Police blotter
The information below was provided by police unless otherwise noted.
Florence
Stolen Auto and Pot: Rashon Lawery, of Trenton, and Marlon Sutton, of Roebling, were recently arrested after police found him in possession of a stolen vehicle during a traffic stop on Delaware Avenue. During the motor vehicle stop, Lawery gave police a false name. Cops then learned the vehicle was previously reported stolen from Trenton. Police also found marijuana inside the car.
Stolen Bike: Donnaven Miller, of Trenton, was arrested for allegedly stealing a bicycle from a township residence. He is charged with possession of stolen property.
Warrant Arrest: Steven Zitnick was arrested after police found him hiding underneath a vehicle in his yard. Officials say police were sent to the house to issue him a theft warrant.
Warrant Too: Tiffany Warrick, of Burlington, was recently arrested in connection with an outstanding warrant following a traffic stop on Front Street.
Montgomery
Car Crash: Yongmei Tan, 47, of Hopewell, was issued motor vehicle summonses for failure to observe a traffic signal and careless driving following an accident in the intersection of Route 206 and Route 601. Officials say Tan was traveling north on Route 206 when he ignored a red light at the Route 601 intersection and crashed into a Honda CRV. No injuries reported as a result of the collision.
Auto Crash Too:
Melissa Copt, 43, of Whitehouse Station, was issued a motor vehicle summons for improper passing following a crash on Route 206. Police say Copt was traveling north on Route 206 when she crashed into a vehicle that was leaving a gas station. No injuries were reported, but the victim’s car was towed as a result of damage from the collision.
Four-Car Crash: William Wild, 65, of Hillsborough, was issued a motor vehicle summons for careless driving following a four-vehicle crash in front of the Red Oak Diner on Route 206. Police say Wild crashed into the rear of a Chevy Camaro, which impacted the rear of a Mini Cooper that then crashed into the rear of an Acura. No injuries were reported and Wild’s vehicle was towed as a result of damage from the crash.
Willingboro
Burglary: Police are searching for a suspect who burglarized Vincenzo’s Restaurant on Charleston Road. Police say the suspect smashed the front glass door with a rock and stole a tip jar containing a small amount of money.
Camden
Murder: Victor Ruiz Jr., 24, was arrested and charged with murder and related weapons offenses in connection with the shooting death of 27-year-old Lamar Abdul Thompson. Prosecutors say Thompson and a 26-year-old man were shot behind a gas station on Kaighn Avenue Saturday night. The 26-year-old victim was rushed into emergency surgery and remains hospitalized. Thompson was pronounced dead at Cooper University Hospital later that evening. Police arrested Ruiz at his Kaighn Avenue home early Sunday morning.
Winslow
Drug Raid: Eric Ward Jr., 37, of Sicklerville, was arrested after police raided his home and allegedly found heroin, cocaine, prescription pills, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Bristol, Pa.
Vandalism: Someone slashed the two left side tires on a 2008 Chevrolet and a 2001 Ford that were parked in the 100 block of Overbrook Lane. The total damage is estimated at $800.
Vandalism Too: Someone slashed the left rear tire on a 2009 Dodge that was parked in the 100 block of Overbrook Lane. The damage is estimated at $130.