Month: December 2023

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER

10-23-2023 TO 10-31-2023

On 10/23, Dollar General employees reported a shoplifting incident. An unknown male concealed $200 worth of Gain laundry detergent and left the store without paying. Employees provided the police with a vehicle tag number, and the incident remains under investigation.

On 10/23, a Philadelphia resident was arrested due to an active warrant and transferred to the Salem County Jail by the Sheriff’s Department.

On 10/24, a Woodbury Heights resident was charged with Criminal Mischief, Burglary, Criminal Trespass, and Contempt of Court. The charges were filed for violating a court order prohibiting him from returning to his former residence. The accused was taken into custody and held in the Salem County Jail. Court date pending.

On 10/24, during a traffic stop on Elm St., the driver was caught driving 40 mph in a 24 mph zone. The Woodbury Heights resident was released with summonses for Possession of CDS Heroin, Failure to Deliver CDS, Hindering Apprehension, and Speeding. Court dates pending.

On 10/25, the manager of Wawa on Evergreen Ave. reported a shoplifting incident that had occurred earlier in the day. A juvenile male had concealed merchandise and left without paying. Officers identified the juvenile and charged him with shoplifting. Court date pending.

On 10/26, an N. Evergreen Ave. resident was charged with Aggravated Assault as the result of a DV incident. Court date pending.

On 10/26, officers were dispatched to the area of S. Columbia Street in response to a report of an aggressive dog roaming around. Upon arrival, the officers spotted the dog running towards a residence and the dog was let in through the front door. Despite knocking several times at the residence, no one answered the door. As a result, summonses were issued to the resident via USPS, and a court date is currently pending.

On 10/27, a West Deptford resident was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Breach of Peace after being disorderly at the scene of a MV crash. Court date pending.

On 10/28, a N. Evergreen Ave. resident was charged with Disorderly Conduct, Breach of Peace, and Occupant Standards after causing a disturbance in the parking lot. Court date pending.

On 10/28, a Hemlock Terrace resident reported that his motorcycle’s license plate was stolen. The victim was advised to report the theft to the MVC, and the plate was entered NCIC as stolen.

On 10/28, officers were dispatched to Aldi in response to a report of a person causing a disturbance by yelling. Upon arrival, the officers observed a female who was yelling and exposing herself inside the store’s entrance. The officers called for EMS to check on the subject, who refused further medical treatment. The subject was then released with summonses for Breach of Peace and Lewd Behavior, and a court date is pending.

On 10/29, a resident of Woodbury was charged with driving without a license, improper use of a motorized bike, and driving the wrong way on a one-way street after causing a motor vehicle accident in the area of Route 45 and Holly Avenue. Court date pending.

On October 29th, a resident of Deptford was issued a summons for careless driving after hitting a parked car in the Martin’s Plaza parking lot. The court date is pending.

On 10/30, a resident of N. Evergreen Ave reported receiving harassing text messages. The subject was informed that a report would be filed and was advised on how to file complaints with the Deptford court. No further police assistance was required.

On 10/30, a resident of Queen Street reported that their shed was broken into overnight and a dirt bike was stolen. The subject broke the back fence in order to remove the bike. The stolen bike has been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database as stolen. The incident is still under investigation.

On 10/31, the service manager at Pep Boys reported a customer had taken their vehicle from the back lot without paying for repairs totaling $1,143. Several attempts were made to contact the customer, but they were unsuccessful. The manager was advised on the process of filing a theft of service complaint with the Deptford court.

On 10/31, a resident of N. Evergreen Ave. was issued summonses for Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol and Public Consumption of Alcohol. The resident was observed drinking the alcohol while walking eastbound on E. Red Bank Ave. and N. Broad Street. The court date is pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
10-16-2023 TO 10-22-2023

On 10/16, police officers were dispatched to a residence on Walnut Street in Woodbury Heights in response to a criminal mischief complaint. The residents reported that the newly poured concrete had been vandalized by unknown individuals just a few hours after it was laid. Fortunately, many of the residents were able to repair the damaged concrete sections before it hardened. The officers took photos of all the affected areas of the concrete. The incident remains under investigation.

On 10/16, K9 officer and K9 Adonis assisted Mantua Police with a motor vehicle traffic stop. Adonis detected the presence of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) inside the vehicle and was rewarded with a tug toy and praised for doing a great job. As a result of the detection, the driver was arrested by the Mantua police.

On 10/17, two men entered Wawa and started scanning items through the self-checkout. However, when employees noticed they were deleting some of the items, they approached the men and advised them to use the checkout service instead, as they were deleting the items. Eventually, both left the store without paying for the items. If the identities of the men are discovered, charges will be filed.

On 10/18 a Lindenwold resident was mailed a warning letter regarding their abandoned vehicle in a city lot. The vehicle has a flat tire, is unregistered, and has no tags. Officers will be following up in 10 days to ensure that the vehicle has been removed from the lot.

On 10/18, the owner/landlord of a property on South Broad Street was issued a summons for failing to register their rental with the city. A court date is pending.

On 10/18, a resident of Big Rock, Tennessee, was charged with careless driving and leaving the scene of an accident after hitting a pole on North Broad Street and Dubois Avenue and fleeing the area. Court dates are pending.

On 10/19, police officers were dispatched to Family Dollar in response to a report of shoplifting. According to the employees, two individuals walked out of the store with two laundry baskets filled with laundry detergent. The employees provided officers with the make, model, and tag number of the vehicle involved. Charges will be filed once the female suspects are identified. The incident is currently under investigation.

On 10/21, a resident of Naomi Avenue was charged with obstruction of administration of a law enforcement officer. The charge came after she called the police for assistance during a dispute with an employee of Crown Fried Chicken, and she provided a false name. Court date pending.

On 10/21, a Sewell resident was charged with criminal mischief, contempt of court, theft of a motor vehicle, and trespassing as a result of a domestic incident. A court date is pending.

On 10/22, officers responded to a N. Evergreen Apartment for a noise complaint.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER

10-9-2023 TO 10-15-2023

On 10/9, CVS employees reported a male shoplifting. However, the suspects had already left before officers arrived. Employees explained the male dropped the bag of merchandise when approached by the employees. A search of the area to find the suspect yielded negative results. If the male is identified, he will be charged accordingly. The incident remains under investigation.

On 10/10, detectives charged a resident of Sicklerville and a resident of Camden with Forgery and Theft by Deception. They exchanged counterfeit money for real money. Court dates are pending.

On 10/11, during a routine traffic stop, the driver was found to have an active warrant for their arrest. The issuing municipality released them on their own recognizance, with a court date pending.

On 10/12, a resident of S. Warner Street was arrested and charged with Trespassing, Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Failure to Deliver CDS to the Nearest Law Enforcement Officer, Breach of Peace, and Disorderly Conduct. The subject was found hiding under a vehicle in a homeowner’s driveway. Court date pending.

On October 12th, a resident of West Deptford was issued summonses for multiple violations. The violations include driving while suspended, driving with an ID only, illegal window tint, failure to inspect the vehicle, failure to exhibit insurance, and no liability insurance. The driver was advised that she could not drive the vehicle and was asked to have someone pick her up. A court date is pending.

On 10/13, N. Bayard Ave residents were both arrested and charged with Simple Assault as the result of an altercation that occurred at the residence. Court dates pending.

On 10/14, officers responded to a report of a stolen motor vehicle in the area of S. Davis Street and W. Centre Streets. The victim reported that she was delivering food for Doordash in the area. While she was walking down the street looking for the delivery location, someone jumped into her vehicle and drove off with it.
The next day, an off-duty detective saw the stolen vehicle in the Bell Lake Apartments. The vehicle tried to escape when the police approached and hit other parked vehicles as it fled. Several hours later, the vehicle was located in Paulsboro, and a juvenile was arrested. The juvenile was charged and taken to the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center.

On 10/15, a resident of Woodbury Heights was issued traffic summonses for driving on a suspended license and leaving the scene of an accident. The incident occurred after the driver crashed and disabled his vehicle near Elm Avenue and Third Street. A court date is currently pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER

9-25-2023 TO 9-30-2023

On 9/25, employees from the Woodbury Heights Wawa reported a man had shoplifted multiple items. It was later discovered that this was not the first time the man had shoplifted from the store, but previous incidents had not been reported. Several days after the incident, detectives identified the man as a resident of Mt. Royal Road in Mantua. The man was charged with shoplifting. Court date pending.

On 9/25, a Deptford Ave. resident was charged with Aggravated Assault, Possession of Weapon, and Threatening to Kill as the result of a Domestic incident that occurred at the residence. Court date pending.

On 9/26, housing officials issued ordinance violations to the owner/landlord of Woodbury Manor Apartments. Court date is pending.

On 9/27, officers responded to a neighbor dispute on Watkins Avenue regarding trashcans and parking. The process of how to file complaints with the Deptford Court was explained to both parties.

On 9/27, a North Broad Street resident was charged with Simple Assault as a result of a domestic incident that occurred inside the residence. Court date pending.

On 9/27, a Wenonah resident was placed under arrest as the result of a traffic stop where it was found he was a Fugitive from Justice. The male was lodged in the Salem County Jail. Court date pending.

On 9/28, an Auburn, NJ, resident was arrested for Trespassing. Court date pending.
On 9/29, a Fourth Street resident was charged with Shoplifting from Wawa in Woodbury Heights. Court date pending.

On 9/30, a Progress Avenue resident was charged with Simple Assault, Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purposes, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Terroristic Threats, Possession of CDS, and Failure to Surrender (CDS) as the result of a domestic incident that occurred within the residence. The subject was lodged in the Salem County Jail. Court date pending.

On 9/30, a Mays Landing resident was charged with Motor Vehicle Theft and Criminal Trespass after stealing a vehicle from BH Motors. Court date pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
9-18-2023 TO 9-24-2023

On 9/18, a Woodbury Heights Resident was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purposes, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Disorderly Conduct, Breach of Peace, and Obstructing Public Street as the result of a road rage incident that occurred on Hopkins Street. Court date pending.

On 9/19, a resident of Clementon was caught speeding on Cooper Street and charged accordingly. Court date pending.

On 9/19, a Woodbury resident crashed into a utility pole on Railroad Avenue, resulting in their vehicle becoming disabled. The individual was charged with driving under the influence and released to a friend. Court date is pending.

On 9/20, a resident of Glassboro was arrested for shoplifting, disorderly conduct, and hindering apprehension. The suspect had stolen items from Dollar Tree and provided his son’s information when asked for his name by the officers. All stolen items were returned to the store. The suspect’s court date is pending.

On 9/21, a resident of Linden Avenue reported an unknown male had entered her vehicle overnight and stole her debit and credit cards. The victim acted promptly and canceled all her cards before any fraudulent purchases could be made. However, the suspect has not yet been identified.

On 9/21, police officers were called to a Penn Street residence to handle a dispute. Both parties were advised on how to file complaints with the Deptford court. No further assistance was required.

On 9/21, a resident of Sewell was issued a summons for careless driving. The reason for the summons was that the driver did not maintain enough distance between his vehicle and the one in front of him, which resulted in a collision when the car in front stopped at a red light. Court date pending.

On 9/22, police officers noticed a man who was recognized as being banned from the area sleeping on a bench situated on Evergreen Square. Despite being offered assistance and services, he refused to accept any help. The subject was issued a summons for trespassing and sent on his way. Court date pending.

On 9/22, while patrolling in the area of S. Broad St. and Courtland Ave., officers found a small, white male dog wandering around alone. Officers brought him back to headquarters. The dog was handed over to Animal Control, who would take care of him until his parents could be located.

On 9/23, a Trenton resident reported that while she was visiting her sister at the Woodlake Apartments, someone entered her vehicle and stole her wallet. The thief tried to use her card, but it was declined. All cards were canceled before any further attempts were made. Currently, there are no suspects in this case.

On 9/24, during a traffic stop, it was discovered the driver had seven active warrants for his arrest. The individual was placed under arrested and taken to headquarters, where he was ultimately placed in the Salem County Jail. Court date pending.

On 9/24, two men entered the Acme, put various items in a cart, and left without paying. Acme employees reported the incident, and an investigation is currently underway to identify the suspects. Currently, the men have not been identified, but once they are, they will be charged accordingly.