Date: 8/9/2015

Time: 3:49 PM

Location: Delsea Drive and Forest Grove Road

Case#: 46260-2015

Officer: Judice

Driver #1: Deric Adams 23 of Pittsgrove NJ

Driver #2: Joseph Collazo 24 of the 300 block of Axtell Ave.

Driver #1 stated he was traveling South on North Delsea Drive, approaching W Forest Grove Road, when Driver #2’s vehicle abruptly came through the intersection. Driver#1 stated Driver#2 never stopped at the stop sign. Driver#1 said he was unable to stop in time and collided with Driver #2’s vehicle.  

Driver #1’s vehicle sustained moderate damage to the right front bumper, but was able to be driven from the scene. Driver#1 had no complaints of pain or injury on scene. 

I located in the roadway the entire rear bumper from a green Honda, which was the accused vehicle that fled the scene (*Note- Bumper was tagged as evidence and turned into ID). 

I was advised by a passing motorist that he observed Driver#2’s vehicle flee the scene and turn down Freddy Lane. I located the green Honda, which was bearing New Jersey Registration (S16DLX) in the parking lot of the Omni Bakery Warehouse and was missing the rear bumper.  

I made contact with Omni Bakery staff, who was able to identify employee, Joseph Collazo, as the possible operator of the above mentioned vehicle.  I was advised Collazo clocked into work, but then disappeared and was not able to be located on site.

Driver #1 was able to positively identify Driver#2 from his New Jersey Drivers’ License Photograph. 

Driver #2 was unable to be located at this time for a statement. 

Driver #2 was issued the following motor vehicle summonses: 

0614VC-007149 Fictitious License Plates 39:3-33 

0614VC-007150 Unregistered MV 39:3-4 

0614VC-007151 Expired DL 39:3-10 

0614VC-007152 Uninsured MV 39:6B-2 

0614VC-007153 Failure to stop/yield 39:4-144 

0614VC-007154 Leaving the Scene of Accident 39:4-129B 

Driver#2's vehicle was towed from the scene by Giancolas Towing for being Unregistered, with Fictitious License Plates.

Date: 8/10/2015

Time: 7:16 AM

Location: 61 S. Main Road (WaWa)

Case#: 46357-2015

Officer: Cooper

Driver #1: Ginger Chamberlin 58 of the 2000 block of Sunrise Ave.

Driver #2: Edward Kalesse 43 of the 1000 block of New Pear Street

Dispatched to 61 S. Main Rd. (Wawa) for a minor collision on the lot.  Upon my arrival, I spoke with driver #1, who related the following about the incident.  Driver #1 stated that she was stopped temporarily in the parking lot, waiting for a vehicle to back out of the parking stall so she could assume the parking spot.  She stated that as she waited, vehicle #2 backed out of the parking stall and struck her vehicle.

Next I spoke with Amanda Kalesse, who originally appeared to be the driver of vehicle #2.  Kalesse stated that she was backing out of the parking stall and wasn't looking when she collided with vehicle #1.

As I was writing down the information to complete this collision, I was approached by driver #1.  Driver #1 now stated that the female I talked to for vehicle #2 was actually not the driver, it was her husband.  Driver #1 stated that she wasn't sure if she should have told me when she gave me her original statement, but thought that she better inform now.  She stated that the real driver told her that he had a bench warrant out for his arrest, so he was going to go home and send his wife back to the scene.  Driver #1 agreed at the time that she would ok with this, however, realized that this was wrong and advised me of the right facts regarding the incident.

Next I spoke with Amanda and advised her that I wanted the truth about who the driver was of vehicle #2.  Amanda then confirmed that it was her husband, Edward A. Kalesse Jr. who had actually been the driver of vehicle #2.  Edward was now unavailable to speak to at this time.  Amanda advised that Edward told her that he was backing out of the stall and only paying attention to the vehicle that driver #1 was waiting for and he did not see vehicle #1 behind him when he started to back out and strike vehicle #1.  Amanda also stated that Edward's license is suspended and he may be wanted, so he was scared, although he was very apologetic to driver #1.

Dispatch confirmed that Edward's NJ driver's license was suspended.  Edward did have a warrant from the Philadelphia Municipal Court, however no extradition. 

Driver #1 indicated that she and her passenger were not hurt and did not need EMS to respond.  Amanda confirmed that Edward was not injured in this collision.

Vehicle #1 sustained minor damage to the driver's side front of the vehicle.  Vehicle #2 sustained minor damage to the driver's side rear of the vehicle.

Driver #2 was issued the following summons:  0614 VC 005786, 39:3-40, Suspended DL

Amanda provided an expired Insurance card for vehicle #2 and advised that the policy number was accurate on the expired card.  She was given until the end on this work day, 08/10/2015, to provide proof of insurance or another summons will be issued.  Amanda indicated that she would provide the proof as soon as possible.

Amanda then faxed over a copy of the valid insurance for the vehicle.  No other summonses issued.

Date: 8/10/2015

Time: 8:21 AM

Location: Landis Ave. and Main Road

Case#: 46367-2015

Officer: Selby

Driver #1: Tiffany Ricketts 20 of Dorothy NJ

Driver #2: Joel Bermudez 39 of the 4000 block of Trento Ave.

Driver # 1 stated she was exiting a business driveway, onto East Landis Avenue. Driver # 1 said she had intended to head west on East Landis Avenue. Driver # 1 said she crossed over the east bound traffic lane, striking the rear of vehicle # 2, headed west. Driver # 1 said she did not see vehicle # 2 prior to pulling into traffic. Driver # 1 was uninjured during the collision and her vehicle sustained minor damages.

Driver # 2 stated he was headed west on East Landis Avenue, towards Main Road. Driver # 2 said he saw driver # 2 exiting the driveway and headed towards his vehicle. Driver # 2 attempted to avoid vehicle # 1, however the collision was unavoidable. Driver # 2 said vehicle # 1 struck the rear driver side of his vehicle. Vehicle # 2 sustained minor damages, neither driver # 2 nor his passengers were injured during the collision.

Driver # 1 was issued summons # 0614 VC 7263 Improper Emerging from Private Driveway 39:4-66b
Court date set for 08/19/2015 at 9:00 AM.

Date: 8/10/2015

Time: 5:49 PM

Location: Landis Ave. and Seventh Street

Case#: 46478-2015

Officer: Judice

Driver #1: Giselle Moreno 27 of the 1100 block of S. East Ave.

Driver #2: Unknown

Driver#1 stated she was stopped on E Landis Ave, near 7th St when she felt impact to the rear of her vehicle. Driver#1 stated she then witnessed a white Hyundai, bearing New Jersey Registration (M87EMT), fleeing the scene. Driver#1 and passengers had no complaints of pain or injuries on scene.

Driver#1's vehicle sustained minor damage to the left rear bumper.

A check of the area was negative for the accused vehicle and the registered owner know longer lives at the address listed on driver’s license. At this time, it is unknown who was driving the accused vehicle or its whereabouts.

Date: 8/10/2015

Time: 6:34 AM

Location: Sherman Ave. and Delsea Drive

Case#: 46352-2015

Officer: Hall

Driver #1: Heber Pitts 23 of Millville

Driver #2: Hanniel Chonia 20 of the 800 block of S. Orchard Road

 Driver # 1 stated he was north on Delsea Drive, failed to stop at the red traffic signal at Sherman Avenue and crashed into Vehicle # 2 that was east bound on Sherman Avenue.  Driver # 1 was issued E-Ticket 0614 E15 2450 for Failure to Observe Signal and 0614 E15 2451 for No Insurance with a court appearance before the Vineland Municipal Court.  I contacted Driver # 1's insurance company and learned his policy, $1.00 a day, was valid under Policy # SNJ-0005341553-5 Company Code 038.

    Driver # 2 stated he was east on Sherman Avenue and just about through the intersection of Delsea Drive when Vehicle # 1 crashed into his vehicle.  He stated his vehicle rolled over several times however his seat belt kept him in place.  His vehicle finally came to rest on its roof when he released his seatbelt and self-extricated himself from the vehicle.

    The Cumberland County Road Department responded to the scene to assist with cleanup due to the copious amounts of screws, nails and other construction material scattered all over the roadway.

Date: 8/11/2015

Time: 10:55 AM

Location: Garden Road and Mill Road

Case#: 46603-2015

Officer: Dounoulis

Driver #1: Terecita Lopez-Rios 50 of Bridgeton

Driver #2: Justin Richards 28 of Delran NJ

 On scene, I spoke with Driver 1 who related through her daughter (front seat passenger) that she was stopped on North Mill Road at the stop sign facing southbound.  She said she has never traveled in this particular area before and thought that the stop sign was actually a 4 way stop.  Driver 1 said she saw Vehicle 2 traveling eastbound on Garden Road and thought it would come to a stop, however, as she began to cross the intersection, Vehicle 2 continued eastbound on Garden Road at which time her Vehicle 1 struck Vehicle 2 on the driver's side.  Driver 1 nor any of its occupants complained of any injuries at the time of the crash.  Vehicle 1 sustained damage to the right front and was later towed from the scene by All Tow.  No insurance was provided at the time of the crash by Driver 1 and several items were hanging from the rearview mirror making it an obstruction of view.

            Driver 2 on scene stated he was traveling eastbound on Garden Road and approaching the intersection with North Mill Road.  Driver 2 said suddenly Vehicle 1 went through the intersection and struck his Vehicle 2 on the driver's side.  Driver 2 said he attempted to steer to the right to avoid the crash and as a result his Vehicle 2 struck the curb on the southeastern corner and continued onto the field and coming to rest.  Driver 2 complained of right leg pain and was later transported to Inspira Health Network; Vineland Division by Vineland EMS.  Vehicle 2 was later towed from the scene by J & C Auto Sales.

            Witness on scene, Frank P. Bruno Jr related he was behind Vehicle 2 traveling eastbound on Garden Road.  He said he saw Driver 1 stopped on North Mill Road and 'must have only looked to her left and not to her right' because she suddenly pulled out onto the intersection and struck Vehicle 2.  Bruno further indicated that Driver 2 tried to steer to the right to avoid the crash 'but had no chance in doing so.'

            As a result of this crash, Driver 1 was issued summonses for failure to yield/stop, unlicensed driver, uninsured driver, and obstruction of view.  Driver 2 was issued a summons for driving while being revoked.  A subpoena was also provided to the witness to testify in court which is scheduled for 08/19/2015, 0900hrs at the Vineland Municipal Court.

RELEASED BY SGT. GARRISON #3535

Alert sent on 08/12/2015 at 9:55AM EDT

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