Crime & Safety

New Chief/Burglaries/Fatal Accidents: What Kept Moorestown Police Busy In 2016?

A look back at the year that was in Moorestown police news.

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Lee Lieber Sworn In As Moorestown Police Chief; Township Honors Phil Garwood

The two men were recognized during Monday night's meeting at town hall.

Fire Displaces About 70 Residents At Assisted Living Home In Moorestown

The fire broke out just after 3:30 a.m. Monday morning, and began in the basement, according to published reports.

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Arrest Made In Shooting Of Moorestown Teenager

A 17-year-old boy was charged with attempted murder.

Man Charged With DUI Following 4-Car Crash In Moorestown: Police

The accident was reported as part of the Moorestown Police Department's weekly police blotter.

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Preschool Expels Girl With Down Syndrome Over Potty Training, NJ Complaint Says

The state says she was expelled because of disability. The school claims her behavior was disruptive.

South Jersey Man Whose $2 Million Burglary Spree Began And Ended In Moorestown Sentenced

Darius Gittens burglarizes homes in 21 towns in Burlington and Camden counties.

Moorestown Bus Driver Busted On Child Pornography Charges: Police

Robert Lynch, 55, was charged with third-degree possession of child pornography after police searched his house Friday morning.

Moorestown To Look At Bringing K-9 Program Back To Police Department

Chief Lee Lieber spoke about the need during the Sept. 26 council meeting.

Man Charged In Moorestown Home Burglary/Theft: Police

Eduardo E. Gonzales Jr. is charged in the Aug. 29 burglary on Harding Avenue.

Police Identify Woman Killed In Head-On Crash With Dump Truck In Moorestown

The accident took place on Hartford Road after she crossed over into oncoming traffic.

Alarm Foils Attempted Home Burglary In Moorestown: Police

Police responded to the alarm activation late Saturday morning.

Rare Coins Among Items Stolen During Home Burglary in Moorestown: Police

The burglary took place Sunday night or early Monday morning.

Jewelry, Electronics Stolen During Home Burglary in Moorestown: Police

The burglary took place in the unit block of East Cooper Avenue.

Local Home Improvement Contractor Charged with Theft of Moorestown Victim: Police

Giuseppe Caira of Giuseppe & Son LLC allegedly misappropriated $75,000 from a Moorestown victim, police said.

Overnight Burglary Reported in Moorestown

Police are investigating a burglary that took place on Tudor Lane Saturday night.

Enhanced Light/Signage Installed In Moorestown

The signage has been installed at the crosswalk on Main Street, in front of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.

Blue Ribbon Challenge To Support Police In Moorestown

Mimi Warburton, whose son is a cop, launched the effort.

House Fire in Moorestown May Have Been Result Of Lightning Strike

Two families were displaced, but no one was injured in the overnight fire.

Prescription Drug Dropbox Installed At Moorestown Police Headquarters

The box is part of an effort to fight opiate and heroin abuse.

Snake Handler: Moorestown Cop Wrangles 8-Foot Boa Constrictor Out For A Slither

The quick-thinking officer was able to trap the snake in a nearby recycling bin.

Man Arrested in Burglary of Moorestown Home: Police

Police allege Shadeed Jordan robbed a home on Nicholson Drive on June 29. He was arrested on July 28.

Cherry Hill Woman Shot Paintballs at Cars at Moorestown Mall: Police

Lila Marks was arrested late Tuesday night.

Moorestown Man Sold Wide Range of Drugs: Police

James McCormick was arrested without incident on June 23.

TV, Jewelry Stolen During Moorestown Home Invasion: Police

The burglary took place on Wednesday.

Delran Man Who Lead Moorestown Police on Foot Chase Charged With Narcotics Possession: Police

A Moorestown man was charged in the same incident Monday night.

Man Stole Leafblowers From Landscapers in Moorestown: Police

Police allege a Delanco man stole 3 commercial blowers from landscapers while they worked in the township between May 26 and June 2.

New Mobile App Helps Moorestown Residents Find Lost Pets

FurAlert is a free app that helps pet owners find their lost animals.

Gunman Who Targeted 'Voice' Star Christina Grimmie Identified: LATEST

The 22-year-old singer was shot while signing autographs late Friday night. She died early Saturday morning.

Potential Burglar Smashes Door of Moorestown Home, Flees After Encountering Homeowner: Police

The incident took place on Friday night.

2 Men Indicted in String of 7-11 Robberies, Including in Moorestown

Charles Walls and Anthony Ervin were also indicted on a charge of attempted murder.

Police Investigate Cafe Burglary at Moorestown Mall

The burglary took place early Thursday morning.

Home Burglary Reported on Mindy Drive in Moorestown: Police

The rear sliding glass door was smashed. It's unknown what was taken.

Moorestown Home Burglarized After Rear Door is Smashed: Police

An unknown amount of jewelry was stolen on Saturday night.

Moorestown Teen Killed In PA Turnpike Crash

Pennsylvania State Police have identified the victim in Monday's crash as Kelly C. O'Brien, 18, of Moorestown.

Alert Citizen Scares off Would-Be Burglar in Moorestown: Police

The incident took place Friday night.

Police Investigate Mid-Day Burglary in Moorestown

A man broke into a home around 1 p.m. and stole an unknown amount of jewelry on April 13.

Charges Dismissed Against Man in 2011 Attempted Luring in Moorestown

A West Virginia man was accused of the attempted luring of a 15-year-old girl. All charges have been dismissed.

Safe Stolen During Home Burglary in Moorestown: Police

Police are investigating the incident.

Moorestown Police Investigating Pair of Attempted Burglaries

The attempted burglaries took place Thursday night.

Moorestown Police Investigate Home Burglary

Silver service, jewelry and silver coins of an undetermined value were stolen.

Man Charged in Moorestown Car Break-In, Theft: Police

A Woodlynne man was arrested on March 1 and charged in connection with a Jan. 12 theft in Moorestown, among other incidents.

Moorestown Police Investigating Burglary on Dominion Drive

The burglary took place Tuesday evening.

Moorestown Police Nab Fugitive During Shoplifting Incident

Patrice Robinson was charged with shoplifting from Boscov's and being a fugitive from justice on Thursday night.

Home Burglary in Moorestown Under Investigation

The burglary took place sometime between Saturday and Tuesday.

Burglar Smashed Glass Door, Stole Musical Equipment From Moorestown Home: Police

The burglary reportedly took place on Wednesday.

Moorestown Police Investigate Residential Burglary

The burglary took place between Jan. 17 and 20.

Man Charged in Robberies of Church, Wawa in Moorestown

Vincent Kelly allegedly stole an iPad from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church and attempted to trade it for cigarettes at Wawa.

Man Attempted to Trade Stolen iPad for Cigarettes, Stole Food: Moorestown Police

The iPad was stolen from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.

Man Admits to Burglaries in 6 Towns, Including Moorestown

Darius Gittens, 56, of Medford, pleaded guilty to three counts of second-degree theft and 21 counts of third-degree burglary.

Moorestown Police Investigate New Year's Burglary

A home on South Saratoga was burglarized on either New Year's Eve or New Year's Day.

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