Shaun Fennimore Arrested After K-9 Cairo Tracks Suspect in Fatal Monroe Township Hit-and-Run

Shaun D. Fennimore, 46, faces charges after K-9 Cairo helped police locate him following a fatal Monroe Township hit-and-run that killed Margaret M. Flail, 73.

A police K-9 played a key role in locating Shaun D. Fennimore, 46, of Bellmawr, New Jersey, after investigators say he fled the scene of a fatal pedestrian crash in Monroe Township, Gloucester County.

The incident occurred on Thursday evening, November 5, 2026, along Blue Bell Road. The collision claimed the life of Margaret M. Flail, 73, who was taken to a local hospital but later pronounced dead.

Authorities say the investigation led officers from an abandoned vehicle at a nearby convenience store to a wooded area, where Fennimore was located and arrested.

Fatal Pedestrian Crash Claims Margaret Flail’s Life

Monroe Township police received a report of a vehicle striking a pedestrian at approximately 5:47 p.m. on November 5. Officers responded to Blue Bell Road and found a woman who had sustained serious injuries.

The victim was identified as Margaret M. Flail, 73. She was transported to a nearby hospital, where she later died.

Police subsequently determined that the driver had allegedly left the scene without stopping to assist or provide information.

Abandoned Vehicle Leads Investigators to Suspect

During their investigation, officers located the suspected vehicle parked at a nearby Heritage convenience store.

Surveillance footage reportedly showed a man getting out of the vehicle and running away. The discovery provided investigators with an important lead as they worked to identify and locate the person believed to have been driving.

K-9 Cairo Tracks Suspect Into Wooded Area

Monroe Township police deployed K-9 officer Cairo to assist with the search. According to reports, the dog followed a trail toward a wooded area near Clayton and Railroad avenues.

Officers eventually located Fennimore in the area and took him into custody.

The search highlighted the role of police K-9 teams in helping officers locate individuals during investigations, particularly when a suspect has reportedly fled on foot.

Shaun Fennimore Faces Two Criminal Charges

Fennimore faces the following charges:

• Second-degree knowingly leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death.

• Third-degree driving with a suspended license.

Authorities also obtained a warrant for blood and urine samples. The results had not been released in the information provided.

If convicted, Fennimore could face up to 10 years in prison for the second-degree charge and up to five years for the third-degree offense. These are potential maximum penalties, not a prediction of the sentence.

Investigation Into Fatal Monroe Township Crash Continues

The investigation into Margaret Flail’s death remains ongoing. Authorities are expected to continue examining the circumstances of the collision and the evidence gathered after the suspected driver allegedly left the scene.

The case has drawn attention to the consequences of hit-and-run incidents and the importance of remaining at the scene after a serious crash.

Disclaimer

This article is based on the information supplied and previously cited reporting about the incident. The charges against Shaun D. Fennimore are allegations and do not establish guilt. He is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. The results of the requested blood and urine testing were not available in the supplied account. No additional conclusions about impairment or the cause of the collision should be drawn without confirmed findings.