Day: December 2, 2019

K-9 Jocko and Officers Apprehend Two Burglars at Bagel Bin

VOORHEES TWP. NJ

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On Sunday, December 1

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, 2019 at approximately 10:44 pm, Voorhees Patrol Officers were dispatched to the Bagel Bin located on the 200 block of Kresson-Gibbsboro Road for a burglary in progress. The business owner was alerted and able to view live video from the surveillance system of two masked individuals inside the closed business. As Officers arrived on location, the individuals pulled the rear door shut, hence barricading themselves within the business. Officers, including Voorhees Police K9 (Jocko) set up a perimeter, at which time, a K9 announcement to surrender was broadcasted. Two individuals complied with Officers commands, prior to K9 Jocko being deployed, and exited the business. They were then taken into custody without incident.

The Voorhees Police Department announces the arrest of Arthur Reynolds (57 yoa), last known address from the 1600 block of City Place, Atlantic City, NJ and Dion Joyce (52 yoa), last known address from the 1000 block of Martin Luther King Blvd., Atlantic City, NJ.

Each was processed and charged with the following crimes: Burglary 2C:18-2A(1), Possession of Burglary Tools 2C:5-5A(2), Criminal Mischief 2C:17-3A(1), and Theft 2C:20-3A. In addition, it was learned that Mr. Dion Joyce was a wanted person by the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Department. Both burglars were remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility pending a court hearing.

Residents are reminded to be vigilant and report

ALL

suspicious activity.

Address/Location

Voorhees Township Police Department

1180 White Horse Road

Voorhees Township, NJ 08043

Contact

Emergency: 9-1-1

Non-emergencies: 856-428-5400

Commercial Vehicle Travel Restrictions Lifted on all Interstate highways

Use caution as roads may be slippery and stay clear of plows, spreaders and emergency responders

(Trenton) –

New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials announced

the Commercial Vehicle Travel Restriction that was in place on portions of I-78, I-80 and I-287 has been lifted effective at 8 p.m. tonight, Monday, December 2

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All vehicles previously listed in the restriction are able to resume normal travel. State Highways are wet, but in good condition. Precipitation is expected to continue overnight and end tomorrow morning.

Motorists should continue to use caution and drive carefully as there could be slippery roadways. Our crews will continue to work through the night to make sure roads are in good condition for the Tuesday morning commute. Stay clear of plows, spreaders and emergency responders so they are able to do their jobs safely.

If you are driving tonight or tomorrow morning, remember to clear snow and ice before you drive, plan extra travel time, and maintain a safe following distance from other vehicles. NJDOT will be using Variable Message Signs throughout the storm to provide updates.

For winter weather and preparedness updates, motorists are encouraged to check the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management’s website,

www.Ready.NJ.gov

and NJDOT\’s traffic information website

www.511nj.org

for real-time travel information. For NJDOT news and updates follow us on the

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or on Twitter

@NJDOT_info

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Body of Woman Found in Farnham Park

CAMDEN CITY, new jersey—Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer and Camden County Police Chief Joseph Wysocki reported the body of a 31-year-old

female from Burlington County was found on December 2, 2019 at approximately 3:00 p.m. in Farnham Park on the 1600 block of Baird Boulevard in Camden. Cause of death is unknown at this time.

The matter is under investigation. No further details are being released at this time.

Released Monday, December 2, 2019.