The following information comes from Lt. Joseph Friel of the Evesham Township Police Department:
On Oct. 3, Evesham Police responded to the 700 block of Tranquility Drive to investigate a suspicious vehicle in the area. Investigation determined that a group of school students were involved in illegal drug activity and left the area prior to police arrival. With information developed at the scene, Evesham Police School Resource Officers located the suspicious vehicle as it pulled into the lot of Cherokee High School.
The investigation of the stop led to the arrest of the juvenile driver for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of narcotics and possession of illegal pharmaceutical pills. During the arresting procedures, information was obtained by police that another subject had made threats to obtain an automatic weapon and kill members of the police department. The subject who made the threats was quickly identified, located, and arrested.
Evesham Police takes all threats involving the use of a firearm very seriously and as a result, the department is planning on having an increased police presence in the area of Cherokee High School during the upcoming school week.
Arrested:
A 17-year-old male juvenile, of Marlton, was charged with DUI and third degree possession of pharmaceutical pills. He was released to his parents.
A male, age 18, of Marlton, was charged with third degree terroristic threats.
Please contact the police department if you have any further information or concerns at the (856) 983–1116, the Confidential Tip Line at (856) 983–4699 or email at [email protected]. Anonymous tips text ETPDTIP to 847411
