The Voorhees Police Department would like to remind motorists of New Jersey’s “Move Over” law. Last evening, Voorhees Police Officer Jack Kluk initiated a motor vehicle stop on State Highway Route 73 for an equipment violation. Officer Kluk elected to approach the vehicle from the passenger side to speak with the driver. This decision in turn may have saved his life, as his patrol vehicle was side swiped by a passing commercial vehicle. The vehicle did stop as a result of the crash. We are thankful to report that nobody was injured.
New Jersey’s “Move Over” law requires that all motorists approaching a stationary, authorized emergency vehicle, tow truck, highway maintenance or other emergency service vehicle that is displaying a flashing, blinking or alternating red, blue, amber or yellow light, or, any configuration of lights containing one of these colors, must safely change lanes, safety and traffic conditions permitting, into a lane not adjacent to the authorized vehicle.
If a lane change is impossible, prohibited by law or unsafe, the motorist must reduce the speed of his/her vehicle to a reasonable and proper speed that is lower than the posted speed limit and be prepared to stop, if necessary.
Motorist who violate this law face a fine of not less than $100.00 and not more than $500.00.
For more information about this, please contact Captain Carmen Del Palazzo.
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Contact: Captain Carmen Del Palazzo PIO
Telephone: 856-882-1134
Email: cdelpalazzo@vtpd.com
Please see the attached Wanted Person flyer in regards to the attempted homicide in Voorhees on 2/3/2017.
VOORHEES TWP. NJ: On Friday February 3rd, 2017 at 10:45pm, Patrol Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Kirkbride Road for a shooting. Officers arrived and located an adult male that had been shot multiple times. The male was taken to Cooper Hospital and is listed in stable condition. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival but has been identified as Michelle Walls (26), of Voorhees. If anyone knows her whereabouts, you are asked to contact Investigator Perez of the Voorhees Police Department 856-428-5400.
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For more information about this shooting, please contact Captain Carmen Del Palazzo
Contact: Captain Carmen Del Palazzo
PIO Telephone: 856-882-1134
Email: cdelpalazzo@vtpd.com
SUPPLEMENTAL RELEASE
In regards to the below crash, the Voorhees Police have identified the operator as Todd Gersh (43) from the unit block of Woodhurst Drive, Voorhees, NJ.
VOORHEES TWP. NJ 1/22/17: At approximately 10:24 am Voorhees Police Units were dispatched to a single motor vehicle crash on Kresson-Gibbsboro Road (County Route 685) in the area of the Kresson Golf Course. Investigation by police revealed the following:
A 2009 Range Rover, operated by a Voorhees resident, was traveling Northbound on Kresson-Gibbsboro Road when it veered off the roadway striking several trees. Voorhees Police were on scene immediately and were subsequently informed by Emergency Medical Personnel that the operator and sole occupant had succumbed to injuries.
The crash investigation is still ongoing and being investigated by the Voorhees Police Traffic Unit. If anyone has information related to this crash please call the Voorhees Police at 856-428-5400.
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For more information about this crash, 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 5, 2017
Contact: Lt. William D. Walsh
Voorhees, NJ (01/05/2016): The Voorhees Police Department is excited to announce our 2nd Citizen’s Police Academy which will begin on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 and meet on most Tuesday nights from 6:30PM-9:30PM, concluding with a graduation ceremony on May 23, 2017 (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 Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 5pm.
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For more information on how to apply for this program, please contact:
Sergeant Eric Camm
856-882-1104
