Department is ready to launch “Operation Santa” for the holidays. Starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, Santa Claus, escorted by the Pennsauken Township Fire Department, will visit every neighborhood in Pennsauken in a single day. Residents are asked to listen for the sirens and air horns from the Fire Department apparatus as Santa is driven around town.
Fire Department Escorts Santa Through Town On December 4
The Pennsauken Fire Department is ready to launch “Operation Santa” for the holidays. Starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, Santa Claus, escorted by the Pennsauken Township Fire Department, will visit every neighborhood in Pennsauken in a single day. Residents are asked to listen for the sirens and air horns from the Fire Department apparatus as Santa is driven around town.
Pennsauken Holds Fortieth Annual Holiday Parade
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
For the Pennsauken Township Holiday Parade, turning 40 years old is another special reason to celebrate! Back this Saturday from a year’s hiatus because of the pandemic, Pennsauken kicks off the most wonderful time of the year with a parade filled with live entertainment from bands and community groups, as well as a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. With blaring fire engines to costumed characters and much more, Pennsauken’s 40th annual Holiday Parade is sure to fill local families with festive cheer.
