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  • Kresson Road construction continues

    Posted on July 18, 2016 by William Walsh

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    Please see the below information forwarded to our Agency regarding Kresson Road construction:

    (July 14, 2016) – The Camden County Freeholder Board’s Department of Public Works (DPW) is continuing to work on a roadway improvement project on Kresson Road (CR 671) from Evesham Road to Route 73 Voorhees Township.

    On July 18, one-way traffic and a detour will be implemented to accommodate the milling and paving of the road surface.  One-way traffic will be in place allowing travel on Kresson Road from Evesham Road toward Route 73.  Vehicles traveling from Route 73 toward Evesham Road will be detoured onto Kresson-Gibbsboro Road, to Cooper Road, back to Evesham Road.

    “Improving our roadway infrastructure while increasing highway safety is one of the best investments we can make in our county,” said Freeholder Susan Shin Angulo, liaison to the DPW.  “The dependence on a strong highway system is paramount for everyone in the county from residents to businesses.”

    When completed, the $1.2 million project will include the installation of bike lanes, concrete curbs, driveway aprons, traffic striping, pavement markers and handicap ramp improvements. Storm water improvements will also take place as part of the improvement project.

    “Whenever you are driving through a road construction zone, please prepare for traffic pattern changes, and be observant of posted instructions or message boards,” Shin Angulo said. “We appreciate the patience and understanding of motorists for any inconvenience they may experience due to traffic delays or detours which will be posted if necessary during these improvement projects.”

    The highway department and county engineers are responsible for maintaining 1,400 lane miles of county roadway and 50 bridges. They are dedicated to making our area safer for motorists and pedestrians through county highway construction projects and road maintenance, including pothole repairs, street sweeping, grass cutting and storm drainage upkeep.  The Public Works Department is located in Lindenwold where personnel are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to serve the residents of Camden County.

    To report concerns on Camden County roadways, call (856) 566-2980.

  • Residential Burglary Arrest

    Posted on July 14, 2016 by William Walsh

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    VOORHEES TWP. NJ 7/13/16, the Voorhees Police Department announces the arrest of Leon Pittman (38) from Shetland Lane in Willingboro for a forced entry residential burglary, theft and criminal mischief. Voorhees Police took custody of Mr. Pittman after the Moorestown Police Department arrested him on an active Voorhees warrant. The arrest was the result of a thorough and lengthy investigation conducted by the Voorhees Criminal Investigations Bureau after they were detailed to the scene of a burglary on the unit block of Las Brisas Boulevard, back on February 27th, 2016. Mr. Pittman was remanded to the Camden County Correctional facility in lieu of $50,000 bail. The investigation is still ongoing.

    Residents are reminded to be vigilant and report ALL suspicious activity.

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    For more information about this topic, please contact Captain Carmen Del Palazzo.

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  • Voorhees Police Announce National Night Out 2016

    Posted on June 24, 2016 by William Walsh

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    VOORHEES POLICE NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

    Tuesday, August 2, 2016 6PM-9PM

    Osage and Kresson Schools

    Building More Connected Neighborhoods
    We have listened to our residents’ feedback from our Nextdoor poll for this year’s National Night Out, and are switching to a neighborhood-based event. This year we will be having matching events at Osage School and Kresson School. We encourage our residents to not only come out to the event in their respective area, but to get involved. For more updates on the event follow us on social media (#VoorheesNNO) and visit our website. If you wish to volunteer to help, please email Sgt. Bill Walsh at wwalsh@vtpd.com.
    Neighborhood competitions, carnival attractions and games, food and more.

    Meet your Police Officers, Drug and Alcohol Educators, Domestic Violence Advocates and numerous other services.

     

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  • Heroin Arrest

    Posted on June 24, 2016 by William Walsh

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    VOORHEES TWP. NJ 06/23/16; at approximately 8:50PM, the Voorhees Police were dispatched to the 200 block of Burnt Mill Road for a report of suspected narcotic activity taking place. The caller advised police communications that an unknown female may have overdosed. Responding units located the female inside a red Chevy sedan which was also occupied by Anthony Pentasuglio from the 1000 block of Kipling Lane, Philadelphia, PA.
    Police investigation summoned the assistance of Voorhees K9 Officer Anthony Campbell and his partner “Maverick” to the scene. As a result, 37 bags of heroin were located in the vehicle, which resulted in the arrest of Anthony Pentasuglio (37) for 3rd degree Possession of Heroin and Possession of hypodermic syringe. The female was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment. Mr. Pentasuglio was remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility in lieu of $5,000 bail. This matter is pending in Superior Court in Camden, New Jersey.

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    For more information about this arrest, please contact Captain Carmen Del Palazzo.

    Contact: Captain Carmen Del Palazzo PIO
    Telephone: 856-882-1134
    Email: cdelpalazzo@vtpd.com

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  • Residential Burglary Arrest

    Posted on June 14, 2016 by William Walsh

    VOORHEES TWP. NJ 06/13/16, at approximately 1:24pm the Voorhees Police Department was dispatched to the 1200 block of Maple Avenue for a burglary in progress. Responding Patrol Officers were advised that an alert neighbor called to report an unknown female was trying to gain entry into a house through a window. Voorhees Police arrived and located the female a short distance from the residence. She was identified as Laura Declemente (30) from the 600 block of 9th Avenue, Lindenwold, New Jersey. After an on-scene investigation, Ms. Declemente was charged with 3rd degree Burglary and remanded to the Camden County Correctional facility in lieu of $500.00 bail. The investigation is still ongoing.

    Residents are reminded to be vigilant and report ALL suspicious activity. You are the eyes and ears of your police department!

    Burg

     

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    For more information about this arrest, please contact Captain Carmen Del Palazzo.

    If you would like to download this press rlease, please click here.