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  • DNA Home Asset Marking Program

    Posted on June 18, 2015 by Voorhees Police

    The Voorhees Police Department would like to announce through a collaboration between the Camden County Police Chiefs Association and Applied DNA Science that we are participating in  the DNA Home Asset Marking Program.

    The DNA Home Asset Marking Program allows participants to mark their property with invisible DNA materials from a plant provided by the company, along with signs and window decals warning would be thieves.   This program is available to residents and businesses allowing them to mark jewelry, tools, etc.  The plant DNA is nearly impossible to remove.  It can be viewed by police using a special light.  If an item with the plant DNA is recovered or located the item can be scanned.  If plant DNA marks are located, Applied DNA will return the owner information within 48 hours.  The program is approximately $70.00 for plant DNA that will mark around 100 items.  Questions can be referred to Investigator Scappichio at 856-882-1107 or rscapicchio@vtpd.com

    For more information visit Applied DNA Science:

    http://www.adnas.com/home-asset-marking

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

  • Residential Dwelling Fire

    Posted on May 14, 2015 by Voorhees Police

    At 11:10 pm, Voorhees Police were dispatched to the unit block of Hidden Acres Drive for a residential dwelling fire that quickly engulfed the entire residence. The occupants were able to self evacuate and arriving Officers secured a perimeter. The fire was suppressed by Voorhees Fire District along with mutual aid from Cherry Hill, West Berlin, Lindenwold, & Magnolia.

    At this time, the family is currently staying with relatives. The Camden County Fire Marshall, Camden County Prosecutors Office and Voorhees Detectives are investigating to establish the cause. There were no reported injuries to residents nor emergency personnel.

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

  • Residential Apartment Fire

    Posted on May 13, 2015 by Voorhees Police

    At 9:48 am, Voorhees Police were dispatched to the 296 Building of Echelon Road for an apartment fire that quickly spread. Arriving Officers evacuated the involved and surrounding units.  As police secured a perimeter, the fire was suppressed by Voorhees Fire District along with mutual aid from Cherry Hill, Gibbsboro, West Berlin, Lindenwold, Laurel Springs & Somerdale.

    At this time, 10 families have been displaced until Township Engineers can determine the structural integrity of the building and utilities restored. The Red Cross and building management are working to provide placement. The Camden County Fire Marshall, Camden County Prosecutors Office and Voorhees Detectives are investigating to establish the cause. There were no reported injuries to residents nor emergency personnel, however a dog did perish from the fire.

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

  • Motor Vehicle Crash

    Posted on April 08, 2015 by Voorhees Police

    At approximately 7:11pm Voorhees Police Units were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash in the area of Evesham Road and Avian Plaza. Preliminary investigation by police revealed the following:

    A 2002 Toyota Celica, operated solely by a Marlton, New Jersey resident, Sengching Hwang age 64, was traveling Eastbound on Evesham Road when it struck a 2011 Hyundai Elantra operated solely by a Hi-Nella, New Jersey resident, Kimberly Wardwell age 32, who was attempting to exit the Avian Plaza. Both vehicles then veered off the roadway before striking several trees. Voorhees Police were on scene immediately as well as Emergency Medical Personnel rendering aid. Kimberly Wardwell was transported to Cooper Hospital where her condition is listed as stable. Sengching Hwang was transported to Virtua Hospital in Marlton where Hospital Personnel advised she succumbed to her injuries at 7:56pm.

    The crash investigation is still ongoing and being investigated by Voorhees Police.

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

  • Mitigation Plan for Four New Jersey Counties

    Posted on April 02, 2015 by Voorhees Police

    The Voorhees Office Of Emergency Management is involved in a mitigation plan for Four New Jersey Counties.

    For more information, please visit http://nj4hmp.com/