Blotter

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
10-8-2024 TO 10-10-2024

On 10/ 8, a Woodbury resident reported that two men stole her wallet at the Shoprite in West Deptford. The West Deptford Police have been informed, and a report has been filed. The victim mentioned that her debit card was used at the CVS in Woodbury and other nearby towns. She will be making reports with the respective police departments. Her bank has been notified about the fraudulent activity. The incident is currently under investigation, and once the suspects are identified, they will be charged accordingly for the CVS purchases.

On 10/8, a North American Street resident was charged with endangering the welfare of a child as a result of an incident that occurred inside and outside of the residence on this day. Court date pending.

On 10/8, a property owner on Hessian Avenue received a summons for failing to register their rental with the City of Woodbury after ignoring requests to do so. The court date is pending.

On 10/8, a S. Broad Street property owner was issued a summons for failing to register their rentals with the City of Woodbury. The court date is pending.

On 10/9, while conducting a traffic stop the driver, a Wenonah resident, was found to have several warrants for his arrest out of Westville. The driver was arrested and eventually turned over to the Westville police department.

On 10/9, a Deptford resident voluntarily surrendered at the police headquarters to address arrest warrants. Upon conducting a check, warrants from Deptford, Vineland, Camden City, Gloucester Township, and Franklin Joint Municipal Court were located. The individual was then taken into custody and lodged in the Salem County Jail.

On 10/10, a Somerdale resident received a summons for having an unregistered vehicle. Court date is pending.

On 10/10, A Woodbury Heights resident advised officers she was scammed out of $300 while attempting to purchase two concert tickets. After sending the money the person blocked her on social media. The incident is currently under investigation.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
9-28-2024 TO 9-30-2024

On 9/28, a resident of Myrtle Avenue reported feeling harassed by someone with whom they are no longer friends. They informed the officer that they had received a threatening phone call where the person stated they would bust all the windows out. After the call he noticed the suspect driving around the block, passing his home several times. When he attempted to make contact with the driver, he sped off. The driver of the vehicle was located and denied making the threatening phone call. The individual was advised to stop threatening the family and was then sent on their way. The caller was informed about the process of signing complaints if they choose to do so.

On 9/28, during a traffic stop, the driver was found not to have a license and had a warrant for his arrest out of Glassboro. The male, who is a resident of West Deptford, was given a summons for driving without a license before being handed over to Glassboro Police. A court date is pending.

On 9/28, during a traffic stop in the area of N. Broad Street and Dare Street, it was discovered that the driver had an active traffic warrant from Camden City. Camden City granted her release on her own recognizance (ROR), and she was released with a new court date.

On 9/29, a juvenile was charged with resisting arrest, obstruction, 3 counts of aggravated assault, criminal mischief, and simple assault as the result of a domestic incident that occurred inside the home. Court date is pending.

On 9/30, during a traffic stop, the driver was found to have an active warrant for her arrest from Cherry Hill. Cherry Hill granted her release on her own recognizance (ROR) and assigned a new court date. Additionally, she received a traffic summons for failure to stop at a stop sign, and her court date is pending.

On 9/30, a Cherry Hill resident was issued a summons for careless driving after he rear-ended another driver when they slowed to cross over the railroad tracks on Elm Ave. The court date pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
9-25-2024 TO 9-27-2024

On 9/25, a Nelson Avenue resident turned himself in on a Woodbury warrant. The male was processed and lodged in the Salem County Jail. A court date pending.

On 9/25, a Deptford resident was issued a traffic summons for careless driving. Court date pending.

On 9/25, during a traffic stop on Glassboro Road, the driver, a resident of Mantua, was found to have a suspended license. A summons was issued, and the driver was advised not to drive until his license was restored. A court date is pending.

On 9/26, a resident of Myrtle Avenue was charged with improper behavior, creating a nuisance, failure of guests to obey rental laws/ordinances, and breach of peace after officers were called to the apartment for a domestic incident. The resident’s guest was arrested and charged with simple assault, improper behavior, breach of peace, and nuisance. Court dates are pending.

On 9/26, officers responded to a minor motor vehicle accident on Delaware Street. Neither vehicle was damaged. One of the drivers, a Woodbury resident, was issued a summons for being an unlicensed driver. The court date is pending.

On 9/27, officers were dispatched to Acme for a shoplifting complaint. Employees advised that a male had entered the store and stolen approximately $120.00 worth of chicken. The incident remains under investigation.

On 9/27, while on foot patrol, officers saw a man and a woman sitting at a picnic table in Lot 323, which was closed. As the officer approached, the female, a Bridgeton resident, threw an open 25oz Bud Ice onto the ground. The woman was found to have an active warrant for her arrest from Atlantic County. The issuing municipality granted her release on her own recognizance (ROR), and she was released with a new court date and summonses for possession of an open container of alcohol and being in the park after dark. The court date is pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
9-20-2024 TO 9-24-2024

On 9/20, a West Deptford resident received a traffic summons for obstructing public streets by crossing S. Broad Street on his bicycle, causing vehicles to brake to avoid hitting him. Court date is pending.

On 9/20, a resident of Camden was charged with hindering apprehension, resisting arrest, possession of controlled dangerous substances (CDS), possession of prescription legend drugs, aggravated assault on a police officer, and refusing to submit to fingerprinting after providing a false name during a pedestrian stop. The suspect also had an active warrant for his arrest from Camden City. He was taken to Salem County Jail, and a court date is pending.

On 9/21, while conducting directed patrol on S. Broad Street, officers saw a male who they knew had an active warrant for his arrest enter Towne Liquors. The officers approached the individual and informed him that he was under arrest. Upon searching the individual incident to arrest, the officers found that he was in possession of controlled dangerous substances (CDS). The issuing municipality, Haddon Township, released the individual on his own recognizance (ROR) for their warrant and provided a new court date. The individual was charged with possession of CDS. The court date is pending.

On 9/22, a kind citizen located a cell phone near a bush on S. Broad Street and turned it in as found property. The owner is unknown at this time. The phone was placed into evidence for safekeeping.

On 9/22, officers were called to Acme regarding a shoplifting incident in progress. Employees reported that two men had entered the store, filled a cart with $269.65 worth of merchandise, and left without paying. Upon arriving, the officers found the suspected vehicle still in the parking lot with both suspects inside and the stolen merchandise in the back. The stolen merchandise was returned to Acme. The owner of the vehicle, who happened to be one of the suspects’ fathers, approached the officers to inquire about the situation. After explaining what had happened and questioning why he didn’t intervene, the father said he can’t tell his son what to do. Both men were charged with shoplifting, and court dates are pending.

On 9/23, a Delaware Street resident was charged with possession of CDS and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Court date pending.

On 9/23, a Walnut Street resident was charged with DUI, refusing to provide a breath sample, disorderly conduct, and breach of peace. Court date is pending.

On 9/24, the owner of Good Deal Transmission contacted the police to report a suspicious incident that occurred during the overnight hours. The owner explained that an unknown male entered the gated property by climbing the fence. The male walked around, lifting car door handles, and entered a few vehicles; however, there was nothing of value inside, so he moved on. This incident remains under investigation.

On 9/24, during a traffic stop, it was discovered that the driver had a warrant for his arrest and did not have a driver’s license. Haddonfield, the issuing municipality, granted the individual release on his own recognizance (ROR) and provided a new court date. The driver was issued a summons for driving without a license and advised that he could not operate the vehicle until he obtained a valid license. The court date is pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
9-17-2024 TO 9-19-2024

On 9/17, a Myrtle Avenue resident was charged with criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, harassment, breach of peace, and trespassing after causing a disturbance at the residence. Court date pending.

On 9/17, officers observed a male walking down N. Broad Street who was known to have an active warrant for his arrest. Upon seeing the police, the suspect began to run behind the Lukoil Gas Station. The suspect was apprehended and placed under arrest. In addition to his warrant, he was charged with resisting arrest by flight, aggravated assault on a police officer, and obstruction of law. The male was lodged in the Salem County Jail, pending his court date.

On 9/18, a Cooper Street property owner was issued a summons for failing to obtain a certificate of occupancy after notice was given in August. The court date is pending.

On 9/18, a homeowner on Franklin Street was issued a summons for failing to address high weeds/grass and trash/debris on the property after receiving over 30 days’ notice. A court date is pending.

On 9/18, a summons was issued to the owner/occupant of a property on E. Barber Avenue after they failed to repair or replace a boarded-up front window. The court date is pending.

On 9/18, the owners of a Myrtle Avenue property were issued summonses for failing to repair a fence and remove trash/debris from the apartment complex. Court date is pending.

On 9/18, a property owner on S. Broad Street was issued summonses for failing to address high weeds/grass and trash/debris on the property. A court date is pending.

On 9/18, a Fourth Street resident was charged with criminal mischief and taking a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent after causing a disturbance at the residence and fleeing before police arrived. Court date pending.

On 9/18, officers were called to a residence in Woodbury Heights regarding an unwanted person. The homeowner reported that her son started destroying her kitchen after he was denied the use of their vehicle. A temporary restraining order was granted. The victim was informed about the process of signing complaints in the future if she changed her mind. No further assistance was required.

On 9/19, a West Deptford resident was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, breach of peace, and possession of an open container of alcohol after an altercation in a parking lot behind a property on S. Broad Street. The court date is pending.

On 9/19, an Allen Street resident was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. Court date pending.

On 9/19, a resident of Woodland Avenue reported that their motorcycle had been stolen overnight while parked at the rear of their property. The motorcycle was entered as stolen in the NCIC database. On 9/22, Mt. Ephraim Police recovered the stolen motorcycle and arrested the suspect. The motorcycle was removed from the NCIC database, and the owner was informed of the location where the motorcycle was towed and being held.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
9-13-2024 TO 9-16-2024

On 9/13, a Franklin Street resident was charged with simple assault as the result of a fight that occurred on S. Broad Street. Court date pending.

On 9/13, a Pitman resident was charged with selling CDS in public and loitering after being observed selling marijuana on the side of the Conoco Gas Station. Court date pending.

On 9/14, officers responded to Wawa in Woodbury Heights for a shoplifting incident. The manager reported that a male entered the store and stole a carton of Newport 100 cigarettes. The manager provided a detailed description of the male and the vehicle that was waiting for him. The suspect, who is a resident of Mantua, was identified by the officers and charged with shoplifting. A court date is pending.

On 9/14, a resident of Progress Avenue reported that he left his foldable E-Bike unsecured in his backyard next to the stairs the previous night, and someone stole it during the overnight hours. The victim mentioned that this isn’t the first time he has had a bike stolen. There are no suspects at this time.

On 9/15, a resident of Camden was charged with contempt of court, trespassing, aggravated assault on a police officer, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, obstruction, and breach of peace after violating a final restraining order. The female individual was taken into custody and is currently being held in the Salem County Jail. A court date is pending.

On 9/16, a property owner on Green Street received a summons for high grass and weeds after failing to address the issue. Court date is pending.

On 9/16, a Sewell resident was issued summonses for careless driving and leaving the scene of an accident after backing into a parked car and leaving. Court date pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
9-9-2024 TO 9-12-2024

On 9/9, a Dare Street resident was issued summonses for unlicensed rental, allowing someone to live at the rental who is not on the lease and a nuisance at the rental due to several calls for service to this address. The court date is pending.

On 9/9, a resident of Cherry Hill informed officers that he had allowed a friend who lives in Woodbury to use his van. However, the friend’s roommate stole the van and crashed it in Haddonfield. Nobody knew of the theft until Haddonfield police informed him that the vehicle had been crashed and totaled. The male was charged with theft of a motor vehicle, and the court date is pending.

On 9/10, property owners on N. Broad Street, E. Centre Street, W. Centre Street, S. Davis Street, Carpenter Street, and Cooper Street received municipal ordinance violations for failing to address high grass and weeds on their properties. Court dates are pending.

On 9/10, Newton Avenue and Walnut Street property owners were issued summonses for failure to obtain a certificate of occupancy and failure to register a rental with the city. Court dates are pending.

On 9/11, a Mantua resident was charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI), careless driving, reckless driving, delaying traffic, possession of controlled dangerous substances (CDS) inside a motor vehicle, and unsafe operation of a motor vehicle after being found passed out inside the vehicle on North Broad Street. The court date is pending.

On 9/12, officers were called to a Sober Living House on Glassboro Road in Woodbury Heights due to an unwanted person. The caller informed the officers that a former tenant had arrived at the residence to collect his belongings. The male individual broke a basement window and entered the home, where he destroyed property. The individual was arrested and charged with burglary, criminal mischief, and resisting arrest. He was then transported to Salem County Jail, and his court date is pending.

On 9/12, a resident of Huntsville, Alabama turned herself in on a warrant for her arrest. The warrant was confirmed, and the woman was processed and lodged in the Salem County Jail. Court date pending.