Residential Burglary Arrest
VOORHEES TWP. NJ 10/26/16, the Voorhees Police Department announces the arrest of Joseph Kunz (39) from the 100 block of East Park Avenue, Lindenwold NJ for a forced entry residential burglary, theft and criminal mischief. Officers were detailed to the scene of a burglary on the 100 block of Passaic Avenue, back on August 30th, 2016. The arrest was the result of a thorough and lengthy investigation conducted by the Voorhees Criminal Investigations Bureau as well as assistance from the Cherry Hill Police Department. Mr. Kunz was remanded to the Camden County Correctional facility in lieu of bail. This matter is pending in Superior Court, Camden, New Jersey. 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 arrest, please contact Captain Carmen Del Palazzo.
Contact: Captain Carmen Del Palazzo PIO
Telephone: 856-882-1134
Email: cdelpalazzo@vtpd.com
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
Contact: Lt. William D. Walsh
Voorhees Police Department Helps Promote Annual
“Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day”
VOORHEES — Motorists in New Jersey and throughout the nation are asked to join a day-long effort on October 10, 2016, designed to increase awareness about safe driving behaviors and keep the State’s roadways fatality free for one-day.
Known as Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day, the national initiative was designed to unite the country in moving toward zero fatalities for one full day by encouraging motorists to obey all traffic laws, including buckling up, every ride; driving the posted speed limit; avoiding distractions while driving; and always being safe and sober behind the wheel. Our goal is to experience a day when all roadway users are extra vigilant and there are no fatalities on our roadways.
To support this effort, the Voorhees Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting pro-active patrols in motor vehicle crash hotspots throughout Voorhees Township.
Last year in New Jersey, 562 individuals lost their lives in motor vehicle-related crashes, up from 556 in 2015. Pedestrian fatalities increased from 168 in 2014 to 173 in 2015. The 2015 number represents 30% of all crashes while nationally pedestrian fatalities are at 15%. Statewide law enforcement agencies will be utilizing their variable message boards and conducting educational activities to raise public awareness regarding this issue during the week of October 3rd ending with “Brakes on Fatalities Day on October 10th.
Additional information on the “Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day” is available by logging on to www.brakesonfatalities.org. Be sure to also follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@VoorheesPolice), and other social media platforms including our website, www.vtpd.com.
JOB OPPORTUNITY
TITLE: School Traffic Guard
DEPARTMENT: Voorhees Police Department
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Must pass medical examination including hearing and vision tests.
Must successfully complete background check.
Submit resume and letter of interest to Lt. William Walsh at:
or
Drop documents off:
Voorhees Police Administration Building
Attention: Lt. William D. Walsh
1180 White Horse Road
Voorhees, NJ 08043
Voorhees – Law enforcement officers from the Voorhees Police Department will be cracking down on drunk drivers as part of the 2016 Labor Day Statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. Beginning August 19, 2016 and running through September 5, 2016, local and state law enforcement officers will conduct sobriety checkpoints and roving patrols, looking for motorists who may be driving while intoxicated.
“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” is a national campaign designed to raise awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving through high-visibility enforcement backed up by public educational efforts including national radio and television advertisements, posters, banners and mobile video display signs. The campaign looks to curtail impaired driving during the busy summer travel season, including the Labor Day holiday period.
“Many people believe that after a few drinks they’re still safe to drive,” said Gary Poedubicky, Acting Director of the NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety. “Even one drink can impair your judgment and reaction time, putting not only yourself, but everyone on the road, in danger.”
“There is a zero tolerance message for this campaign. If drivers are caught operating their vehicle while impaired they will be arrested,” he added.
In 2013 alcohol-impaired fatalities accounted for 27 percent of New Jersey’s motor vehicle fatalities. As part of the initiative, the Division of Highway Traffic Safety provides grants to local law enforcement agencies throughout the state to run the two-week campaign.
Law enforcement agencies participating in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over 2016 crackdown offer the following advice:
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.
