Voorhees Man Charged with Threat to School – February 16, 2018
Jacob Finkelstein, 18, of Voorhees, has been charged with threatening to terrorize students and staff at Eastern Regional High School in Voorhees.
On February 15th, 2018, police were made aware of an incident involving Jacob Finkelstein where he had allegedly been making false threats during school hours that were heard by multiple students, by stating that he was going to “shoot up the school”.
Captain Carmen Del Palazzo of the Voorhees Police Department reported that no weapons were found at Jacob Finkelstein’s residence during the course of the investigation.
Jacob Finkelstein was arrested on February 15th, 2018 and charged with one count of second degree False Public Alarm and one count of third degree Terroristic Threats.
He was remanded to Camden County Correctional Facility pending a court appearance.
All persons charged with crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Released Friday, February 16th, 2018.
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Contact: Captain Carmen Del Palazzo PIO
Telephone: 856-882-1134
Email: cdelpalazzo@vtpd.com
Voorhees, New Jersey: On February 8th, 2018 at approximately 12:45 pm, Voorhees Police Officers were dispatched to the Wingate Inn on Laurel Oak Road to check on the well-being of three individuals. Voorhees Police was unsuccessful in contacting the three in question and needed hotel management to assist in gaining access to the room. Once inside Voorhees Police found three individuals deceased from an apparent drug overdose.
At this time, the case is being investigated by the Voorhees Police Criminal Investigations Bureau and Investigators from the Camden County Prosecutors Office. The victims have been identified and were residents of Toms River, New Jersey.
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For more information about this incident 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
Date: January 18, 2018
Contact: Lt. Bill Walsh
VOORHEES RESIDENTS ARE INVITED TO SEE WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE A POLICE OFFICER
Voorhees, NJ (January 18, 2018): The Voorhees Police Department is excited to announce our 3rd Citizen’s Police Academy which will begin on Thursday, March 8, 2018 and meet on most Thursday nights from 6:30PM-9:30PM, concluding with a graduation ceremony on May 17, 2018 (final dates TBA). The training will take place at our Police Headquarters and several off-site locations. This course will offer our residents an inside exclusive look at the training and behind the scenes activities that make the Voorhees Police Department function in a professional, effective, and efficient manner on a daily basis.
“This is yet another program that we feel will expand our community-based efforts. It will continue to keep open lines of communication and create a better understanding for the community about police officer operations, specifically here in Voorhees,” said Voorhees Police Chief Louis Bordi.
The course will cover:
This course will host approximately 30 Voorhees residents, ages 18 and over. Applicants will be required to successfully pass a background examination including warrant, NCIC, driver’s license checks, and NJ and Interstate Criminal History checks. Those who are accepted will be notified via email. Selected applicants will also need to complete a waiver of liability form.
To apply to the Voorhees Police Citizen Academy, visit our website at:
The deadline for applications is Friday, February 9, 2018 by 5PM.
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For more information on how to apply for this program, please contact:
Lt. Bill Walsh
856-882-1107
Media Release
Contact: Captain Carmen Del Palazzo PIO
Telephone: 856-882-1134
Email: cdelpalazzo@vtpd.com
Residential Burglary Arrest
VOORHEES TWP. NJ 11/2/17, the Voorhees Police Department announces the arrest of Sean Gallagher (22) from the 200 block of Homer Avenue, Voorhees NJ. The Voorhees Criminal Investigations Bureau conducted a follow up investigation at his residence for a residential burglary and upon arrival, Mr. Gallagher fled on foot into a nearby wooded area. He was subsequently detained and arrested after a brief foot pursuit. The Voorhees Criminal Investigations Bureau had probable cause to charge Mr. Gallagher with another prior residential burglary, which occurred on October 3rd, 2017, at a residence on the 100 block of Saddle Ridge Road. Mr. Gallagher was charged with burglary, criminal mischief, and theft. In addition, Mr. Gallagher was a fugitive from justice. He has been remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility. This matter is pending in Superior Court, Camden, New Jersey.
Residents are reminded to be vigilant and report ALL suspicious activity.
For more information about this arrest, please contact Captain Carmen Del Palazzo.
News Release
For Immediate Release
Date: September 25, 2017
Contact: Lt. William D. Walsh
Voorhees Township Helps Promote “Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day”
VOORHEES, NJ — Motorists in New Jersey and throughout the nation are asked to join a day-long effort on October 10, 2017, 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 will be promoting public awareness through social media, variable message boards, and directed patrols. Last year in New Jersey, 603 individuals lost their lives in motor vehicle-related crashes, up from 562 in 2015. Distracted driving fatalities have increased at an alarming rate over the last 4 years. In 2013 there were 58 fatalities on the State’s roadways in which distracted driving was a major contributing factor. That number ballooned to 115 fatalities in 2016, or 19% of all traffic deaths. To help battle this growing problem, the State’s #77 alert system is now used to report all forms of dangerous driving, from those operating a vehicle while looking at a cell phone to those driving while impaired. 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. Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day not only raises awareness about the individual responsibility we have for our driving behaviors, but also engages drivers in making positive changes behind-the-wheel every day of the year.
Additional information is available by logging on to www.asce.org/brakesonfatalities.
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For more information, please contact:
Lt. William Walsh
856.882.1107
wwalsh@vtpd.com
