Police Blotter: Burglary and DWI

Burglary:

On Thursday, Feb. 3, police said a burglary occurred between the hours of 10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

According to police reports, an unknown perpetrator forced entry into a residence at the 200 block of Garfield Avenue.

Once inside the residence, police said the unknown actor removed a 39-inch flat-screen television, a portable DVD player and a quantity of loose change from around the house.

The incident is currently under investigation by the Collingswood Police Department Detective Bureau.

According to police, the combined value of stolen items totaled $1,260. Police said the television was valued at $1,200, the DVD player at $40 and the loose change amounted to about $20.

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI):

At 7:54 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3, officers patrolling the 400 block of Haddon Avenue noticed a disabled vehicle near the roadside.

According to reports, police approached the vehicle and noticed the driver, who was continually attempting to try to start the vehicle. 

Police said the vehicle's temporary registration tags appeared to be unlawfully altered.

A strong odor of alcohol was also detected on the car's driver, said police.

The driver was identified as 41-year-old Marc Morris of Lawnside.

After displaying further signs of intoxication, police sad Morris was asked to perform a series of psychophysical tests, which he failed to negotiate as instructed.

Morris was then advised he was being placed under arrest, said police.

According to police reports, Morris later refused to provide samples of his breath—samples which police said are used to determine the amount of alcohol a person consumed.

Morris was also found to have several active warrants for his arrest issued from Camden City, said reports, which held a combined value of $1,363.

According to police, Morris was issued summonses for the following offenses—driving while intoxicated (DWI), refusal to submit to chemical testing, unregistered vehicle, unlicensed operator, driving while a suspended operator, and unsafe operation of a vehicle.

Morris was taken to county jail.