Month: July 2024

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
7-8-2024 TO 7-14-2024

On 7/8, officers were informed about a male drinking alcohol in the vicinity of S. Broad Street. Officers approached the individual, who admitted to consuming alcohol and trying to conceal it inside a black plastic bag. It was discovered that the individual had several warrants for his arrest. All jurisdictions provided an ROR. Prior to being released with his new court dates, a summons for Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol was issued.

On 7/8, during a well-being check at a residence on N. Broad Street, it was discovered that the individual had an outstanding warrant for her arrest. Following clearance for incarceration, she was held in the Salem County Jail. A court date is pending.

On 7/8, officers were called to a residence on Nelson Avenue for a dispute. When they arrived, the caller said police assistance was no longer needed. While they were still there, the homeowner came out of the residence and started yelling and cursing at the caller as she left. The officers issued the homeowner summonses for Disorderly Conduct and Breach of Peace. A court date is pending.

On 7/9, an Amazon driver reported that while he was sitting in his vehicle after making a delivery to a residence on High Street, a vehicle approached the driver’s side and began shooting him with a gel-blaster type weapon. Officers observed welts on the victim’s arms. After an investigation, a resident of Crescent Avenue was identified as the driver and gel-blast shooter. The male was located, placed under arrest, and lodged in Salem County Jail. The accused was charged with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon with an unlawful purpose, and possession of a weapon. Additionally, several traffic summonses were issued. A court date is pending.

On 7/9, officers responded to Aldi for an assault and shoplifting. Employees reported that while attempting to stop a female shoplifter by standing in front of her, the suspect pushed her, causing her to stumble backward and hit the door. The incident is currently under investigation. Once the female is identified, she will be charged accordingly.

On 7/10, officers were dispatched to CVS for a shoplifting report. Employees reported that two females had shoplifted approximately $200 worth of cosmetics. Both women, who are residents of Hannold Ave., in Deptford, were charged with shoplifting. Court dates are pending.

On 7/10, while patrolling N. Evergreen Ave., officers noticed a man who is banned from Wawa loitering near the trashcans. The officers issued a summons for trespassing and reminded him that he was not allowed on Wawa property before sending him on his way. Court date is pending.

On 7/10, a Camden resident was charged with Obstruction after providing a false name to officers while investigating. Court date pending.

On 7/11, a resident of Camden was charged with simple assault and contempt of court as the result of a DV incident at a W. Barber Avenue residence. The subject was lodged in the Salem County Jail, and a court date is pending.

On 7/11, officers were dispatched to the area of 500 N. Broad Street for a dispute. The caller advised that she wanted her friend to get out of her vehicle due to a verbal argument. Both parties stated it was a verbal argument only and agreed to go their separate ways. No further police presence was required.

On 7/12, officers were dispatched to 132 E. Red Bank Avenue to check on the well-being of a man who was unconscious on the ground. The officers made contact with the man, who was sitting near the dumpster and appeared to be either sleeping or nodding off. They discovered that the man had several active warrants, including a no-bail warrant for his arrest. Upon searching the man incident to arrest, he was found to be in possession of heroin. The man was charged with possession of heroin, trespassing, and littering before being handed over to the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Department for transportation to the Salem County Jail. A court date is pending.

On 7/12, officers were dispatched to K9 Kingdom on Glassboro Rd., for a report of a deceased dog. This incident is currently under investigation.

On 7/12, a resident of Aberdeen Place reported that his handgun was stolen from his vehicle’s secured glovebox overnight. The handgun was reported as stolen in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). On 7/18, the Stratford police informed that they found the stolen gun inside a stolen vehicle, which had been crashed by several juveniles who were subsequently arrested. The handgun has been removed from NCIC and will be held by the Stratford PD until further notice.

On 7/13, officers were dispatched to a residence on Myrtle Avenue for a criminal mischief complaint. The victim reported that while inside her residence, she heard a loud crash or bang in front of her residence. When she went outside, her neighbor informed her that several juveniles were seen running away toward Bell Lake. The neighbor had previously had words with the juveniles earlier in the day and suspects that they mistakenly thought he lived at this location. The resident estimates it would cost approximately $150 to replace the window. The incident is currently under investigation.

On 7/14, while in the area of West Center Street, officers observed a group of people lying down next to each other in Lot 323. When they checked on their well-being, they found that one of the individuals had a warrant for their arrest. The male was handed over to the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Department and transported to Salem Jail. A court date is pending.

On 7/14, a resident of Glassboro Rd. reported her vehicle had been stolen sometime overnight. While on the scene, officers checked the registration of another vehicle parked in front of the victim’s home. It was discovered that this vehicle had been reported stolen from Haddonfield. Haddonfield police were notified that the vehicle had been located and transported to a secure facility until they could retrieve it for processing. The Glassboro resident’s vehicle was entered into NCIC as stolen. This incident remains under investigation.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
7-1-2024 TO 7-7-2024

On 7/1, a Woodbury resident was pulled over at the intersection of Hunter Street and N. Woodland Ave. for failing to stop at a stop sign. It was discovered that the driver had an outstanding warrant for his arrest in Lindenwold. The driver was given multiple traffic summons and handed over to the Lindenwold Police. A court date is pending.

On 7/1, a Salem Avenue property owner was issued summonses for failing to register a rental with the city and obtain a certificate of occupancy. The court date is pending.

On 7/1, a resident of Woodbury contacted the police to report feeling harassed by his ex-girlfriend. While he was at work, his ex-girlfriend drove to the rear of his workplace, honked her horn, and yelled out of the window. Officers explained the process for filing complaints with the Deptford court and obtaining a copy of the report. No further police action was deemed necessary.

On 7/2, a warning letter was mailed to the registered owner of a vehicle parked on Morris Street with an expired registration and two flat tires. Officers will follow up in 10 days to check if the vehicle has been moved, repaired, and registered. If the letter is ignored, the vehicle will be towed.

On 7/2, property owners on S. Broad Street, Hessian Avenue, Progress Avenue, and Myrtle Avenue were issued summonses for failing to resolve high weeds/grass, make repairs, pest management, failure to register a rental, and failure to obtain a certificate of occupancy. Court dates are pending.

On 7/3, officers responded to Wawa in Woodbury Heights for a shoplifting incident. The store manager reported that a woman had entered the store, taken several items from the shelf, and left without paying. The manager was able to provide a description of the suspect and the vehicle registration. A resident of Brooklawn was identified. Officers spoke to the suspect and advised her that to avoid shoplifting charges, she must go to Wawa and pay for the items she stole. However, the woman did not pay for the items and was subsequently charged. A court date is pending.

On 7/4, a N. Broad Street resident was charged with disorderly conduct and breach of peace after causing a disturbance at a motor vehicle crash scene. Court date pending.

On 7/4, a resident of Delaware Street was arrested and charged with simple assault following a domestic violence incident outside their home. The individual was handed over to the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Department for transportation to Salem Jail. A court date is pending.

On 7/5, while on foot patrol in the area of Lot 323, officers observed a male sitting at a bench, after hours, drinking alcohol. The alcohol was properly disposed of, and the male was issued municipal ordinance citations for having an open container and being in the park after dark. His court date is pending.

On 7/5, officers were called to Wawa on N. Evergreen Avenue because there was a man on the premises who had been asking customers for money and hanging around in front of the store for several hours. When the officers arrived, they recognized the man as someone who had been banned from the property before. The officers issued summonses for trespassing and breach of peace before reminding the man once again that he was not allowed to return to the Wawa. The man was then released, and a court date is pending.

On 7/6, officers were dispatched to White House Apartments for a theft report. The caller reported that her boyfriend took her keys or threw them before leaving the area. Officers were unable to locate the boyfriend and assisted in searching for the keys, but with no success. Before officers could explain the process of obtaining a restraining order and filing her own complaint with the court, the caller became uncooperative and left the area.

On 7/6, a pedestrian stop revealed that the individual had multiple outstanding warrants for their arrest in Gloucester County and Camden County. The High Street resident was given summonses for riding a bicycle without lamps, not having an audible signal on the bicycle, not following the same laws as motor vehicles, and creating a risk of an accident before being lodged in the Camden Jail. Court dates are pending.

On 7/7, officers responded to the YMCA for a report of a stolen scooter. At this time, two juvenile males are considered suspects. Detectives successfully identified both juveniles, one from Woodbury and the other from Cherry Hill, and charged both with theft. Court dates for the charges are pending.

On 7/7, summonses were issued to two individuals for being in a park after dark. They were found sleeping behind the concession stand at the David A. Laverty Sports Complex. Court dates are pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
6-24-2024 TO 6-30-2024

On 6/24, a N. Evergreen Avenue resident reported that both license plates were stolen from his vehicle between 6/20 and 6/21 while parked in his driveway. No suspects at this time. The plates were entered NCIC stolen.

On 6/24, a Deptford resident was charged with contempt of court for violating a restraining order by contacting the victim against the court’s order. A court date is pending.

On 6/24, officers responded to a parking complaint on Stuart Street. A box truck has been parked on the street since May, violating municipal code 190-10 which states, “Trucks with a gross weight being determined by the combined weight of the vehicle and load in excess of five tons (10,000 pounds) are hereby excluded from all local streets or parts of local streets except for the pickup and delivery of materials on such local streets”. Due to requests to move the truck being ignored, summonses were issued to the owner of the company that is renting the vehicle, Penske Corporation, and the CEO of Penske Corporation. Court dates are pending.

On 6/25, officers were sent to 603 N. Broad Street regarding a criminal mischief complaint involving several vehicles. The victim reported that a shirtless male had been throwing bricks over the fence, hitting several cars parked in the lot. While at the scene, officers witnessed someone throwing another brick over the fence, striking an additional vehicle. The officers then went to the suspect’s home, arrested him, and charged him with criminal mischief. A court date is pending.

On 6/25, a property owner on S. Broad Street reported that unknown individuals entered his property, which is currently being renovated, and stole a paint sprayer that belonged to the painter. No other damage was found at the property. This incident is currently under investigation.

On 6/26, the Woodbury Police assisted Deptford Police in apprehending a bank robbery suspect who had robbed the Fulton Bank and then fled into Town Market. Upon seeing the police, the suspect ran out the back door, where K9 Recon was waiting. The suspect, a resident of Westville, was immediately apprehended, arrested, and turned over to the Deptford Police without incident.

On 6/26, officers were dispatched to an E. Barber Avenue residence for a theft report. The victim advised that a family member forged two personal checks totaling $200.00. The victim was explained how to sign complaints with the Deptford Joint Municipal Court.

On 6/26, a resident of Vineland was arrested and charged with simple assault, terroristic threats, aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon after causing a disturbance within a Bell Lake Apartment. A court date is pending.

On 6/27, a resident of Cooper Street was seen walking and drinking an alcoholic beverage in the vicinity of N. Broad Street and Hunter Street. The Bud Ice was properly disposed of. The male was given a summons for possessing an open container of alcohol and then released. A court date is pending.

On 6/27, officers were dispatched to Lot 323 for a report of criminal mischief. A Lot 323 volunteer reported that someone cut the string lights used in the stage area and flipped over a wooden picnic table, breaking one of its legs. The cost to replace these items was estimated to be between $200 and $300. Although the volunteer suspects juveniles, there are no specific suspects at this time.

On 6/28, during a motor vehicle stop for a suspended registration, it was found that the driver had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The issuing municipality granted him an ROR with a new court date. Before leaving, the driver was issued a summons for driving with a suspended registration.

On 6/29, a resident of Camden was charged with aggravated assault and theft following a domestic incident in the vicinity of Woodlake Apartments. A court date is pending.

On 6/29, a South Broad Street resident was charged with aggravated assault after assaulting a visitor inside the home. Court date pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
6-17-2024 TO 6-23-2024

On 6/17, a Deptford Avenue resident was charged with Simple Assault as a result of a DV incident that occurred outside the residence the evening before. Court date pending.

On 6/17, officers were dispatched to McDonald’s on N. Broad Street for a criminal mischief incident. Employees reported that a juvenile entered the store and damaged the order kiosk screen, causing it to crack. The cost to replace the kiosk is $8,500. Once the juvenile is identified, he will be charged accordingly. The incident remains under investigation.

On 6/17, a resident of Hopkins Street reported that his cell phone went missing after he left it to charge in Lot 323. No suspects have been identified at this time.

On 6/17, officers responded to a residence on Fourth Street for the second time due to a disturbance. When they arrived, they found a man who was intoxicated and behaving erratically, causing damage to the property. It was discovered that the man had several outstanding warrants for his arrest. He was issued summonses for possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of prescription drugs in an original container, and disorderly conduct before being taken to Inspira Hospital and then to Salem County jail. A court date is pending.

On 6/18, police were called to CVS in response to a report of shoplifting. Employees informed the officers that a man they recognized as having previously been banned from the store had entered the store, stole multiple items and left without paying. The suspect was found, and the stolen items were returned to the store. The male was issued a trespassing summons and sent on his way. Court date is pending.

On 6/18, during a motor vehicle stop due to suspended registration, the driver was found to have an active warrant for his arrest. The issuing municipality gave an ROR. The court date is pending.

On 6/19, officers received a call about the theft of a wheelchair. The victim reported that he was taken to the hospital, but the EMTs didn’t bring his wheelchair. After investigating the incident, detectives were able to locate the person who took the wheelchair, and it was brought to the police department. The victim was informed and will be coming in soon to pick it up.

On 6/20, officers responded to a residence on East Barber Avenue for an attempted vehicle theft. The victims reported being woken up by the sound of breaking glass. When they turned on the outside lights, they heard a vehicle speed away. This incident is under investigation.

On 6/20, an East Barber Avenue residence was charged with simple assault, terroristic threats, disorderly conduct, and aggravated assault as the result of a domestic incident that occurred inside the residence. Court date pending.

On 6/21, a resident of Hopkins Street was seen in Lot 323 with an open container of alcohol. They were issued a summons for possession of an open container of alcohol, and the alcohol was disposed of. Court date is pending.

On 6/22, officers were dispatched to Walnut Avenue in response to a theft complaint. The caller reported that they suspected someone was stealing property from a business when no one was present. The caller provided photos, videos, and the vehicle registration number as evidence. After an investigation, on 6/26 two men were identified and charged with trespassing and two counts of theft. Their court dates are pending.

On 6/22, an Elm Avenue resident was arrested and charged with simple assault as the result of a domestic incident that occurred inside the residence. Court date pending.

On 6/23, a resident of Spring Street informed the police that she needed to report old license plates as stolen. These plates should have been turned into the DMV after the vehicle was transferred to her ex-husband. Attempts to speak with the husband were unsuccessful. The plates have been entered as stolen in NCIC.