Gloucester Township Police Department

W. Harry Earle

Chief of Police

Dial 911 For Emergencies

Dial (856) 228-4500 For Non Emergency

Police Crime Tip Line 856-842-5560

Community Relations Bureau 856-228-4011

Mission Statement

We, the members of the Gloucester Township Police Department, dedicate ourselves to the community in which we serve. We recognize our badge as a symbol of public faith and accept it as public trust, and hold it true to the ethics of police service. As part of our goal, we will continually strive to:

Protect the lives and property of the citizens of Gloucester Township Preserve the peace and order of the community through the prevention of crime and apprehension of criminals. Be sensitive, understanding, and responsive to the needs of the community. Foster and maintain a positive public image of the Police Department within the community Interact with the community by getting organizations, leaders, and citizens involved in the total law enforcement effort.

Be role models to the children of the township, to teach them to resist temptation to do wrong, and to build a relationship based on mutual respect and trust.

We will constantly seek to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating ourselves to our chosen profession, law enforcement.

Personnel

110 Sworn Officers 25 Special/Park Patrol Officers

12 Police Communications
(FULL TIME)

9 Civilian Employees

Community Relations Bureau
Cpl. Sean Grannan
Sgt. Brendan Barton

Community Support

80+ Active neighborhood watch groups throughout the Township of Gloucester with 6,800 participating households.

Society Improvement Program and D.A.R.E. working with 8,011 students throughout the year.

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Gloucester Township Police Department Rolls Out New Crime Tip-line

In an effort to further community involvement and to assist in the investigation of criminal activity, Chief Harry Earle would like you to know that the Gloucester Township Police Department has created a Crime Tip-Line. This line is for use by the public to supply the police with potentially vital information that they may have to assist police in solving crimes that have occurred. The tip can be anonymous as there is no requirement that the person leave their name or address. The number of the tip-line is 856-842-5560. The Crime Tip Line should not be used for crimes in progress, a crime that has just occurred where an immediate police response will assist in the apprehension of violators, or anytime life or property is endangered. In these situations a person should call 9-1-1. Members of the public should also continue to call the Gloucester Township Police Department Headquarters at 856-228-4500 in order to report non-emergency situations, request the non-emergency response of a police officer, or to request general public safety information. The Crime Tip Line will enable all of those who wish to do the right thing, but have not come forward with information concerning a crime. Gloucester Township citizens are also encouraged to become a member of the Neighborhood Watch. The Neighborhood Watch groups are active throughout Gloucester Township and assist the Gloucester Township Police Departme by being alert to unusual or suspicious behavior and reporting this activity with a confidential Neighborhood Watch Identification number.

For further information about the Neighborhood Watch Program or the new Crime Tip Line contact the Community Relations Bureau at 856-228-4011 or

Gloucester Township Crisis Intervention Team

Gloucester Township Crisis Intervention Team provides assistance to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Working with the local police department, volunteers are trained to provide comfort, education and referral services to persons and families in need. Many victims of domestic violence and sexual assault are frightened and embarrassed by what happens to them. They are often unaware of the many services available in the community. These include emergency food, clothing and shelter, as well as counseling and legal services.If you are a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault, you are encouraged to call the Gloucester Township CIT at (856) 374-5728 or the domestic violence hotline at (856) 227-1234. If you are calling the CIT line, please leave a message and phone number where you can be reached and a volunteer will return your call. The Domestic Violence Hotline is manned day and night. Your confidentiality is assured either number you call.

The CIT team is looking for volunteers to join the team. CIT members undergo a forty-hour ten-week training program to prepare them as Crisis Intervention Counselors. If you are interested in volunteering for the team, call (856) 374-5728 or (856) 227-1800, ext. 22.

Neighborhood Watch Safety Bulletin

During the overnight hours between Thursday, July 15th and Friday, July 16th, an unknown subject(s) entered several unlocked vehicles in the neighborhoods along Peter Cheeseman Road and stole various types of items located from within those vehicles. Anyone with any information that may help in this investigation is encouraged to call our Anonymous Crime Tip Line at 856‐842‐5560.

Any reports of in‐progress suspicious activity should be immediately called into the Gloucester Township Police Communications Center at 856‐228‐4500. Suspect and vehicle descriptions are always helpful to responding officers, however callers should never put themselves in danger when obtaining such information. As always, the Gloucester Township Police Department reminds its residents and visitors to lock their vehicles when left unattended and to also keep personal items, such as GPS and Satellite Radio units, locked away and out of sight.

If you have any questions please contact the Community Relations
Bureau at 856‐228‐4011.

Gloucester Township Police Begin Intersection Safety Program (Red Light Cameras)

Gloucester Township announced that its intersection safety cameras will begin taking photos of red-light runners at designated intersections beginning July 25, 2010. Cameras will capture still images and video of red-light running violations. A 30-day warning period began June 24, 2010 in which drivers receive warning notices. There will be no fine for this warning notice. Beginning July 25, 2010 citations will be issued.

The intersection safety cameras will monitor these four approaches:

Northwestbound Erial Road at Blackwood Clementon Road
Eastbound Blackwood Clementon Road at Erial Road
Southbound Little Gloucester Road at Blackwood Clementon Road
Westbound Blackwood Clementon Road at Cherrywood Drive

"We encourage people to slow down and definitely stop on red before the actual citations begin," said police Chief Harry Earle. "This is a public safety program, and our goal is to deter red-light runners and prevent collisions resulting from these violations."

Cameras will operate 24-hours a day and capture images of every vehicle running a red-light at the intersections. Warning signs alerting drivers to the intersection safety cameras have been installed prior to the warning period. The system activates when motion is detected just prior to the stop bar after the traffic signal has turned red. The cameras capture two images of an alleged violation, taken from the rear of the vehicle.
The first image shows the vehicle at the white stop bar and the illuminated red light.
The second image shows the violator in the middle of the intersection with the red light illuminated.
The license plate image is a close-up from one of the images captured.
Data, including the time, date, and duration of the yellow and red lights, also is recorded.
Cameras also record a 12-second digital video of the violation, including six seconds prior to and six seconds after running the red light.

Intersection safety technology is just one way Gloucester Township will make local streets safer for everyone. For more information about the township’s intersection safety program, visit www.glotwp.com.

Gloucester Township has contracted with American Traffic Solutions Inc. (ATS) which provides road safety programs for more than 240 communities across North America. More information about ATS is available at www.atsol.com.

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News Release - 8/10/2010

As a result of complaints received by residents of grafitti being spray painted under the Rt. 42 overpass by Woodland Ave in Blenhiem, NJ, the Gloucester Township Police Department deployed a new grafitti camera in an effort to thwart any further acts of grafitti and identify those who may be involved.

Almost immediately upon deployment of the grafitti camera, numerous images were captured of individuals traveling through the area by way of a paved bike path.

Several of these individuals were depicted carrying trash and other items which were later found discarded in the immediate area of where the grafitti was located. With the help of these pictures, Gloucester Township Police Detectives began interviewing subjects in the area and ultimately identified two juveniles who were responsible for the grafitti in that area. These two juveniles, ages 14 and 15, were both charged with one count each of criminal mischief.

The Grafitti Camera is a new device that aids in the detection and prevention of criminal acts. A stand alone system, it emits a verbal warning and takes a digital picture of an individual(s) who set off a motion detector and stores these images.

News Release - 8/1/2010

On 08/01/2010 at approximately 13:22 hours Officer Wynne #200 conducted a motor vehicle stop on Evesham Road in the Glendora section of Gloucester Township. Before the vehicle came to a complete stop the front seat passenger exited the vehicle and threw an object into the rear yard of a residence. Additional Units arrived on location and assisted with the investigation. Officers located the item thrown and it was determined to be stolen property. Further investigation assisted by the Gloucester Township Criminal Investigations Unit revealed that the suspect had burglarized at least six unlocked vehicles earlier during the daytime. The investigation led to the recovery of over $7000.00 in stolen property. Victims were identified and notified by the Police, however some victims have yet to be identified.Suspect was charged with Burglary, Theft, Obstruction and remanded to Camden County Jail in default of Bail $10,000 - 10% bail. Suspect is identified as: Anthony Mountes from the 100 block San Diego Drive, Magnolia N.J. 08049.

News Release - 7/28/2010

During the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 27, 2010 an officer assigned to the bicycle unit was conducting an enhanced patrol operation in the Lakeview Apartment Complex. The officer encountered a suspicious male walking through the complex, and upon contacting the male the officer determined that he was carrying a can of spray paint and gloves.

As this incident unfolded, it was revealed that the male, 18 year old Jamar Nicholson of Blackwood, had just recently "tagged" an area along the Gloucester Township bicycle path and is suspected of "tagging" several other areas and businesses throughout the town.

At this time, Nicholson was charged with one count of Criminal Mischief and may receive several additional charges as the investigation continues.

News Release - 7/22/2010

The Gloucester Township Police Department is seeking help with identifying a subject who used stolen credit cards, taken from burglarized vehicles in our jurisdiction, to make purchases at two stores in the Deptford Mall on July16, 2010.

The suspect is a white male with very short or shaved dark colored hair which is possibly receding. He was observed wearing a dark-colored hooded sweat shirt, and was seen in both stores with the hood up.

Anyone having any information regarding the whereabouts or identification of this subject is asked to call the Gloucester Township Police Anonymous Crime Tip Line at (856) 842-5560 or Police Dispatch at (856) 228-4500.

Please refer to the attached Information Flier and Photo of the subject wanted for questioning in this case.

News Release - 7/20/2010

On the morning of Friday, July 19th Gloucester Township Police were conducting enhanced patrol operations in the areas of specific commerical busineses due to recent commercial nightime burglaries in the South Jersey Area. At approxiamtely 3:04 AM, police stopped a fictitiously tagged vehicle in the Strawberry Square
shopping center located on Sicklerville Road after the Officer observed the occupants looking into the Canal's Liquor Store. The vehicle was occupied by three adult male subjects, all of whom were taken into custody for various offenses including: outstanding warrants, possession of drug paraphernalia and providing police with false information. Located within the vehicle was evidence that lead officers to believe that the trio was about to commit a "Smash and Grab" type commercial burglary. The three subjects were transported to the Gloucester Township Police Department for processing and further investigation.

Once at police headquarters, it was determined that one of the occupants, 31 year old Tycean Harris from Baird Blvd. in Camden, NJ, was not only responsible for a "Smash and Grab" burglary at The Mexican Store on the Black Horse Pike in Gloucester Township on July 16th, 2010, but also for two additional "Smash and Grabs" in both Deptford and West Deptford Townships.

The combined efforts of the Gloucester Township, Deptford Township and the West Deptford Township Police Departments resulted in Mr. Harris being charged with his involvement in multiple "Smash and Grab" commercial burglaries within the three jurisdictions. Harris was remanded to the Camden County Adult Correctional Facility in lieu of bail.

Regarding the other two occupants, 48 year old Nicholas Brown of Market Street in Camden, NJ was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, issued several motor vehicle citations and was remanded to the Camden County Jail on an outstanding arrest warrant. 21 year old Alberto Dones of Winslow Road in Williamstown, NJ was released from police custody after being processed on an outstanding warrant for his arrest.

News Release - 7/16/2010

During the overnight hours between Thursday, July 15th and Friday, July 16th, an unknown subject(s) entered several unlocked vehicles in the neighborhoods along Petercheeseman Road and stole various types of items located from within those vehicles.

Anyone with any information that may help in this investigation is encouraged to call our Anonymous Crime Tip Line at 856-842-5560. Any reports of in-progress suspicious activity should be immediately called in to the Gloucester Township Police Dispatch Center at 856-228-4500. Suspect and vehicle descriptions are always helpful to responding officers, however callers should never put themselves in harms way when obtaining such information.

As always, the Gloucester Township Police Department reminds its residents and visitors to lock their vehicles when left unattended and to also keep personal items, such as GPS and Satellite Radio units, locked away and out of sight.

News Release - 7/15/2010

As part of their "Hometown Heroes" program, the Texas Roadhouse Restaurant located at 631 Cross Keys Road in Gloucester Township, will be rewarding Gloucester Township Police K-9 Dog "Nero" with a steak dinner this Saturday, July 17 at 1:00 pm, for a job well done.

Police K-9 Nero and his Handler, Ptl. Jim Clark were on duty June 25, 2010 at 3:30 am, when an alert resident called to report a person burglarizing their car in the Cobblestone Development in Gloucester Township. Ptl. Clark and K-9 Nero responded to the scene, but the the suspect had already fled on foot. K-9 Nero immediately picked up the suspect's scent and tracked him down. Ptl. Clark and his K-9 partner soon located the suspect. The suspect then attempted to flee from Ptl. Clark and K-9 Nero. The suspect was then apprehended by K-9 Nero. The suspect began to comply with the officer, but then suddenly tried to run away. The suspect was again apprehended by K-9 Nero. The suspect then tried to punch K-9 Nero and the fought with the arresting officers. The officers were able to subdue the suspect and take him into custody. Neither K-9 Nero, nor the officers were injured.

Further investigation revealed that the suspect had arrived in a vehicle which was reported stolen from Monroe Township. This vehicle was recovered at the scene by Officers. The investigation also revealed that the suspect had burglarized at least 10 unlocked vehicles in the Cobblestone Development and along the Hickstown Road
area.

As part of their "Hometown Heroes" program, the Texas Roadhouse Restaurant is rewarding K-9 Nero with a Steak Dinner at the restaurant this Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 1:00 pm.

News Release - 6/20/2010

On 6-2-2010 at approximately 1:30 AM, the Gloucester Township Police received a call from an alert citizen, reporting 2 suspicious persons in the Fairways Apartments complex in Gloucester Township. Police were already conducting patrol operations in this area due to an increase in unlocked vehicle burglaries in the northern area of Gloucester Township.

Officers immediately responded to the area, and utilzed a hand held Thermal Imaging Camera to detect the suspects location. Officers converged on the 2 suspects and they were caught after a brief foot pursuit. No one was injured in the apprehension.

The investigation revealed that the suspects were responsible for approximately 30 burglaries of unlocked vehicles that occurred both that night and over the course of the past several weeks.

The investigation is ongoing, as it is believed that many car owners are unaware that their unlocked vehicles were entered and their property was stolen. The Gloucester Township Police Department is asking anyone who believes that their vehicle was entered, and is missing property, from the Broadmoor, Timber Birch, Millbridge Apartments, Ballentree, Rosegate, Cameron Circle, Glen Oaks, Somerdale Road, Chews Landing, and Hilltop sections of Gloucester Township in the past weeks, to contact the Police Department at 856-228-4500. Some stolen property was recovered, and we are working diligently to return it to the lawful owners.

These incidents serve as a reminder on the importance of locking your vehicle at all times. For more crime prevention tips and information on how to join Neighborhood Watch in Gloucester Township, please contact the Gloucester Township Police Community Relations Bureau at 856-228-4011.

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News Release - 6/19/2010

On 06/19/10 at approximately 08:24 AM, Officers from the Gloucester Township Police Department were dispatched to Glendora Auto Services on the Black Horse Pike to investigate a report of a suspicious male who was attempting open doors on parked vehicles. The call was received from another business owner located across the street from Glendora Auto Services.

Upon officers arrival, they obtain a physical description of the suspicious male, and the last known direction of travel. After a brief search of the area, a subject matching the description was located several blocks away on Evesham Road.

Officers obtained statements from two witnesses, and viewed the video surveillance system from Glendora Auto Service. The video captured images of the subject attempting to open several vehicles doors that were parked on the property of Glendora Auto Services. However all of the vehicles were locked. The following person was charged with Criminal Attempt Burglary, and Criminal Trespass.

News Release - 6/7/2010

On 6/7/2010, at approximately 9:53pm, Gloucester Township Police responded to the Black Horse Pike at Evesham Road for a report of a male on a moped being struck by a vehicle.

The driver of the moped was identified as Joseph Cinalli, age 26. The driver of the car was identified as Gary Novack Jr, age 19. Mr. Cinalli was transported to Cooper Hospital in Camden. He is reported to be in stable condition with non- life threatening injuries. Mr. Novack was transported to JFK Hospital in Stratford for minor injuiries.
The roadway was closed for approximately two hours. The crash is still under investigation at this time.

News Release - 6/4/2010

On 6/4/2010, at approximately 0832, Gloucester Township Police were conducting Enhanced Strategic Police Operations in the area of the Black Horse Pike Blackwood due to a recent series of commercial burglaries that have occurred in the past week. A purse snatching was reported from Paree Cleaners in Blackwood and a suspect description was given. The victim was not harmed.

Officers were in the immediate area pursuant to the above operation and located the suspect attempting to board a bus in the area of Batten Ave. The subject, later identified as Anthony M. Bielawski, was detained and found in possession of numerous Burglar’s Tools and stolen property. It was determined through a cooperative investigative effort with the Gloucester Township Criminal Investigation Unit, that the property recovered was stolen from a residential burglary in the Blenheim section of Gloucester Township and property from a commercial burglary at B and M Partitions on the Black Horse Pike.

Further investigation revealed Bielawski had attempted to burglarize B and M Partitions a few days prior. Bielawski was charged with Criminal Attempt (Burglary) 3rd degree, Criminal Mischief 4th degree, Possession of Burglar's Tools, Receiving Stolen Property, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility in default of 20,000.00 / 10 % and 3000.00 full cash bail.

Residents are continually encouraged to contact the Gloucester Township Police and report suspicious persons, cars or activities to Police Dispatch at (856) 228-4500 when observed in progress. The Gloucester Township Police Department reminds its residents that our Anonymous Tip Line is up and running at (856) 842-5560

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