Tag: Florence Township Police Department
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Florence Twp. Police: Police in search of alleged bank thief
The Florence Township Police Department is currently in search of an alleged suspect. The Florence police released a statement that on Nov. 21 at 1:20 p.m., an alleged suspect walked into the BB&T Bank located on the corner of Delaware Ave and S. Route 130, and used a handwritten note to demand the teller give…
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Florence Twp. Police: Two suspects alleged to have manufactured methamphetamine and possess drug paraphernalia
The Florence Township Police released a Nov. 17 statement that charges were issued against two people for the alleged manufacturing of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Florence police reported that on Nov. 17 at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers were monitoring a Honda Accord for suspicious activity at the Stangel Motel. Police said the vehicle…
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Mansfield resident charged for alleged participation in drug trafficking
A Mansfield resident has been charged along with 30 more individuals for alleged participation in drug-trafficking throughout the Burlington County area. U.S. Attorney Craig Carpentio announced on Sept. 26 that federal criminal charges have been filed against 31 individuals for their roles as members, associates and suppliers of multiple drug-trafficking conspiracies that distributed cocaine, crack…
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Florence Township crossing guard honored by municipal officials for years of service
The Florence Township Council dedicated a portion of it’s Sept. 4 meeting to honor a longtime resident for her years of service to the community. Angela Lowery, a Florence resident for more than 40 years, was recognized by the municipality in honor of her retirement as a township crossing guard. From April 28, 1999 to…
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Florence police to honor retired officers with new dedication project
When an individual joins the Florence Township Police Department, police force members want to make sure that incoming personnel understand the courage and sacrifice of those who served before them. The township police decided the most suitable way to do so was to acknowledge and commemorate previous officials with a new “Wall of Retired Officers,”…
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Third defedant charged in GoFundMe scam
The remaining defendant who had not pled guilty in connection to the fictitious GoFundMe campaign was indicted on May 7 for his role in the scam that misled donors into contributing more than $402,000 to a fabricated cause. The announcement came from Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina that Mark D’Amico, 39, of Florence, was indicted…
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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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Second defendant pleads guilty in fraudulent GoFundMe campaign case
Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced on April 12 that the second of three defendants charged in the fictitious GoFundMe campaign that misled donors into contributing more than $400,000 to a fabricated cause pled guilty in superior court. Under the terms of an agreement with the Prosecutor’s Office, Katelyn McClure of Bordentown will serve a…
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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…
