Date: 2/19/2016

Time: 7:30 AM

Location: 3010 E. Chestnut Ave.

Case#; 10284-2016

Officer: Johnson

Driver #1: Levern Peterson 71 of the 1000 block of Alpha Place

Driver #1 stated he mistakenly put his vehicle in reverse instead of park and backed north into Vehicle #2 who was parked behind him on the Vineland High School North parking lot (3010 E. Chestnut Ave.).

I spoke to Susan Possumato who was in the driver seat of Vehicle #2 which was parked during the incident. Possumato related she was sitting in her vehicle preparing to allow students off the bus when Vehicle #1 backed into her vehicle.

Vehicle #1 received damage to the rear of the vehicle. Vehicle #2 sustained damage to the front of the vehicle. Both vehicles were driven away from the scene.

A sixteen year old student complained of neck pain.  Driver #1’s bus contained 20 occupants and the parked bus contained 31 occupants.

No summons were issued at the time. 

Date: 2/19/2016

Time: 11:41 PM

Location; Oak Road and West Ave.

Case#: 10485-2016

Officer: Possumato

Driver #1: Dennis Brown 37 of Millville NJ

Driver #2: Wallace Goldsborough 40 of Rainbow Lane

Driver #1 made no statement because he left the scene of the collision.

Driver #2 stated he was traveling west on W. Oak Rd. when he approached the intersection of W. Oak Rd and N. West Ave. where he had a green light.  He stated that he was attempting to make a left turn to head southbound on N. West Ave. when his vehicle was struck by vehicle #1 which did not stop at the red light.  Driver #2 stated the vehicle than fled the scene west on W. Oak Rd. 

Vehicle #1 was described as a blue or black in color 4 door Acura MDX SUV with an unknown NJ registration.  The vehicle should have front driver's side damage.

Driver #1 was described as a black male wearing an Eagles shirt. 

It should be noted that driver #2 indicated the subject might have been nick named "Din Din" and has a possible real name of Dennis Brown.  But he couldn't provide any further information about Brown.

A check of the area by other patrol units was negative for any vehicles matching the description of the accused vehicle.

Vehicle #2 was driven from the scene by driver #2 after he signed a refusal for medical treatment with Vineland EMS.

After leaving the scene, I responded to Vineland Police Headquarters and conducted an in house check for the name Dennis Brown.  My search resulted in several subjects by the name of Dennis Brown. 

While I was completing this report, a Michelle Pierce-Brown came into headquarters and reported her vehicle was in a collision.  Michelle stated her husband, Dennis Brown was in possession of her vehicle while she was working.  She stated he dropped the vehicle off at her residence and advised her that he was in a collision with it after he left the area.  Michelle was unable to advise me of Dennis' current location.

I attempted to contact Dennis Brown via telephone at 856-453-1390 but I received no answer.

As a result of the above information; Dennis Brown was issued the below listed summonses.
1) Summons# 0614-VC-004296 for Failure to Observe a Traffic Signal (39:4-81).
2) Summons# 0614-VC-004297 Leaving the scene of an accident with injuries (39:4-129A).
3) Summons# 0614-VC-004298 Failure to report an accident (39:4-130).
4) Summons# 0614-VC-004299 Suspended Driver’s License (39:3-40).

All summonses were mailed to Dennis Brown at the address on his DL that was also given by Michelle Pierce-Brown.

Date: 2/26/2016

Time: 1:40 PM

Location: Delsea Drive and Landis Ave.

Case#; 11855-2016

Officer: Warrington

Driver #1: Luis Mercado 30 of W. Chestnut Ave.

On this date, February 26, 2016 while in the area of Delsea Drive and Landis Avenue, I came across a motor vehicle collision.  Note:  prior to the collision, I observed the same vehicle make an abrupt lane change while traveling South on South Delsea Drive.   A grey in color Acura Tl displaying N.J. registration VGF-13D was crashed into a brick pillar and iron fence of 182 south Delsea Drive,Oak Hill Cemetery. 

The vehicle was occupied by a male driver later identified as Luis Mercado. I attempted to break the passenger side window with my MEB to render assistance with negative results.  The driver was able to put the passenger window down, at which time, I unlocked and opened the passenger side door.  I asked the Driver if he was hurt, he responded by saying his entire left side of his body and head was hurting him.  Note the driver had a bottle of pills in his hands when I opened the door. The driver dropped the pills on the floor of the vehicle.  I asked the Driver what happened, he replied,  "I don't have a driver's license, registration or insurance for the vehicle".  See supplement 11864-2016 

I called for Vineland E.M.S. and Fire Department to open the Driver's door as it was obvious from the damage sustained from the collision, the Driver's side door wasn't going to open. 

Vineland Fire Department arrived on scene and removed the driver from the vehicle.  As a precautionary measurement, Vineland E.M.S. decided to fly the driver to Cooper Hospital due to the fact the impact of the collision was on the Driver's side door of the vehicle.  

Once the Driver was in the ambulance, I asked the driver what had happened and he replied, "I don't really remember". The driver said at this time, he did not have a driver's license, registration or insurance for the vehicle.

I contacted Cooper Hospital and spoke with trauma Nurse Esielle. I asked the status of Mr. Mercado she relied he was already released with they could not find any injuries besides minor bruising.     



Driver was issued the following summons
1. Driving while suspended
2. Uninsured
3. No insurance 
4. Fictitious plate
5. Improper lane change      

Date: 2/26/2016

Time: 8:06 PM

Location: Chestnut Ave. and Main Road

Case #: 11929-2016

Officer: Johnathan Rodriguez

Driver #1: Chad Chini 18 of the 500 block of E. Sherman Ave.

Driver #2: Rachel Geissler 18 of Newfield NJ

Driver #1, Chad M. Chini, made the following statements regarding this collision.  Chad stated he was traveling west bound on E Chestnut Ave, approaching the entrance to ACME.  As Chad approached the entrance, he turned on his right blinking signal and began to make his turn into the entrance of ACME.  During his turn, Chad stated vehicle #2 suddenly appeared on his passenger side, causing him to strike her driver rear door panel.

Driver #2, Rachel Geissler, made the following statements regarding this collision.  Rachel stated she was traveling west bound on E Chestnut Ave, behind vehicle #1.  As she continued behind vehicle #1 who was approaching S Main Rd and was more to the center of the lane, Rachel stated she began to pass vehicle #1 on the passenger side.  As she began to pass vehicle #1 on the passenger side, Rachel indicated her vehicle was then struck by vehicle #1 on the driver rear door panel as he began to suddenly turn into ACME.  Rachel stated several times that vehicle #1 did not have his turning signal on. 

None of the parties involved claimed of any injuries and both vehicles sustained minor damage.

Driver #2 was issued summons 0614-VC-009845 / 39:4-85 Improper Passing, and was advised of her options for signing countering complaints.

Date: 2/27/2016

Time: 2:34 PM

Location: S.W. Boulevard and Chestnut Ave.

Case#; 12040-2016

Officer: A. Santiago

Driver #1: Ryan Collazo 37 of the 300 block of Birch Street

Driver #2: Kenneth Browne 68 of Arcadia Place

Driver #1 stated he was traveling south bound on Southwest Boulevard just crossing over West Chestnut Avenue when the vehicle (#2) in front of him suddenly stopped in the roadway. Driver #1 indicated he initially thought if he braked he would have lost control of the vehicle and could not pass on his left as a vehicle was there. Driver #1 advised he therefore figured to pass Vehicle #2 on the right as it did not have any turn signal on to direct where the vehicle was going. Driver #1 stated when was passing Vehicle #2, Vehicle #2 turned right and struck him.  

Driver #2 stated he was traveling south bound on Southwest Boulevard coming from West Chestnut Avenue when he was slowing down to make a right turn into a business (Blast from the Past; 714 Southwest Boulevard). Driver #2 indicated at that time Vehicle #1 passed on the right and caused a collision.

Witness #1 provided a statement the corroborated with both statements. However, Witness #1 stated he is unsure if Vehicle #2 did in fact signal the right hand turn.

Driver #1 had a complaint of pain to his left side of his body.

The occupants of Vehicle #2 did not have a complaint of pain.

Vehicle #1’s sustained major damage to front end.

Vehicle #2’s sustained major damage to the front passenger side and was towed by JC Auto.

Driver #1 was issued (mailed to Driver #1's listed address) summons # 0614-VC-009894 for 39:4-85 (Improper Passing). Witness #1 was issued a subpoena with this report.  

NOTE:     I recorded through my MVR the roadway approaching the crash scene in my low profile Vineland Police Traffic Unit patrol vehicle, Tango 4, equipped with a MVR. Statements were recorded utilizing the same.

Date: 2/28/2016

Time: 9:34 AM

Location: Chestnut Ave. and Brewster Road

Case#; 12197-2016

Officer: E. Rivera

Driver #1: Alyce Reed 72 of Millville NJ

Driver #2: Shirley Taylor 74 of the 100 block of W. Chestnut Ave.

Driver # 1, stated she was facing east on East Chestnut Avenue and in a complete stop waiting for traffic to clear and turn left onto 2554 East Chestnut Avenue( Chestnut Assembly of God) when she was rear ended by vehicle # 2.  

Driver # 2, stated he was traveling eastbound on East Chestnut Avenue when he struck vehicle # 1, which was in a complete stop and with the left turn signal activated.  
 
Both drivers stated they did not suffer any injuries during the crash.

Vehicle # 1 had damage on the rear bumper and Vehicle # 2 had damage on the front. Vehicles # 1 was drive away and vehicle # 2 was towed from the scene by Olin's Towing.  


Point of Impact (P.O.I) was determined by the statement of both drivers. P.O.I was approximately 200 feet west of the east curb line of South Brewster Road and 15 feet north of the north curb line of East Chestnut Avenue.

Driver # 2 was issued with the following traffic summons:
0614-VC-007175, Careless Driving, 39:4-97
0614-VC-007176, unregistered Vehicle, 39:3-4   

Date: 2/28/2016

Time: 12:44 PM

Location: 2554 E. Chestnut Ave.

Case#; 12217-2016

Officer: Laboy

Driver #1: Steven Brown 66 of Franklinville NJ

Pedestrian: Patricia Maven 57 of Millville NJ

The driver of vehicle number one stated as he was backing out of a parking stall located at 2554 E. Chestnut Ave. his vehicle struck a pedestrian who he did not see and who was standing behind his vehicle.

The pedestrian stated as she was standing in the parking lot of 2554 E. Chestnut Ave., vehicle number one began backing out of the stall and struck her.

The pedestrian complained of pain to her back however she refused medical attention. All others involved in this collision claimed to have sustained no injuries and refused medical attention.

No damage was done to the vehicle number one.

Driver #1 was issued summons number 0614-VC-8533 for careless driving.

Date: 2/19/2016

Time: 7:43 AM

Location: Landis Ave. and Mill Road

Case#: 10286-2016

Officer: DeMary

Driver #1: Jaime Garcia 34 of the 800 block of Bradford Drive

Driver #2: Pedro Torres 55 of the 600 block of S. Mill Road

Driver # 1 advised he was stopped on the northbound lane of South Mill Road for a red traffic signal controlling his lane of travel, at the intersection of South Mill Road and West Landis Avenue.  Driver # 1 said that while stopped his vehicle was struck by vehicle # 2 as it was exiting from the property of 33 South Mill Road, Vineland Deli. 

Driver # 2 stated that he was exiting from the property of 33 South Mill Road when his vehicle struck the passenger side rear portion of vehicle # 1.  Driver # 2 said prior to the collision he observed vehicle # 1 start to move forward, at which time he started to move forward.  While doing so, vehicle # 1 suddenly stopped causing both vehicles to collide.

Driver # 2 was issued summons # 0614 VC 009377 for improper exiting of a driveway (39:4-66).  Driver # 1 was issued a subpoena to appear in court for the violation issued against Driver # 2. 

Date: 2/28/2016

Time: 5:17 PM

Location: Fourth Street and Wood Street

Case#: 12268-2016

Officer: Flores

Driver #1: Jessica Mendez 21 of Hammonton NJ

Driver #2: Elisandra Rivera 38 of Vineland NJ

Driver #1 stated she was heading north on North 4th Street when she approached the intersection at West Wood Street.  Driver #1 stated she believed the intersection was a four-way stop and did observe vehicle #2.  Driver #1 stated after completing her stop she entered the intersection, as she believed vehicle #2 would stop at the intersection (believing this was a four-way stop).  Driver #1 then struck vehicle #2 which was traveling west on West Wood Street.  Driver #1 advised she had no complaints of pain.  The occupant of vehicle #1 had a bruise to his abdomen but refused medical treatment (Vineland EMS was on scene).  Vehicle #1 sustained major front end damage and was towed from the scene by All Tow.

Driver #2 stated she was heading west on West Wood Street when she approached the intersection at North 4th Street. Driver #2 stated vehicle #1 entered into the intersection after it did not stop at the stop sign.  Driver #2 stated she attempted to avoid the collision but vehicle #1 still struck her vehicle.  Driver #2 sustained an injury to her left hand and was transported to Inspira Health Network for evaluation by Vineland EMS.  Vehicle #2 was towed from the scene by Rock Towing, as it sustained damage to the driver side and visible damage to the underbody.

The first point of impact was determined to be approximately 12 feet south of the north curb of East Wood Street and approximately 13 feet west of the east curb of North 4th Street.  The second point of impact was determined to be approximately 38 feet west of the west curb of North 4th Street and on the curb of West Wood Street.

I issued driver #1 a summons for failure to stop (0614-VC-008422).  I issued driver #2 a subpoena.  All documents were scanned and attached to this report.

RELEASED BY SGT. C. GARRISON

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