JANUARY

Recent Accidents


• Motor Vehicle vs. Bicyclist
  
  Date & Time: January 18^th at 3:18 P. M.
  Location - Lakehurst Road, south of Junction Road
  Bicyclist - Brian Welsh, age 55, Browns Mills.
  Driver & Vehicle Info - Susan Diaz, Bayville NJ. 2001 Toyota Corolla
  Description - Investigation revealed that the bicyclist was traveling south on Lakehurst Road and drifted into the southbound lane of travel and was struck by the vehicle also traveling south on Lakehurst Road. Bicyclist was not wearing a safety helmet and struck his head on the roadway after the collision occurred. Bicyclist suffered a severe head injury and was flown by South Star to Helene Flud Hospital where he still remains. ** No further information on his latest condition. Traffic Safety Officer (TSO) Price investigated.
  
  
• Motor Vehicle vs. Pedestrian
  
  Date & Time: January 21^st at 4:46 P. M.
  Location - Intersection of Broadway and Trenton Road
  Pedestrian - Jeanette Smith, age 71
  Driver & Vehicle Info - Barry A. Mabin, Browns Mills, 2003 Hyundai Elantra
  Description - Investigation revealed that the Vehicle was stopped at the red light at the intersection of Broadway and Trenton Rd. heading westbound. The Pedestrian started walking northbound in the crosswalk at the intersection of Trenton Rd. and Broadway (against the “Do not walk” signal ). Vehicle proceeded through the intersection when the light turned green and the pedestrian was not seen due to sun glare and subsequently struck. The pedestrian received slight facial lacerations and was transported to MHBC for treatment. **No further information on latest condition. Patrolman Cestare investigated.
  
  
• Motor Vehicle Accident
  
  Date & Time: January 22^nd at 11:05 P. M.
  Location - 1/2 mile west of Lakehurst Rd.
  Veh-2006 International Refrigeration Box Truck.
  Victim - Gregory Rogers, Browns Mills
  Description - Investigation revealed truck traveling east on Lakehurst Road and came in contact with a patch of black ice. Vehicle slid off the roadway, down an embankment, onto its right side. Vehicle sustained some damage and with no reported injuries to the driver. No summonses issued. Traffic Safety Officer (TSO) Price investigated.
  
  
• Motor Vehicle Accident
  
  Date & Time: January 23^rd at 12:33 P. M.
  Location - Four Mile Rd.
  Veh - 2004 Nissan Frontier
  Victim - Jose Ramos, Browns Mills
  Description - SUV traveling North on Four Mile Road and came in contact with a patch of black ice. Vehicle slid off the roadway and overturned on the drivers side. Vehicle sustained heavy damage to the drivers side and undercarriage. No reported injuries to the driver. No summonses issued. Traffic Safety Officer (TSO) Sawyer investigated.
  
  
• On January 17, 2008 the Pemberton Township Police Safe Neighborhoods Unit, Narcotics Unit and K-9 Unit, in conjunction with members of the New Jersey State Police Teams (C) Unit, NJSP Red Lion Barracks and K-9 Unit executed an arrest and search warrant in the 500 block of Willow Blvd, Browns Mills (Pemberton Township). This warrant was the result of a narcotics investigation in which the sale and purchases of controlled dangerous substances were taking place. A search of the residence revealed a quantity of loose and packaged Crack Cocaine, Prescription Narcotic Drugs, Digital Scales and Drug Paraphernalia consistent with drug distribution. Also located within the residence was a shotgun. Adam Harris, 26, Browns Mills, was taken into custody without incident and transported to police headquarters for processing.

  Adam Harris was charged with Possession of CDS (Crack Cocaine), Possession of Crack Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute, Possession of Prescription Narcotic Drugs with the Intent to Distribute, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Firearm (Shotgun) while Distributing a Controlled Dangerous Substance. Harris was lodged in the Burlington County Jail in default of $15,000.00.. Charges are pending for Lisa DeWolf, 26, Browns Mills.

• Chief Robert Lewandowski has announced that the Pemberton Township Police Department has formed a new police unit. Its mission will be to work within the residential neighborhoods to lower crime and increase police visibility. The unit's primary functions will include street level crimes and investigation of other quality of life violations, to assist with crime prevention, community policing, training and narcotics enforcement. Officers will use foot patrol, bicycle patrol, as well as unmarked units to patrol the residential areas. Officers were selected for this unit based upon recommendations from their supervisors and command staff. "Sgt. David Geibel is the unit commander and he comes to this job as a dedicated, knowledgeable and resourceful leader. He will answer directly to Detective Lieutenant Ron Kreig. The three officers that comprise the rest of the unit are young, energetic and outstanding officers. Patrol Officer Dan Matthews has been on the department for six years and was part of the team of officers who went to New Orleans after the Hurricane.Katrina. Patrol Officers Mike Bennett and Mike Brewer have been with us for two years and have shown the ability, maturity and drive that we hope are indicative of all our officers" said Lewandowski.

  "Keeping the residents safe and secure in their neighborhood is the foremost mission of a police department. Patrol officers are normally busy handling calls for service and we decided that we needed a group of officers that would be free from these duties to spend the time that is needed on specific issues that plague our neighborhoods" said Chief Lewandowski. "each neighborhood has its own specific needs and problems. These could be car break-ins, open air drug sales, noise complaints, traffic problems or a host of others. This unit will have the time and resources to work on them."

  Lewandowski went on to say that the Safe Neighborhoods Unit will work closely with the Detective Division in gang and drug interdiction but will not lose sight of its main focus. "the residential areas of the township will see an increase in police patrols from not only this unit but from the patrol officers. This is one subject that is constantly brought to my attention by residents. They want police in the neighborhoods and they are going to get it."

• On January 7, 2008 at 4:21 P.M. Pemberton Township Police were dispatched to a Motor Vehicle / Pedi-Cyclist collision on Juliustown Road, Browns Mills. Preliminary investigation revealed that 1994 GMC Jimmy truck, driven by Ericks Fricsons of McGuire A.F.B,. was traveling in the northbound lane of Juliustown Rd when the Pedi-Cyclist entered in to the path of the truck and was struck. The victim, a 15 year old male from Browns Mills, was treated at the scene then flown to Cooper Trauma Center, Camden, N. J. by South Star Helicopter. The victim was admitted to the hospital with multiple leg and facial injuries. Mr. Fricsons was not injured. The collision is still under investigation and no summonses have been issued at this time. Anyone with any additional information, who may have witnessed this accident, please contact the Pemberton Township Police Department at (609) 894-3308 or the Police Confidential Tip Line at (609) 894-3352.
  
  
• The Pemberton Township Police has been awarded a grant from the New Jersey Department of Criminal Justice to purchase much needed soft body armor. Chief Robert Lewandowski stated that the grant comes at no cost to the taxpayers. These funds are a result of convictions obtained in court and come from surcharges on motor vehicle tickets and other criminal offenses. " The grant is for $6,375.58 and will cover the cost of 10 body vests for the officers. "Although they are referred to as bullet proof vests they are in actuality soft body armor and have a life span of about five years. Then each has to be replaced. This grant will allow us to replace the outdated vests worn by some officers and will cover the entire cost." The Chief went on to say that the department has also applied to the Federal Government program for vest replacement and will hear the results of that grant request sometime in the late spring. "If we can get additional funds we can upgrade vests for additional officers." The Pemberton Township Police Department has a budgeted complement of fifty nine police officers serving Pemberton Township.
• Pemberton Township Police Chief Robert Lewandowski announced that applications for the examination for the position of Police Officer are currently available.

  Applicants must be U.S. citizens and residents of Pemberton Township. In addition, applicants must be at least 18 years of age and cannot be over 35 years of age. Applicants must also possess a high school diploma or an approved High School Equivalent Certificate and possess a valid New Jersey Driver's License at the time of appointment.

  Chief Lewandowski urges eligible residents interested in a challenging and rewarding career in law enforcement to apply for this examination. "There is no better job than being a police officer. You will be in a position to serve the people of our community. You can and will make a difference in the lives of the people you come into contact with. The feeling of helping someone out of a situation that they felt was hopeless is something that must be experienced. Not everyone is cut out to be a police officer. But if you are, you will be in a position to make a difference in the lives of many, and you will continue to make Pemberton Township a Community of Excellence".

  Applicants will be required to complete a written examination administered by the N.J. Department of Personnel. A fee of $25.00 must accompany the application. The closing date for receipt of applications by the N.J. Department of Personnel is March 31, 2008. The examination is tentatively scheduled for Spring 2008. The exam is given only every two years so failure to apply now will result in a delay until 2010.

  Applications are available at the Pemberton Township Police Department and can also be downloaded from the N.J. Department of Personnel.website. This website also offers an orientation guide for this examination and updated test information.

  The Pemberton Township Police Department is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. "We need to see more diversity within the department so we better reflect the residents we serve. I will see to it that applications are available to any group who requests them so they can be sure that qualified candidates are able to apply."

  Any further questions can be answered by calling the chief's office at (609) 894-3308.

FEBRUARY

• February 21st - The Pemberton Township Police were alerted by police dispatch to a 911 call for a subject who was struck in the head with an object. Police and EMS responded to the location and observed a wound on the forehead of the victim, Douglass Brown, 48, Browns Mills. The police investigation revealed that the victim was walking his dog in his back yard when he felt something strike his head causing pain, bleeding and discomfort. Emergency Medical Squad personnel transported the victim to the Virtua Hospital in Mt. Holly for treatment where it was determined that he had been shot by a BB gun and the BB retrieved from the wound. The victim was treated and released shortly thereafter. Patrols and detectives, through investigation, located the juvenile suspect, 16, Browns Mills, who was subsequently arrested and the weapon seized. The suspect was charged with Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purposes. The suspect was lodged in the Burlington County Juvenile Detention Facility. Detective Anthony Muscella and Ptl. John Hall Investigated.
  
  February 8^th    The Pemberton Township Police Department welcomed its newest officer to its ranks Friday as Ptl. Jason Gant completed his basic training at the Burlington County Police Academy. For the past twenty six weeks Gant was 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. Ptl. Gant received a number of awards at the graduation ceremony which was held Friday afternoon at the Burlington County College. Of five major awards given by the academy, Gant was the recipient of three while being a runner-up for the other two. He was awarded the Professionalism Award which was selected by a panel of Burlington County Police Chiefs based upon interviews, tests scores and essays. He was given the Police Training Commission Award, selected as the outstanding graduate by the Police Training Commission as well as receiving the Class Physical Fitness Award. He was a runner up in the Firearms and Academic awards. Ptl. Gant is currently assigned to Patrol Division and will be undergoing the police department;s 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 with an experienced 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 patrol on their own. They will then be full fledged members of the Pemberton Township Police Department.

MARCH

• March 25^th - A Browns Mills man is under arrest after being stopped by officers for a motor vehicle equipment violation where the officer found a substantial amount of marijuana in the vehicle.
  
  Patrol Officer Thomas Stewart II was on patrol when he observed the 1997 tan Ford Explorer. Upon stopping the vehicle and speaking to the driver, 21 year old Christopher Slate of Magnolia Street in Browns Mills, Stewart detected an odor of raw marijuana emanating from the vehicle. While searching, he located two (2) large zip lock bags containing three (3) pounds of marijuana, along with several pills identified as the narcotics Percocet. Also seized from the driver was $1,600 in cash. The Ford Explorer was also seized by police who will request that it be forfeited.
  
  Police Chief Robert Lewandowski had praise for the officer's actions. "The officer's initiative in this case took three (3) pounds of marijuana off the street and is another in the long line of drug arrests we have made in recent months. It's not just the detailed investigations that reveal drug dealing, it's also the aggressive officer patrolling the neighborhoods for things that are out of place". He went on to say that he will request that the courts seize the money and vehicle and turn them over to the township for their use. "Use a vehicle in committing a crime and we want it. Make money from criminal activity and we'll take it."
  
  Slate was charged with Possession of Marijuana over fifty (50) grams; Possession with the Intent to Distribute and Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance. Slate posted his $5,000 bail and is awaiting grand jury action.
• March 20^th - A local man is in custody for robbery after police say he assaulted a person and snatched a gold chain from the victim's neck before fleeing. With information from local residents, police officers including the townships K-9 unit located the suspect hiding in a nearby home.
  
  The incident began at 8:50 P.M. when the victim, Jerry Carter, 33, was walking on Kinsley Road in Sunbury Village. He was approached by an assailant who punched him in the head and snatched a gold chain from his neck before fleeing the scene. The victim identified the assailant as local resident Lamont Brown, 36, of Kinsley Road. Police officers from the Pemberton Township Safe Neighborhoods Unit, along with officers from the Patrol Division and K-9 Unit arrived to search for the suspect. Sgt. David Geibel of the Safe Neighborhood Unit was approached by several local residents who had information on the location of the suspect.
  
  With this information officers set up a perimeter around the residence of 212 Kinsley Road. When approaching the home, the suspect attempted to flee out the rear door only to be confronted by officers positioned as rear security and ran back into the residence. After refusing numerous orders to surrender, K-9 Officer Justin Kreig deployed his K-9 partner Bandit into the home. Accompanied by Sgt. Dave Geibel, Ptl. Dan Matthews, Ptl. Jason Watters and Sgt. Dave Woodworth of Pemberton Boro P.D., officers entered the home where the K-9 located Brown hiding behind a furnace and hot water heater. Brown, still refusing to surrender, fought the officers and had to be physically restrained to complete the arrest. He was subsequently found to be in possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia.
  
  Brown was charged with Robbery, Resisting Arrest, Possession of Crack Cocaine and Narcotics Paraphernalia. He was lodged in Burlington County Jail on $25,000 bail. Note: Brown is a six (6) time convicted felon with numerous arrests and is a convicted sex offender. Chief Robert Lewandowski said that "this incident only strengthens the ties that are needed to rid the township of these types of crimes and those who commit them. Here we have a man who has shown little or no consideration for the residents in the very neighborhood in which he lives". Brown recently was released from jail within the past few weeks and still has pending robbery and weapons charges from other incidents. Chief Lewandowski added "It was the residents who are fed up with this type of activity who came forward with the information on where the suspect was hiding. Several residents thanked the officers for what they did here. It's really the residents who should be thanked! This is what is needed in Pemberton Township, a real partnership between police and the community."
  
  
• March 24^th - Burlington County Prosecutor Robert D. Bernardi announced that Hassan Shabazz, age 18, of 167 Lemmon Avenue, Pemberton withdrew his previous not guilty plea and entered a guilty plea today in Burlington County Superior Court to the charge of Aggravated Manslaughter, 1^st degree. The defendant is charged with the death of Anthony Garcia, age 20, of Westampton N.J. in February, 2007. The defendant was 17 years of age when the crime occurred.
  
  The plea was presented by Burlington County Assistant Prosecutor Michael C. Mormando before the Honorable John A. Almeida, J.S.C. Burlington County. Pursuant to the terms of the guilty plea the defendant will serve twenty three years in state prison and must serve 85% of that sentence before being eligible for parole. The defendant will be sentenced on May 16^th, 2008 before the Honorable John A. Almeida, J.S.C.
  
  Background: 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 Anthony Garcia outside the home near the street. The victim had been shot multiple times. The victim was airlifted the Cooper University Medical Center Trauma Unit in Camden, N.J. The victim underwent surgery at that facility and was later pronounced dead.
  
  On June 20, 2007, the defendant appeared before the Honorable Cornelius P. Sullivan, J.S.C. for a juvenile waiver hearing. As a result of the prosecutor's waiver application, the juvenile was waived to adult status and an arrest warrant was signed by Judge Sullivan charging the defendant with Murder, 1^st Degree and Possession of a Firearm for Unlawful Use, 2^nd Degree. On September 18, 2007 a four (4) count indictment was returned by a Burlington County Grand Jury charging Hassan Shabazz with Murder, 1^st degree, Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose, 2nd degree, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, 3rd Degree and Hindering Apprehension, 3rd Degree.

  March 19^th - Child Killed in Mini-Van / School Bus Crash

  Burlington County Prosecutor Robert D. Bernardi and Pemberton Township Police Chief Robert Lewandowski announced this afternoon that the investigation is on-going regarding the circumstances surrounding a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred in Pemberton on March 18, 2008. The vehicle that struck the school bus was occupied by a woman and her three (3) children. The driver is identified as Michelle Laster, 31 of 235 Hargrove Ave., Browns Mills, N.J. The children have been identified as Jyqawon Jones, age 3, his twin brother Jashawn Jones and their sister, Desire Jones, age 5. Jyqawon was killed in the crash. The driver and her two (2) surviving children remain hospitalized at Cooper University Medical Center in Camden, N.J. Their conditions are not being released. The investigation is focusing on the cause of the crash, the condition of the vehicles involved and whether the occupants of the mini-van were properly restrained inside the vehicle. The mini-van will be examined by crash specialists and mechanics.
  
  

• Burlington County Prosecutor Robert D. Bernardi and Pemberton Township Police Chief Robert Lewandowski announced this afternoon that their agencies were conducting a joint investigation involving a crash of a mini-van and a school bus that occurred at 3:06 P.M. this afternoon. Police and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Bluebird Street and Bobwhite Boulevard in Pemberton Township following a report of a serious motor vehicle crash involving a school bus. The preliminary investigation has revealed that a mini van struck a school bus within the intersection. The mini van was travelling westbound on Bobwhite Boulevard and the bus was travelling southbound on Bluebird Street. The intersection is not controlled by a stop sign or traffic signal. The mini van occupied by a mother and her three children, a five (5) year old female and three (3) year old male twins. One of the twins was ejected from the vehicle on impact. That child was transported to Virtua Memorial Hospital in Mt. Holly and later died as a result of injuries from the crash. The mother, her daughter and son were all transported to Cooper University Hospital in Camden, N.J. The bus is owned and operated by the Pemberton Township School District and contained twenty one (21) elementary age students and the driver. There were no reported injuries on the bus. The investigation into the crash is on-going by the Pemberton Township Police, the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office Fatal Accident Reconstruction Unit and the New Jersey State Police Fatal Accident Unit. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
  
  
• On March 13^th at 7 P.M. the Pemberton Township Police Safe Neighborhoods Unit, Narcotics Unit and K-9 Unit, in conjunction with members of the New Jersey State Police TEAMS "C" Unit and N.J.S.P. K-9, Unit executed a search warrant in the Sunbury Village section of Pemberton Township Thursday night and netted a total of four (4) suspects and seized a quantity of narcotics and cash. This search warrant was the result of narcotics investigation in which the sale and purchase of Controlled Dangerous Substances were taking place. While executing the warrant at 190 Kinsley Road officers noticed the main target, Jermaine Sutton, leaving the residence in a vehicle. Officers made a traffic stop of the vehicle and arrested Mr. Sutton. Also arrested were two passengers in the vehicle, Cornell Sutton and Edward Sutton. Simultaneously, officers executed the search warrant at 190 Kinsley Road. Upon arrival, officers found seventeen (17) people occupying the small two bedroom home. Arrested at the home was Tiaisha Houston. Police recovered $2,816 in cash. A female juvenile found in the front yard was charged with underage drinking.

  If the names seem familiar it is because Jermaine Sutton, Cornell Sutton and Tiaisha Sutton were targets of two simultaneous drug raids at the same location on March 1, 2008. Both Suttons had posted their bail and returned to Sunbury Village and their old way of life.

  Police Chief Robert Lewandowski said "We will keep hammering away at those persons who are spoiling life for our residents. We will hit them and hit them until they decide that it's not worth it. We'll arrest them, take their cars, their money and anything they have. Then we will take their freedom hopefully for a long, long time." He added that "the residents are fed up, the mayor and council are fed up and so are we. They have given us a mandate to clean the streets and we will do everything that we can to live up to their expectations."

  ACCUSED 1 - Jermaine Sutton, 190 Kinsley Road, 28 years old. Charged with Possession of Crack Cocaine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Driving While Intoxicated. He was lodged in Burlington County jail on $15,000.00 Bail.

  ACCUSED 2 - Tiaisha Houston, 190 Kinsley Road, 26 years old. Charged with Possession of Crack Cocaine, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia She was released on summons.

  ACCUSED 3 - Cornell Sutton, 196 Kinsley Road, 31 years old. He was charged with Possession of Crack Cocaine and Possession of Marijuana. He was released on summons.

  ACCUSED 4 - Edward Sutton, 135 Lemmon Avenue, 20 years old. He was charged with Possession of Crack Cocaine; Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was lodged in Burlington County Jail for and outstanding warrant of $2,500.

  Sergeant David Geibel, Pemberton Township Police Safe Neighborhoods Unit and Detective Brian Smith, Pemberton Township Narcotics Unit led the investigation.

  
  On March 7^th at approximately 3 P.M. Pemberton Township Police were alerted by police dispatch to a 911 call for a subject who was reported to have left his residence and ran into the woods. Police were advised that the subject, a 31 year old male from Browns Mills, had possibly injured himself and was mentally unstable. Patrol units responded to the location and attempted to locate the subject but were unsuccessful at which time a perimeter was set up. The Pemberton Township Police K-9 Unit was contacted and K-9 Officer Justin Kreig and his K-9 partner, Bandit, responded from home to conduct a track. Upon receiving a brief of the situation Kreig deployed Bandit into the woods knowing that the combination of heavy rains, time lapse, and area contamination from previous searching were unfavorable conditions for a track to have positive results. The K-9 engaged the track leading Kreig through approximately a mile of paths in the woods from the starting point, then off into a dense area of woods where his partner alerted on the subject who was unharmed, attempting to conceal himself and taken into custody for his safety. The subject was subsequently transported to Lourdes Medical Center in Willingboro for evaluation and treatment.
  
  
  
  

  On March 4, 2008 the Pemberton Township Police Department arrested and charged Jason Mitchell, 50, of Browns Mills with fraud and theft. This arrest was the result of a lengthy investigation which revealed that Mitchell (operator of the Browns Mills Dream Car Club) advertised and scheduled annual car shows since June of 2003 while promoting that the proceeds raised by these events were to benefit the local and state D.A.R.E programs. D.A.R.E. Officer Christal Bartholomew became suspect of the operation when contacted by Mitchell requesting that the townships D.A.R.E. officer and vehicle participate in the September 2007 event which was being held in the Browns Mills Shopping Center parking lot, and Mitchell's responses to questions that were asked about his affiliation to D.A.R.E. Officer Bartholomew contacted D.A.R.E New Jersey Inc. and inquired about Mitchell. They reportedly were unaware of him or records of any funds raised and/or forwarded to the program. An investigation was launched and revealed that Mitchell was using the funds raised since 2003 for his own personal use and benefit not for the kids of the D.A.R.E. programs in this community or the state. The investigation is continuing in an effort to uncover the true dollar amount misappropriated which at this time exceeds $1,000.00 dollars. Mitchell was charged and released pending arraignment on Monday at Pemberton Township Municipal Court. Officer Christal Bartholomew and Detective Chris Mahler continue the investigation.
  
  

• On March 1^st the Pemberton Township Police Safe Neighborhoods Unit, Narcotics Unit and K-9 Unit in conjunction with members of the New Jersey State Police TEAMS "C" Unit and N.J.S.P. K-9 Unit executed two (2) simultaneous Drug Raids in the Sunbury Village section of Pemberton Township Saturday night and netted a total of four (4) suspects and seized a quantity of narcotics, cash and a vehicle.

  These search warrants were the result of narcotics investigations in which the sale and purchases of Controlled Dangerous Substances were taking place. While executing the warrant at 190 Kinsley Road, officers arrested residents Jermaine Sutton and Tiaisha Houston and seized crack cocaine, marijuana, packaging materials and approximately $3,500 in cash. Officers also seized a 1999 Dodge Durango which Sutton had used during CDS transactions. This vehicle had been previously seized from Sutton for similar CDS activity. While officers were at the location conducting the raid and search of the residence, suspect William Neal showed up at the residence and was arrested and charged with loitering to obtain or purchase a Controlled Dangerous Substance.

  At the second location, 196 Kinsley Road, officers arrested Cornell Sutton, seized a quantity of crack cocaine, knife, fireworks and approximately $2,700.00 cash.
  
  

• Location # 1 - 190 Kinsley Road, Sunbury Village Section of Pemberton Township.

  ACCUSED 1 - Jermaine Sutton, 190 Kinsley Road, 28 years old. Charged with Possession of Crack Cocaine, Possession of Crack Cocaine with intent to distribute; Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Suspect posted $10,000.00 Bail.

  ACCUSED 2 - Tiaisha Houston, 190 Kinsley Road, 26 years old. Charged with Possession of Marijuana and released on summons.

  ACCUSED 3 - William Neal, 195 Kinsley Road, 44 years old. Charged with Loitering to Obtain Controlled Dangerous Substance and wanted on outstanding warrants. He was released on summons

• Location #2 - 196 Kinsley Road,. Sunbury Village Section of Pemberton Township.

  ACCUSED 1 - Cornell Sutton, 196 Kinsley Road, 31 years old. Charged with Possession of Crack Cocaine; Possession of Crack Cocaine with intent to Distribute; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Unlawful Possession of Fireworks; Possession of a Weapon (Knife) for Unlawful Purposes and Certain Persons not to have Weapons. Suspect posted $10,000.00 Bail.

  The investigation was led by Sergeant David Geibel, Pemberton Township Police Safe Neighborhoods Unit and Detective Brian Smith, Pemberton Township Narcotics Unit.

APRIL

• On April 25, 2008 at about midnight a lone male entered the 7-11 store on Trenton Road, Browns Mills and approached the clerk. He demanded money from the register and told the clerk that he had a gun and placed his hand under his sweatshirt to indicate this. (No weapon was seen). The clerk gave him the contents and he fled the scene on foot.

  Officers had a good physical description of the suspect but were unable to locate him that night. On April 29, 2008 at about 8:24 P.M., Sergeant David Geibel and Patrolman Michael Brewer of the Pemberton Township Safe Neighborhoods Unit spotted a person fitting the description of the suspect walking on Trenton Road near Pemberton Blvd. Officers lost sight of the suspect as he entered the wooded area adjacent to Fort Dix. Officers set up a perimeter in the area and had Patrolman Justin Kreig and K-9 Bandit assist in a track. Sergeant Geibel then spotted the subject in the wooded area. The suspect was ordered to get on the ground and he refused to obey and had to be physically forced down. Officers made positive identification that this was the subject from the 7-11 robbery. Officers also recovered crack cocaine and a crack pipe.

  The suspect, Kirk Davis, 36, Chairline Road in Medford, was charged with the robbery and placed in the Burlington County Jail on $25,000 cash bail. Ft.Dix DOD Police also charged him with Possession Of A Controlled Dangerous Substance And Drug Paraphernalia.
  
  

• On April 18^th at approximately 4:33 P.M. Pemberton Township Police were alerted by police dispatch to a call for a subject driving around in the area of the Browns Woods Apartment complex and reported to be in possession of a handgun. Police intercepted the vehicle on Trenton Rd, Browns Mills and initiated a motor vehicle stop. Police located a .40 cal handgun in the vehicle which was seized and both occupants arrested, charged and the vehicle towed. Arrested were Quincy Forman, 23, Willingboro, N.J. and Gabriel Edgehill, 19, Pemberton, N.J. Police investigation revealed that Edgehill was in a dispute with another subject and was apparently looking for him when a call was placed to the police for fear of Edgehill being armed. A combination of the call to police and quick actions of the officers were instrumental in thwarting a potential public safety issue.

  Charges are as follows:
  Gabriel Edgehill - Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Receiving Stolen Property and Possession of Handgun Ammunition. He was lodged in the Burlington County Jail in lieu of $50,000.00 bail.
  Quincy Forman - Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Receiving Stolen Property and Possession of Handgun Ammunition. He was released on summons.
  
  

• On April 8^th Pemberton Township Police were alerted by police dispatch to a 911 call for shots fired. Patrol and Safe Neighborhood Unit Officers responded to the 100 block of Kinsley Road in Pemberton and observed a large uncooperative crowd of subjects on location. The police investigation revealed that the victim, Jerry Sutton Jr., age 31, Pemberton and a person of interest were engaged in an argument when a handgun was discharged. It was determined that there was one single shot and no reported injuries. A .32 Cal handgun was located in the rear yard of the residence hidden under trash and the 15 year old male was subsequently arrested for placing it there. At this time there is no determination as to what sparked the dispute. The investigation is ongoing.

  Arrested were:

  Antoine Crawley, 22, Pemberton - $2,500.00 Warrant, lodged in the Burlington Co. Jail.

  Carl Williams, 19, Pemberton - Released on Summons, Obstructing Justice.

  Juvenile (male), age 15 - Violation of House Arrest, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Possession of Cocaine with the Intent to distribute, Possession of Cocaine and Criminal Trespass and was lodged in the Burlington County Juvenile Detention Facility.

  Juvenile (male), age 16 - Violation of House Arrest and was lodged in the Burlington County Juvenile Detention Facility.

• Pemberton Township Police will have a new weapon in their arsenal this spring to help combat illegal off-road activities. The department will soon have two brand new all-terrain vehicles compliments of Surf and Turf Power Sports.
  
  This year the new dealership opened on Ft. Dix Road and police met with the owners to see how they could work together to mutually help each other out. Lewandowski went on to say "The owners of the Surf and Turf Power Sports recognize that it pays to be good citizens. Through a special program they will donate two new all-terrain vehicles for the department to use. We have quite a lot of wooded and open areas that are not easily accessible by vehicle and a large problem with illegal off road activity. These machines will give us the ability to go anywhere and be everywhere."
  
  According to Chief Bob Lewandowski most areas of the township are off limits to ATV operation. "The laws are clear; you must have specific permission from the landowner to operate an ATV. If you don-t know who owns the property or if you do not have permission, you must keep off." The department has been using special enforcement patrols in the high activity areas. This includes officers operating four wheel drive vehicles as well as the department-s motorcycles."
  
  Lewandowski went on to say that there are certain areas in the township that are especially hard hit. Presidential Lakes and Country Lakes are at the top of the list. "You cannot operate any vehicle in the sand pits behind Presidential Lakes since it is township property. You cannot operate anywhere in the state forest lands either. The area behind Country Lakes is off limits. If you are found operating unlawfully within the township you will be charged with trespassing, ticketed and your vehicle will be impounded. You will have to pay a tow and storage fee and show proof of ownership and insurance in order to get it released." He went on to add that any ATV found operating on any street will be likewise be impounded and the operator and owner will be cited.
  
  Anyone with questions concerning ATV and off road cycles can contact the Police Department Traffic Safety Office at 894-3309 with any inquiries.