Crime & Safety

Driver Intentionally Hit Man With His Car In Haddon Township, Police Say

Screaming could be heard, according to multiple 911 calls.

HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ — A Somerdale man was taken into custody after he hit someone intentionally with his car, Haddon Township Police said.

Aidan Caceres, 23, is charged with attempted murder, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash resulting in serious bodily injury, and assault by auto resulting in serious bodily injury.

On April 14 at around 12:45 a.m., officers responded to the area of Atlantic Avenue and Chestnut Street for a report of a person who was hit by a vehicle.

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Multiple 911 calls reported a man was screaming for help.

According to the Daily Journal, the man was trying to stop a car burglary when he was hit.

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Caceres, who detectives determined meant to crash into him, was taken into custody on Friday.

Anyone with information can contact Detectives@haddontwppolice.com.

According to the department, anonymous tips can be submitted at 856-854-1176 (ext. 4847).

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