Category Archives: Public Safety
Governor Murphy Announces “Stay At Home” Order
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
In a press conference this afternoon, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced his “Stay at Home” order, an aggressive attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
First Case Of Coronavirus In Pennsauken
In a social media post, Mayor Tim Killion announced the first case of COVID-19 in Pennsauken.
Pennsauken Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Shooting Man
Information provided by the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office
A Pennsauken man was arrested March 19 on multiple charges after reportedly chasing another man in his vehicle and shooting him, according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer and Pennsauken Police Chief John Nettleton.
Governor Murphy Orders More Closures
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced additional closures via social media in response to the outbreak of COVID-19.
Health Department Hosts COVID-19 Virtual Summit For First Responders
This morning, officials from the Camden County Department of Health will host a virtual summit for first responders tasked with potential calls related to novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The summit will focus on the actions first responders should be taking to keep themselves and others safe when responding to calls related to coronavirus.
“This is a prophylactic summit, similar to an event we held several years ago during the Ebola outbreak, to ensure that our community’s first responders are armed with the tools and information they need in the event that they are called to respond where there is a high likelihood of exposure to coronavirus,” said Freeholder Carmen Rodriguez, liaison to the Department of Health and Human Services.
Hundreds of first responders from throughout Camden County have been invited and are expected to participate in the event.
Preparations Being Made For Potential Coronavirus Outbreak
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
With six people positively confirmed with the coronavirus in New Jersey, one of whom is currently quarantined in Cherry Hill, Pennsauken officials and first responders are preparing for a potential outbreak locally.
Investigators Searching For Driver Involved In Pennsauken Fatal Hit-And-Run
Information Provided by the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office
Detectives are searching for the driver who fatally hit a pedestrian in Pennsauken just before 1:30 a.m. March 6, according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer and Pennsauken Police Chief John Nettleton.
Three Charged For Kidnapping Man In North Jersey After Being Caught In Pennsauken
Information provided by the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office
Three people have been charged in connection with kidnapping a man and driving him to three banks to withdraw money, according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni, Pennsauken Police Chief John Nettleton and Belmar Police Chief Tina Scott.
County Employee Charged For Stealing Funds Reserved For Cooper River Park Events
Information provided by the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office
A Camden County employee has been charged with stealing more than $114,000 that was intended for regattas and rowing competitions at Cooper River Park, according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer.
Pennsauken Police Stop Vehicle Burglaries
Pennsauken Police announced the arrest of a Maple Shade man in connection with vehicle burglaries in town.
