police-incident · Evesham Township, Burlington County, New Jersey

What happened after Marc Ferraiolo rammed police cars in Evesham Township?

What happened?

Following the April 30, 2023, incident where Marc Ferraiolo rammed his car into police vehicles, he and his wife, Ruth Patton, were arrested and faced serious charges, including attempted murder for Ferraiolo. While their long-term court outcomes are not publicly detailed, Police K-9 Tango, who was injured in the incident, made a full recovery and remains an active member of the Evesham Police Department.

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Last checked: Jun 25, 2026
Sources: Marlton-Evesham Daily Voice; YouTube

Timeline

  1. Around 1 a.m., Marc Ferraiolo rams his car into police vehicles in Evesham Township, injuring K-9 Tango and attempting to hit officers. His wife, Ruth Patton, interferes with officers and threatens them.

  2. Marc Ferraiolo and Ruth Patton are arrested at the scene. Ferraiolo is charged with two counts of attempted murder of a police officer, among other charges. Patton is charged with terroristic threats and obstruction of justice.

  3. News reports detail the incident, confirming arrests, charges, and injuries to officers and K-9 Tango, who is undergoing veterinarian care.

  4. Further details emerge, including community concerns about the couple as 'nightmare neighbors' and property actions taken by township workers at their residence. Both suspects remain in Burlington County Jail.

  5. Police K-9 Tango makes a full recovery from the injuries sustained during the incident and returns to active duty with the Evesham Police Department's K9 Unit.

  6. The long-term court outcomes, including convictions and sentences for Marc Ferraiolo and Ruth Patton, are not detailed in publicly available search results beyond their initial arrests and charges.

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