
Camden Retires 2 Cops, Fireman
The Camden Department of Public Safety announced the retirement of Capt. Nathan Petit, Patrolman William McGrath of 1128 North 22nd Street, and Fireman Charles Cook.
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The Camden Department of Public Safety announced the retirement of Capt. Nathan Petit, Patrolman William McGrath of 1128 North 22nd Street, and Fireman Charles Cook.

Romeo DeSanctis, star witness against suspects in the Casablanca roadhouse holdup, was shot dead in a parked car on Mt. Ephraim Avenue near Kaighn hours after testifying before the grand jury; his companion Leon Grenkwicz was critically wounded.

Camden police and firemen gathered at Kenney's on February 3, 1938 to honor Acting Lieutenant Herbert Bott, retiring after five years as president of the Policemen and Firemen's Association. Commissioner Mary W. Kobus and Mayor George E. Brunner praised the force, and Arthur Batten served on the dinner committee.

Camden Post-Telegram - December 30, 1920 Double Shift System Becomes Effective at 8 O'clock on Saturday Morning Saturday morning at 8 o'clock the two-platoon system of the Fire Department becomes effective.