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New Jersey State Police Take On Pennsauken High School Basketball Teams In Scrimmages
Game on! This evening, Wednesday, Dec. 14., officers of the New Jersey State Police are taking on student-athletes from Pennsauken High School’s Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball Teams in a special scrimmage. The friendly games, along with a variety of skill challenges, are designed to foster goodwill between law enforcement and the community, creating a stronger bond between the public and those dedicated to protecting them.
The event takes place in the main gymnasium at Pennsauken High School, 800 Hylton Rd., from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. and features friendly scrimmages and skill challenges between the high school ball players and the New Jersey State Police.
For more information, contact Eric Mossop, Supervisor of Athletics, Health and Physical Education, Pennsauken High School, at (856) 662-8500 x 5235.
Pennsauken Police Confiscate Heroin, Make Arrest During Raid
Dennis Burdie
On November 16, 2016, the Pennsauken Township Police Department and the Camden County Sheriff’s Department Entry Team executed a search warrant on the 5500 block of Wayne Avenue. Confiscated from the raid was over 5 ½ pounds of heroin with a street value of over $250,000. Arrested was a Dennis Burdie, 37 years old, of Wayne Avenue, Pennsauken.
Burdie was charged with various drug offenses and was remanded to the Camden County Jail. The search warrant was the result of a long term joint investigation with the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Suburban Narcotics Unit, the Maple Shade Police Department and the Merchantville Police Department.
“Back The Blue” Jeep Ride Held On October 15
A community event planned for this Saturday is designed to be a show of support to local law enforcement.
The “Back the Blue” Jeep Ride will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15; to date, approximately 70 jeep owners will gather at the Cherry Hill Mall and then travel to the police stations in several communities to thank officers for their dedicated service.
Pennsauken Police Unveil Safe Exchange Zone
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
The Pennsauken Police Department recently created a Safe Exchange Zone for use by members of the community.
Pennsauken’s Finest Recognized During National Police Week
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
During National Police Week, an annual event dedicated to not only honoring America’s law enforcement community, but also remembering those officers that lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others, the Pennsauken Police Department held a special awards ceremony to recognize the courageous men and women who go above and beyond to protect and serve the Pennsauken community.
Pennsauken Police Participate In Unity Tour
Sgt. Phil Olivo and Lt. John Nettleton of the Pennsauken Police Department.
On May 10, Lt. John Nettleton and Sgt. Phil Olivo rode their bicycles in Chapter 2 of the Police Unity Tour for Team Pennsauken, in remembrance of fallen Pennsauken Township Police Officers Ptl. William F. Brey, Ptl. Richard F. Dawson, and Ptl. George T. Bowman. Nettleton and Olivo departed from Galloway Township on May 10 and arrived at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. on May 12. The primary purpose of the Police Unity Tour is to raise awareness of law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. The secondary purpose is to raise funds for the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial and Museum, located in Washington, D.C.
Pennsauken Police Stress Vehicle, Pedestrian Safety
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
At the end of March, the Pennsauken community mourned the loss of high school student Quason Turner, who was tragically killed as he crossed Rt. 130. A few days later, Norman Schultz of Philadelphia was killed crossing Rt. 70 by McClellan Ave.
In the last 39 months, there have been 11 traffic-related fatalities in Pennsauken. Nine of them have been pedestrians, with most occurring on major highways. The Pennsauken Police Department shares the sentiment of the Pennsauken community that it’s 11 too many.
Pennsauken Police Respond To Luring Attempts
Information Provided By The Pennsauken Township Police Department
The Pennsauken Township Police Department has been notified of a number of luring attempts within the past month. Each incident was investigated to the fullest extent. At this time none of the reported incidents were able to be substantiated. Extra patrols have been added to the areas. The safety of our residents is of the utmost importance.
Parents and guardians are asked to read the provided information and to review these following safety tips with your children.
New Police Officers Training In The Field
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Two longtime Pennsauken residents, Linnette Ramos and Daxton Canales, are currently serving their community as two of the Township’s newest police officers.
