Pemberton Township Police Department Press Releases

PRESS RELEASES 2007

JANUARY

Chief Stephen Emery retired January 31st, 2007.
Ptl. Shaun Myers responded to Tecumseh Trail for a report of vandalism to the residence.
A resident of Heather Street reported items taken from her home to Ptl. Shawn Kitson
Ptl. Danielle Hann responded to Weymouth Road for a report of a basketball court being vandalized.
Ptl. Ken Volk responded to Vine St for a report of damage to a car.
Ptl. Dan Matthews responded to Lakehurst Road for a report of damage to a fence.
A resident of Clubhouse Road reported lawn ornaments vandalized to Ptl. Michael Brewer
Ptl. Bob Hood responded to Trenton Road for a report of damage to a vehicle.
Ptl. Jillian Klatt responded to the Lake Valley area for reports vandalism to vehicles.
A bike was taken from Pardee Blvd. Ptl. Justin Kreig filed the report.
A resident on Chippewa Tr reported damage to a lawn ornament to Ptl. Michael Bennett.
A resident of Sepulga Dr reported damage to a vehicle to Ptl. Jason Kreig.
Ptl. Tom Stewart Jr responded to Oak Pines Blvd for a report of a vandalized mailbox.
A vehicle was vandalized on Sassafras St. Ptl. Jason Kreig filed the report.
Ptl. Keith Stall responded to Broadway for a report of a vehicle vandalized.
Ptl. Jason Kreig responded to Foxglove St. for a report of a stolen go cart.
The Pemberton Township Police Department is investigating a threatening message (graffiti) that was found at the Pemberton Township High School by a school staff member on Monday, January 22. Due to the contents of the message, the school district Administration implemented the school lock-down procedure at the start of the following (Tuesday) January 23 school day, which was conducted in an effort to ensure the safety of students and staff. The lock-down procedure took approximately one hour to complete which was conducted by the district Administrative staff, in conjunction with the Pemberton Township Police Department who assisted with security and safety measures. Upon the completion of the lock-down, police maintained a presence at the school with both the school resource officer and random walk through by police personnel. This is the third such incident in which threats/graffiti were found in the school. Two of the previous threats were back in November and December of 2006 and are currently active investigations with suspects identified. This recent incident contained a non-specific threat which is also currently under investigation, with person(s) of interest identified. In all the cases the subjects are juveniles and no additional information can be released due to their ages. The School District Administration are working closely with the Pemberton Township Police Department in an effort to implement measures to curb this rash of threatening graffiti which has become very disruptive to the educational environment of the school. Anyone with additional information involving these incidents or any illegal activity within is asked to contact the Pemberton Township Detective Division at 894-3310 or the Confidential Tip Line at 894-3352.
Ptl. Sarah Jefferson responded to Wilkins Av for a report of a stolen bike.
Mailboxes were damaged in the Oak Pines area. Ptl. Pete Delagarza filed the report.
Ptl. Vincent Cestare responded to Kinsley Road for a report of a broken window.
A resident of First Av reported a vehicle broken into overnight. Ptl. Tom Stewart filed the report.
A resident of Mohawk Trail reported vandalism to a vehicle to Ptl. Sarah Jefferson
Ptl. Tom Lucas responded to Pin Oak Dr for a report of a damaged mailbox.
Pemberton Township Police announce the arrest of Derrick Swain, 21, Wrightstown, New Jersey for Attempted Murder in conjunction with the ongoing shooting investigation in which Swain became the primary suspect. The arrest warrant issued by the Pemberton Township Police was executed by the New Jersey State Police and K-9 units on January 18, at approximately 11:59 A.M. in Wrightstown, during a traffic stop where he was taken into custody without incident. This warrant was the result of an ongoing attempted homicide investigation from a shooting that occurred on January 15, 2007 at approximately 2:10 P.M. in which the victim Quincy Forman, age 21, of Pemberton sat in a vehicle in the parking lot of the Town Deli, Lakehurst Road, Browns Mills. The victim received injuries from glass fragments and a laceration to the forehead consistent with being grazed by the bullet. The victim was treated that day at Burlington County Memorial Hospital in Mt. Holly and released. The motive for the shooting is still being investigated and police are not ruling out gang retaliation. Swain was also charged with Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Possession of Weapon (Handgun), Possession of a Weapon (Handgun) for Unlawful Purpose and failing to posses a permit. Swain was lodged in the Burlington County Jail in lieu of $500,000.00 No 10%. Anyone with additional information involving this shooting or any illegal activity is asked to contact the Pemberton Township Detective Division at 894-3310 or the Confidential Tip Line at 894-3352.
Ptl. Perry Doyle responded to Evergreen Blvd. for a report of a broken window.
Ptl. Dan Matthews responded to Valley Dr. for a report of a residence entered while the owner was away.
A vehicle parked on Trenton Road was vandalized. Ptl. Sarah Jefferson responded.
Ptl. Michael Bennett responded to Rhode Island Road for a report of damaged Christmas lights.
A truck was broken into on Lakeview Blvd. Ptl. Stephen Price responded.
Ptl. Tom Stewart II responded to Brian Drive for a report of a stolen motorcycle.
Items were stolen from a shed on Red Feather Tr. Ptl. Tom Lucas responded.
A shed was vandalized on New Moon Street. Reported to Ptl. Bob Ettinger
A vehicle was broken into on Juliustown Road and tools were taken. Ptl. Sean Smith filed the report.
Ptl. Shawn Kitson responded to Montana Trail for a report of tires slashed.
Ptl. Shaun Myers responded to Ursinus Court for a report of tires slashed.
Ptl. Shawn Kitson responded to Colorado Trail for a report of tires slashed and vehicle damaged by paintballs.
Ptl. Vincent Cestare responded to Wisconsin Dr. for a report of two vehicles damaged by paint.
Ptl. Brian Warrick responded to Lawrence Drive for a report of a window broken.
Ptl. Pete Glendon responded to Wisconsin Drive for a report of a missing snow blower.
A resident of Kinsley Road reported a bike taken to Ptl. Michael Bennett.
On January 11th, 2007 the Pemberton Township Police were dispatched to 163 Lemmon Ave. after receiving a 911 call for a home invasion where the victims were assaulted and robbed at gun point. The police investigation revealed that two masked suspects entered the unlocked residence and confronted the victims. The victims were ordered at gun point to lie face down on the floor and robbed of an undetermined amount of cash. The suspects then fled the residence. During the robbery Tracy Spady, 26, 163 Lemmon Ave. and Darius Mosley, 23, 163 Lemmon Ave. were both struck/assaulted with the suspect's handgun. Spady received a contusion to her face and was treated at the scene. Mosley was struck in the back of the head and was transported, treated and subsequently released from Memorial Hospital Burlington County in Mt. Holly for a laceration. Terrelle Nelson, 21, 163 Lemmon Ave. was unharmed. Police have determined that the motive for this incident was drug related. Pemberton Township Police, in conjunction with members of the New Jersey State Police and K-9 units, had recently executed a search warrant in December 2006 at 163 Lemmon Ave in which two of the victims (Spady and Nelson) were arrested along with four other subjects for a series of drug related and stolen property charges which are still pending court disposition. This home invasion investigation is active and ongoing. The police department is following up on several leads as to the identity of the suspects in last night's incident releasing only that they are seeking two males. Anyone with information about this case or suspects is asked to contact the Pemberton Township Detective Division at 894-3310 or the Confidential Tip Line at 894-3352.
A home on Hawthorne Street was entered over the weekend. Ptl. Perry Doyle filed the report.
Ptl. Shannon Fallen responded to Pardee Blvd. for a report of vandalism to a vehicle.
A resident of Lakeview Blvd. reported broken vehicle windows to Ptl. Sean Smith
Ptl. Danielle Delgozzo responded to Cayuga Trail for a report of windows broken on a vehicle.
Ptl. Danielle Delgozzo responded to Red Feather Trail for a report of windows broken on a vehicle.
Ptl. Brian Warrick responded to Chippewa Trail for a report of windows broken on a vehicle.
Ptl. Brian Warrick responded to Sepulga Dr for a report a vehicle vandalized overnight.
Windows were broken on a van parked on Shoshoni Trail. Ptl. Brian Warrick responded
Ptl. Dan Matthews responded to Hanover Blvd for a report of broken vehicle windows.

FEBRUARY

A twenty year old male was shot and killed in Pemberton Township. Burlington County Prosecutor Robert D. Bernardi and Acting Pemberton Township Chief Robert Lewandowski announced today that their agencies are conducting a joint investigation in the shooting death of a twenty year old Westampton Township New Jersey man that occurred yesterday in Pemberton Township. On February 27, 2007 at approximately 5:15 P.M. Pemberton Township Police responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a man had been shot in front of 161-163 Lemmon Avenue. Police and EMS personnel responded and discovered the victim outside the home near the street. The victim had been shot multiple times. The victim, identified as Anthony Garcia, age 20, last known address 889 Rancocas Road in Westampton,N.J. was airlifted to the Cooper University Medical Center Trauma Unit in Camden, N.J. The victim underwent surgery at that facility and was later pronounced dead. An autopsy is scheduled for later today by the Burlington County Medical Examiner. The investigation has revealed that the victim and other individuals were outside of the home when an unidentified male appeared and shot the victim multiple times. The suspect then fled the scene on foot. There were no other injuries reported. No arrests have been made. The investigation is on-going by both the Pemberton Township Police and the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit. Investigators are seeking the assistance of the public and are asking that anyone who has information about the shooting to call one of the phone numbers listed below: Burlington County Prosecutor's Office normal business hours (609) 265-5035. After hours /weekends (609) 265-7113. Burlington County Prosecutor's Secret Witness Hotline (609) 267-7667. Pemberton Township Police (609) 894-3310
Pemberton Township Police Tip Line (609) 894-3352.
Pemberton Township Patrol Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop and in the course of the stop Susan Olah, age 41, Browns Mills, New Jersey was found to be in possession of a quantity of Heroin and Marijuana. Additionally, Olah was wanted on outstanding warrants from Mt. Laurel Police Department on Theft, Shoplifting and Credit Card Theft. Olah was arrested without incident, processed and lodged in the Burlington County Jail Women's Facility
February 27th - the Pemberton Township Police Traffic Safety Unit is investigating an early morning motor vehicle collision involving a Pemberton Township School Bus and a 2003 Ford Expedition. The incident occurred at approximately 8:53 A.M. on New Lisbon Road. The preliminary investigation revealed that the bus had just picked up a student and was in the process of proceeding to the next bus stop when it was struck from the rear by the Ford Expedition. The bus was occupied at the time with seven grade school students and the driver. One injury was reported of an eight year old student who was transported to Virtua Hospital Mt. Holly NJ by MONOC emergency squad for medical treatment and was subsequently released. The driver of the expedition was not injured. The preliminary cause of the collision was listed as driver inattention and traffic complaints were issued to the driver of the Ford Expedition. Traffic Safety Officer Stephen Price is the investigator assigned to the case. Any other information involving the students or the Pemberton Township Schools Districts protocol on bus collisions are being referred to Mike Pinto, Director of Public Information at (609)893-8141.
On February 21 at approximately 10:30 P.M. Pemberton Township Police were dispatched to Skip’s Tavern, 71 Pemberton-Browns Mills Road, Browns Mills for the report of fight in the parking lot. Officers arrived on location to find that all persons involved in the fight fled the scene. Later that evening police were notified by Virtua Hospital of Mt. Holly, that a subject was being treated at the emergency room for head trauma. He was determined to be the victim of the earlier assault. Officers responded to the hospital where persons of interest were identified as well as the identity of the victim. The victim, a thirty-eight year old male, was subsequently transferred to Cooper Trauma Unit, Camden New Jersey where he remained in guarded condition until his release today. A preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was playing pool at Skip’s Tavern when there was a confrontation between him and another subject. When the victim went outside he was followed by the subject and a confrontation between the two escalated into a fight in the parking lot. In the course of the fight the victim was struck in the head with a pool stick multiple times by Russell Davis, age 22, Manahawkin, New Jersey, who had also followed the two out of the bar. Davis came to Police Headquarters today at which time he was taken into custody without incident. The investigation is still ongoing as to the involvement of the other subject and the likelihood of charges. Davis was charged with Aggravated Assault with a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose and lodged in the Burlington County Jail on $10,000.00 bail no 10%.
At approximately 5:00 P.M. Pemberton Township Police Patrols while working shift pro-active/suppression detail, observed a male and female arguing in the apartment complex. Officers observed the female walk into an apartment and the male walk a short distance into the woods and retrieve a handgun, placing it in his waistband. He was then observed getting into the passenger side of a vehicle and leaving the complex where the vehicle was intercepted by marked units. At that time the suspect, Gilbert Villanueva, 19, Camden, New Jersey, was taken into custody without incident and the handgun seized. The other occupants of the vehicle were interviewed and determined to have no involvement and released. Villanueva was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose. He was lodged in the Burlington County Jail in lieu of $2,500.00 bail, no 10%.
A patrol officer conducted a pedestrian stop in the area of Ridgeview Ave. William Endicott, 28, Browns Mills, was found to be in possession of CDS (Crack Cocaine). Endicott was arrested, processed and released on a complaint summons pending court.
A patrol officer conducted a pedestrian stop and in the course of making an arrest for outstanding warrants, Norman Sealy, 21, Browns Mills, broke free from the officer leading him on a brief foot chase. He was subsequently apprehended without further incident. Sealy was charged with resisting arrest and lodged in the Burlington County Jail in lieu of $1,353.00 no 10%.
Pemberton Township Police were dispatched to the Browns Mills Wawa, Juliustown Road, for a report of a disorderly male with a knife in the store. Officers responded immediately to the Wawa and were directed to the suspect who was now outside the store and subsequently arrested without incident. Rollie Evans, 42, Browns Mills, was found to be in possession of a folding lock blade knife believed to be used during the confrontation. A preliminary investigation revealed that Evans, who appeared to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, began yelling and arguing with store customers and clerks after a patron accidentally bumped into him in the store. Evans then pulled out the knife and began cutting the lid off his coffee cup. He then held the knife at his waist line and told everyone that he was going to mess them up if they did not leave him alone. The clerks and customers backed away and notified police. Evans put the knife away and left the store where he was then taken into custody by police. Evans was transported to police headquarters where he provided officers with his brother’s name. Officers were able through investigation and processing procedures to determine that Evans had falsely identified himself of another real person. He was charged with Terroristic Threats, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Hindering his own Apprehension, Disorderly Conduct, and Obstructing the Administration of Law. He was lodged in the Burlington County Jail in lieu of $5000.00 bail no 10%.
At approximately 2:44 P.M. a patrol officer conducted a motor vehicle stop and found Wayne Martin, 20, Browns Mills, to be in Possession of Marijuana. Martin was arrested, processed and released on a complaint summons pending court.
At approximately 12:20 A.M. Pemberton Township Police were dispatched to the area of Rancocas Lane and Coville Drive, Browns Mills due to a call received from a concerned resident that they heard what was thought to be gunshots. The caller was able to give a description of a vehicle that was in the area prior to, and seen driving away after, the shots were heard. The caller indicated that the same vehicle had been in the area the night before acting in a suspicious manner. Patrol officers immediately responded to the area at which time a vehicle fitting the callers description was located near the scene. Officers affected a motor vehicle stop of the suspect car. During the course of the stop the victim of the shooting dialed 911 to report that he had been shot at. Patrols secured the suspects at the scene of the stop as additional officers responded to the residence of the victim and found that the house had been struck approximately five times in the area of the victim's bedroom. A preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was in his bedroom and heard a knock at the window simultaneously with his cell phone ringing. The victim, Issaih Williams, age 18, Browns Mills, New Jersey sensed something was wrong and fled the room at the sound of gunshots and the window breaking followed. Two of the bullets entered the home through the window and three struck the side of the residence under the window. Several family members were present although no one was struck or injured during the shooting. Officers took Lester Goffney, age 19, and Gabriel Edgehill, age 19, both of Pemberton, New Jersey, who were in the stopped vehicle into custody without incident after determining their involvement in the shooting. During their arrest a handgun believed to be used in the shooting was recovered from the vehicle as well as quantity of marijuana. The motive of the shooting is believed to be gang related. Both suspects were charged with Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Criminal Mischief, Transporting a Firearm without being Licensed or Registered, and Possession of CDS (Marijuana). Goffney and Edgehill were lodged in the Burlington County Jail in lieu of $150,000.00 no 10%. Goffney is also awaiting disposition of weapons charges at the Burlington County Prosecutors Office in relation to another shooting investigation where he was found in the area of the Browns Woods Apartment Complex on January 2, 2007 with another subject in possession of stolen handguns.
On February 18th Pemberton Township Police arrested of Ronald Tyrell Jr., age 24; of Browns Mills in connection with the arson fire which claimed Eugene’s Restaurant, located at 22 Juliustown Road, Browns Mills back on April 13, 2006. Police executed the arrest warrant at approximately 9:35 A.M. in the area of the Browns Woods Apartment Complex, Trenton Rd where he was taken into custody without incident. After a lengthy police investigation and the process of following several leads, Tyrell became a person of interest in this case and subsequently an arrest warrant was issued based on that investigation and determination of his involvement. The investigation revealed that Tyrell, while acting alone, lit packing boxes in the rear of the restaurant which ignited and spread to the building. Tyrell was charged with Aggravated Arson and lodged in the Burlington County Jail in lieu of $10,000.00 bail with no 10%
February 14th, 2007 - Pemberton Township Police and the Burlington County Prosecutors Office confirm the arrest of Pearl Maddox, 38, of Pemberton, New Jersey in connection with the agencies joint investigation into the tampering of witnesses in a police reported investigation. The investigation revealed that on February 1, 2007 the defendant reported to the Burlington County Prosecutors Office that an employee of the Division of Youth and Family Services had inappropriately touched her children during a visit. A joint investigation was conducted by the Pemberton Township Police Department and the Burlington County Prosecutors Office Sexual Assault - Child Abuse Unit. The investigation revealed that the defendant had used her children to fabricate a story that implicated the DYFS employee and that the alleged crime did not occur. Due to the age(s) of the children no additional information can be released. Also the identity of the DYFS worker is being withheld by police. Maddox was charged with Tampering with Witness, 3rd degree and lodged in the Burlington County Jail Women's Facility in lieu of $1,000.00 with 10%.
On February 13th, Pemberton Township Police were alerted by police dispatch to a 911 call for a subject who was assaulted in a robbery attempt. The police investigation revealed that the victim, 48 years old, homeless, was walking in the area of the Belly Busters Bar, Juliustown and Lakehurst Roads, when he was confronted by Rodney Benejan, 33, Browns Mills, New Jersey. The suspect assaulted the victim multiple times and demanded money. The suspect then fled into the wooded area nearby. Patrol officers and detective personnel saturated the area and upon compiling suspect identifiers, Benejan was subsequently located hiding in the wooded area of Noteboom Ave and arrested without incident. The victim, who had been struck multiple times in the face and head area, received bruising and a laceration but refused medical treatment. The victim was later released to a friend. Benejan was charged with robbery and lodged in the Burlington County Jail in lieu of $25,000.00 no 10%. According to the state Department of Corrections web page, Benejan had recently been released from prison on January 6, 2007 after being committed back on September 18, 1998 for a manslaughter and burglary conviction.
A resident of Colgate Ave reported criminal mischief to their vehicle to Ptl. Sean Smith
A cell phone was taken from a vehicle parked on Seneca Trail. Ptl. Shawn Kitson filed the report.
Ptl. Dave Sawyer responded to New Moon Street for a report of criminal mischief to a vehicle.
A residence on Daisy Lane was entered during the daytime. Reported to Ptl. Vincent Cestare.
On February 9, 2007, Pemberton Township Police, in conjunction with members of the New Jersey State Police, and K-9 units executed arrest warrants at 189 Kinsley Road, Pemberton. These warrants were the result of an armed robbery investigation that occurred on February 7, 2007 in which the victim was robbed at gun point over an alleged debt. During the investigation, information was obtained as to the location of Brown and the warrant was executed at which time he was subsequently found in the residence and taken into custody without incident. Additionally, Iliopoulos who also was in the residence at the time was arrested for offenses unrelated to the robbery. A search of the residence revealed one handgun believed to be used in the robbery and a quantity of substance believed to be powder cocaine all of which was seized.
The following is a list of charges:

Lamont Brown: Robbery, Unlawful Possession of Weapon (Handgun), Possession of a Weapon (Handgun) for Unlawful Purpose, Certain Persons not to Possess Weapons. *Additional charges upon service of arrest warrant on Brown; Possession of CDS (Cocaine), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Brown was lodged in the Burlington County Jail in default of $57,500.00.

Angela Iliopoulos: Obstructing the Administration of Law and an outstanding Burlington Co. NCIC warrant for Forgery. Iliopoulos was lodged in the Burlington County Jail with no bail.
Pemberton Township Police announce the arrest of three suspects in connection with the strong-armed robbery which occurred at approximately 8:52 P.M. on February 8th, 2007, at the Riggins Gas Station, located on 538 Lakehurst Road, Browns Mills. During the robbery a 37 year old female gas attendant was assaulted and an undetermined amount of cash was taken from her. The victim was uninjured. In the process of following several leads and the identification of these persons of interest, police were able to determine their involvement and execute the arrests. The investigation and subsequent arrests revealed that the suspects worked together in their efforts to pull off this robbery and three other unsolved police reported residential burglaries within the township over the course of the past month. Police recovered jewelry and a rifle that was proceeds of the burglaries. Additionally, police seized the vehicle used in the course of the robbery and the burglaries. All three suspects were charged with Robbery, 3 counts of Burglary/Theft and related charges. All three suspects were lodged in the Burlington County Jail on $42,500.00 bail with no 10%.
Arrested were:
Joshua Darling, 18 years old, Browns Mills, New Jersey
Daryl Naughton, 20 years old, Browns Mills, New Jersey
Steven Adams IV, 19 years old, Browns Mills, New Jersey
On February 8th, 2007 Pemberton Township Police were alerted by police dispatch to a 911 report of a robbery at the Riggins Gas Station, located at 538 Lakehurst Rd., Browns Mills. The police investigation revealed that the female victim who was working as the gas attendant was in the process of closing when she was approached by a male subject who assaulted her and stole an undetermined amount of cash from the attendant. The suspect fled the scene on foot. The victim refused medical treatment. Police K-9 was brought in and conducted a track. The investigation is ongoing and a person of interest has been identified although no other information will be released so as to not compromise the case. Pemberton Township Police are investigating an armed robbery which took place in the 800 block of Pemberton Browns Mills Road on February 7th at 5:11 PM Pemberton. The victim, a forty year old male, came to police headquarters to report he was robbed at gun point near his home. The police investigation revealed that the victim was walking home when he was confronted by Lamont Brown, 35, Pemberton, NJ, about a debt he alleged the victim owed. Brown followed the victim to his residence demanding the debt be paid at which point he brandished a handgun and robbed the victim of twenty dollars. The victim was unharmed and the suspect fled the scene of the robbery. The motive of the robbery is still under investigation although police are not ruling out this being drug related. Lamont Brown was identified as the attacker and a warrant has been issued for his arrest with bail set at $50,000. with no 10% in connection to the robbery. Brown is to be considered Armed and Dangerous.
Ptl. Sarah Jefferson responded to Drexel St for a report of a broken window.
A resident of Rancocas Lane reported a broken car window to Ptl. Dan Matthews
A resident of Red Feather Tr reported a damaged shed to Ptl. Sean Smith
Ptl. Shaun Myers responded to Lemmon Ave for a report of broken storm windows.
A vehicle window was broken on Trenton Road. Reported to Ptl. Brian Warrick
Quite a few calls for animals without adequate shelter. Remember to provide animal with food and shelter or keep inside on these very cold days.

MARCH

On March 28th, officers from the Pemberton Township Police Department, with the assistance of the New Jersey State Police Troop C TEAMS Unit, executed a search warrant at 622 Weymouth Road. Recovered from the residence was a quantity of crack cocaine, powder cocaine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Arrested were Lorenzo Giddens Jr., 45, 622 Weymouth Road, Browns Mills, New Jersey, his fiancée Jan R. Harris , 41,622 Weymouth Road, Browns Mills, New Jersey and a 15 year old juvenile. All were charged with Possession of Cocaine with the intent to distribute; Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Giddens was committed to the Burlington County Jail in lieu of $25,000 bail. Harris was released after processing and juvenile complaints are pending. Det. Brian Smith and Ptl. Thomas Stewart II, of the Pemberton Township Police Narcotics Unit led the investigation.
On March 23rd, 2007 at 9:35 P.M. the Pemberton Township Police with the assistance of the Burlington County Joint Tactical Response Team executed two search warrants at 358 Lakehurst Road Browns Mills, New Jersey. Recovered from the residence were crack cocaine, narcotics paraphernalia and a .380 semi-automatic handgun. Arrested was Stephen Forman, 47, who is employed at the complex as the manager/maintenance worker. Forman was charged with Possession of Crack Cocaine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Mr. Foreman was later released after processing.
On March 21st at 8:50 P.M. police officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the 100 block of Lemmon Avenue, Pemberton, New Jersey. Upon arrival officers located two male individuals suffering from stab wounds. Officer's investigation revealed the following. Nado Shaw, 27, 149 Lemmon Avenue, was in his home when he heard objects being thrown at his home. He went out to investigate along with his wife. While looking outside, Mrs. Shaw was hit by an object thrown by one of several individuals standing in the street. She went back into the home to call police. As Mr. Shaw went to go inside he too was struck by an object. He went to confront the subject whom he believed threw the object when a large crowd of over ten subjects surrounded him. He had a folding knife in his possession and when confronted he slashed out striking the individuals. Shay Jackson, 20, Lemmon Avenue, suffered a laceration to the hand and upper back area, while the juvenile, 17, suffered a collapsed lung as well as a deep back laceration. Both victims were taken to Capital Health Systems at Helene Fuld, Trenton, New Jersey, where they remain. The injuries are not believed to be life threatening. Mr. Shaw was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of possession of a weapon. His bail was set at $5,000. He was later released after posting his bail. Ptl. Thomas Lucas responded initially and Detective Bruce Phillips continues the investigation.
A dirt bike was taken from a shed on Tecumseh Tr. Ptl. Perry Doyle responded.
A resident of S. Brynwood Dr reported mail tampering to Ptl. Shannon Fallen
A bike was taken from a residence on Concord Dr. Ptl. Tom Lucas filed the report.
Mailboxes were damaged on Red Feather Trail. Ptl. Bob Shinn investigated
Ptl. Jason Kreig responded to Magnolia Road for a report of a break in.
A resident of Bear Alley reported vandalism to a vehicle to Ptl. Art Shinn
A resident of Lawrence Drive reported vandalism to a vehicle to Ptl. Keith Stahl
A window was broken in a vehicle parked on Sepulga Dr. Ptl. Perry Doyle responded.
Ptl. Sarah Jefferson responded to Pemberton Blvd for a report of criminal mischief to a residence.
Two hubcaps were taken off a vehicle on Lawrence Dr. Ptl. Bob Shinn filed the report.

APRIL

On April 21, 2007 at 10:22PM, Police Officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision on Pemberton Browns Mills Road (CR#530) near Burlington County College. Investigation shows that two pedestrians, Jahira Wortham and a 15 year old female (name withheld due to age) were walking along the westbound shoulder of the road between Buttonwood Hospital and Burlington County College. According to eyewitness reports and police investigation, Mr. Sprague was also westbound and was following behind another vehicle which began to slow down. Mr. Sprague attempted to avoid a rear end collision with that vehicle and swerved right onto the paved shoulder of the road and stuck Mr. Wortham who was walking with the juvenile. Mr. Wortham suffered severe body trauma. He was transported to Virtua Hospital, Mt. Holly, NJ where he was pronounced dead at 11:07PM. The juvenile suffered minor arm injuries. The collision remains under investigation.
On March 28th, officers from the Pemberton Township Police Department, with the assistance of the New Jersey State Police Troop C TEAMS Unit, executed a search warrant at 622 Weymouth Road. Recovered from the residence was a quantity of crack cocaine, powder cocaine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Arrested were Lorenzo Giddens Jr., 45, 622 Weymouth Road, Browns Mills, New Jersey, his fiancée Jan R. Harris , 41,622 Weymouth Road, Browns Mills, New Jersey and a 15 year old juvenile. All were charged with Possession of Cocaine with the intent to distribute; Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Giddens was committed to the Burlington County Jail in lieu of $25,000 bail. Harris was released after processing and juvenile complaints are pending. Det. Brian Smith and Ptl. Thomas Stewart II, of the Pemberton Township Police Narcotics Unit led the investigation.
On March 23rd, 2007 at 9:35 P.M. the Pemberton Township Police with the assistance of the Burlington County Joint Tactical Response Team executed two search warrants at 358 Lakehurst Road Browns Mills, New Jersey. Recovered from the residence were crack cocaine, narcotics paraphernalia and a .380 semi-automatic handgun. Arrested was Stephen Forman, 47, who is employed at the complex as the manager/maintenance worker. Forman was charged with Possession of Crack Cocaine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Mr. Foreman was later released after processing.
On March 21st at 8:50 P.M. police officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the 100 block of Lemmon Avenue, Pemberton, New Jersey. Upon arrival officers located two male individuals suffering from stab wounds. Officer's investigation revealed the following. Nado Shaw, 27, 149 Lemmon Avenue, was in his home when he heard objects being thrown at his home. He went out to investigate along with his wife. While looking outside, Mrs. Shaw was hit by an object thrown by one of several individuals standing in the street. She went back into the home to call police. As Mr. Shaw went to go inside he too was struck by an object. He went to confront the subject whom he believed threw the object when a large crowd of over ten subjects surrounded him. He had a folding knife in his possession and when confronted he slashed out striking the individuals. Shay Jackson, 20, Lemmon Avenue, suffered a laceration to the hand and upper back area, while the juvenile, 17, suffered a collapsed lung as well as a deep back laceration. Both victims were taken to Capital Health Systems at Helene Fuld, Trenton, New Jersey, where they remain. The injuries are not believed to be life threatening. Mr. Shaw was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of possession of a weapon. His bail was set at $5,000. He was later released after posting his bail. Ptl. Thomas Lucas responded initially and Detective Bruce Phillips continues the investigation.
A dirt bike was taken from a shed on Tecumseh Tr. Ptl. Perry Doyle responded.
A resident of S. Brynwood Dr reported mail tampering to Ptl. Shannon Fallen
A bike was taken from a residence on Concord Dr. Ptl. Tom Lucas filed the report.
Mailboxes were damaged on Red Feather Trail. Ptl. Bob Shinn investigated
Ptl. Jason Kreig responded to Magnolia Road for a report of a break in.
A resident of Bear Alley reported vandalism to a vehicle to Ptl. Art Shinn
A resident of Lawrence Drive reported vandalism to a vehicle to Ptl. Keith Stahl
A window was broken in a vehicle parked on Sepulga Dr. Ptl. Perry Doyle responded.
Ptl. Sarah Jefferson responded to Pemberton Blvd for a report of criminal mischief to a residence.
Two hubcaps were taken off a vehicle on Lawrence Dr. Ptl. Bob Shinn filed the report.

Summer

2007 Youth Police Academy Photos
The Code Enforcement Confidential TIP LINE number, (609) 894-3376, was activated

October

On October 30th James Oliver Bryant, 13 Lawrence Drive, Browns Mills, New Jersey was arrested by Township Police after they saw him acting suspiciously while standing alongside the 7-11 store on Trenton Road.
Lt. Ronald Kreig and Sgt. David Geibel were on patrol on Trenton Road when they spotted a male, later identified as James Bryant, standing between the 7-11 store and the adjacent diner. Sgt. Geibel then approached the subject from the rear while Lt. Kreig confronted the subject from the front. Upon seeing Kreig, the suspect threw something to the ground; landing near Sgt. Geibel who was behind him. Geibel recovered the items which turned out to be three (3) baggies of crack cocaine. Bryant was placed under arrest and subsequent search revealed that Bryant had a total of sixteen (16) baggies of crack in his possession.

He was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance; possession with intent to distribute; and possession with intent to distribute in a school zone (the arrest location was adjacent to the Trenton Road Schools Complex). He was placed in the Burlington County Jail with bail to be set.
On October 31st two women suffered minor injuries in a fire that ignited their Donoma Street residence early this morning.

Investigators believe the fire started when a lighted candle ignited a wooden shelf. Lorraine Porawski told officers that about midnight she had left a candle burning while it was sitting on a wooden shelf in her rear bedroom. At about 3:00 A. M. she awoke after hearing a crackling sound and noticed the candle had ignited the shelf. She attempted to put the fire out and suffered burns to her hand and neck. She alerted her eighty year old mother (also named Lorraine) who managed to leave her second floor bedroom and get out of the home, suffering some smoke inhalation. Although the home was equipped with a working smoke detector, it did not activate until the elder Porawski had already made her way halfway down the stairs from her bedroom. Both residents were able to get out with minor injuries but several family pets were not as fortunate. Two dogs, three cats and two birds perished in the blaze.

Both victims were transported to Virtua Hospital, Mt. Holly for treatment.

Officers Jason Kreig and Michael Bennett initially responded to the scene. Detective Anthony Muscella continues the investigation.

November

November 19^th - Police responded to a shooting at the Browns Mills Arms, 386 Lakehurst Road, an apartment complex, located in the Browns Mills section of Pemberton Township. Upon arrival two (2) victims were found with gunshot wounds. The first victim, Kirk Steepy, 54 of Browns Mills Arms Apartments sustained a gunshot wound to his upper right thigh. Steepy was flown to Helen Fuld medical Center in Trenton, NJ. He is listed in stable condition at this time. The second victim, Maurice Newborn, 43, Hershey, Pennsylvania, sustained a gunshot wound to his left calf. Newborn was transported to Virtua Memorial Hospital in Mount Holly where he was treated and released. Upon further investigation it was determined that a single suspect approached the area and fired numerous shots towards the area where the victims were standing. After the suspect fired the shots, he fled on foot and possibly entered an awaiting vehicle. There is no motive known at this time and no suspects have been identified. If you have any information about this crime call the Pemberton Township Detective Division at 609-894-3310. You may also call the Confidential Tip Line at 609-894-3352 and leave information about this crime or any other criminal activity.
Police to conduct sobriety checkpoints - From November 21st through the 24th Pemberton Township Police Officers will be out in force strictly enforcing the motor vehicle laws. During the Thanksgiving weekend officers will be assigned to saturation patrols as well as a DUI Sobriety Checkpoint within the township. The checkpoint will be used to both educate motorists about drinking and driving and to arrest those who don't get the message. Lt. Bob Lewandowski of the Township Police Department has this to say: "Any motorist who decides to drive after drinking had better take this warning seriously. You will be stopped. Your vehicle will be impounded. You will be arrested." In the past several years Pemberton Township has conducted several DUI checkpoints that have resulted in numerous DUI arrests as well as arrests for drug possession, suspended licenses and outstanding warrants. The penalties for a DUI conviction are stiff. They include fines of between $250 - 500, loss of license for up to two years, possible imprisonment, a $3,000 motor vehicle surcharge, as well as a number of other fines and surcharges. "Any person who is willing to get behind the wheel and put the public at risk deserves whatever penalties they get. They should get no special treatment in court " said Lewandowski. "If you booze it, you lose it"
November 16^th - A Browns Mills man and his wife were arrested Friday night after officers served a search warrant at their residence. Police recovered a large quantity of cocaine as well as other drug paraphernalia and over $8,000 in cash. Pemberton Township Police officers along with members of the New Jersey State Police Troop C TEAMS Unit executed the search warrant at the home of William, 43 years old, and Leslie Anderson, 35 years old, at 432 Ridgeview Avenue. This was the culmination of a month long narcotics investigation. Police recovered more than two pounds of cocaine, along with marijuana, two shotguns, police scanners and packaging equipment. Police charged both Andersons with Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia. William was also charged with Possession of Weapons while a convicted felon. His bail was set at $500,000 while Leslie had her bail at $250,000. Both were remanded to the Burlington County jail system. Police also impounded seven vehicles belonging to the couple as well as an all terrain vehicle. According to Detective Lieutenant Robert Lewandowski these vehicles, along with the two homes and other property owned by the couple, are subject to forfeiture. "We will ask a judge to require that the Andersons forfeit all of the property that they own that may have been bought with drug money. You don't go out and buy big ticket items with dirty cash and expect to gain from it. If you buy it, we'll take it." This is the third drug raid conducted by the Pemberton Township police in the past two weeks according to Lewandowski. "We intend on continuing these operations for as long as it takes. We will show these dealers that they don’t own our town."
November 16^th - The Pemberton Township Police Department welcomed two new officers to its ranks Friday as Ptl. Charles Bennett and Ptl. Jason Watters completed their basic training at the Camden County Police Academy. For the past twenty weeks both officers were trained and educated in various aspects of law enforcement including criminal law, motor vehicle law, arrest search and seizure, domestic violence and a host of other subjects. Both of the officers received awards at the graduation ceremony which was held Friday night. Ptl. Bennett received the Physical Fitness award for having the highest score overall in the physical fitness tests while Watters received the Academic Award for finishing first in his graduating class. Both officers are currently assigned to Patrol Division and will be undergoing the Police Departments fourteen week Field Training Program. This program acclimates the new officers to the law enforcement field and gives them additional training in putting their new skills to use in an actual police environment. They will be teamed up with an experienced veteran officer while undergoing a number of tests both academic as well as hands on. It is not until they complete the Field Training Program that they will be allowed to patrol on their own and will be full fledged members of the Pemberton Township Police Department.
November 15^th - The Pemberton Township Police Department, in a joint cooperative investigation with several other law enforcement agencies, conducted an undercover operation at Cheeks Bar on South Pemberton Road in Pemberton. Undercover officers went into Cheeks and acted as customers. Once the females agreed to perform sexual acts, officers from Pemberton Township Police, New Jersey State Police, Office of Homeland Security, US Immigration and Customs and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations entered the establishment and placed seven females under arrest. The females were transported to the Pemberton Township Police Station to be charged and processed. All seven defendants were charged with Engaging in Prostitution, bail was set at $1500.00. Of the seven females six were found to have an illegal status with US Immigration Laws; those six females will have further hearings with the US Federal Court to determine the disposition of their ability to remain in the United States. The arrested females currently reside in Essex County and are natives of Brazil.
Arrested were: (Ms. Pereira has legal status. The remaining six females have an illegal status).

Irene Pereira, 52 years old, Market Street, Newark, NJ (Legal)
Lucilene Mendanha, 39 years old, Jabez Street, Newark, NJ
Edniea Jaronimo Do Prado, 24 years old, Ferry Street, Newark, NJ
Aurora Gallegos-Sanchez, 38 years old, Elma Street, Newark, NJ
Giselle Mora-Jimmenez, 44 years old, Livingston Street, Elizabeth, NJ
Liede Jesus Souza, 24 years old, Pattison Street, Newark, NJ
Edivaimis Jaronimo Do Prado, 36 years old, Ferry Street, Newark, NJ
This is not the first prostitution arrest made at this establishment. In July, 2006 officers arrested several employees and charged them with various charges including prostitution and drug possession. Those charges are still outstanding and pending court. In September 2005, a similar prostitution arrest took place.

November 13^th - Two Browns Mills men were charged with narcotics trafficking by Pemberton Township police after a warrant service yesterday on Dennis Avenue in Browns Mills. Muneer Tanner, 25, Dennis Avenue, Browns Mills and Juan Fernandez, 19, Belleview Boulevard, Browns Mills, face charges of Possession of Marijuana With the Intent to Distribute, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Members of the Pemberton Township Police Department's Narcotics Unit, along with the New Jersey State Police Troop C TEAMS Unit and the Pemberton Township Patrol Division, executed a search warrant Tuesday afternoon, the 13th, at the Tanner residence on Dennis Avenue. Recovered during the raid were over fifty (50) grams of marijuana, packaging, a digital scale and other paraphernalia. Tanner was placed in the Burlington County Jail in default of $2,500 bail while Fernandez was processed and released pending grand jury action.

November 8^th - David Castle, 22 years old, Browns Mills, is under arrest after police raided his mobile home and found over two pounds of marijuana, crack cocaine, and two handguns.
Members of the Pemberton Township Police Department' s Narcotics Unit, along with the New Jersey State Police Troop C TEAMS Unit, executed a search warrant Thursday evening which was the culmination of a month long narcotics investigation. During the raid officers discovered over two pounds of marijuana, two bags of crack cocaine along with a .25 caliber semi-automatic handgun and a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun.
The defendant, David Castle, was charged with possession of marijuana over 25 grams; possession of marijuana with intent to distribute within a school zone; possession of crack cocaine with the intent to distribute; possession of handguns without required permit; and maintaining a fortified structure (for fortifying the doors with metal and wood cross bars to impede law enforcement entrance). Castle was lodged in the Burlington County Jail with a bail of $75,000. Detective Brian Smith. Pemberton Township Police Narcotics Unit, along with the New Jersey State Police- Troop C TEAMS Unit and the Pemberton Township Police Department Patrol Division conducted the raid
November 6^th - a thirteen year old student was assaulted by three other students while attending Helen Fort Middle School. Investigation shows that three 7th and 8th graders carried out the assault, possibly in retaliation for the victim's supposed interest in the boyfriend of one of the suspects. The incident took place in the canopy section of the school complex which is an open air area between two wings of the school. At about 11:15 A.M. the victim was changing classes when she was confronted by the suspects. One of the suspects punched the victim in the face while the other two kicked the girl. Staff members were able to stop the assault. The victim suffered facial injuries including injury to her lip where her teeth punctured the lower lip. She was transported by private vehicle to Virtua Hospital where she was treated and released. The three suspects were charged with assault and released into the custody of their parents. School officials have preliminarily suspended the girls for four days pending their investigation. The victim has returned to class. Officer Arthur Shinn and Detective Anthony Muscella conducted the investigation.
A resident of Coville Drive reported vandalism to a fence. Officer Richard Luden responded.
The Pinelands Center on Mt. Misery Rd. reported vandalism to the campground. Officer Richard Luden responded.
Officer Dan Matthews responded to Coville Drive for a vandalism to a vehicle incident.

DECEMBER

December 12^th - Fatal Pedestrian/Motor Vehicle Accident

The male victim was identified as Oscar Manuel Ramos Cortez, 27 years old, Princeton Boro, N. J. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The female was identified as Silvia Mejia Deolores, 19 years old, Princeton Boro, N. J. She was flown to the Cooper Trauma Center, Camden N. J. where she was pronounced shortly thereafter. Confirmation was made that the victims were recently married.

The driver was identified as Vladimir Senko, Staten Island, N. Y. He was transported to Virtua Hospital Mt. Holly, where he was treated and released. He was driving a 2004 Audi A4.

The investigation revealed that the collision occurred when the victims parked their vehicle, (2005 Ford E350 Delivery Truck), on the north bound shoulder of Rt. 206. The victims then attempted to cross over an unlit two lane portion of RT 206, into north bound traffic where the collision with the vehicle occurred. The male victim was pronounced at the scene, and the female victim was transported by helicopter to Cooper Trauma Center where she was pronounced shortly thereafter. The two victims were attempting to make a delivery to the Mexican Grocery Store located on the south bound side of Rt. 206. Police have been unable to locate next of kin for notification but believe through sources that the couple was recently married. No charges have been filed against the driver at this time. The investigation is ongoing by Ptl Stephen Price and Sgt. Peter Delagarza of the Pemberton Township Police Department Traffic Unit. Anyone who may have witnessed the accident or has information about the victims is asked to contact the Pemberton Township Police Department at (609) 894-3310 or the Confidential Tip Line at (609) 894-3352.
December 12 ^th - A resident of Chippewa Trail reported vandalism to Christmas lights to Sgt. Pete Delagarza.
December 11 ^th - A resident of Cabot Drive reported vandalism to a shed. Officer Shawn Kitson responded for a report.
December 11 ^th - Officer John Hall responded to New Moon Street for a vehicle vandalism report
December 10 ^th - A resident of Alyssum Street reported power tools taken from a shed. Officer Pete Glendon filed the report.

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