Author: Michelle Palladino

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER

8-21-2023 TO 8-27-2023

On 8/21, a Mantua resident was issued a traffic summons for Careless Driving and Failure to Exhibit Documents as the result of a traffic accident at S. Broad Street and Aberdeen Place. Court date pending.

On 8/21, a Thorofare resident was charged with 2 counts of Criminal Mischief, Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purposes, Disorderly Conduct, Breach of Peace, Trespassing, and Littering. The person was identified as the individual who threw rocks into the windshields of employees at Towne Liquor. A court date is pending.

On 8/22, a Deptford resident was observed sitting in front of Conoco Gas Station drinking alcohol. The alcohol was disposed of and sent on his way with a summons for Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol. Court date pending.

On 8/22, a Thorofare resident attempted to elude police by running and hiding. Officers located the subject and placed him under arrest for the Criminal Mischief incident that took place at Towne Liquors on 8/21. The male was lodged in the Salem County Jail. Court date pending.

On 8/24, a Pine Hill resident was issued a traffic summons for Careless Driving as the result of a traffic accident at Rt 45 and Holly Avenue. Court date pending.

On 8/24, a resident of Thorofare was issued a summons for trespassing after returning to Wawa despite being banned from the property. A court date is pending.

On 8/25, officers pulled over a suspected vehicle that had fled a shoplifting incident at Walmart in Deptford. The driver and passengers were handed over to Deptford Police. Woodbury officers issued the driver summonses for several charges including Hindering Apprehension, Obstruction, Driving While Suspended, Unregistered Vehicle, Failure to Exhibit DL, Registration, and Insurance. Furthermore, the owner of the vehicle was sent a summons for Allowing an Unlicensed Driver to Operate their Motor Vehicle. Currently, court dates are pending.

On 8/25, employees of Wawa reported a male who left the store without paying for multiple food items. When the officers spoke with the suspect, he removed a hash brown from his pocket and began eating it. The male was promptly arrested and charged with Shoplifting and Defiant Trespass. The court date is pending.

On 8/26, a Wenonah resident was charged with Unregistered Vehicle, Unlicensed Driver, Failure to Exhibit DL, Registration, Insurance card, No Liability Insurance after a motor vehicle stop in the area of N. Broad Street and W. Red Bank Ave. The owners of the vehicle were also issued summonses for Allowing an Unlicensed Driver to Operate the Vehicle. Court date pending.

On 8/26, a resident of Camden was observed sleeping in front of Fresenius Dialysis on N. Evergreen Avenue. The individual was woken up and informed that she had been previously banned from the property and was currently trespassing. Summonses were issued, and the individual left without incident. Despite being offered help several times, the individual refused assistance.

On 8/27, officers charged a Woodbury Heights resident with Contempt of Court and Criminal Trespass. Court date pending.

On 8/27, a resident of Paulsboro was charged with several traffic violations. The charges include Eluding, Disregard of Traffic Control, Disregard of Stop Sign, Careless Driving, Failure to Yield, Reckless Driving, and Delaying Traffic/Creating a Risk of an Accident. The driver attempted to elude the officers, and it was later discovered that he hit a vehicle earlier in the evening and left the scene. A court date pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER

8-14-2023 TO 8-20-2023

On 8/14, while on foot patrol on S. Broad Street, officers observed a Thorofare resident seated on steps drinking alcohol. The alcohol was emptied and the containers were placed in a trash receptacle. Summonses were issued for Possession of an Open Container and Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages in Public. Court date pending.

On 8/15, a Woodbury resident was placed under arrest and lodged in the Salem County Jail due to an active warrant for his arrest. Court date pending.

On 8/15, a Glassboro Rd., property owner was issued a summons for Nuisance at Rental due to the continuing disturbances at their rental property. Court date pending.

On 8/16, CVS employees reported 2 females concealed merchandise and walked out without paying. The females were last seen walking toward the bus stop on N. Broad Street. Officers performed a traffic stop on the bus where the suspects were located and placed under arrest. Both suspects, Magnolia and Bellmawr residents, were charged with Shoplifting. The merchandise was returned to CVS. Court date pending.

On 8/16, Heritage employees reported a male entered the store, took items, and left without paying. During the above CVS investigation officers observed the suspect who shoplifted from Heritage. The male, a National Park resident was placed under arrest and charged with Shoplifting. Court date pending.

On 8/17, while patrolling the area of Broad and Cooper Streets officers observed a vehicle driving without headlights. The driver, a Philadelphia, PA resident was found to have an active traffic warrant for his arrest. The subject was ROR’d by the issuing jurisdiction and released with summonses for Unlicensed Operator, and Maintenance of Lamps. Court date pending.

On 8/19, a West Deptford resident was arrested and charged with shoplifting from Dollar Tree and Wawa. Both businesses trespassed the woman, and her court date is pending.

On 8/20, a Camden resident was charged with Trespassing after returning to a previously banned property. Court date pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER

7-24-2023 TO 7-31-2023

On 7/24 a Thorofare resident was issued traffic summonses for Improper Crossing of the Roadway and Crossing not in a Designated Crosswalk after running into traffic on S. Broad St. causing drivers to abruptly stop. A summons for Breach of Peace was also issued. Court date pending.
On 7/24 a Thorofare resident was issued a summons for Lewdness and Littering after being observed urinating on the corner of 48 S. Broad Street and throwing the summons on the ground. Court date pending.

On 7/24 a Woodbury resident reported the theft of his cell phone while it was charging on an outside outlet at Master Rich’s Martial Arts Studio. Approximate cost to replace the phone is $200. No suspects at this time.

On 7/25 a Philadelphia resident was issued traffic summonses for Fictitious Plates, Driving While Suspended, Unlicensed Driver, Failure to Exhibit Driver’s License, and Maintenance of Lamps. The owner of the vehicle was issued a summons for Allowing an Unlicensed Driver to Operate their vehicle. Court date pending.

On 7/25 a Thorofare resident was issued summonses for Obstructing the Roadway, Disorderly Conduct, and Breach of Peace after he was observed walking in the middle of the street and obstructing traffic near South Broad Street and Carpenter Street. Court date pending.

On 7/26 Officers responded to Family Dollar for a report of a stolen bicycle. The victim, a National Park resident, advised while he was shopping someone jumped on his bike and fled the area. No suspects at this time.

On 7/26 a Woodbury Heights resident was placed under arrest for an active warrant for her arrest as the result of a pedestrian stop on Academy Avenue in Woodbury Heights.

On 7/27 a Barrington resident and Maple Shade resident were charged with Shoplifting, Receiving Stolen Property, Unlawful Taking Means of Conveyance, and Disorderly Conduct after Shoplifting from CVS. Court dates pending.

On 7/28 a Mount Royal resident was issued a traffic summons for Carless Driving as the result of a motor vehicle crash at Delaware and S. Jackson Streets. Court date pending.

During a traffic stop on 7/29 it was learned the driver had a suspended license and several active warrants. The Woodbury resident was placed under arrest and taken back to headquarters. The subject was ROR’d by the issuing jurisdictions with new court dates. The male was released with summonses for Driving on Suspended Driver License, Driving with Suspended Registration, Affixing Fraudulent Inspection Sticker, Failure to produce DL, Registration and Insurance, Failure to make repairs, and Uninsured Motorist. Court dates are pending.

On 7/30 a Clarksboro resident was issued several traffic summonses after causing a motor vehicle accident at Salem Avenue and Glover Street. Court date pending.

On 7/30 a Woodbury Heights resident reported sometime overnight someone hit his vehicle while it was legally parked on Helen Avenue. No suspects at this time.

On 7/31 officers responded to U-Haul on Glassboro Rd., Woodbury Heights for a theft report. Employees advised a Westville resident rented a truck on 7/15 and has failed to return the vehicle. Officers attempted to speak with the subject over the phone, however, she hung up the phone. The vehicle was entered NCIC stolen. The subject was charged with Unlawful taking by means of conveyance and mailed to her address in Westville. Court date pending.

On 7/31 a Westville resident was placed under arrest for an outstanding warrant for her arrest as the result of a motor vehicle stop on Candidus Avenue in Woodbury Heights. Before being transported to and lodged in at the Camden County Correctional Facility she was issued summonses for Tinted Windows, Failure to Exhibit Proof of Insurance and Failure to Inspect. Court dates pending.

On 7/31 a citizen turned in a found wallet. Officers were able to contact the owner and turn over the wallet.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
7-17-2023 TO 7-23-2023

On 7/17 a N. Maple Street resident reported someone removed gasoline from his vehicle’s tank between July 14 and July 17. No suspects at this time.

On 7/17 Fire Department personnel reported unknown person(s) damage an awning support post while attempting to steal a lawnmower that was chained around the support. Incident remains under investigation.

On 7/18 a Camden resident was observed panhandling in front of the Family Dollar. The females was issued a summons for Trespassing and sent on her way. Court date pending.

On 7/18 a vehicle reported stolen out of Howard County, Maryland was located on S Broad Street. Howard County Police Department was notified and removed NCIC.

On 7/19 a Family Dollar employee reported a Shoplifting. A male concealed approximately $200 worth of merchandise inside a bag and left the store without paying. The employee provided a name for a possible suspect as she has seen him around town in the past. Incident remains under investigation.

On 7/20 a Camden resident was observed drinking alcohol while walking on Broad St. Summonses were issued for Possession of an Open Container and Consumption of Alcohol in Public. Court date pending.

As the result of a traffic stop on 7/20, a Woodbury resident was arrested and charged with Possession of Prescription Legend Drugs, Possession of Methamphetamine, Distribution of Methamphetamine, Possession of Paraphernalia. The male was issued several traffic tickets then lodged in the Salem County Jail. Court date pending.

On 7/20 during a pedestrian stop on Progress Ave., it was learned the male had two active warrants for his arrest. The male was turned over to Monroe Township Police.

On 7/21 a Camden resident was issued a summons for Trespassing on Evergreen Square property. Court date pending.

On 7/22 a patient at Inspira was charged with Aggravated Assault on Health Care Workers after spitting on 5 employees who were attempting to provide care. Court date pending.

On 7/23 a Thorofare resident was issued a summons for Lewdness after urinating by the Police Department’s front door. Court date pending.

On 7/23 Officers were dispatched several times to an East Barber Avenue residence for noise complaints. After refusing to lower the music, ordinance complaints were issued to the tenant and the landlord. Court dates pending.

On 7/23 a Crescent Avenue resident reported his vehicle was stolen sometime overnight. Incident remains under investigation.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
7-10-2023 TO 7-16-2023
On 7/10 an Abington, MD resident was issued summonses for Carless Driving and Driving on Suspended License after causing an accident in the area of N. Broad Street and Walnut Avenue. Court date pending.

On 7/10 a McDonald’s employee reported her cell phone stolen. Investigation revealed a Camden resident was the accused and was charged with Theft. Court date pending.

On 7/11 a N. Evergreen Avenue resident was issued a summons for Trespassing. Court date pending.

On 7/11 a Vineland resident was issued summonses for Carless Driving as the result of a motor vehicle crash that occurred at Cooper Street and Rugby Place. Court date pending.

On 7/12 a Dubois Ave resident was issued an Occupancy Standard summons after returning to the residence and causing a disturbance. Court date pending.

On 7/13 officers responded to a S. Broad Street business for a theft of a bike. Several hours later the bike was retuned by the juvenile who took it. No complaints signed at this time.

On 7/13 employees from Bellia & Sons reported a theft of lights and a sign valued at $9000. Investigation is ongoing.

On 7/14 a S. Barber Avenue resident reported their motorbike stolen. Several days later the bike was located in Camden. The owner was notified and the bike was removed from NCIC.

On 7/14 a Dollar General employee reported a Shoplifting. Investigation revealed a Wilmington, DE resident as the shoplifting suspect. She was charged accordingly. Court date pending.

On 7/15 a High Street resident was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of CDS and Failure to Deliver CDS. Court date pending.

On 7/16 a Camden resident was issued a summons for Trespassing at N. Evergreen Avenue property. Court date pending.

On 7/16 a Thorofare resident was issued a summons for Trespass at the Wawa on N. Evergreen Avenue. The male was bothering customers and smoking marijuana in the doorway. Court date pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
6-26-2023 TO 6-30-2023

On 6/26 a Chestnut Street resident was issued summonses for Possession of Weapon for Unlawful Purpose, Criminal Mischief, Disorderly Conduct, Obstruction, and Breach of Peace as the result of an altercation with neighbors. Court date pending.

On 6/26 a Wilmington, DE resident was issued a summons for Careless Driving as the result of a motor vehicle crash on Delaware Street and Lupton Avenue.

On 6/27 officers responded to a Maple Avenue residence in Woodbury Heights for a dispute. Both parties were explained the procedure to sign complaints and separated for the night.

On 6/27 a Paulsboro resident was issued a summons for trespassing at an E. Barber Avenue residence. Court date pending.

On 6/27 a Progress Avenue resident was issued summons for Reckless and Careless Driving as the result of a motor vehicle crash in the area of Deptford Avenue and Lippincott Street. Court date pending.

On 6/28 a West Deptford resident was issued traffic summons for Driving on an Expired License and Improper Display of License Plates after causing an accident in the area of Route 45 and Harding Ave. Court date pending.

On 6/28 an Egg Harbor City resident was issued a summons for Driving on a Suspended License as the result of a motor vehicle accident that occurred in the McDonalds’s parking lot on S. Evergreen Avenue. Court date pending.

On 6/28 a Woodbury resident was charged with Trespass after being located on the deck of Captain’s Corner when the business was closed. Court date pending.

On 6/29 an Allens Lane resident was issued summonses for Violation of Noise Ordinance, Disorderly Conduct, Breach of Peace, Obstruction of Administration of Law, Violation of Occupancy Standards, and Failure to Disperse as the result of a disturbance that occurred due to their party. Court date pending.

On 6/29 a National Park resident was issued another summons for Trespass after being found sleeping on an Evergreen Square Plaza bench. Court date pending.

On 6/29 a Deptford resident was issued summonses for Careless Driving and Leaving the Scene of an Accident after striking a curb and hitting a “give us a break/slow down” sign in the area of Mantua Ave and Reid Street. Court date pending.

On 6/30 a West Deptford resident was charged with Possession of an Open Container, Trespassing, Disorderly Conduct, Breach of Peace and Lewdness as the result of causing a disturbance at McDonald’s. Court date pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
6-19-2023 TO 6-25-2023

On 6/19 residents of a Woodlake Apartment were issued Occupancy Standard summons due to an altercation that occurred early in the evening. Management was also issued a summons for Refusal to Allow Illegally Evicted Resident from Entering. Court dates pending.

On 6/19 a Camden resident was issued summonses for Disorderly Conduct, Breach of Peace, Obstructing Public Streets, and Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol as the result of a pedestrian stop near Cooper Street and N. Broad Street. Court date pending.

On 6/19 a Camden resident was issued summonses for Disorderly Conduct and Breach of Peace as the result of an altercation that occurred on N. Maple Avenue. Court date pending.

On 6/19 a Woodbury resident was arrested and charged with Simple Assault as the result of a domestic incident that occurred at their West Street residence. Court date pending.

On 6/20 a Woodbury resident was charged with Simple Assault, Disorderly Conduct, and Breach of Peace as the result of an altercation that took place inside Wawa, over the price of soda. Court date pending.

On 6/20 Bethel AME Church reported the doors to their shed were kicked in and damaged. Cost to repair/replace is approximately $500.00. This is the second time the shed doors were damaged (and repaired) but a report wasn’t made to police. Incident remains under investigation.

On 6/20 a Gloucester City resident was charged with Simple Assault as the result of an incident that occurred at a Central Ave., Woodbury Heights, residence. Court date pending.

On 6/21 the owner of EBZZ Motors reported someone damaged two vehicle that are for sale and sitting in the lot. Incident is under investigation.

On 6/22 a summons for Barking Dogs was issued to a N. Maple Street resident. Court date pending.

On 6/23 a West Centre Street resident reported unknown person(s) entered his vehicle sometime overnight removing a few dollars and keys. Incident is under investigation.

On 6/24 a Naomi Avenue resident was arrested and charged with Assault as the result of a domestic incident that occurred at the residence. Court date pending.

On 6/24 a S. Broad Street resident was issued summonses for Littering. Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol, and Lewdness. Court date pending.

On 6/25 a Magnolia resident was charged with DUI. Court date pending.

On 6/25 a Barrington resident was issued a summons for Careless Driving as the result of a motor vehicle crash at N. Broad Street and W. Red Bank Avenue. Court date pending.

On 6/25 a Woodbury resident was issued a summons for Careless Driving as the result of motor vehicle crash while attempting to park along S. Warner Street. Court date pending.

On 6/25 a Cherry Hill resident was issued a summons for Shoplifting several items from CVS. Court date pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER

6-12-2023 TO 6-18-2023

On 6/12 a Woodbury resident was arrested and charged with Possession of CDS after officers responded to CVS for a shoplifting incident. Court date pending.

On 6/12 an Underwood Avenue, West Deptford resident was charged with Shoplifting from CVS. Court date pending.

On 6/12 a Myrtle Avenue resident was charged with Shoplifting from CVS. Court date pending.

On 6/13 a Logan Street resident reported sometime overnight unknown person(s) broke several windows and slashed tires to her vehicle. Incident is under investigation.

On 6/13 a Westville resident was charged with Shoplifting from CVS. Court date pending.

On 6/14 property owners on E. Centre Street, High Street, and Curtis Avenue were issued summonses for High Weeds/Grass and Trash/Debris after requests to cut/clean their yards was not completed. Court date pending.

On 6/14 a Deptford resident was placed under arrest due to several outstanding warrants. The subject was issued traffic summonses for Driving on Suspended License, Unregistered Vehicle, and Failure to Provide Registration and Insurance Cards. Court dates pending.

On 6/14 a Deptford resident was issued a traffic summons for Careless Driving as the result of an accident in the area of Glassboro Road and Lake Avenue. Court date pending.

On 6/15 a N. Evergreen Avenue resident was arrested for an active warrant as the result of a traffic stop. The driver was issued summonses for Unregistered Vehicle and Failure to Inspect. Also, issued were Disorderly Conduct and Breach of Peace due to yelling profanities in public after being asked several times to stop. Court date pending.

On 6/15 Deptford Police turned over an Atco resident for an active warrant out of Woodbury. Bail was paid, new court date was issued, and the subject was released.

On 6/16 a Gloucester City resident was issued a summons for Leaving the Scene of an Accident after being identified as the driver who hit a Kiosk at East Coast Gas and fled the scene. Court date pending.

On 6/16 a Collingswood resident was arrested and charged with Shoplifting. Court date pending.

On 6/17 a Pine Hill resident was charged with Public Consumption of Alcohol and Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol. Court date pending.

On 6/17 a Manor Avenue resident was issued summonses for Disorderly Conduct, Breach of Peace, and Occupant Standards after creating a disturbance. Court date pending.

On 6/18 two Westville residents were issued summonses for Trespassing and Littering. Court date is pending.