Crime & Safety
PA Fugitive Arrested in Moorestown Mall Parking Lot
Also, police nab a Magnolia man who they say had counterfeit money and heroin in his car.
Aug. 10
David Hamilton, 34, of Hider Lane, Clementon, arrested after he was caught concealing $961.50 worth of polo shirts from Macy’s at the Moorestown Mall, police said. Hamilton allegedly injured a security guard when he tried to flee and a hypodermic needle was subsequently found in his pocket, according to police. He was charged with robbery and possession of a hypodermic needle.
Aug. 12
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Gregory Bell, 28, of Pelham Road, Marlton, arrested after he was caught concealing two Ice brand watches on separate occasions on Aug. 8 and 12—total value $396—according to police. A hypodermic needle was also found on Bell when he was taken into custody. He was charged with two counts of shoplifting and possession of a syringe and released on a summons.
Aug. 13
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Phillip Pizzo, 32, of North White Horse Pike, Magnolia, arrested on charges of possession of counterfeit money, possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia following a motor vehicle stop at Bridgeboro and Westfield roads, according to police.
Eric Hovinton, 40, of West Jefferson Street, Philadelphia, arrested in the Moorestown Mall parking lot after police discovered he was wanted in Pennsylvania, according to a report. He was committed to Burlington County Jail on $1,000 bail.
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