Category Archives: Public Safety
Township To Close Boat Ramp For Repairs, Changes
Earlier today, Pennsauken Township posted an online announcement that the boat ramp on Derousse Ave. would be closed for repairs beginning Friday, Aug. 12. This move has been prompted in response to concerns voiced by residents about activity occurring there.
National Night Out In Pennsauken Held On August 2
Pennsauken’s first responders are holding a special event during National Night Out, Tuesday, Aug. 2, an annual community-building campaign that is designed to make neighborhoods a safer, better place to live.
Held from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Pennsauken Community Recreation Complex, 3730 Westfield Ave., Pennsauken’s police officers, firefighters, and EMTs are joining forces to present a variety of displays and activities, specialized unit demonstrations, and more.
“National Night Out is all about building and reinforcing the relationship between public safety and the residents we serve,” explained Pennsauken Police Chief Phil Olivo. “This year, we expect to provide another great experience for the members of our community.”
According to the National Night Out website, NATW.org, “Millions of neighbors take part in National Night Out across thousands of communities from all fifty states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide on the first Tuesday in August (Texas celebrates on the first Tuesday in October). Neighborhoods host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, exhibits and much, much more.”
For more information, visit PennsaukenEvents.com.
Two Men Charged In Pennsauken Shooting
Information provided by Camden County Prosecutor’s Office
Following a cooperative investigation, two men have been charged in connection to a shooting that occurred on June 30, 2022 in Pennsauken, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Pennsauken Acting Police Chief Phil Olivo.
Pennsauken Man Sentenced In Death Of 2-Year-Old Boy
Information provided by the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office
Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Pennsauken Police Acting Chief Phil Olivo announce the sentencing of a Pennsauken man in the death of a two-year-old boy in 2016.
Public Safety Update From Pennsauken Police
Today, the Pennsauken Township Police Department conducted a mock crash presentation at the Camden County Technical School, Pennsauken Campus. This presentation is done to educate students on the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. It has come to our attention that someone has posted pictures of this presentation on social media and misrepresented that there was an incident at CCTS. Any indication that this was a real incident at CCTS involving the Pennsauken Township Police Department are false.
Male Juvenile Arrested, Charged In Pennsauken Shooting
Information provided by the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office
A male juvenile was arrested yesterday and charged with Attempted Murder and weapons related charges in connection to the shooting of an 18-year-old man, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Pennsauken Police Acting Chief Phil 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.
Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder In Shooting At Pennsauken Bar
Pennsauken Police and the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office announced an arrest in connection to a shooting outside of a Township bar early Sunday morning.
