From the 5/25 edition of the Register-News
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FLORENCE TOWNSHIP
Between 6:30 and 9 p.m. May 19, unknown individuals scratched several vehicles on Grove Street and Kingsman Road, said police.
Police reported that an unknown object was used to scratch the vehicles.
Estimated cost in damage is still being determined, said police, who will continue to investigate the incidents.
Anyone with information should contact the Florence Township Police Department at 499-3131.
Albert Blakeslee, 39, of Bordentown was charged with careless driving following an accident at 5 p.m. May 20, said police.
Matthew Potts, 29, of Levittown, Pa., was waiting in his vehicle behind another car attempting to make a left turn off Florence-Columbus Road onto Old York Road, when Mr. Blakeslee, driving a 1987 Mercury Cougar, struck Mr. Potts’ vehicle from behind, said police.
Police reported that Mr. Blakeslee’s vehicle spun around facing the opposite direction, southbound, and suffered extensive rear end damage.
Mr. Potts’ vehicle glanced off two utility poles and came to rest on the shoulder of the road, having suffered moderate side damage and extensive front damage, said police.
Both vehicles were towed from the scene by Haines Towing, and both drivers were transported to the Burlington County Memorial Hospital with minor injuries, reported police.
BORDENTOWN CITY
A Farnsworth Avenue resident reported the theft of a gargoyle statue taken from the front porch of the residence at 8:45 p.m. May 18, said police.
The statue, valued at $300, was taken between 5 p.m. and the time of the reported theft, said police.
The investigating officer is Patrolman Ronald Weiman.
The Sunoco gas station, Route 130/206 southbound, reported someone passing a counterfeit five-dollar bill, at 8:41 a.m. May 18, said police.
The bill was passed by a man driving a white Chevy Blazer or Ford Bronco, said police.
The investigating officer is Patrolman Frederic Miller.
Police responded to a report of an erratic driver at the Ann Street baseball field at 5:09 p.m. May 18, and arrived to find a group of young men playing ball in the field, said police.
Police found beer belonging to two of the young men, found on the ball field grounds, reports said.
Charged with drinking in public were James Anderson, 21, of Bordentown City and Michael Guages, 20, of Levittown, Pa., said police.
The arresting officer was Patrolman Frederic Miller. A June court date has been set.
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP
At 11:35 a.m. May 20, a 1986 Volkswagen operated by Adam C. Adams, 32, of Langhorne, Pa, crashed into the barrier at Route 130 Northbound and Rising Sun Road, police said.
According to police, Mr. Adams was traveling west on Rising Sun Road, approaching the intersection of Route 130 northbound.
He failed to stop for the stop sign for Rising Sun Road and proceeded west crossing three lanes of traffic, hitting the concrete barrier, police said.
The front portion of the vehicle sustained heavy damage. Police said Mr. Adams sustained facial cuts and an injured left knee. He was transported to Helene Fuld Trauma Center for treatment.
Police said the passenger, Kashawn D. Evans, 29, of Trenton sustained injuries to his neck and back. He was transported to the Mercer Medical Center.
The accident is under investigation, police said.