Blotter

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
2-19-2024 TO 2-25-2024

On 2/19, an Oaklyn resident was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. Court date pending.

On 2/20, during a traffic stop on Elm Ave., the driver was discovered to have active warrants for her arrest. The issuing jurisdiction released the driver on their own recognizance (ROR) with a new court date. Summonses for several infractions include driving an unregistered vehicle, driving without a license, failing to produce registration and insurance cards, delaying traffic, and careless driving. Court dates are pending.

On 2/20, a resident of Fourth Street was discovered to have multiple warrants for his arrest when police were called to the residence to settle a dispute. The male was immediately taken into custody and transported to the headquarters for processing. The issuing authorities released the subject on his own recognizance (ROR) with new court dates.

On 2/21, the owner of Essence KJ Beauty Supply in Woodbury Heights reported a shoplifting incident to the police. According to the owner, a female entered the store, took a bottle of hair oil, and left without paying for the product. The shoplifter, identified as a resident of Paulsboro, was charged with shoplifting. The court date is still pending.

On 2/23, a Philadelphia, PA, resident was issued summonses for Obstruction after providing false identification three times during a traffic stop. Court date pending.

On 2/25, a Williamstown resident was issued summonses for Disorderly Conduct, Breach of Peace, and Possession of Open Alcohol as the result of causing a disturbance in front of the Wawa on N. Evergreen Avenue. Court dates pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
2-12-2024 TO 2-18-2024

On 2/12, police officers were called to Watkins Avenue to respond to a report of a man knocking on doors and asking for money. Upon arriving at the scene, the officers found the man at the Heritage Dairy Store on North Broad Street. It was discovered the man had several outstanding warrants for his arrest. Consequently, he was taken into custody and handed over to the Sheriff’s Department for transportation to Salem County Jail. Court date pending.

On 2/13, officers were dispatched to Wawa on Rt. 45 for a gas theft report. Employees advised that a male pumped $75.00 worth of gas and drove off without paying. The manager explained that this male had stolen gas twice before but was not reported to the police. The incident remains under investigation.
On 2/14, officers responded to a theft of gas report at the Conoco located on Mantua Avenue. The manager advised a female driver left without paying for $39.00 worth of gas. The woman was identified as a Swedesboro resident who stated she didn’t have money for gas, so she drove off. The suspect was advised the manager would not press charges if she paid for the gas. She agreed and paid for the gas the following day.
On 2/14, East Greenwich Police turned over a subject who was found to have two outstanding warrants for his arrest. The Deptford resident was eventually turned over to the Sheriff’s Department, who transported him to Salem County Jail. Court date pending.

On 2/15, a New Castle, Delaware resident was charged with Credit Card Theft and Tampering with Evidence after being identified as stealing a wallet from a Woodbury resident’s vehicle on 2/1 and using those cards without her consent. The court date is pending.

On 2/16, a Wallace Street resident was issued summonses for driving while suspended, Failure to possess a driver’s license, failure to possess an insurance card, and being an unlicensed driver. Court date pending.

On 2/17, a Brooklawn Avenue resident reported that someone entered her vehicle overnight and took approximately $20 in coins and a center console holder. The incident is under investigation.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
2-5-2024 TO 2-11-2024

On 2/5, officers noticed a man riding a scooter in the street near Rt 45 and Salem Avenue late at night. It was discovered the male had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The subject was later ROR’d by the issuing municipality, who issued summonses for Lights and Reflectors, as well as Creating a Risk of an Accident. A court date is still pending.

On 2/6, officers responded to a North Evergreen Ave. residence for a violation of a restraining order. The victim advised a family member was served their restraining order but returned to the residence after being advised not to return. Officers made contact with the subject and placed them under arrest. He was charged with contempt of court and trespass before being lodged in the Salem County Jail. Court date pending.

On 2/7, a Turnersville resident was charged with Breach of Peace, Lewd/Indecent Behavior, Public Consumption of Alcohol, Possession of Open Container, and Littering after being located lying on a public picnic table intoxicated and unable to stand. The subject was turned over to EMS. Court date pending.

On 2/8, a Brooklawn Avenue resident reported someone removed the catalytic converter on a vehicle that was parked in front of his home. The victim was unsure when the theft occurred. The incident remains under investigation.

On 2/8, a Delaware Street resident reported his vehicle stolen. The vehicle was entered NCIC stolen. On 2/10, Camden City police recovered the victim’s vehicle on the streets of Camden. The owner was notified, and the vehicle was removed from NCIC. The incident is under investigation.

On 2/9, a Clayton resident was charged with possession of CDS and paraphernalia as the result of a pedestrian stop on S. Broad Street. The male was turned over to Camden County Police for an active warrant. Court date pending.

On 2/10, the police received a report of a shoplifting incident at Acme. The store employees reported seeing three suspects leaving the store with over $600 worth of merchandise without paying for it. The officers arrived at the scene and apprehended all three suspects. The stolen merchandise was recovered from the suspects and returned to Acme. The suspects were charged with shoplifting. Their court dates are pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
2-1-2024 TO 2-4-2024

On 2/1, a North Bayard Avenue resident was charged with Simple Assault as the result of a domestic incident that occurred at the residence. Court date pending.

On 2/1, a Holroyd Place resident reported her wallet stolen from inside her parked vehicle. The incident is under investigation.

On 2/2, officers were dispatched to Woodlake Apartments for a disturbance. The victim advised that her boyfriend damaged her sister’s vehicle. A few minutes later, the subject was located and placed under arrest. The male was charged with criminal mischief and possession of CDS before being turned over to the Camden County Jail for an active warrant. The court date is pending.

On 2/2, an Atlantic City resident reported to the detectives that in October 2023 he paid more than $1,000 to a Woodbury Heights resident for fishing equipment. The subject has been making excuses for not sending the equipment or refunding his money. After investigating and speaking with the suspect multiple times, the detectives charged him with Theft by Deception, as he failed to refund the customer’s money despite saying he would and was given several opportunities to do so. Court date pending.

On 2/3, a Watkins Avenue resident was charged with Disorderly Conduct, Breach of Peace, and Lewdness after causing a disturbance in the area of North Broad and Dickerson Streets. Court date pending.

On 2/4, an N. Evergreen Ave. resident was charged with Robbery, Simple Assault, Theft, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon after police were dispatched to the location for a domestic incident. Court date pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
1-29-2024 TO 1-31-2024

On 1/29, officers responded to Conoco gas station on Mantua Avenue for an unwanted person. Officers observed a Courtland Street resident inside the store, this individual has been trespassed in the past due to shoplifting. The male was removed from the store, charged with trespassing, and advised not to return to the store. Court date pending.

On 1/29, a North Evergreen Avenue resident reported his license plates were removed from his tractor sometime overnight. The tags were entered NCIC as stolen. The victim was advised to go to DMV and advise them of the incident as well.

On 1/30, a representative from U-Haul reported one of their vehicles as stolen. The vehicle was rented in December and the customer has not returned repeated calls. The vehicle was entered NCIC as stolen. On 2/3, West Deptford police recovered the vehicle during a traffic stop. U-Haul was contacted and they recovered their vehicle.

On 1/31, a Woodbury Heights resident was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and hindering apprehension after providing false identification. Court date pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
1-22-2024 TO 1-28-2024

On 1/22, a Good Intent Rd., Deptford resident was charged with DUI. Court date pending.

On 1/23, a Myrtle Ave. resident was charged with DUI. Court date pending.

On 1/24, a resident of Delaware Street was charged with disorderly conduct, breach of peace, occupancy standards/nuisance at a rental unit, and simple assault after causing a disturbance at the residence. Court date is pending.

On 1/25, a CVS customer advised officers they observed a male taking items from the shelves and placing them into a bag. The male left without paying for the items. The store manager advised the male stole approximately $100.00 in merchandise, and that he didn’t want to sign complaints or ban the male if he was identified. No further police assistance was required.

On 1/26, a Sicklerville resident was charged with contempt of court as the result of violating a final restraining order. Court date pending.

On 1/28, a Lincoln Street resident was observed shoplifting from Acme. The woman was arrested, charged with shoplifting, and banned from the store. A court date is pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
1-15-2024 TO 1-21-2024

On 1/15, police officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle on Hopkins Street. The victim left her car running outside the Woodbury Variety Deli and an unknown man drove off with the car. The car and the male suspect were found in Camden the following day. The man was identified as a 55-year-old resident of Glassboro and was charged with motor vehicle theft. He was then taken into custody and lodged in the Salem County Jail on another jurisdiction’s warrant. Court date pending.

On 1/16, while on patrol officers observed a male laying on a bench in the Evergreen Square shopping center. The male has been advised several times that he is not allowed on the property. A trespass summons was issued. Again, officers offered resources and assistance which he declined. Court date pending.

On 1/17, a Woodbury resident contacted police regarding unauthorized purchases made with her debit card. The victim supplied officers with a list of fraudulent purchases and has already contacted her bank. The incident remains under investigation.

On 1/18, a municipal ordinance violation was sent to a Boundary Road property owner for selling a property without first obtaining a certificate of occupancy.

On 1/19, a Philadelphia resident was charged with Careless Driving and Failure to Produce Documents after hitting a parked vehicle. Court date pending.

On 1/20, a resident of Deptford was charged with Criminal Restraint, Terroristic Threats, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, and Certain Persons Not to Possess a Weapon due to a domestic incident that took place near Bell Lake Park. Court date pending.

On 1/21, a Sewell resident was issued a summons for Expired Registration. Due to the expired registration and being parked on Glassboro Rd for an extended period of time, a 48-hour abandoned vehicle notice was placed on the vehicle.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
1-8-2024 TO 1-14-2024

On 1/8, a National Park resident came into Headquarters and turned himself in on an outstanding warrant. The male was ROR’d by the issuing jurisdiction and was released with a new court date.

On 1/9, a resident of Glassboro was observed walking out of CVS without paying for merchandise worth $177.00. The man was found at a nearby bus stop, arrested, and charged with shoplifting. The stolen merchandise was returned to CVS. Court date pending.

On 1/9, a Hackensack, NJ resident was charged with assault as the result of a domestic incident that occurred at a Watkins St residence. Court date pending.

On 1/10, Wawa employees advised police that a male subject, who had been previously banned from the store was inside. Upon arrival, officers observed the male exit the store. The subject was arrested, charged with trespassing, and detained at the Salem County Jail. Court date pending.

On 1/11, a Deptford resident was charged with Contempt of Court for violating a Final Restraining Order. Court date pending.

On 1/12, A Camden resident was charged with Breach of Peace, Disorderly Conduct, and Simple Assault for causing a disturbance inside Woodbury Tobacco after the employee refused to sell tobacco to a minor. The male was also issued traffic summons for Driving While Suspended, Improper left Turn, Unlicensed Driver, and Parking in a Fire Lane. The court date is pending.

On 1/14, A Woodbury resident turned himself in on an outstanding warrant out of Camden City. The male was ROR’d by the issuing municipality and released with a new court date.

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

On 1/1, a Swedesboro resident was charged with DUI. Officers observed the subject driving in the wrong direction on Route 45, resulting in a traffic stop. A court date is pending.

On 1/2, CVS employees contacted the police to report a shoplifting incident that had just taken place. A man and a woman entered the store, put $370.00 worth of merchandise into a bag, and left without paying. The officers in the area quickly responded and arrested the two suspects. The stolen merchandise was returned to the store. The suspects are facing charges of shoplifting, receiving stolen property, and obstruction. The court date is pending.

On 1/2, police officers were dispatched to a residence on Myrtle Avenue in response to a noise complaint. Upon arrival, the officers could hear loud music coming from the apartment. After knocking and identifying themselves as police officers, the occupants still refused to answer the door. The female tenant was visible, standing at the door. The music volume was eventually lowered, and officers left the scene. The tenant was later identified and issued a summons for playing loud music, with a court date pending.

On 1/3, a resident of Myrtle Avenue reported that a package delivered to their home had been stolen from their front steps. The victim stated that the package was delivered in the morning and was missing when they checked later in the afternoon. Officers provided the victim with some suggestions to prevent this from happening again in the future and made a report of the incident. Currently, there are no suspects.

On 1/4, a property owner on Prince Street received a Municipal Ordinance summons for failure to register as a landlord. Court date pending.

On 1/5, police were called to the Wawa on Evergreen Avenue for an unwanted person. When officers arrived, they saw a male who had been banned from the property before. The male was given a summons for trespassing and warned not to come back. Court date pending.

On 1/6, employees at CVS reported a shoplifting incident. A woman entered the store, picked up a prescription, then proceeded to an aisle where she removed merchandise from the shelf. She left the store without paying. The woman was later identified as a resident of West Deptford. She was charged with shoplifting, parking in a fire lane, failure to inspect her vehicle, and having window tint that was too dark. The woman was sent a letter advising her to report to the police department to be fingerprinted for her charges. However, she failed to report to the police department and was subsequently charged with refusal to submit her fingerprints. Court dates are currently pending.

On 1/7, police officers were dispatched for the second time to a residence on Queen Street due to a noise complaint. The officers were already familiar with the residence, as several calls for noise complaints had been made before. Upon arrival, the tenant/resident was arrested and charged with Maintaining a Nuisance, Breach of Peace, Disorderly Conduct, Obstruction of Administration of Law, and Loud Noise. Additionally, the property owner was issued summonses for Occupancy Standards. The court date is pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOG
12-25-2023 TO 12-31-2023

12/25 – “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night”

On 12/26, a resident of High Street reported that the spindles on their porch were broken off and thrown onto their property overnight. The cost to repair the damage was $186. The incident remains under investigation.

On 12/26, an S. Evergreen Ave. resident reported she was preparing to go to her son’s home for Christmas and noticed her jewelry was missing. The victim advised she last saw the jewelry last Christmas when she wore it. There are no suspects at this time.

On 12/27, a criminal mischief complaint was filed in regards to the electrical panel located in the basement of K9 Kingdom. The property owner reported that an electrician had been called when the business realized they had no power. Upon inspection, the electrician concluded that the power outage was intentionally caused to the panel. The owner has suspicions that the boyfriend of one of the renters may be involved, as they are the only ones with access to the basement through the apartment. The incident is currently under investigation.

On 12/28, officers responded to a Curtis Ave residence for a neighbor dispute. The caller advised her neighbor was attempting to kick in her door and caused damage. Both parties were advised the incident would be documented and advised how to sign complaints if they wished.

On 12/29, officers responded to Acme for a shoplifting complaint. A store employee advised a former employee attempted to shoplift $307.00 worth of seafood. When confronted, the former employee handed the bag over and left. The suspect was charged with shoplifting. Court date pending.

On 12/30, officers responded to McDonald’s on N. Broad Street for an unwanted person. Employees advised the male has been banned from the property in the past and would like him removed. The male was escorted from the property and issued summons for trespassing, breach of peace, and disorderly conduct. Court date pending.

On 12/31, an S. Warner Street resident was issued a traffic summons for the unlicensed driver due to a motor vehicle crash at E. Red Bank Ave. and N. Broad Street. Court date pending.