Arson Suspect Captured with Assistance from Riverside Community

On 12/15/2020 at approximately 4:51 pm, the Riverside Police and Fire Department were dispatched to a vehicle fire near South Fairview Street.  While police units were en route, it was reported that witnesses observed a male suspect run from the scene of the fire.  Upon arrival, the vehicle was observed to be engulfed in flames.  An investigation ensued and as a result of assistance from neighbors and witnesses passing by the scene, a suspect was quickly developed.  Through their investigation, Riverside Detectives were able to identify Donnie C. Morgan, 22 years, of Edgewater Park, NJ as the primary suspect.  Later that same night, detectives were able to locate Morgan at a residence in Willingboro, NJ and with the assistance of officers from the Edgewater Park and Willingboro Police, Riverside Detectives took Morgan into custody. 

Donnie C. Morgan was charged with 2^nd degree Aggravated Arson and lodged in Burlington County Correctional Facility pending a detention hearing. 

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with additional information is asked to contact Det. Joo at 856-461-8820 or kjoo@riversidepolicenj.org.  

Donnie C. Morgan, 22 yrs

 

The Riverside Police would like to thank all those citizens who quickly came forward with vital information that assisted with identifying this suspect.  It is the strong relationships that we strive to maintain with our community that allow us to effectively police and maintain public safety.   

 Thank you!  

 

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.