Date: 3/29/2016

Time: 6:10 AM

Location: Orchard Road and Carmel Ave.

Case#: 18534-2016

Officer: M. Pagan

Driver: Lydia Flores 57 of N. Valley Ave.

Driver 1- Lydia Flores stated she was driving south on South Orchard road when a deer ran out in front of her hitting the front of her vehicle. Flores had no signs of injury nor any complaints of pain. EMS was not needed. Flores was able to drive her vehicle and left the scene. The deer was removed from the scene as well.

Date: 2/18/2016

Time: 12:52 AM

Location: Venus Drive and Orchard Road

Case#: 10093-2016

Officer: B. Torres

Driver: Teague Clarke 35 of Millville NJ

Synopsis: On 2/18/16 at 12:52am Vineland Police was contacted in regards to a red vehicle parked in front of 1527 Venus Drive with damage to the front end of the vehicle. Upon arrival it was determined Vehicle 2 was involved in a collision. During the course of the investigation a second vehicle was discovered to be involved in the collision parked in front of a residence 50-75 yards away. It was determined that the Black Camaro with damaged several houses away was involved in the collision with vehicle 2. At the time of the initial investigation,  the black Camaro listed at vehicle 1 was left at the scene with no driver or keys in the ignition. It was determined the vehicle was registered to a Teague Clarke. Several attempts were made to get in contact with Clarke which returned negative to his cell phone number and residence in Millville, NJ.


Details: Upon the course of conducting a separate investigation, I recognized Teague Clarke who was working in Footlocker at the Cumberland Mall. I spoke with Teague briefly regarding the situation and asked to respond to the police department as a part of my crash investigation regarding the Camaro registered to him involved in this collision.

Clarke responded to the station and I inquired as to what happened the evening his vehicle was involved in the collision. Clarke stated he was working a lot on the day of collision and left his uncle's house on Venus Drive. Clarke stated while he was driving he fell asleep at the wheel and struck vehicle 2.

Clarke stated he exited the vehicle taking the key out of the ignition. Clarke stated he checked vehicle 2 to see if it had any occupants in it and then left on foot towards his uncle's house on Venus Drive.


The following summonses were issued to Clarke as a result of this collision:

- VC-010133 - Leaving the Scene of an Accident (39:4-129)
- VC-010134 - Failure to Report (39:4-130)
- VC010135 - Careless Driving (39:4-97)

Clarke also was able to provide me an insurance policy number for the Camaro which was added to this report.   

Date: 3/26/2016

Time: 12:00 AM

Location; Sherman Ave. and S.W. Boulevard

Case#; 17950-2016

Officer: Mercado

Driver #1: Kayla Zulker 23 of Pittsgrove NJ

Driver #2: Jessica Cieplenski 43 of Millville NJ

Driver #1 stated she was traveling south on the BLVD approaching the Sherman Avenue as the light turned yellow when she began to apply her breaks and Vehicle #2 who was in front of her, abruptly stopped at the yellow light.  Driver #1 claimed this caused her to rear end Vehicle #2. 

Driver #1 and occupant claimed no injury 

Vehicle #1 sustained no damage 

Driver #1 was issued summons #0614-VC-009736 for Careless Driving 39:4-97

Driver #2 stated she stopped at the traffic light on the BLVD and Sherman Avenue when Vehicle #1 who was behind her, rear ended her. 

Driver #2 complained of neck pain, Vineland EMS responded and she signed a refusal form. Vehicle #2 occupant complained of neck pain after Vineland EMS cleared but did not request to have EMS return for him. 

Vehicle #2 sustained no visible damage but Driver #2 feels there might be damage to the frame.  

Vehicle #1 and Vehicle #2 were driven from the scene. 

Date: 3/29/2016

Time: 7:40 AM

Location: Valley Ave. and Chestnut Ave.

Case#: 18540-2016

Officer: M. Pagan

Driver #1: Amaris Watson 24 of Victory Ave.

Driver #2: Aldo Pancheri 85 of the 1000 block of Elizabeth Drive

Driver 1- Amaris Watson stated she was heading north on S Valley avenue when she fell asleep at the wheel and rear ended driver 2.  Watson showed no signs of injury and had no complaint of pain. EMS was not needed. Watson's father arrived and drove her vehicle home.

Driver 2- Aldo Pancheri stated he was stopped at the red light on S Valley and E Chestnut when he was rear ended by driver 1. Pancheri had no signs of injury and no complaint of pain. EMS was not needed.

A summons was issued to driver 1 for careless driving. Summons # 0614-VC-009476

Date: 3/29/2016

Time: 12:26 PM

Location: Hennis Road and Delsea Drive

Case#: 18572-2016

Officer: A. Santiago

Driver #1: Wanda Esposito 72 of Highland Ave.

Driver #2: Crystal Brown 34 of Bridgeton NJ

Driver #1 stated she was at the stop sign facing south bound when she believed she had the right of way and proceeded to make a left hand turn onto Hennis Road from the Cumberland Mall’s property (3849 South Delsea Drive). Driver #1 stated at that time, Vehicle #2 struck her vehicle at a right angle and “ran the stop sign” heading east bound. Vehicle #2’s front driver side fender struck the front passenger side fender of Vehicle #1.

Driver #2 stated she was at the stop sign facing east bound when she stopped and believed she had the right of way. Driver #2 stated she proceeded straight at which time Vehicle #1 struck her vehicle at a right angle. Vehicle #1’s front passenger side fender struck Vehicle #2’s driver side fender. Driver #2 did not know if Vehicle #1 had come to a complete stop.

Due to the inconsistent statements and no witnesses, I checked with Cumberland Mall Security and reviewed their video surveillance of the roadway. I responded to the Security Office and met with Gage Whilden (Security). Reviewing the video surveillance, I observed the collision to have occurred at 1224hrs. Both Vehicle #1 and #2 appeared to not have come to a complete stop. I also observed both vehicles to approach the intersection approximately at the same time.

Both drivers did not have a complaint of pain.

Vehicle #1’s sustained moderate damage to the front passenger side fender.

Vehicle #2’s sustained moderate damage to the front driver side fender.       

No summons issued as I determined both vehicles share some type of fault for the collision. Both drivers were advised of their options and I requested a copy of the video surveillance for my investigation from Gage Whilden. Whilden stated a copy should be ready for pickup in a few days.

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: 3/18/2016

Time: 7:34 AM

Location: Chestnut Ave. and Spring Road

Case#: 16223-2016

Officer: Winquist

Driver #1: Robert Allen 59 of Mayslanding NJ

Driver #2: Timothy Hill 55 of Vineland NJ

Synopsis: On 3/18/2016, I investigated a motor vehicle crash at Chestnut Ave and Spring Rd. Driver #1 was traveling East on Chestnut Ave and failed to stop at a red traffic signal and crashed into vehicle #2. Vehicle #1 was illegally towing a second vehicle and it overturned after impact. Driver #2 sustained serious injuries and was transported to Cooper Medical Center by Medevac helicopter for further treatment. Rock Towing removed vehicle #1 from the scene and secured it on their lot.

On 4/2/2016, Information was received driver #1 had presented me with a fictitious registration and insurance card at the scene and had been bragging about it to his friends.  The VIN of vehicle #1 was compared to the VIN on the paperwork that driver #1 presented to me at the crash scene. They did not match. The correct information for vehicle #1 is as follows:

1992 Chevrolet Pickup blue and black in color
VIN/ 1GCEK14H7NE101360

Last Known Owner:
David A. Bates
5953 Estelle Ave
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
NJ DL# B08041566107472

Vehicle #1 did not have insurance or registration. Officer A. Capelli took photos of the vehicle and the VIN number. Photos of the documents that driver #1 presented to me at the scene are attached to this report.

Driver #1 was issued the following additional summonses:

Unregistered Vehicle, 39:3-4, summons #VC009336
Uninsured Vehicle, 39:6b-2, summons #VC009337
Fictitious Plates, 39:3-33, summons #VC009338

Criminal charges pending further investigation. 

CAD# 19583-2016

Date: 3/29/2016

Time: 11:55 AM

Location: Landis Ave. and East Ave.

Case#: 18566-2016

Officer: DeMary

Driver #1: Jessica Gillespie 21 of Mullica Hill NJ

Driver #2: Ronald Crouch 69 of Bridgeton NJ

Driver # 1 advised she was stopped in traffic for a red traffic light on the west bound lane of East Garden Road, at the intersection of East Landis Avenue and North East Avenue, behind vehicle # 2.  Driver # 1 advised the traffic light turned from red to green, at which time vehicle # 2 began to move forward.  Driver # 1 said vehicle # 2 suddenly stopped in traffic which caused the two vehicles to collide.

Driver # 2 advised he was stopped in traffic on the west bound lane of East Landis Avenue for a red traffic signal, in front of vehicle # 1.  Driver # 2 advised that while the traffic light controlling his lane of travel was still red, he edged his vehicle forward for an unspecified reason and then stopped.  While completing this maneuver, vehicle # 1 collided into the rear of his vehicle causing damage.  

Investigation revealed that Driver # 1 actions was the cause of the crash.  Driver # 1 was issued summons # 0614 VC 010171 for careless driving (39:4-97).  No reported injuries were made from this incident. 

Date: 3/27/2016

Time: 12:50 PM

Location: Canterbury Lane and Hancebridge Road

Case#; 18197-2016

Officer: Warrington

Driver #1: Unknown (Hit and Run)

On this date March 27, 2016 I was dispatched to Canterbury Lane and Hancebridge Road in regards to a hit and run collision.

Upon my arrival, I spoke with Eugene Sager, complainant/property owner at 3840 Canterbury Lane. Mr. Sager indicated last night (3/27/2016) around 2:00 A.M. he heard a loud bang. Mr. Sager looked out his bedroom window but did not see anything at that time, so he went back to sleep. Mr. Sager decided to walk his property line this morning to discover his spilt rail fence and the stop sign was damaged at the corner of Canterbury Lane and Hancebridge. Mr. Sager valued the damage to his fence at approximately $200.00.

Investigation at the scene revealed an unknown vehicle left the roadway of Hancebridge Road at the corner of Canterbury Lane.  The unknown vehicle struck the curb taking a chunk out of the concrete. After the initial impact the vehicle continued in a North West direction striking a stop sign and a split rail fence.  The vehicle then traveled North West across the lawn of 3840 Canterbury Lane until it came back to the roadway. The lawn was not damaged. The lawn only had ghost tire marks in the tall grass.  Once the vehicle was on the roadway the vehicle was leaking oil and I could follow the oil on the pavement. The vehicle went to the end of Canterbury Lane and turned around. The vehicle came back to Hancebridge road again. At this point the vehicle must have stopped leaking oil as I could no longer locate any oil on the pavement.   I checked the surrounding area with negative results for the vehicle.

Dispatcher E. Santiago contacted Cumberland County Road Department to respond to the scene to put the stop sign back up.

Date: 3/28/2016

Time: 2:00 PM

Location: Sherman Ave. and Delsea Drive

Case#: 18399-2016

Officer: M. Pagan

Driver #1: Zeita Ledbetter 30 of Bridgeton NJ

Driver #2: Gerald Burke 62 of Wildwood NJ

Driver 1- Zeita Ledbetter stated she was turning left onto S Delsea Drive when driver 2 tried switching lanes. At that time Ledbetter side swiped driver 2's truck. Ledbetter and the 4 occupants in the vehicle had no signs of injury nor any complaints of pain. Vineland EMS was not needed.

Driver 2- Gerald Burke stated he was heading east on Sherman Avenue when driver 1 tried switching lanes to make a left hand turn. Driver 1 then side swiped Burke's truck. Burke had no signs of injury and no complaints of pain.

A summons was issued to driver 1 for careless driving. Summons # 0614-VC-009475

Date: 3/29/2016

Time: 3:56 PM

Location: Mayslanding Road and Cornucopia Ave.

Case#; 18615-2016

Officer: Pierro

Driver: Blake Martin 31 of the 2000 blodk of Union Road

Driver #1 stated that he was traveling East on Mays Landing Road, when a cat jumped out in front of his vehicle. Driver #1 stated that he swerved to the right to miss the animal and hit two mail boxes. Driver #1 said that he did everything he could to miss the mail boxes but could not avoid them. Driver #1 claimed no injury and refused medical attention. Driver #1 was able to drive the vehicle from the scene.  

Vehicle #1 had moderate damage to the front passenger side bumper and along the passenger side of the vehicle. 

The mail boxes for 4895 Mays Landing Road and 4937 Mays Landing Road were destroyed by the collision. 

I notified Kristian Kirchner, resident at 4895 Mays Landing Road.  

I notified Kevin Robson, resident at 4937 Mays Landing Road. 

No summons were issued.
 

Date: 3/29/2016

Time: 9:49 PM

Location: 1508 Mayslanding Road

Case#: 18679-2016

Officer: A. Ruberti

Driver #1: Unknown (Hit and Run)

On 29 March 2016, I was dispatched to 1508 Mays Landing Road (OVT Bar) in regards to a hit and run collision.  Upon my arrival, I spoke with Michael G. Dennis who reported that an unknown female was leaving the parking lot and apparently backed into his 2004 Ford Ranger (NJ R12BTD) which was parked directly across a stall from hers.  Dennis informed me that he did not witness the collision since he was inside the establishment but stated that another subject identified as Joe Bowen witnessed the collision.

I then spoke with Bowen, who indicated that he was standing outside of the main entrance when a black pickup truck began backing out of the unmarked parking stall and backed into Dennis' vehicle before leaving the property.  He stated that he was not aware if the driver of the pickup even realized she struck Dennis' vehicle or not, since she did not get out and the damage to the truck was so minor.

Dennis advised me that he received information from other patrons in the bar that the female who struck his vehicle went by the name "Christine" and had a phone number of 8569-974-3612.  He stated that he personally contacted Christine and began speaking with her regarding the collision.  He stated that she made no statements and hung up the phone.  He also indicated he received information that she was possibly intoxicated.  I made several attempts to contact Christine at this number but was unable to make contact with her.  I left a message on the cell phone mailbox for her to contact me at this department.

The collision occurred on the property in front of the business.  The damage to the Dennis' vehicle was a minor dent on the driver's side rear corner just under the taillight.  At this time, no summonses have been issued until the driver of the suspect vehicle can be positively identified.

Date: 3/30/2016

Time: 3:23 PM

Location: Chestnut Ave. and New Panther Road

Case#: 18814-2016

Officer: Ron Demarchi

Driver #1: Leonard Natoli 49 of Egg Harbor City NJ

Driver #2: Heather Viruet 28 of the 1000 block of N. Main Road

Details:  Driver#1 stated he was traveling east bound on E. Chestnut Avenue when Driver#2 disregarded the stop sign from New Panther Road making a right turn in front of his vehicle causing the collision.

Driver#2 stated she was traveling north bound on New Panther Road when she stopped at the stop sign at the intersection of E. Chestnut Avenue.  Driver#2 stated she believed Driver#1 was making a right turn onto New Panther (south bound) due to observing his right turn signal on.  Driver#2 stated she proceeded to make a right turn on E. Chestnut Avenue (east bound) when Driver#1 struck her vehicle.

Driver#2 stated she had complaint of pain to her right arm and lower back, but refused medical treatment from Vineland EMS.  Driver#2 also stated she was not wearing her seatbelt.   Both vehicles had extensive damage and were towed from the scene.  Driver#2 was issued the following summons: VC010401   39:4-144 (failure to stop or yield) and VC010402 39:3-76.2F (failure to wear seatbelt)

Driver#1 stated he was not injured.

Date: 3/30/2016

Time: 4:16 PM

Location: Delsea Drive and College Drive

Case#: 18822-2016

Officer: Sheppard

Driver #1: Joanne Andino 33 of the 3000 block of S. Delsea Drive

Driver #2: Charles Flowers 85 of Bridgeton NJ

Driver #1 stated she was heading South on S. Delsea Drive when vehicle #2 turned in front of her at the intersection of S. Delsea and College Drive.

Driver #2 stated he was heading North on S. Delsea Drive and made a left hand turn onto College Drive and struck Driver #1.

Driver #1 and her passenger had complaints of injury and were transported by ambulance to Inspira Health Network.

Both vehicles were towed from the scene.

Driver #2 was issued a motor vehicle summons for careless driving which is believed to have caused the collision.

Date: 3/30/2016

Time: 4:16 PM

Location: Mill Road and Walnut Road

Case#; 18823-2016

Officer: Bonsall

Driver: Reid Schwartz 27 of Linwood NJ

Wednesday, March 30, 2016 I responded to a one vehicle crash that occurred on South Mill Road approximately 500 feet south of West Walnut Road. Upon arriving, I spoke with the driver of vehicle one and learned that he was not claiming any injuries as a result of the crash.

Driver one explained that he was traveling south on Mill Road when suddenly his vehicle pulled hard to the right, causing him to leave the roadway and collided with a utility pole on the west side of the street. Driver one told me he believed that there was some type of malfunction with the vehicle’s front right wheel which caused the vehicle to pull to the right.

The utility pole was inspected and found that it suffered damage in the form of a crack. Vineland Electric Company was notified of the damage and advised that they would be out to service the pole as soon as possible.  Vehicle one sustained heavy damage to the front right corner and had multiple airbag deployment. Vehicle one was towed from the scene.

No summonses were issued in this case.    

Date: 3/30/2016

Time: 5:26 PM

Location: Sherman Ave. and Delsea Drive

Case#: 18840-2016

Officer: Garvey

Driver #1: Edward Difonzo 84 of Pittsgrove NJ

Driver #2: Jennifer Diorio 36 of Egg Harbor Twp.

On 03/30/2016 I was dispatched to the area of West Sherman Avenue and South Delsea Drive in regards to a two vehicle collision with no reported injuries.  Upon my arrival I spoke to Driver #1 who stated the following: Driver #1 explained he was stopped behind a row of vehicles on West Sherman Avenue approaching South Delsea Drive.  Driver #1 advised while stopped, he was suddenly hit in the rear by vehicle #2.  Driver #1 and the occupant in vehicle #1 did not have a complaint of pain and EMS was not called to the scene. 

Driver #2 stated on scene, she was stopped behind vehicle #1 on West Sherman Avenue.  Driver #2 advised while stopped, she looked away from the roadway, and when she looked back up she observed vehicle #1 moving forward.  Driver #2 said as vehicle #1 began moving forward, she also began to move forward, and at that time vehicle #1 came to a stop.  Driver #2 said she was unable to avoid colliding with vehicle #1, and struck vehicle #1 in the rear.  Driver #2 did not have a complaint of pain. and EMS was not called to the scene. 

Vehicle #1 sustained damage to the rear bumper portion, and Vehicle #2 sustained damage to the front bumper portion.  Both vehicles were driven from the scene by the owners. 

No Summonses issued. 

Date: 3/30/2016

Time: 6:44 PM

Location: Landis Ave. and Delsea Drive

Case#: 18852-2016

Officer: Makos

Driver #1: Abel Leon-Beteta 18 of the 700 block of S. Sixth Street

Driver #2: Alfredo Vargas-Garcia 56 of the 700 block of S. Valley Ave.

Driver #1 Stated he was traveling westbound on E Landis Ave towards the Shoprite. Driver #1 stated the traffic light was green and proceeded to make a left hand turn into shop rite. Driver #1 stated there was a bad sun glare and did not see any vehicles traveling east bound W Landis Ave. Driver #1 stated he then struck Vehicle #2 head on. Driver #1 and Passenger#1 claimed no injuries. Vehicle #1 suffered heavy damage to front end and was towed by JC Towing.

Driver #1 was issued a summons for Careless Driving (39:4-97) 0614 VC 010303

Driver #2 stated he was traveling eastbound on W Landis Ave towards Delsea Dr. Once he approached the intersection of the ShopRite entrance, he observed Vehicle #1 make a left hand turn into Shop Rite. Driver #2 was struck by Vehicle #1 on the front end. Vehicle #2 suffered heavy damage to the front and was towed by Court House Towing. Driver #2 claimed no injuries.

Driver #2 Insurance information: America Freedom Insurance Company 559 W Golf Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005      Policy: 12-2064160-01

Driver #2 was issued a summons for Unlicensed Driver (39:3-10) 0614 VC 010304

Date: 3/30/2016

Time: 8:26 PM

Location: Orchard Road and Sherman Ave.

Case#: 18868-2016

Officer: Levari

Driver #1: Yvette Echevarria 48 of George Lane

Driver states she was heading northbound on S Orchard Rd, north of W Sherman Ave. Driver saw a deer running toward her vehicle from the west edge of the roadway. Driver attempted to slow and swerve to avoid the deer, but the deer struck the driver's door causing minor damage. No injuries reported. The vehicle was driven from the scene. The deer was not located in the area. No Summonses were issued. 

Date: 3/31/2016

Time: 7:01 AM

Location: 3849 S. Delsea Drive

Case#: 18969-2016

Officer: A. Santiago

Driver #1: Isabel Mendez 53 of Temple Road

Driver #1 stated she was traveling through the parking lot of Chick-fil-a (3849 South Delsea Drive) when she struck the handicap concrete post due to sun glare. Vehicle #1’s front passenger side fender struck the post head on. Driver #1 stated she did not see it due to the sun glare. It should be noted Driver #1 was cutting through parking stalls prior to the collision occurring.

Driver #1 did not have a complaint of pain.

Vehicle #1 sustained major damage to the front passenger side fender and was towed by Allonardo Bros.

No summons issued (private property).

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.

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