Tag: Bordentown Township Police Department
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Man sentenced to life following armed robbery in Florence Township
A Mount Holly resident with an extensive history of arrests was sentenced to life in prison on April 18 by Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina. The sentencing came after a conviction for the armed robberies of a Florence Township convenience store and gas station two years ago. According to Coffina, it was the ninth conviction…
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Bordentown police reflect on pedestrian safety campaign efforts
When Bordentown’s law enforcers kicked off a grant-funded pedestrian safety operation in October last year, township and city officials said they intended to make a commitment to education and outreach on the importance of protection for residents traversing on foot through the area. As the grant cycle’s funds come to a close this month, Bordentown…
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Local law enforcers join distracted driving campaign this month
As part of a state-wide initiative to crack down on distracted driving, local law enforcement agencies such as the Bordentown Township Police Department (BTPD), Florence Township Police Department (FTPD) and Burlington County have joined in on a “UDrive. UText. UPay.” campaign this month. The campaign, which will run until April 21, is aimed for law…
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City and Township police receive teddy bear donations from local group
The Bordentown City and Township Police Departments will soon be on duty with a new kind of helpful companion in their patrol vehicles —thanks to part of an initiative effort from the local chapter of the Telephone Pioneers of America. With the donation of 25 handmade teddy bears to each police department, the local organization…
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Police: Pennsylvania resident arrested in Bordentown for drug offenses
The Bordentown Township Police Department announced last month that a male, 36, was arrested for several drug offenses following a motor vehicle stop. Police officials said the male suspect is a resident of Morrisville, Pennsylvania. According to the police, the suspect was stopped at approximately 9 p.m. on Feb. 4 by a township police department…
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Bordentown Township police charge two New York residents
The Bordentown Township Police Department charged two New York residents on Feb. 4 for credit card fraud and multiple drug offenses. Police said the investigation began on the evening of Feb. 3 at approximately 10:53 p.m. when a township officer observed the operator of a 2001 black BMW make an improper lane change on Route…
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Revamped uniforms at Bordentown Township Police Department
The olive green and black uniforms have long been a distinguished look for Bordentown Township police officers, but local residents might notice a fresh, new appearance for the department this year. As officers of the Bordentown Township Police Department (BTPD) carry out their day-to-day operations and duties this year, they will be sporting brand new…
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Police: Vehicle collision closes down Route 130 on New Year’s Eve
The Bordentown Township Police closed down Route 130 for several hours on New Year’s Eve after officials reported that a motorist had attempted to flee a vehicle stop and struck a concrete divider. At approximately 8:12 p.m. police officials said a department patrolman attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop on a blue Hyundai Sonata…
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Paterson couple charged in Bordentown Township phone scam plot
A couple from Paterson was charged with conspiracy to commit theft by deception on Dec. 18 by the Bordentown Township Police. The township police reported the charges in a statement, where the couple, a male and female both 21-years-old who live on Park Avenue in Paterson, were alleged to have been involved in a “grandchild…
