Tag Archives: public safety
CCPD Issues Arrest Warrants In Connection With August 7 Shooting – UPDATED
UPDATED ON 8/18/18: “Tonight with the help of our law enforcement partners and the community we have arrested Juan Figueroa without incident in Gloucester City, NJ. We continue to close in on Ammar Hall and Alexander Dejesus who are still considered armed and dangerous. We encourage both suspects to turn themselves in peacefully. The $60,000 reward remains. Anyone who has any information about their whereabouts please call us at (856) 757-7042.” – Chief Scott Thomson.
The Camden County Police Department has issued arrest warrants for two individuals wanted in connection with the ambush shooting of two undercover police detectives. These suspects are considered armed and dangerous.
FOP Offers $30,000 For Information On Shooting
The NJ State Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge in combination with the local Camden County Metro FOP Lodge 218 will be providing $30,000 for anyone with info leading to the apprehension and conviction of the two suspects involved in the shooting of two Camden County Police Officers.
National Night Out In Pennsauken Held On August 7
The Pennsauken Fire Department will open all of its fire stations to the public during National Night Out, Tuesday, Aug. 7, an annual community-building campaign that is designed to make neighborhoods a safer, better place to live.
Man Charged in Pennsauken Shooting
Information Provided By The Office Of The Camden County Prosecutor
Anthony Ortiz, 29, of Pennsauken, was charged with the attempted murder of his 24-year-old girlfriend after a shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon.
Pennsauken Police Investigating Shooting
According to a NBC 10 news report, a woman was found with a gunshot wound to the head earlier today in Pennsauken.
Pennsauken Police responded to a 9-1-1 call shortly before 1:00 p.m. after the victim’s boyfriend reportedly found her in a home on the 2200 block of Gross Ave.
The victim was found unresponsive and taken Cooper University Hospital, where she is on life support.
For the entire news report, click here.
Pennsauken Township Police To Recognize Officers During Annual Awards Ceremony
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
During National Police Week, an annual event dedicated to not only honor America’s law enforcement community, but also remember those officers that lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others, the Pennsauken Police Department will hold a special awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 15, 7:00 p.m., at the Pennsauken High School auditorium, 800 Hylton Rd., to recognize courageous men and women who go above and beyond to protect and serve the Pennsauken community.
Awards fall into several categories named in honor of Pennsauken Police Officers who died in the line of duty: Officer William Brey, Officer George Bowman, and Officer Dick Dawson.
This awards ceremony is open to public and members of the Pennsauken community are invited to attend.
Merchantville Elementary Evacuated As Precaution Due To Written Threat
A notice was sent out to parents of students of Merchantville Elementary School that as a precaution, students were evacuated due to a written threat.
UPDATE: Students are safely back in school.
Pennsauken Police Release Statement On January 12 Shooting
On January 12, 2018 at approximately 5:44 p.m., there was a shooting on the 2500 block and 2400 block of 45th St. No individuals were struck by the gunfire.
A white sport utility vehicle, a black sport utility vehicle, and a subject on foot were involved in the shooting. The incident is currently under investigation by the Pennsauken Police Department.
If anyone has any information regarding this incident or any surveillance video depicting the incident, please contact Sgt. Phil Olivo at (856) 488-0080 ext 2402.
Pennsauken Police’s Nettleton Sworn In As Captain
At December’s public meeting of the Township Committee, John Nettleton was officially sworn in as a captain of the Pennsauken Police Department.
Police Ask Public To Be Aware Of Phone Scams
The Pennsauken Police Department continues to alert residents about several “phone scams” that make the rounds through our community in order to prevent them from being taken advantage of.
