Category: Chief’s Blog

On 1/4, while patrolling the area of S. Evergreen Avenue, officers were approached by a pedestrian. The man explained that while he was waiting for his mother to return to Colonial Park Apartments, he had gotten into an argument with another male. Neither party wanted to file a complaint; however, officers provided instructions on how to do so should they change their minds. The individuals were advised to avoid any contact with one another to prevent future issues.

On 1/5, officers were dispatched to Family Dollar in response to a report of shoplifting. Employees stated that a male and a female entered the store at different times. After a few minutes, both individuals headed for the exit, triggering the security detector. They then got into a waiting vehicle and drove away. Employees were able to provide descriptions of the suspects and the vehicle. The incident is currently under investigation.

On 1/6, officers were dispatched to Wawa in Woodbury Heights in response to a shoplifting incident. Employees reported that three individuals entered the store: an older female and two juveniles, one male and one female. The female juvenile placed several items into a Wawa bag and left without paying. The employees provided descriptions of all the suspects and the vehicle. On 1/9, the vehicle’s owner was identified along with her son. Wawa chose not to file complaints but requested that the individuals be banned from the store. The suspect was informed that she, her son, and her son’s friend were prohibited from returning to the store and would face trespassing charges if they did.

On 1/6, a Woodbury resident reported to police that her ex-boyfriend was harassing her. After speaking to the judge, a TRO was granted.

On 1/7, summonses for failure to register rental units were issued to property owners/landlords on Hunter Street and Hessian Avenue. Court dates are pending.

On 12/7, officers were dispatched to a residence on High Street in response to a report of criminal mischief. The caller informed the police that an unknown juvenile had walked onto her front lawn and ripped the Christmas lights off her house. The incident is currently under investigation.

On 12/7, officers and the Woodbury Fire Department were dispatched to a residence on Franklin Street for a fire in front of the home. The fire was extinguished, and it is currently under investigation.

On 12/8, officers were advised of an abandoned vehicle on Spring Street. The vehicle received an abandoned vehicle notice. Officers will follow up in 48 hours.

On 12/8, a West Deptford resident advised officers her purse was stolen while shopping inside Acme. The thieves used one of her cards at the CVS in Woodbury. This incident is currently being investigated.

On 12/9, a Philadelphia resident received a summons for disorderly conduct after creating a disturbance on the sidewalk at the intersection of N. Broad Street and Oak Street. The court date is pending.

On 12/9, officers conducted a pedestrian stop near Towne Liquors after noticing a man in the bushes. The individual claimed he was urinating in the bushes. As a result, he was issued a summons for lewd behavior and sent on his way. A court date is pending.

On 11/5, officers observed a man stumbling along the sidewalk while drinking a Busch beer, which prompted a pedestrian stop. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) evaluated the man and recommended that he be taken home. Officers transported him to his apartment on Cooper Street and issued summonses for possession of an open container of alcohol and breach of peace, as he had elicited an emergency response on school property in the presence of children. The alcohol can was emptied and disposed of in the proper trash receptacle. A court date is pending.

On 11/5, a property owner on Maple Avenue was issued a summons for an illegal sewage tie-in after failing to resolve the issue. A court date is pending.

On 11/6, a resident of Camden was issued several summonses following a traffic stop. The charges included driving with a suspended license, driving with a suspended registration, failing to provide valid insurance, operating an uninsured vehicle, maintaining functioning lamps, and not having the vehicle inspected. The vehicle was towed, and a court date is pending.

On 11/6, a Gloucester City resident was issued a summons for possession of drug paraphernalia. The court date is pending.

On 11/7, officers were dispatched to a W. Centre Street residence for a theft report. Upon arrival, the caller stated that his chicken coop had been stolen from an unsecured garage. The victim did not have any suspects in mind. The incident is currently under investigation.

On 11/7, while conducting a property check of Lot 323, officers discovered a male known to them inside the park consuming vodka. The individual had an outstanding warrant from the Brooklawn Police Department for his arrest. He was released on his own recognizance (ROR) and issued summonses for public consumption of alcohol and possession of an open container of alcohol. The alcohol was disposed of, and he was released with a new court date.

On 11/7, a Penn Street property owner was issued a summons for high grass/weeds after failing to resolve the issue. Court date pending.

On 10/4, during a traffic stop, the driver, a Delaware resident, was found to have fictitious Pennsylvania license plates on his vehicle. The vehicle was not registered and did not have insurance. As a result, the vehicle was towed, and the driver was issued summonses for the violations. A court date is pending

On 10/4, a resident of Woodbury Heights was charged with possession of CDS, possession of prescription legend drugs without a prescription, failure to surrender CDS to police, and possession of CDS paraphernalia. Court date pending.

On 10/5, a resident of West Street reported that her grandson’s bicycle was stolen from the rear yard. The caller informed the officers about a juvenile who might be a suspect in the theft. The incident is currently under investigation. If the person is identified, he or she will be charged accordingly.

On 10/6, a Mount Royal resident reported that her cell phone was stolen while attending the Fall Festival Parade. The phone was entered NCIC stolen.

On 10/6, officers were dispatched to a Woodlake apartment for a dispute. Upon arrival, the caller was uncooperative and refused to answer the officers’ questions. The tenant informed officers that the caller showed up early in the morning and was not welcome to stay. When she asked him to leave, an argument ensued. Since the caller refused to answer the officers’ questions and provide proof of residency, he was advised to leave. The male eventually left, and police assistance was no longer required.

On 10/7, officers responded to Railroad Avenue at the request of the NJ State Police to locate a vehicle that was reported stolen. The vehicle was found, towed, and the owner was contacted.

On 10/7, Acme employees reported a shoplifting incident. Employees advised the suspects were sitting inside Dunkin’ Donuts. An officer made contact with the suspects, a male and a female. The male admitted to shoplifting the items. The male suspect, a resident of Woodbury Heights, was placed under arrest, processed, and charged with shoplifting. The merchandise was returned to Acme and a court date is pending.

On 10/7, a Fourth Street resident was charged with burglary, theft, theft of motor vehicle, harassment, and criminal mischief. The vehicle was entered NCIC stolen and a warrant for his arrest was issued.

On 8/5, a resident of Camden was given summonses for obstruction of justice, public consumption of alcohol, having an open container, and breach of peace. This was a result of causing a disturbance inside a business on S. Broad Street. The woman was warned not to return to the store or would be charged with trespassing. A court date is pending.

On 8/5, officers were called to Woodbury Heights, Wawa, for a report of shoplifting. Employees reported that an unknown male walked behind the counter, took 6 packs of Newport Menthol 100 cigarettes, and left without paying. The officers identified the suspect and charged him with shoplifting. A court date is pending.

On 8/6, a high grass/weeds summons was issued to a property owner on Dare Street after requests to correct the issue went unresolved. Court date pending.

On 8/6, a summons for high grass/weeds and trash/debris was issued to a Nelson Avenue property owner after requests to correct the issue went unresolved. Court date pending.

On 8/6, a summons for high grass/weeds and trash/debris was issued to a S. Jackson Street property owner after requests to correct the issue went unresolved. Court date pending.

On 8/6, a summons for high grass/weeds and trash/debris was issued to a Prince Street property owner after requests to correct the issue went unresolved. Court date pending.

On 8/6, a Sicklerville resident was charged with shoplifting after being identified as the person who stole from Woodbury Heights Wawa the day before. Court date is pending.

On 8/7, officers were dispatched to Wawa on N. Evergreen Ave. for a shoplifting report. Employees reported that they observed a male placing multiple cans of Red Bull totaling $96.96 into a bag and running out of the store when he noticed he was being watched. The incident remained under investigation until 8/8, when the subject was positively identified as a West Deptford resident. The male was charged with shoplifting, and a court date is pending.

On 8/7, a Maple Ave., Woodbury Heights property owner was issued a summons for failing to obtain a certificate of occupancy. Court date is pending.

On 8/7, officers were dispatched to Heritage Dairy Store on N. Broad Street for a shoplifting report that occurred earlier in the day. Employees reported that an unknown male entered the store and concealed 7 bottles of 5-Hour Energy Xtra Strength, totaling $20.14. Officers were able to positively identify the suspect as a Bridgeport resident and charged him accordingly. A court date is pending.

On 8/7 a Lafayette Avenue resident reported someone entered their porch and removed a BMX bicycle. Incident under investigation.

On 8/7 a N. Evergreen Avenue resident reported someone broke their living room window, and fled the scene. No suspect at this time.

On 8/8 a resident on Wallace Street, and a resident on Lincoln Street reported someone entered their vehicles sometime overnight and removed various items from both vehicles. Both vehicles were left unlocked, and no suspects at this time.

On 8/8 a Woodbury resident was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Driving While Suspended, and a number of other traffic violations, as well as, Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle. Court date is pending.

On 8/9 a Green Avenue resident reported someone entered their unlocked vehicle parked outside of the residence, and attempted to take the vehicle utilizing the keys left in the vehicle. No items were removed from the vehicle. No suspects at this time.

On 8/9 a resident from Magnolia was charged with Open Container of Alcohol, as the result of an incident in the parking lot of the CVS Pharmacy. Court date is pending.

On 8/10 an employee of Lukoil, N. Broad Street, reported someone got gas, and by using a master key card, left without paying for the gas. Suspects could not be positively identified.

On 8/11 a resident from Glassboro was charged with Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct, Trespassing, and Breach of Peace, as the result of an incident that occurred at Inspira Hospital. Court date is pending.

On 8/11 a resident from Glassboro was charged with Shoplifting from the Dollar General, S. Evergreen Avenue. Court date is pending.

On 8/12 a Lafayette Avenue resident reported someone entered their unlocked vehicle overnight, and removed their wallet. No suspects at this time.

On 8/13 a High Street resident reported someone entered their unlocked vehicle overnight, and removed their wallet. No suspects at this time.