Category Archives: News
Pennsauken Township Appoints New Animal Control Officer
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
For 2022, Pennsauken Township and its residents are being served by a new animal control officer. New Jersey Animal Control (NJAC) of Medford has been in business for a decade, serving a variety of municipalities in Burlington County, including Mount Laurel, Pemberton, Moorestown, and Cinnaminson. And while Pennsauken is their first contract in Camden County, the staff already have a familiarity with the Township.
COVID-19 Testing, Vaccines Available In Pennsauken This Month
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Pennsauken residents looking to get tested for COVID-19 or to receive their coronavirus vaccination or booster shot will be able to do so this month in town.
COVID-19 Testing On February 12
Partnering with CAMcare Health and Phoenix Toxicology and Lab Results, Pennsauken Township is offering a drive-thru COVID testing site on Saturday, Feb. 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Pennsauken Community Recreation Complex at Westfield and Bethel avenues. This is a drive-thru event ONLY and CAMcare anticipates to have results within 24 to 48 hours.
COVID-19 Vaccinations, Booster Shots Available February 26
Mayor Jessica Rafeh and the members of Township Committee are excited to announce that Pennsauken has partnered with the New Jersey Department of Health to provide residents easy access to COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots this month. A mobile vaccination event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 26, from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Pennsauken Township Municipal Court Building, 2400 Bethel Ave. This event is free, and no appointment is necessary.
“COVID-19 is still here, and it continues to impact our families and friends,” said Pennsauken Mayor Jessica Rafeh. “With the recent surge of new cases, this is a great opportunity for our residents to get vaccinated or their booster shots close to home.”
This event is also open to anyone who lives, works, or studies in the State of New Jersey. If individuals have already received their first and second vaccine dose, booster shots are available. If a person is not fully vaccinated, they may receive their first or second dose at this event. Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson and Johnson vaccines will be available.
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.
Among Us is among us, And I want to be the Imposter!
Rachael Shugars, AAP Columnist
AmongUs started off, for me, as these weird jellybean-like characters I saw in memes, on t shirts, being talked about amongst kids of all ages. I didn’t pay much attention at first because I wasn’t sure it was something I’d be into. My son asked me to please consider buying him the game and after looking for it on his primary gaming platform I thought, “$5 bucks isn’t bad at all.” Considering I was expecting something like the $30 price tag I shelled out for Crash Bandicoot recently. Let’s be honest with Crash though, his games are legendary for anyone familiar with the trilogy or the racing game, but I’ll save that crazy bandicoot for another time.
Food Adventures at Don Tequilas
Rachael Shugars, AAP Columnist
Hello to all my loyal Food Adventurers! February is a glorious month. The late, great actor and activist Sidney Poitier was born in February along with Honest Abe Lincoln, basketball legend Michael Jordan, Queen Anne of Great Britain, AND your favorite food writer, ME! In celebration of my birthday month, I have chosen a personal favorite restaurant of mine that I frequent as much as I possibly can, especially when I have a hankering for some good, authentic Mexican comfort food.
County’s Senior And Disabled Snow Removal Program Returns
Information provided by Camden County Board of Commissioners
Due to the winter weather that is expected to move through the region on Friday, the Board of Commissioners will be relaunching the senior and disabled snow removal program after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
Pennsauken Township Police Investigate Carjackings
The Pennsauken Township Police Department has investigated five separate carjackings since December 6, 2021.
Suspect In Westfield Avenue Hit-And-Run Arrested
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 6300 block of Westfield Ave. on December 17, 2021. The victim, Mayra Polanco, age 47, 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, Luis Mercado, age 34, of Cooper Landing Road in Cherry Hill, was charged with leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death and driving while suspended and being involved in a motor vehicle accident resulting in death. Mercado was arrested today by members of the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force in Camden City.
Mercado is considered innocent until proven guilty in court.
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.
