Category: Calls For Service

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.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOG
12-18-2023 TO 12-24-2023

On 12/18, a Penn Street resident was charged with disorderly conduct and breach of peace after creating a disturbance at his residence. Court date pending.

On 12/18, police officers were called to Lukoil due to an unwanted person. The employees at the gas station identified a man who was bothering customers and had gotten into an argument with one of them. The officers recognized the man and knew that there was an active warrant for his arrest. The individual was taken into custody and was later placed in the Salem County Jail. His court date is pending.

On 12/18, a Woodbury officer assisted Paulsboro police with a DUI.

On 12/20, a resident of S. Barber Ave. was charged with disorderly conduct and breach of peace after shouting extremely vulgar language, prompting neighbors to come outside and investigate. The court date is pending.

On 12/20, a former patient of Springhill Post-Acute Care reported that when she was discharged from the facility some of her belongings were left behind. She has attempted several times to speak to someone to retrieve these items but was met with negative results. The incident remains under investigation.

On 12/21, a resident of Cherry Hill was identified as the driver who received gas at Woodbury Heights Wawa on November 4th and had driven off without making payment. The male was charged with theft and has a court date pending.

On 12/22, a resident of Courtland Street was issued a summons for trespassing at Aldi. The individual had been previously warned not to enter the property. A court date is pending.

On 12/23, a Manor Ave. resident was charged with DUI. Court date pending.

On 12/24, police officers were dispatched to Wawa located on Evergreen Avenue following a report of an unwanted person. Upon arrival, law enforcement made contact with an individual who had previously been banned from the property. The male was charged with trespassing, disorderly conduct, and breach of peace, and his court date is pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOG
12-4-2023 TO 12-10-2023

On 12/4, a Barrington, NJ resident was charged with Criminal Mischief with damage after carving/scratching wording into the police cell door. The approximate cost to repair the damage is under $500.00. Court date pending.

On 12/5, a Woodbury resident reported losing his wallet at Acme. The victim spoke to Acme employees and was advised his wallet had not been turned in. After an investigation, a Gibbstown resident was charged with theft, criminal attempt, fraudulent use of a credit card, and receiving a lost credit card. The court date is pending.

On 12/6, a resident of Camden was charged with shoplifting merchandise from a CVS store. Court date pending.

On 12/6, a resident of Stuart Street was charged with disorderly conduct and breach of peace for exhibiting threatening behavior towards shoppers at Acme. The court date is pending.

On 12/7, Wawa employees reported a trespassed male was back inside the store. Upon arrival, the male was arrested and charged with violating a trespass order. Court date pending.

On 12/8, employees from Family Dollar reported that a male shoplifted merchandise worth $207. On December 9th, a Mullica Hill resident was identified and charged with shoplifting. Court date is pending.

On 12/9, a Paulsboro resident was issued summonses for driving while suspended, unlicensed driver, improper use of high/low beams, and failure to make repairs. Court date pending.

On 12/10, a Turnersville resident was placed under arrest and charged with Aggravated Assault on Police, Criminal Mischief, Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct, Breach of Peace, and Obstruction of Law after police were called to the area of Nelson Ave for a DV incident. Court date pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
11-27-2023 TO 11-30-2023

On 11/27, a Chestnut Street resident was issued a summons for a dog running at large after her dog jumped a fence and attacked another dog. The other dog was not injured. Court date pending.

On 11/27, a Hunter Street property owner was issued a summons for not acquiring permits through the city for construction inside the residence. Court date pending.

On 11/28, a resident of E. Barber Ave. was arrested for shoplifting $297.89 worth of laundry detergent from Acme and for possession of CDS. The subject was taken to the Salem County Jail.

On 11/29, a Hess Avenue resident advised police someone had removed the catalytic converter from her vehicle. The incident remains under investigation.

On 11/29, during a traffic stop in the area of Elm and Fourth Streets, a Philadelphia resident was issued traffic summonses for delaying traffic and driving without a license. Court date pending.

On 11/30, a Westville resident was issued a traffic summons for speeding in the area of 585 Mantua Ave. Court date pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER

11-20-2023 TO 11-26-2023

On 11/20, a resident of High Street was arrested for stealing a bicycle after the rider fell off. The male suspect was in possession of hand tools that were previously reported stolen. He has been charged with two counts of theft and two counts of receiving stolen property. He has been lodged in the Salem County jail, and his court date is pending.

On 11/21, a West Deptford resident reported fraudulent use of his debit card at a Woodbury business. The victim advised he already reached out to his bank, and his card had been canceled. The incident remains under investigation.

On 11/22, officers responded to a burglary at Buon Sapore Pizzeria. The front door was shattered, and money was stolen. Two males were identified and charged with burglary, theft, and criminal mischief. Court dates are pending.

On 11/23, a resident of Camden was issued summonses for trespassing and breach of peace. The incident occurred when the person returned to Wawa, a business from which they were previously banned. The individual was also bothering customers. The male was again warned not to return to the business, or else he would be charged accordingly.

On 11/24, a Lindenwold resident was charged with Simple Assault, Improper Behavior, Breach of Peace, and Occupancy Standards as the result of a domestic incident that occurred at a S. Broad Street residence. Court date pending.
On 11/25, a Sicklerville resident was charged with DUI, careless driving, reckless driving, and lewdness (urinating in public) as the result of a motor vehicle crash. Court date pending.

On 11/26, a resident of Camden was charged with trespassing and shoplifting after returning to CVS, where he had previously been banned and shoplifted store merchandise. Court date is pending.

On 11/26, a resident of S. Warner Street reported that someone picked up her cell phone that was dropped in front of her home. The phone was off; however, she sent a message to the phone asking for the phone’s return and a $100 reward. Once the phone was turned back on, it was located at Walmart, where it was discovered that it had been sold through a phone purchasing kiosk. Officers spoke with the kiosk company, and the phone will be returned to the owner. A resident of Paulsboro was identified as the person who sold the phone and was charged accordingly. The court date is pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER

11-13-2023 TO 11-19-2023

On 11/13, a Sicklerville resident was issued a traffic summons for speeding in the area of Carpenter St. and S. Barber Street. Court date pending.

On 11/13, a Chestnut Ave. resident reported an unknown male entered her unlocked vehicle sometime overnight. The vehicle was rummaged through, and nothing was taken. The incident remains under investigation.

On 11/14, a resident of Camden received traffic summonses for reckless and careless driving, driving without a valid license, operating a vehicle without the owner’s consent, and leaving the scene of an accident. The court date is pending.

On 11/14, a Moore Street resident advised officers he sold a vehicle back in October and forgot to remove the tags from the vehicle, and the new owner failed to return them. The tags were entered NCIC stolen.

On 11/15, a resident of Woodbury was spotted on Crescent Avenue, looking through trash cans. The individual was informed that it is against the law to scavenge through someone else’s trash. As a result, the male was given a summons for scavenging and released. The court date is pending.
On 11/16, a Lafayette Ave. resident was charged with Aggravated Assault after a DV incident occurred outside the residence. Court date pending.

On 11/17, a U-Haul representative reported one of their pickup trucks as stolen. The vehicle had been rented on 11/3 and was scheduled to be returned on 11/4. As the vehicle was not returned, it was marked as stolen in the NCIC system. On 11/21, the Philadelphia police department located the vehicle and arrested the driver, who was not the original renter. The vehicle was towed, and the U-Haul representative was informed it had been found.

On 11/18, a resident of Green Street reported that three juveniles stole an Amazon package from their doorstep. The victim advised if the juveniles are identified she would just like to have her package returned. The incident remains under investigation.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
11-6-2023 TO 11-12-2023

On 11/6, a Woodbury resident was issued a summons for Driving While Suspended and Unclear Plates due to a traffic stop in the area of Redwood and West Jersey Avenues. Court date pending.

On 11/6, police officers were dispatched to the parking lot at 231 N. Evergreen Ave. to investigate a theft of services. An employee of Star Cab company reported that a juvenile female and male passenger fled the scene without paying the cab fare. Despite efforts, the officers were unable to find the individuals. The investigation is ongoing.

On 11/7, a resident of Woodbury Heights reported a criminal mischief incident that occurred earlier that morning to the officers. The victim stated that some unknown individuals had placed political signs on his lawn and that he had noticed his sign opposing the Gloucester County Light Rail train was damaged. The incident is currently under investigation.

On 11/7, officers observed a known subject standing by the entrance of Adli stores. The male has been trespassed from Aldi due to causing a disturbance in the past. The male was issued a summons for trespassing with a court date pending.

On 11/8, a Paulsboro resident was issued summonses for speeding, failure to inspect their vehicle, and failure to provide proof of insurance during a traffic stop. A court date is pending.

On 11/9, police officers received an anonymous complaint about an abandoned vehicle on E. Center Street. The vehicle was inoperable and unregistered. The officers tried contacting the vehicle and property owners but were unsuccessful. A letter was sent to both the vehicle and property owners, informing them of the Woodbury Abandoned Vehicle Ordinance and giving them ten days to respond. There was no response after 18 days, so the vehicle was towed, and a summons was issued. Court date pending.

On 11/11, a Deptford resident was issued summonses for improper use of high/low headlights, failure to inspect, and driving while suspended following a traffic stop. A court date is pending.

On 11/12, a resident of Turnersville was issued summonses for Disorderly Conduct and Breach of Peace after causing a disturbance during a pedestrian stop. Court date is pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER

10-23-2023 TO 10-31-2023

On 10/23, Dollar General employees reported a shoplifting incident. An unknown male concealed $200 worth of Gain laundry detergent and left the store without paying. Employees provided the police with a vehicle tag number, and the incident remains under investigation.

On 10/23, a Philadelphia resident was arrested due to an active warrant and transferred to the Salem County Jail by the Sheriff’s Department.

On 10/24, a Woodbury Heights resident was charged with Criminal Mischief, Burglary, Criminal Trespass, and Contempt of Court. The charges were filed for violating a court order prohibiting him from returning to his former residence. The accused was taken into custody and held in the Salem County Jail. Court date pending.

On 10/24, during a traffic stop on Elm St., the driver was caught driving 40 mph in a 24 mph zone. The Woodbury Heights resident was released with summonses for Possession of CDS Heroin, Failure to Deliver CDS, Hindering Apprehension, and Speeding. Court dates pending.

On 10/25, the manager of Wawa on Evergreen Ave. reported a shoplifting incident that had occurred earlier in the day. A juvenile male had concealed merchandise and left without paying. Officers identified the juvenile and charged him with shoplifting. Court date pending.

On 10/26, an N. Evergreen Ave. resident was charged with Aggravated Assault as the result of a DV incident. Court date pending.

On 10/26, officers were dispatched to the area of S. Columbia Street in response to a report of an aggressive dog roaming around. Upon arrival, the officers spotted the dog running towards a residence and the dog was let in through the front door. Despite knocking several times at the residence, no one answered the door. As a result, summonses were issued to the resident via USPS, and a court date is currently pending.

On 10/27, a West Deptford resident was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Breach of Peace after being disorderly at the scene of a MV crash. Court date pending.

On 10/28, a N. Evergreen Ave. resident was charged with Disorderly Conduct, Breach of Peace, and Occupant Standards after causing a disturbance in the parking lot. Court date pending.

On 10/28, a Hemlock Terrace resident reported that his motorcycle’s license plate was stolen. The victim was advised to report the theft to the MVC, and the plate was entered NCIC as stolen.

On 10/28, officers were dispatched to Aldi in response to a report of a person causing a disturbance by yelling. Upon arrival, the officers observed a female who was yelling and exposing herself inside the store’s entrance. The officers called for EMS to check on the subject, who refused further medical treatment. The subject was then released with summonses for Breach of Peace and Lewd Behavior, and a court date is pending.

On 10/29, a resident of Woodbury was charged with driving without a license, improper use of a motorized bike, and driving the wrong way on a one-way street after causing a motor vehicle accident in the area of Route 45 and Holly Avenue. Court date pending.

On October 29th, a resident of Deptford was issued a summons for careless driving after hitting a parked car in the Martin’s Plaza parking lot. The court date is pending.

On 10/30, a resident of N. Evergreen Ave reported receiving harassing text messages. The subject was informed that a report would be filed and was advised on how to file complaints with the Deptford court. No further police assistance was required.

On 10/30, a resident of Queen Street reported that their shed was broken into overnight and a dirt bike was stolen. The subject broke the back fence in order to remove the bike. The stolen bike has been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database as stolen. The incident is still under investigation.

On 10/31, the service manager at Pep Boys reported a customer had taken their vehicle from the back lot without paying for repairs totaling $1,143. Several attempts were made to contact the customer, but they were unsuccessful. The manager was advised on the process of filing a theft of service complaint with the Deptford court.

On 10/31, a resident of N. Evergreen Ave. was issued summonses for Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol and Public Consumption of Alcohol. The resident was observed drinking the alcohol while walking eastbound on E. Red Bank Ave. and N. Broad Street. The court date is pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
10-16-2023 TO 10-22-2023

On 10/16, police officers were dispatched to a residence on Walnut Street in Woodbury Heights in response to a criminal mischief complaint. The residents reported that the newly poured concrete had been vandalized by unknown individuals just a few hours after it was laid. Fortunately, many of the residents were able to repair the damaged concrete sections before it hardened. The officers took photos of all the affected areas of the concrete. The incident remains under investigation.

On 10/16, K9 officer and K9 Adonis assisted Mantua Police with a motor vehicle traffic stop. Adonis detected the presence of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) inside the vehicle and was rewarded with a tug toy and praised for doing a great job. As a result of the detection, the driver was arrested by the Mantua police.

On 10/17, two men entered Wawa and started scanning items through the self-checkout. However, when employees noticed they were deleting some of the items, they approached the men and advised them to use the checkout service instead, as they were deleting the items. Eventually, both left the store without paying for the items. If the identities of the men are discovered, charges will be filed.

On 10/18 a Lindenwold resident was mailed a warning letter regarding their abandoned vehicle in a city lot. The vehicle has a flat tire, is unregistered, and has no tags. Officers will be following up in 10 days to ensure that the vehicle has been removed from the lot.

On 10/18, the owner/landlord of a property on South Broad Street was issued a summons for failing to register their rental with the city. A court date is pending.

On 10/18, a resident of Big Rock, Tennessee, was charged with careless driving and leaving the scene of an accident after hitting a pole on North Broad Street and Dubois Avenue and fleeing the area. Court dates are pending.

On 10/19, police officers were dispatched to Family Dollar in response to a report of shoplifting. According to the employees, two individuals walked out of the store with two laundry baskets filled with laundry detergent. The employees provided officers with the make, model, and tag number of the vehicle involved. Charges will be filed once the female suspects are identified. The incident is currently under investigation.

On 10/21, a resident of Naomi Avenue was charged with obstruction of administration of a law enforcement officer. The charge came after she called the police for assistance during a dispute with an employee of Crown Fried Chicken, and she provided a false name. Court date pending.

On 10/21, a Sewell resident was charged with criminal mischief, contempt of court, theft of a motor vehicle, and trespassing as a result of a domestic incident. A court date is pending.

On 10/22, officers responded to a N. Evergreen Apartment for a noise complaint.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER

10-9-2023 TO 10-15-2023

On 10/9, CVS employees reported a male shoplifting. However, the suspects had already left before officers arrived. Employees explained the male dropped the bag of merchandise when approached by the employees. A search of the area to find the suspect yielded negative results. If the male is identified, he will be charged accordingly. The incident remains under investigation.

On 10/10, detectives charged a resident of Sicklerville and a resident of Camden with Forgery and Theft by Deception. They exchanged counterfeit money for real money. Court dates are pending.

On 10/11, during a routine traffic stop, the driver was found to have an active warrant for their arrest. The issuing municipality released them on their own recognizance, with a court date pending.

On 10/12, a resident of S. Warner Street was arrested and charged with Trespassing, Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Failure to Deliver CDS to the Nearest Law Enforcement Officer, Breach of Peace, and Disorderly Conduct. The subject was found hiding under a vehicle in a homeowner’s driveway. Court date pending.

On October 12th, a resident of West Deptford was issued summonses for multiple violations. The violations include driving while suspended, driving with an ID only, illegal window tint, failure to inspect the vehicle, failure to exhibit insurance, and no liability insurance. The driver was advised that she could not drive the vehicle and was asked to have someone pick her up. A court date is pending.

On 10/13, N. Bayard Ave residents were both arrested and charged with Simple Assault as the result of an altercation that occurred at the residence. Court dates pending.

On 10/14, officers responded to a report of a stolen motor vehicle in the area of S. Davis Street and W. Centre Streets. The victim reported that she was delivering food for Doordash in the area. While she was walking down the street looking for the delivery location, someone jumped into her vehicle and drove off with it.
The next day, an off-duty detective saw the stolen vehicle in the Bell Lake Apartments. The vehicle tried to escape when the police approached and hit other parked vehicles as it fled. Several hours later, the vehicle was located in Paulsboro, and a juvenile was arrested. The juvenile was charged and taken to the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center.

On 10/15, a resident of Woodbury Heights was issued traffic summonses for driving on a suspended license and leaving the scene of an accident. The incident occurred after the driver crashed and disabled his vehicle near Elm Avenue and Third Street. A court date is currently pending.