CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, NJ (BURLINGTON)-New Jersey State Police, Sergeant First Class, Philip Curry, told MidJersey.news that the crash occurred at 10:51 a.m. on the NJ Turnpike southbound on the outer roadway Mile Post 55.2 in Chesterfield Twp, Burlington County. The preliminary investigation revealed that a Peterbilt dump truck was traveling south on the outer roadway when it experienced a tire failure. The Peterbilt then overturned, ran off the road to the right, and impacted a guide rail and chain link fence. As a result of the crash, Nelson Gonzalez, 45, of Manville, NJ, sustained fatal injuries. The right lane of the southbound outer roadway was closed for approximately 7 hours. The crash remains under investigation.
SFC Philip Curry of the New Jersey State Police, Office of Public Information told MidJersey.news that the crash occurred at 3:57 p.m. on the NJ Turnpike southbound on the inner roadway Mile Post 56.3 in Chesterfield. Preliminary information indicated that 4 vehicles were involved in a crash with multiple roll-overs. One minor non-life threatening injury was reported.
CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, NJ (BURLINGTON)–For the second time today there was a serious crash on the New Jersey Turnpike south bound this time involving both the inner and outer lanes in the area of mile post 56.3. The crash involving multiple vehicles happened around 4:00 p.m. about two miles north of Exit 7. The crash happened on the inner lanes and left two vehicles overturned and two other vehicles had severe damage.
Robbinsville Township, Bordentown Township, Chesterfield Township, NJ State Police and EMS all responded to mile post 56.3 south bound for a multiple vehicle crash with entrapment. The crash was found on the south bound side of the roadway, a small work type van and an overturned Jeep were in the left shoulder of the inner roadway. An SUV with heavy damage and an overturned pickup truck appeared to both break though the guiderails between the inner and outer roadways. There were no major injuries, and it was unclear if anyone was transported to the hospital.
The crash backed traffic up with a 5-mile delay all the way back to Exit 7A-Robbinsville-I-195.
Earlier this morning around 11:00 a.m. there was a serious truck crash on the right shoulder of the outer roadway.
It was unclear if there were additional vehicles involved in this afternoon’s crash. The New Jersey State Police is investigating the crash.
Crash and Overturned vehicle on New Jersey Turnpike Inner Roadway southbound North of Interchange 7 – US 206 (Chesterfield Twp) 2 Left lanes and right shoulder of 3 lanes blocked https://t.co/kx30Jrsffp
Crash and Overturned vehicle on New Jersey Turnpike Inner Roadway southbound North of Interchange 7 – US 206 (Chesterfield Twp) All lanes and right shoulder blocked https://t.co/YyWphAvx8Z
Delays on New Jersey Turnpike inner and outer roadways southbound South of Interchange 7A – I-195 (Hamilton Twp) to North of Interchange 7 – US 206 (Chesterfield Twp) 3 mile delay due to an incident on the NJ Turnpike https://t.co/gJ8sQ6q26u
Delays on New Jersey Turnpike both directions exiting at Interchange 7A – I-195 (Robbinsville) due to an incident on the NJ Turnpike https://t.co/o9DMf1kk68
Delays on New Jersey Turnpike outer roadway southbound South of Interchange 7A – I-195 (Hamilton Twp) to North of Interchange 7 – US 206 (Chesterfield Twp) 3 mile delay due to an incident on the NJ Turnpike https://t.co/QISjornomw
EXPECT TRAFFIC DELAYS SOUTH OF EXIT 7A ROBBINSVILLE TO EXIT 7 BORDENTOWN
CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, NJ (BURLINGTON)–Around 11:00 a.m. Bordentown Township, Robbinsville Township and Westhampton Fire Departments responded to the New Jersey Turnpike, south bound, outer roadway near mile post 55.2 for a serious truck crash. Upon arrival it was reported that a person was trapped inside an overturned dump truck. Firefighters and EMS units remained on scene for quite some time but there was no word of the condition of the injured driver. New Jersey State Police is investigating the crash. Further details to follow when information becomes available.
If traveling south bound, south of Exit 7A to Exit 7 expect traffic delays due to an accident investigation.
Overturned Dump Truck on New Jersey Turnpike Outer Roadway southbound North of Interchange 7 – US 206 (Chesterfield Twp) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes blocked https://t.co/FOMfssfs6M
Delays on New Jersey Turnpike outer roadway southbound North of Interchange 7 – US 206 (Chesterfield Twp) 1 1/2 mile delay due to an incident on the NJ Turnpike https://t.co/3mN1sRWC5H
Delays on New Jersey Turnpike inner and outer roadways southbound North of Interchange 7 – US 206 (Chesterfield Twp) 1 1/2 mile delay due to an incident on the NJ Turnpike https://t.co/FSrMHtdT9d
CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, NJ (BURLINGTON)–Chesterfield Township Police Department has issued a Crime Alert for catalytic converter thefts. Numerous reports of catalytic converter thefts were reported to Chesterfield Township Police Department by residents in the Old York village section of the township. These thefts occurred to vehicles overnight / in the early morning hours of Wednesday May 31, 2023. Please be aware and observant and report any suspicious activity by calling 9-1-1 or central communications at 609-723-8300. Chesterfield Township Police Department is actively investigating the thefts. If you have any tips or leads please call CTPD at 609-291-0912
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CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, NJ (BURLINGTON)–Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced that a former Senior Correctional Police Officer at the Albert C. Wagner Youth Correctional Facility in Bordentown has pleaded guilty after striking an inmate twice in the back of the head while the prisoner was handcuffed and restrained by other officers. After the assault, the officer attempted to cover up the incident by falsifying his report and convincing another guard to do the same.
Jason Parks, 43, of Gibbstown, N.J., appeared on Dec. 5 before the Honorable Terrance R. Cook, in Burlington County Superior Court and entered a guilty plea to second-degree conspiracy to commit official misconduct.
“Correctional Police Officers take an oath to maintain and secure the facilities where they are assigned,” said Attorney General Platkin. “The actions of the officer were not only unjustified and excessive, they were brutal and vicious. We will continue to hold law enforcement officers accountable to their promise to protect all New Jerseyans – including those in state custody.”
“Part of the Department of Corrections’ mission is running facilities that are not only secure but that also treat those in custody humanely, and this assaultive behavior will not be tolerated,” saidThomas Eicher, Executive Director of the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA). “To make matters worse, Parks falsified documents and dragged a fellow correctional police officer into filing a false and misleading report.”
In entering the plea, Parks admitted that on Feb. 19, 2019, while he was on duty at the Albert C. Wagner Youth Correctional Facility, he struck an inmate in the head twice while that inmate was handcuffed with his arms behind him. The inmate was being held by two other correctional police officers and facing away from Parks at the time. The force of the blows knocked the inmate’s head against a wall. That use of force was in clear violation of the Department of Corrections’ Use of Force policy.
After the assault, Parks filed a report in which he claimed the inmate cursed at him and threatened to spit in his face. In his report, Parks stated that he struck the inmate in the mouth with an open hand to prevent him from spitting. Surveillance video from the facility and witness statements contradicted those claims. After the incident, Parks directed another officer to write a report that echoed his own false narrative. In his plea, Parks admitted to conspiring with that officer to commit Official Misconduct and violate the DOC’s rules and policies.
Sentencing is scheduled for March 9, 2023 before Judge Cook. The defendant faces up to a decade in prison.
Under the plea deal, Parks also agreed to permanently forfeit public employment in New Jersey.
Parks was charged in an investigation conducted by OPIA and the Department of Corrections Special Investigations Division.
The case was prosecuted by former Deputy Attorney General Jonathan Gilmore and Deputy Attorneys General Andrew Wellbrock and Sherrod Smith, under the supervision of OPIA Corruption Bureau Chief Peter Lee and OPIA Deputy Director Anthony Picione.
ALLENTOWN, NJ (MONMOUTH)-ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)—Hope Fire Company of Allentown-Upper Freehold hosted a “large diameter” hose drill this morning at Mercer Corporate Park. Firefighters were able to flow over 2,000 gallons per minute from a drafting point, though several relay engines and finally to a discharge point consisting of ladders or an engine. The training was designed to unify tactics between three counties and started with over an hour of classroom training at Hope Fire Company then the firefighters went to Mercer Corporate Park for practical training. Other departments participating were: Robbinsville Fire Department, Hamilton Fire Department, Consolidated Fire Association (Bordentown City), Jacobstown (North Hanover), Chesterfield, Monmouth County Fire Marshal’s Office, Monmouth County Fire Coordinators.
CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP (BURLINGTON) – HAMILTON TOWNSHIP (MERCER)–Two separate fiery truck crashes involving multiple trucks sent firefighters from Burlington, Mercer and Monmouth to the two scenes on the New Jersey Turnpike between Exit 7A and Exit 7 this morning. Firefighters were sent from Bordentown Township, Robbinsville Township, Hamilton Township, Allentown-Upper Freehold – Hope Fire Company, and Chesterfield-Crosswicks.
Sgt. Philip Curry from the New Jersey State Police, Public Information Unit told MidJersey.News the first crash was at 9:48 a.m. a dump truck was involved in a crash on the NJ Turnpike southbound on the inner roadway at Mile Post 55.6 in Chesterfield. As a result of the crash, the dump truck became fully engulfed. The occupants of the truck were able to exit and did not report any injuries. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
The second crash occurred at 11:17 a.m. on the NJ Turnpike at Mile Post 59.3 on the southbound outer roadway in Hamilton Township. Two tractor trailers and a box truck were involved in a crash causing one of the tractor trailers and the box truck to become fully engulfed. The occupants of the trucks were able to exit and did not report any injuries. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Google Maps had delays of up to 5 miles going south bound south of Exit 7A.
Delays on New Jersey Turnpike Inner Roadway southbound South of Interchange 7A – I-195 (Hamilton Twp) to North of Interchange 7 – US 206 (Chesterfield Twp) All lanes open 2 1/2 mile delay due to an incident on the NJ Turnpike https://t.co/qBsfURUNQW
Delays on New Jersey Turnpike Inner Roadway southbound South of Interchange 7A – I-195 (Hamilton Twp) to North of Interchange 7 – US 206 (Chesterfield Twp) All lanes open 3 1/2 mile delay due to an incident on the NJ Turnpike https://t.co/gEWv3YKR2Z
Delays on New Jersey Turnpike Outer Roadway southbound South of Interchange 7A – I-195 (Hamilton Twp) to North of Interchange 7 – US 206 (Chesterfield Twp) All lanes open 3 1/2 mile delay due to an incident on the NJ Turnpike https://t.co/nxVjOCRSRS
Truck fire on New Jersey Turnpike Outer Roadway southbound South of Interchange 7A – I-195 (Hamilton Twp) 2 Left lanes of 3 lanes blocked https://t.co/VZ9iueFICe
CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, NJ (BURLINGTON)–Sgt. Alejandro Goez from the New Jersey State Police Public Information Unit told MidJersey.News that an accident was reported at 3:33 a.m. north bound in the inner roadway at Mile Post 56.8
The preliminary investigation indicates that a tractor trailer traveling north struck a disabled Ford Ecosport in the right lane, which was unoccupied and disabled from a previous accident. The tractor-trailer then went off the road to the right, struck the guardrail and entered the outer roadway, where it struck a pedestrian standing in the left shoulder and became engulfed.
The pedestrian, William Beczo, 47, of Bensalem, PA sustained fatal injuries. The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured. The accident remains under investigation by the New Jersey State Police.
CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, NJ (BURLINGTON)–Sgt. Alejandro Goez from the New Jersey State Police Public Information Unit told MidJersey.News that an accident was reported at 3:33 a.m. north bound in the inner roadway at Mile Post 56.8
The preliminary investigation indicates that a tractor trailer traveling north struck a disabled Ford Ecosport in the right lane, which was unoccupied and disabled from a previous accident. The tractor-trailer then went off the road to the right, struck the guardrail and entered the outer roadway, where it struck a pedestrian standing in the left shoulder and became engulfed.
The pedestrian, William Beczo, 47, of Bensalem, PA sustained fatal injuries. The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured. The accident remains under investigation by the New Jersey State Police.
June 17, 2022
CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, NJ (BURLINGTON)–At 3:40 a.m. June 17, 2022, the Bordentown Township Fire Department and Robbinsville Township Fire Departments were dispatched to a vehicle fire on the New Jersey Turnpike. The accident was reported north of Exit 7 near the Burlington – Mercer County Line. Responding units were advised that this fire was involving a serious accident and additional EMS units were added to the call. First arriving units reported an accident and a well involved truck fire.
Unofficially, from photos of the scene, the crash scene appears to be about 1/4 mile long. It is unclear exactly what happened, but it appears that there was a serious collision between a truck and a couple of smaller vehicles. After the initial collision with smaller vehicles, it appeared that the truck crashed through the guardrail between the inner and outer lanes and came to rest, stopping about 1,000 feet later and was completely consumed in fire. The truck appeared to be carrying utility poles and the utility poles were smoldering most of the day until the truck was towed away.
* Update: New Jersey State Police indicate a pedestrian, William Beczo, 47, of Bensalem, PA sustained fatal injuries. (See update above) — From other reports it was believed that Beczo stopped to help at the accident and then was killed as the tractor-trailer went though the guardrail he was standing on the other side of. MidJersey.News has reached out for a clarification of why the pedestrian was there. *
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Crash and Tractor trailer fire on New Jersey Turnpike inner roadway northbound South of Interchange 7A – I-195 (Hamilton Twp) right and center lanes blocked https://t.co/p176DqQ6cn
Crash and Tractor trailer fire on New Jersey Turnpike inner roadway northbound South of Interchange 7A – I-195 (Hamilton Twp) right and center lanes blocked https://t.co/0yV1Dr85R4
Delays on New Jersey Turnpike inner roadway northbound North of Interchange 7 – US 206 (Bordentown Twp) to South of Interchange 7A – I-195 (Hamilton Twp) 4 1/2 mile delay due to a truck fire. https://t.co/gsoulICFwO
Emergency maintenance on New Jersey Turnpike outer roadway northbound North of Interchange 7 – US 206 (Chesterfield Twp) to South of Interchange 7A – I-195 (Hamilton Twp) left and center lanes closed to traffic until further notice https://t.co/xuwbrzb9dk
Delays on New Jersey Turnpike Outer Roadway northbound North of Interchange 7 – US 206 (Bordentown Twp) to South of Interchange 7A – I-195 (Hamilton Twp) All lanes open 4 mile delay due to an incident on the NJ Turnpike https://t.co/6VC5SWr0l2
Delays on New Jersey Turnpike inner roadway northbound South of Interchange 7 – US 206 (Bordentown Twp) to South of Interchange 7A – I-195 (Hamilton Twp) 5 mile delay due to an incident on the NJ Turnpike https://t.co/m48c86l9eH
Delays on New Jersey Turnpike inner roadway northbound South of Interchange 7 – US 206 (Bordentown Twp) to South of Interchange 7A – I-195 (Hamilton Twp) 5 mile delay due to an incident on the NJ Turnpike https://t.co/Vqp21ycQfw
Crash and Crash investigation on New Jersey Turnpike inner roadway northbound South of Interchange 7A – I-195 (Hamilton Twp) all lanes open https://t.co/4qNTBhrDTH
TRENTON, N.J. – A Burlington County, New Jersey, man already under felony indictment was charged with conspiracy to engage in firearms trafficking and unlawful transportation of firearms in interstate commerce following law enforcement’s seizure of 11 firearms, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
Dominic Maloney, 19, of Bordentown, New Jersey, was arrested on June 8, 2022, in Salem County, New Jersey, and charged in a three-count criminal complaint with conspiracy to engage in firearms trafficking; unlawful transportation of firearms in interstate commerce while under felony indictment; and unlawful transportation of firearms obtained in another state into Maloney’s state of residence. Maloney made his initial appearance today by videoconference before U.S. Magistrate Judge Lois H. Goodman and was detained.
According to the criminal complaint and statements made in court:
On Feb. 22, 2022, Maloney was indicted in Mercer County, New Jersey, Superior Court on felony charges of unlawful possession of a handgun; possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose; aggravated assault; and making terroristic threats. As a result of the pending felony indictment, federal law prohibits Maloney from transporting firearms in interstate commerce. Maloney maintained and used an identified Instagram account. Law enforcement review of that account and an associate’s Instagram account indicated that, as of June 1, 2022, Maloney was in the state of Georgia to obtain firearms and intended to transport those firearms to New Jersey to distribute them to others for profit. On June 8, 2022, law enforcement officers identified a silver 2007 Nissan Armada driving northbound on Interstate 95 in Maryland. Maloney was a passenger, along with three other occupants. Officers stopped the vehicle on Interstate 295 in New Jersey. A search of the vehicle recovered 11 firearms from the trunk, including eight semiautomatic pistols, one semiautomatic rifle, and two shotguns.
The conspiracy count and the two unlawful transportation counts each carry a maximum potential penalty of five years in prison and a fine of $250,000, or twice the gross amount of gain or loss from the offense, whichever is greatest.
U.S. Attorney Sellinger credited special agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Trenton Field Office, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Jeffrey L. Matthews in Newark, with the investigation leading to today’s charges. He also thanked special agents of ATF, Philadelphia Field Division, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Matthew P. Varisco; special agents of ATF, Wilmington Field Office, Baltimore Field Division, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Toni M. Crosby; special agents of the ATF, Washington Field Division, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Charlie J. Patterson; special agents of the ATF, Savannah Field Office, Atlanta Field Division, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Ben Gibbons; troopers of the New Jersey State Police Trafficking Central, under the direction of Col. Patrick J. Callahan, and troopers of the Pennsylvania State Police, under the direction of Col. Robert Evanchick, for their assistance with the investigation.
In July 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice launched five cross-jurisdictional strike forces to help reduce gun violence by disrupting illegal firearms trafficking in key regions across the country. Leveraging existing resources, the regional strike forces will better ensure sustained and focused coordination across jurisdictions and help stem the supply of illegally trafficked firearms from source cities, through other communities, and into five key market regions: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area/Sacramento Region and Washington, D.C. According to gun trace data, a significant number of firearms recovered in the New York/northern New Jersey area originate from outside the area. The strike force will help ensure sustained and focused coordination between law enforcement and prosecutors in the New York/ New Jersey area with their counterparts in those other locations.
The government is represented by J. Brendan Day, Attorney-in-Charge of the Trenton Office.
The charges and allegations contained in the complaint are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
2021 Hamilton Township Police Department news release photo of Dominic Maloney formerly of Hamilton Township, New Jersey. 18-years-old at the time of the April 1, 2021, incident in Hamilton, now 19-years-old.
April 3, 2021 — Hamilton Officers developed information to charge 20 year old, Chesterfield resident, Christian Elley and 20 year old Hamilton resident, Mario Cruz with Aggravated Assault and various Weapons Offenses. Hamilton Police Detectives Patrick Quick and Robert Whartenby, additionally charged 18 year old Hamilton resident, Dominic Maloney, with Terroristic Threats, and Various Weapons Offenses including the Community Gun Offense.
Below MidJersey.News file photos from a April 1, 2022 incident in Hamilton Township NJ:
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MidJersey.news file photos from the scene. On April 1, 2021 at approximately 11:00 pm, Hamilton Police were detailed to the area of Barnt Deklyn Road and Andrew Street for a disturbance involving several people fighting. Responding Officers located several people still in the area and learned that two handguns were involved in this incident. Investigating officers located a spent handgun shell casing at the scene. Once victim was located with a head injury from being struck with the butt of a gun. He was treated for his injuries and released from the hospital.
TRENTON – Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced criminal charges against six correctional police officers in connection to an incident in which an unjustified use of force was used against an inmate at the Garden State Youth Correctional Facility in Chesterfield Townshipon April 8, 2020.
A total of 6 defendants—including Correctional Police Sergeant Michael Emmert and five Senior Correctional Police Officers—have been charged in an ongoing joint investigation by the Department of Corrections (DOC) Special Investigations Division (SID) and the Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA), stemming from information obtained and developed by the DOC SID.
At approximately 12:05 a.m. on April 8, 2020, DOC officers assigned to the Garden State Youth Correctional Facility in Township of Chesterfield, N.J. allegedly conducted a forced cell extraction of an inmate. The 6 defendants allegedly participated in a forced cell extraction and filed false reports intended to deceive others within the DOC into believing that the use of force was justified.
During an initial approach, Sergeant Emmert allegedly sprayed the victim with Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray, without giving the victim any opportunity to comply, and despite the victim offering to be handcuffed. The remaining defendants allegedly joined a five-person suited team, which re-approached the victim’s cell. Sergeant Emmert allegedly sprayed the victim with OC again without giving the victim an opportunity to comply. The defendants then allegedly entered the cell and forcibly removed the victim.
According to the complaints filed, the victim screamed in pain and left his cell covered in blood, was given an inhaler and oxygen in the infirmary, and was treated for lacerations on his face. DOC policy permits use of force that is objectively necessary and reasonable; it requires that an inmate be given an opportunity to comply before a forced cell extraction proceeds.
“Correctional police officers are entrusted with great authority over the inmates in their custody, and when they abuse that power, they must be held accountable,” said Acting Attorney General Platkin. “I want to thank the Office of Public Integrity & Accountability and Department of Corrections Special Investigations Division for investigating and bringing charges in this matter.”
“When corrections officers abuse their authority, as alleged here, we will ensure that they are fully investigated and prosecuted,” said OPIA Executive Director Thomas Eicher. “The Office of Public Integrity and Accountability is committed to ensuring justice for all by maintaining the highest standard of public service through effective investigations and prosecutions.”
We must hold correctional officers to the highest standards and any form of abuse will not be tolerated,” said New Jersey Department of Corrections Commissioner Victoria L. Kuhn. “Individuals within the custody of the New Jersey Department of Corrections deserve to be treated with decency and dignity and I recognize the hard work of the Special Investigations Division and Office of Public Integrity & Accountability to bring accountability for these actions.”
The following individuals were charged on May 25, 2022 by complaint-summons as follows:
Correctional Police Sergeant Michael Emmert, 37, of Toms River, N.J.
Aggravated Assault (2 counts – 3rd degree)
Tampering with Public Records or Information (3rd degree)
The complaint against Emmert alleges the following conduct:
Emmert was the leader of the extraction team, and approached the cell of Victim 1 with two other officers. Victim 1 offered his hands and stated his intent to be handcuffed, but Emmert did not allow Victim 1 to leave the cell voluntarily and gave no orders. Rather, Emmert sprayed Victim 1 in the face with Oleoresin Capsicum (OC). Emmert left and returned with a five-person suited team. Again without offering Victim 1 an opportunity to comply, Emmert deployed OC spray on Victim 1 a second time, then supervised as the team entered the cell and forcibly removed Victim 1.
In his preliminary incident report, Emmert falsely stated that Victim 1 refused orders to be handcuffed, blocked a food port, and attempted to “mule kick” a shield, which is contradicted by video and photographic evidence. By filing a false report, Emmert intended to deceive others within the DOC into believing that his use of force on Victim 1 was justified.
Senior Correction Police Officer Christopher Toth, 37, of New Egypt, N.J.
Tampering with Public Records or Information (3rd degree)
The complaint against Toth alleges the following conduct:
Toth approached the cell of Victim 1 in a team of two other officers, led by a Sergeant. Toth was holding a shield. Victim 1 offered his hands and stated his intent to be handcuffed. Rather than handcuffing and allowing him to leave the cell voluntarily, the Sergeant sprayed Victim 1 with Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) in the face. Toth used his shield to hold Victim 1 in his cell as the door closed. Toth left and returned as part of a five-person suited team; Toth was the first officer in the stack.
In his special custody report, Toth falsely stated that Victim 1 was sprayed with OC “in order to gain compliance, which was not effective” knowing that Victim 1 was not given any opportunity to comply. Toth also falsely stated “As I entered the cell, [Victim 1] tried to kick me and turned to hit me.” By filing a false report, Toth intended to deceive others within the DOC into believing that the use of force on Victim 1 was justified.
Senior Correction Police Officer Raymond Quinones, 43, of Beachwood, N.J.
Tampering with Public Records or Information (3rd degree)
The complaint against Quinones alleges the following conduct:
Quinones joined a five-person suited team, after Victim 1 was sprayed with OC during an initial approach, which re-approached Victim 1’s cell. The Sergeant sprayed Victim 1 with OC again without giving Victim 1 an opportunity to comply. Quinones then entered the cell and forcibly removed Victim 1.
In his special custody report, Quinones falsely stated that when the team arrived at Victim 1’s cell he “refused to cuff up” and “[w]hen the cell door opened, [Victim 1] was combative,” knowing that Victim 1 was not given any opportunity to comply. By filing a false report, Quinones intended to deceive others within the DOC into believing that the use of force on Victim 1 was justified.
Senior Correction Police Officer Michael Gaines, 56, of Willingboro, N.J.
Tampering with Public Records or Information (3rd degree)
The complaint against Gaines alleges the following conduct:
Gaines joined a five-person suited team, after Victim 1 was sprayed with OC during an initial approach, which re-approached Victim 1’s cell. The Sergeant sprayed Victim 1 with OC a second time, again without giving Victim 1 any opportunity to comply. Gaines then entered the cell and forcibly removed Victim 1.
In his special custody report, Gaines falsely stated that when the team arrived at Victim 1’s cell he “was ordered to comply” and was sprayed, knowing that Victim 1 was not given any opportunity to comply. By filing a false report, Gaines intended to deceive others within the DOC into believing that the use of force on Victim 1 was justified.
Senior Correction Police Officer Mark Sadlowski, Jr., 44, of Sewell, N.J.
Tampering with Public Records or Information (3rd degree)
The complaint against Sadlowski alleges the following conduct:
Sadlowski joined a five-person suited team, after Victim 1 was sprayed with OC during an initial approach, which re-approached Victim 1’s cell. The Sergeant sprayed Victim 1 with OC a second time, again without giving Victim 1 any opportunity to comply. Sadlowski then entered the cell and forcibly removed Victim 1.
In his special custody report, Sadlowski falsely stated that when the team arrived at Victim 1’s cell he “refused to handcuff” and that “[w]hen the door opened, the inmate was combative,” knowing that Victim 1 was not given any opportunity to comply. By filing a false report, Sadlowski intended to deceive others within the DOC into believing that the use of force on Victim 1 was justified.
Senior Correction Police Officer Michael Ambrozaitis, 58, of Southampton, N.J.
Tampering with Public Records or Information (3rd degree)
The complaint against Ambrozaitis alleges the following conduct:
Ambrozaitis joined a five-person suited team, after Victim 1 was sprayed with OC during an initial approach, which re-approached Victim 1’s cell. The Sergeant sprayed Victim 1 with OC a second time, again without giving Victim 1 any opportunity to comply. Ambrozaitis applied leg irons to Victim 1.
In his special custody report, Ambrozaitis falsely stated that when the team arrived at Victim 1’s cell and the cell door opened, Victim 1 “refused to comply,” knowing that Victim 1 was not given any opportunity to comply. By filing a false report, Ambrozaitis intended to deceive others within the DOC into believing that the use of force on Victim 1 was justified.
The case is being prosecuted by Deputy Attorneys General Samantha Thoma, Adam Gerken, and Samuel Rubinstein of the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability, under the supervision of Bureau Chief Peter Lee and OPIA Deputy Director Anthony Picione. The investigation was conducted by detectives of the Department of Corrections Special Investigations Division and OPIA North Squad.
Third-degree aggravated assault charges carry a sentence of three to five years in prison and a fine of up to $15,000, and third-degree tampering with public records charges carry a sentence of three to five years in prison, including a mandatory two-year term of parole ineligibility, and a fine of up to $15,000.
The charges are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Defense Attorneys:
For Sadlowski and Toth: Stuart Alterman, Alterman & Associates, LLC, Marlton, N.J.
Wawa Celebrates Grand Opening of New Chesterfield, NJ Store as Part of 2022 Day Brighteners Tour
New Store Reflects Wawa’s Commitment to Brighten More Lives in More Ways through New Jobs, New Growth and New Reasons to Celebrate Community Day Brighteners with a Call for Nominations
February 10, 2022
CHESTERFIELD, NJ (BURLINGTON)–Wawa, Inc. today announced the grand opening of its newest store located at 210 Monmouth Road, Chesterfield, NJ 08515 on Thursday, February 10. To mark the occasion, Wawa is hosting an exciting grand opening celebration and outdoor ribbon cutting beginning at 9:00a.m. Prior to the celebration, the new store will open at 8:00 a.m., when Wawa will begin distributing limited-edition, Wawa “Goose Vibes Only,” t-shirts for the first 100 customers who walk through the door, while supplies last! Wawa will also provide free coffee to toast the community and brighten days from Thursday, February 10 to Sunday, February 13.
Store is located at: 210 Monmouth Road, Chesterfield, NJ 08515
About Wawa’s 2022 Day Brighteners Tour With officials, charity partners, customers and Associates in attendance, Wawa’s grand opening celebration will introduce the community to the new store team and celebrate the role they play in making their communities a better place. Throughout the year, each grand opening celebration will be part of Wawa’s 2022 Day Brighteners Tour, an initiative designed to celebrate the customers, Associates, local heroes and community organizations that brighten our days. The tour will also mark Wawa’s ongoing commitment to growth, with plans to open 54 new stores and create more than 2,500 new jobs through the year.
During each grand opening, Wawa will have a special Day Brightener ceremony which will include:
Associate Day Brighteners: Wawa will recognize associates who go above and beyond in creating positive moments for customers
Community Day Brighteners: Wawa will celebrate a local individual or organization making a bright impact in the community
Local Hero Day Brighteners: Wawa will acknowledge local everyday heroes who brighten the community through protecting and serving and host a signature Hoagies for Heroes acknowledgement and check presentation to each department’s charity
The grand opening of the Chesterfield location is the second store to open this year out of the 54 total stores projected to open across Wawa’s operating area in 2022.
“At Wawa, our core purpose is fulfilling lives every day and since our first store opened, we’ve believed that we all have a role in making this world a better place,” said Chris Gheysens, Wawa’s President and CEO. “Our store teams and Associates deliver experiences and emotional connections with customers that go beyond what traditionally happens in a retail environment. Simply put, they help make their communities happier and more connected. This year, we’re excited to toast all the incredible Day Brighteners and kick off this one-of-a-kind tour with a stop at each new store to show our “Goose Gratitude” to associates and customers whose little acts of kindness make a big difference in our communities.”
Firefighters from Derby Fire Department (Bordentown Twp), Consolidated Fire Association(Bordentown Cty), Chesterfield Fire Department, and Jacobstown Fire Department completed their Ice Rescue Operations class conducted by Safety and Survival Training LLC today.
These firefighters worked hard on the ice today practicing the proper techniques for rescuing those who may become stranded on ice-covered bodies of water.
Photos from Consolidated Fire Association’s Instagram page show their members in action on the ice. Members are looking forward to taking the Ice Rescue Technician class, which is the highest certification you can earn in ice rescue.
Chesterfield Fire Department released a statement to residents about the training, advising residents that there is no emergency and it is just a training exercise.
New Jersey State Police Fatal Accident Reconstruction Unit determined that Weatherwalks was traveling at a speed of 75 MPH as he approached the cyclists in his Chevrolet Silverado.
February 3, 2022
CHESTERFIELD, NJ (BURLINGTON)–Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Chesterfield Township Police Chief Michael Davison announced that a 20-year-old Chesterfield man was charged with causing the death of a cyclist he struck with his pickup truck while traveling at a high rate of speed in the 100 block of Sykesville Road late last year.
Dylan Weatherwalks, of the 700 block of Monmouth Road, was charged with Vehicular Homicide (Second Degree). He surrendered this morning and was lodged in the Burlington County Jail in Mount Holly pending a first appearance in Superior Court. The case will now be prepared for presentation to a grand jury for possible indictment.
The investigation began after officers from the Chesterfield Township Police Department were dispatched to the scene of the collision on December 4 at approximately 12:15 p.m.
The investigation revealed that the defendant came upon a group of cyclists while traveling southbound along Sykesville Road, a two-lane roadway with no shoulders. Weatherwalks veered into the northbound lane to pass the cyclists on a hill with an obstructed view of oncoming traffic.
The investigation further revealed that as Weatherwalks crested the hill, he encountered a vehicle traveling toward him and veered back into the southbound lane, over-correcting and striking cyclist Julie Galezniak, 62, of Stratford. Galezniak was thrown from her bike and sustained severe injuries, including a fractured skull. She was airlifted to a Trenton hospital and died later that afternoon.
An analysis performed by the New Jersey State Police Fatal Accident Reconstruction Unit determined that Weatherwalks was traveling at a speed of 75 MPH as he approached the cyclists in his Chevrolet Silverado. The speed limit along that stretch of Sykesville Road is posted as 50 MPH.
In addition to the criminal charges, Weatherwalks was issued traffic summonses for speeding, reckless driving, careless driving, and improper passing.
The investigation was conducted by the Chesterfield Township Police Department, the Prosecutor’s Office and the New Jersey State Police. Weatherwalks will be prosecuted by Assistant Prosecutor Julian Harris.
All persons are considered innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Julie Galezniak, 62, of Stratford The investigation revealed that the defendant came upon a group of cyclists while traveling southbound along Sykesville Road, a two-lane roadway with no shoulders. Weatherwalks veered into the northbound lane to pass the cyclists on a hill with an obstructed view of oncoming traffic. The investigation further revealed that as Weatherwalks crested the hill, he encountered a vehicle traveling toward him and veered back into the southbound lane, over-correcting and striking cyclist Julie Galezniak, 62, of Stratford. Galezniak was thrown from her bike and sustained severe injuries, including a fractured skull. She was airlifted to a Trenton hospital and died later that afternoon.
Dylan Weatherwalks, 20, Chesterfield Dylan Weatherwalks, of the 700 block of Monmouth Road, was charged with Vehicular Homicide (Second Degree). He surrendered this morning and was lodged in the Burlington County Jail in Mount Holly pending a first appearance in Superior Court. The case will now be prepared for presentation to a grand jury for possible indictment.
CHESTERFIELD, NJ (BURLINGTON)–Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Chesterfield Township Police Department Acting Officer-in-Charge Sgt. Mike Davison announced that a 62-year-old woman died over the weekend after being struck by a pickup truck while she was riding along Sykesville Road with a group of cyclists.
Julie Galezniak, of Stratford, died after being airlifted to a Trenton hospital following the December 4 incident, which occurred at approximately 12:15 p.m.
The investigation revealed that she was riding southbound on Sykesville Road with other cyclists when she was struck by a pickup truck heading in the same direction.
The name of the driver, who remained on the scene, is being withheld at this time because no traffic summons have been issued and no criminal charges have been filed.
The investigation is being conducted by the Chesterfield Township Police Department, the Prosecutor’s Office and the New Jersey State Police.
This is the second fatality recently along the same stretch of Sykesville Road. On October 20, Mary Broderick, 71, of Chesterfield, was fatally struck by a vehicle being driven by Valentina Golya, 86, of Chesterfield, as she was walking along the road.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Golya was issued a summons for Careless Driving.
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