Month: November 2024

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
11-20-2024 TO 11-22-2024

On 11/20, a resident of Walnut Avenue was charged with assaulting a police officer after law enforcement was called to the home to resolve a dispute. A court date is pending.

On 11/20, officers were dispatched to a residence on West Street. Upon arrival, the caller reported that someone had damaged his vehicle overnight. Officers observed damage inside the vehicle, indicating an attempted theft. This incident is currently under investigation.

On 11/21, a resident on East Centre Street reported that her delivered package had been stolen. Currently, there are no suspects.

On 11/21, an Inspira employee informed officers of a harassment complaint. An ex-employee has been appearing at both the Mullica Hill and Woodbury locations to harass staff. He was uncertain about the interactions but needed the incidents documented.

On 11/22, officers responded to a residence on N. Evergreen Avenue regarding an assault. The caller reported that she had a falling out with a friend earlier that day. This friend returned tonight, broke into her home, assaulted her, damaged her television, and stole her Beats headphones. This incident is still under investigation.

On 11/22, a resident on S. Broad Street reported that her vehicle had been stolen. She indicated that the vehicle was parked behind her home. The vehicle was entered into the NCIC as stolen. Several hours later, officers received a delayed inquiry indicating that the vehicle’s license plate had been checked the day before by Virginia State Police for having no registration, and the vehicle had been towed. It was discovered that the man driving the vehicle was the victim’s ex-boyfriend. The ex-boyfriend has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
11-17-2024 TO 11-19-2024

On 11/17, a N. Evergreen Avenue resident was charged with simple assault after striking a woman she disliked. The court date is pending.

On 11/17, a resident of Wilmington, DE reported that she placed her purse, which contained her medication, in the trunk of her car before going into the dentist’s office. While driving home, she realized her medication was missing. She currently has no suspects and needs a police report to have her medication refilled. She was informed that a report would be made and was given instructions on how to obtain a copy of it.

On 11/18, employees at the Wawa in Woodbury Heights reported an issue with a male who had been stealing from their store. Although previous thefts had not been reported, this individual entered the store again today and took merchandise. The employees provided the police with a description of the male and his license plate number. Detectives were able to identify the suspect, but Wawa requested that no charges be filed; they only wanted him banned from the store. The detectives spoke with the suspect, informed him of the allegations against him, and issued a trespass notice. The West Deptford resident acknowledged the situation and agreed not to return to the store.

On 11/18, during a traffic stop for a suspended registration, the driver, a resident of Deptford, was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest from Mt. Ephraim. Mt. Ephraim granted him a release on his own recognizance (ROR) and assigned a new court date. He was released with traffic summonses for suspended registration and having an obstructed view due to his cracked windshield. The court dates for these charges are pending.

On 11/19, officers responded to a business on E. Red Bank Avenue to assist a Pilesgrove resident who accidentally locked their keys inside their vehicle. Officers gained entry, and the caller went on their way.

On 11/19, during a traffic stop for speeding on Glassboro Road, the driver was found to have four active warrants for her arrest. Gloucester Township granted her a release on her own recognizance (ROR) with a new court date, while Deptford accepted bail money and issued a new court date. Before her release, she received summonses for speeding, driving with a suspended license, and being an unlicensed driver. A court date is pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
11-14-2024 TO 11-16-2024

On 11/14, during a traffic stop, the driver was found to have an active NCIC hit out of the Gloucester County Prosecutors Office. Before being transferred to the Salem County Jail, a summons for possession of CDS paraphernalia was issued. The court date is pending.

On 11/15, a High Street resident was charged with simple assault as the result of a domestic incident that occurred outside the home. The court date is pending.

On 11/15, a resident on Morris Street reported that her vehicle had been damaged overnight. The windshield was cracked, and a dent was above the driver’s side window. The victim provided officers with the name of someone she suspects is responsible for the damage, but she has no proof. Officers informed her that a report would be filed and that it would be available for insurance purposes if needed. She was also advised to contact the police if she discovers evidence linking the suspect to the damage.

On 11/15, officers responded to an apartment on North Evergreen Avenue following a report of threats. The suspect had left the scene before the police arrived. The victim was granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) and was advised to contact the police if the suspect returned to the residence.

On 11/16, the Cherry Hill Police Department apprehended a male with an outstanding warrant for his arrest from Woodbury. It was later discovered that he also had additional warrants from Mantua and Washington Township. He was processed for the Woodbury and Mantua warrants before being handed over to Washington Township Police and eventually lodged in the Salem County jail. Court dates are pending.

On 11/16, a N. Broad Street resident was charged with possession of cocaine, failure to deliver CDS, possession of CDS paraphernalia, and hindering apprehension. The court date is pending.

On 11/16, a resident of Pennsauken was issued summonses for failing to stop and for maintenance of her vehicle’s lamps (brake light). This occurred after officers observed her run a stop sign at Hunter Street and Woodland Avenue intersection. Additionally, the driver had a warrant out of Riverton, which granted her a release on her own recognizance and a new court date.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
11-12-2024 TO 11-13-2024

On 11/12, officers responded to a report of criminal mischief at the McDonald’s in Woodbury Heights. Employees informed them that a male had been inside the restroom for an extended period. When they knocked on the door, he exited and left the restaurant. The male had urinated on the walls and destroyed all the toilet paper. Fortunately, nothing was permanently damaged and can be cleaned. If the male is identified, he will be charged accordingly.

On 11/12, officers were dispatched to Acme in response to a shoplifting incident. Officers located a male matching the description in the area of Mantua Avenue and Bellevue Avenue. The individual was carrying a bag of merchandise from Acme, which was returned to the store. The male, a Camden resident, was found to have two outstanding warrants for his arrest and was also in possession of paraphernalia related to controlled dangerous substances (CDS). Before being transferred to Camden Metro, he was issued summonses for possession of CDS paraphernalia only, as Acme chose not to pursue shoplifting charges. The court date is pending.

On 11/12, a Deptford resident was issued a summons for following too closely (tailgating) and making unsafe lane changes after causing an accident due to road rage. The court date is pending.

On 11/13, a resident of Woodbury came to police headquarters to turn herself in for two warrants. The warrants were confirmed, and both jurisdictions granted her release on recognizance (ROR). She was given new court dates and subsequently released.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
10-29-2024 TO 10-31-2024

On 10/29, a resident of Woodbury was charged with assaulting a police officer, obstructing justice, resisting arrest, and hindering apprehension after officers attempted a motor vehicle stop. The individual drove away when officers reached her window. She eventually pulled into a driveway on Delaware Street, where she was arrested. In addition, she received traffic summonses for driving with a suspended license and failing to present her registration, insurance, and driver’s license. She has been taken to Salem County Jail, and her court date is pending.

On 10/28, officers responded to a report of shoplifting at Aldi. An employee of the store was following the female suspect. Officers made contact with the suspect and placed her under arrest. The suspect, a resident of Westville, was charged with shoplifting and later released with a court date. The stolen items were returned to Aldi.

On 10/28, officers responded to a report of a shoplifting at Dollar General. Employees informed the police that three women entered the store, filled a shopping cart with merchandise, and walked out without paying. The employees provided a description of the women, their vehicle, and the vehicle’s license plate. The incident is still under investigation, and the women will be charged accordingly once they are identified.

On 10/29, officers observed a vehicle driving in the wrong direction on Allens Lane, which is a one-way street. The driver was identified as a fugitive from justice and was charged accordingly then taken to the Salem County Jail. Additionally, the driver received a traffic summons for driving the wrong way on a one-way street.

On 10/29, while sitting in traffic at the intersection of South Broad Street and Courtland Avenue, a vehicle passed by officers and approximately 20 other motorists while utilizing the center lane. This center lane is not a passing lane; it is designated as a two-way left turn lane. The driver, a resident of Woodbury, was found to have an outstanding warrant for her arrest. She was able to post $100 toward her bond, and Elk Township granted her a release on recognizance (ROR). Additionally, a traffic summons was issued for the improper use of the center lane before she was sent on her way.

On 10/30, while patrolling the area near Town Liquors, officers observed two men entering Lot 323 through the bushes after dark. The officers informed the men that the park was closed. In response, the men ran into the park to evade the police. Officers made contact with one of the men, who was found to be intoxicated. Summonses were issued, and he was given a courtesy ride back to his home in Wenonah. A court date is pending, and the identity of the second male remains unknown.

On 10/30, while patrolling the area of East Red Bank Avenue and Green Street, officers noticed a male subject with an active arrest warrant. He was arrested and transported to the Collingswood Police Department.

On 10/31, the children had fun trick-or-treating throughout the city. HAPPY HALLOWEEN

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
10-26-2024 TO 10-28-2024

On 10/26, a Myrtle Avenue resident was issued summonses for breach of peace and disorderly conduct after causing a disturbance inside the McDonald’s on N. Broad Street. The court date is pending.

On 10/26, a resident on South Maple Avenue reported that her package from Grove was stolen. She stated that she received a notification indicating her package had been delivered, accompanied by a blank black photo. When she went outside to check, the package was not there. She contacted the delivery company, Veho, which sent her two photos to verify that the delivery person had been at her home. However, officers determined that the photos were likely sourced from Google Maps, and one of them was a blurry image of the fence. The package was not visible in either photo. The victim does not wish to file a formal complaint but wants to document the situation if Veho or Grove does not reimburse her. Officers attempted to contact a representative from Veho, but they have yet to respond.

On 10/27, during a pedestrian stop, it was discovered that the subject had a warrant for his arrest from the Franklin Joint Municipal Court. Two traffic citations were issued before he was turned over to the Franklin Township police. A court date is pending.

On 10/27, a resident of Woodbury Heights reported to the police that a vehicle had collided with their neighbor’s car, which was parked on Glassboro Road, and then fled the scene. A Gloucester County Sheriff’s Officer subsequently located the vehicle and driver on Elm Avenue. Both vehicles needed to be towed. The driver, a resident of Pennsauken, was issued several summonses for careless driving, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, failing to report an accident, failure to keep right, driving on the sidewalk, and operating an unsafe vehicle. A court date is pending.

On 10/28, officers were dispatched to Meineke Muffler in response to a dispute. The caller reported that a customer became irate when she was informed that the cost of an oil change had increased by $7.00. Due to her anger, the employee asked her to leave and refused service. She threatened the employee, saying, “I’m going to come back, and you messed with the wrong person.” When the employee advised the customer that he was going to call the police, she left the premises. Officers advised the employee to call the police if she returned.

On 10/28, a resident of Morris Street reported that his bicycle had been stolen approximately two weeks earlier. He provided the police with a description of the bike and the name of a suspect. Although the victim does not have concrete proof, he suspects that the bike was sold to purchase alcohol. The victim was advised to contact the police if he finds any evidence of the suspect stealing his bike.