Cinnaminson Township Police Department

6 months ago

Man Fatally Shot Overnight Inside His Palmyra Residence

Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Palmyra Police Department Chief Meghan Campbell announced that a 48-year-old Palmyra man was killed early this morning while sitting in his residence by gunshots fired into the home from outside.

Timothy Thomas was in his living room in the 400 block of Cinnaminson Avenue when multiple shots were fired into the residence at approximately 2:30 a.m.

Thomas, who was struck in the chest, was taken to Cooper University Hospital in Camden, where he was pronounced dead shortly before 4 a.m.

A relative who was in the same room with Thomas when the shooting occurred was uninjured. The preliminary investigation suggests there were multiple shooters, who fled on foot in the direction of the Delaware River.

No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information that could help solve this crime is asked to call Burlington County Central Communications at 609-265-7113. Information can also be emailed to [email protected] or [email protected]

The investigation is being conducted by the Prosecutor’s Office and the Palmyra Police Department NJ. The lead investigators are BCPO Detectives Shawn McDonough and Melyssa Alonso, and Palmyra Detective Arek Arargil. ... See MoreSee Less

Cinnaminson Township Police Department

7 months ago

Cinnaminson Township Police would like to share some valuable information from the Evesham Township Police Department’s Facebook page.What information are you driving around with? Be aware that although your bumpers stickers are fun and meaningful, you may be letting people know more than you should. Keep your personal information private! ... See MoreSee Less

Cinnaminson Township Police Department

7 months ago

NJ Safe Passing Law: Protecting All Who Share the Roads Takes Effect March 1, 2022

Starting today, the NJ Safe Passing Law (NJSPL) (A5570/S2208) goes into effect. The new law provides clear rules of the road for all motorists about when and how to pass people sharing the road on foot, on bicycles, on scooters, wheelchairs or in other legally permitted ways to travel other than a motor vehicle.

The Safe Passing Law requires drivers to use “due caution” whenever they see vulnerable people on the road. The law states that:

- Drivers must follow all current no-passing, no speeding laws AND move over a lane if there’s one to move into.

- On a single-lane road, drivers must allow at least a 4-foot safety zone when they pass.

- If 4 feet is not possible on a section of road, drivers must slow to 25mph and be prepared to stop until they can pass safely without endangering those sharing the road.

2021 was the deadliest year on New Jersey’s roads in 14 years for drivers, and the deadliest in 30 years for the most vulnerable road users, people walking, cycling, and rolling. The pandemic led to a surge of car and truck traffic on our roads along with increased speeding. COVID also led to more people using the roads on foot or on wheels, by necessity or choice. ”Last year, 704 people were killed on New Jersey’s roads, the highest number since 2007. Driver and passenger fatalities are up 18%, while pedestrian fatalities are up 24%, and cyclist fatalities are up 28%. ... See MoreSee Less