Category: Departments

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
10-11-2024 TO 10-13-2024

On 10/11, officers were dispatched to Harvest Reality to investigate a burglary report. The victim explained that someone had broken the lock on the back garage sometime overnight and stolen a large amount of paper products and several pieces of lawn equipment. The cost to repair/replace the lock is $50. The incident remains under investigation.

On 10/11, a West Deptford resident reported to the police that she had received a call from someone claiming to be from Amazon, stating that she owed $445.86 for purchases. The caller provided an address in Woodbury Heights where the packages would be delivered, which happened to be her ex-husband’s residence. The police spoke to the ex-husband, who denied any involvement. The victim was informed about the process of filing complaints with the Deptford Joint Municipal Court.

On 10/11, a Woodbury resident received traffic summonses for careless driving and an unsafe lane change after crashing into a legally parked car, hitting a curb, and damaging a utility pole. A court date is pending.

On 10/12, employees at J&D Liquor reported a shoplifting incident. They stated that a male entered the store hastily, grabbed two bottles of Jose Cuervo Gold valued at $57.56, and then fled towards East Red Bank Avenue. Employees were able to provide officers with photos of the suspect. The incident is currently under investigation.

On 10/13, Gloucester City Police informed us that they had a male in custody with a warrant for his arrest in Woodbury. The individual was handed over to Woodbury officers. Subsequently, the male was able to post bail and was released with a new court date.

On 10/13, a Crescent Avenue resident reported someone stole the license plate from their vehicle while it was parked in front of their house. The plate was entered NCIC stolen. The subject was given instructions on how to obtain new tags with the DMV.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
8-11-2024 TO 8-14-2024

On 8/11, during a routine traffic stop, it was learned that the driver, a Turnersville resident, had an active warrant for his arrest out of Camden City. Camden City ROR’d the driver and issued a new court date. The driver was issued a traffic summons and released. Court dates are pending.

On 8/12, a West Deptford resident was charged with simple assault as the result of a domestic incident that occurred inside a Deptford Avenue residence. Court date pending.

On 8/12, a property owner on Salem Avenue received a summons for high weeds/grass after ignoring requests to address the issue. Court date pending.

On 8/12, a Pennsauken resident was observed consuming alcohol in front of Towne Liquors. The alcohol was poured out and placed in the trash receptacle. A summons for consuming alcohol in public was given. The court date is pending.

On 8/13, officers responded to Grey Fox Animal Hospital for a fraud report. Employees reported that a check was written to one of their vendors and placed in the mail on June 5th. When they balanced the account, they discovered that the check had been altered. The bank has been informed of the situation, and this incident is currently under investigation.

On 8/14, a Westville resident was issued a summons for criminal mischief after trying to puncture the tire of a Woodbury Police vehicle. The court date is pending.

On 8/14, a Williamstown resident was charged with theft after he failed to return to Wawa in Woodbury Heights and pay for the gas he had received several hours earlier. The court date is pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
3-11-2024 TO 3-17-2024

On 3/11, officers responded to a residence on Beech Avenue following a report of a dispute. Upon arrival, both parties were yelling at each other because one party had asked the other to clean their room. Neither wanted to file complaints, and one person left the residence for the evening. No further assistance was needed.

On 3/11, a resident of Parkesburg, PA, was charged with contempt of court and cyber harassment after attempting to communicate with her ex-boyfriend, knowing she was served a temporary restraining order banning her from any contact with him. A court date is pending.

On 3/12, officers responded to Domino’s Pizza for a burglary. A passerby reported the front glass door was smashed out. The manager arrived and secured the door. On 4/9, after an extensive investigation, several juveniles were identified and charged with burglary. Court dates are pending.

On 3/12, a Camden resident was charged with contempt of court for calling her ex-boyfriend despite knowing she was not supposed to contact him. Court date pending.

On 3/13, the West Deptford Police handed over an individual with an active warrant in Woodbury. Upon handing him over, it was discovered that he also had warrants in Oaklyn and Camden City. After posting bail money, he was released on his own recognizance by the other jurisdictions and given new court dates.

On 3/13, a Penn Street resident was charged with possession of CDS and failure to deliver CDS after being arrested for active warrants. Court date pending.

On 3/14, a Westville resident was charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault on Police, Disorderly Conduct, Hindering Apprehension, Obstruction, Resisting Arrest, Consumption of Alcohol in Public, and Possession of Open Container of Alcohol after responding to a call where the accused attempted to assault a N.J. Transit bus driver. Court date pending.

On 3/15, officers responded to a shoplifting report at the Wawa on Rt 45. Employees reported that two juveniles entered the store and stole several items off the shelf. The males ran from the store without paying. On April 9th, both juveniles were identified and charged with shoplifting. Court dates are pending.

On 3/15, a resident of N. Maple Avenue was issued a summons for Dog Running at Large after her dog charged and bit a man on his thigh. Animal control was notified of the incident. Court date pending.

On 3/16, while conducting a property check of the Kiss Club, officers observed a male lying on a bench at the back of the property. The male was issued a summons for trespassing and then sent on his way. Court date pending.

On 3/16, during a traffic stop, it was discovered that the driver had an active warrant for his arrest out of Camden City. He was issued a summons for an unregistered vehicle and then turned over to the Camden City Police. Court date pending.

On 3/17, a resident of Hopkins Street was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a weapon, Large Capacity Magazine, Persons not to have a weapon, and Harassment, as a result of a temporary restraining order being filed against him. The individual was taken to the Salem County Jail, and a court date is pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOG
12-11-2023 TO 12-17-2023

On 12/11, police officers issued a summons to a resident of S. Barber Ave. due to their dog running loose in the street. The officers observed the dog running in and out of the street, causing vehicles to slow down or stop to avoid hitting the dog. Eventually, the resident came outside, picked up the dog, and took it back inside their home. The court date is pending.

On 12/12, Acme employees reported that a woman entered the store and filled a cart with laundry detergent. She then left the store without paying for the items. The employees provided a description of the woman and the vehicle she used to leave the scene. The incident is currently under investigation.

On 12/13, a Camden resident was charged with Simple Assault and Criminal Mischief after assaulting his girlfriend and damaging her property. Court date pending.

On 12/14, a Mantua resident was arrested and charged with DUI, refusal to provide a breath sample, leaving the scene of an accident, obstructed windshield, failure to report an accident, and careless driving. Court date pending.

On 12/15, a Woodbury reported that her E-bike had been stolen while she was inside the Thrift Store. The bike had been locked, but the thief cut the lock. Several hours later, a suspect was identified and charged with theft. The court date is pending.

On 12/16, a customer of Pep Boys reported to the police that the driver’s side window of his vehicle was smashed overnight. The vehicle was parked behind the Pep Boys store while it was undergoing repairs. Another vehicle that was also awaiting repairs had its window smashed. The incident is currently under investigation.

On 12/17, an Emerson Street resident was charged with Criminal Mischief for kicking the mirror off another driver’s vehicle. In addition, the male was issued traffic summonses for delaying traffic, careless driving, and failure to use turn signals. The court date is currently pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
9-11-2023 TO 9-17-2023

On 9/11, a homeowner on W. Centre Street was issued a summons for failing to address high weeds, trash, and debris on their property. A court date is pending.

On 9/11, a resident of Myrtle Ave reported that she had parked her vehicle on the street overnight. The following morning, she discovered two of her tires had been punctured. The cost to repair or replace the tires is $650. The incident is still under investigation.

On 9/12, a Woodbury City employee reported an incident of criminal mischief. It appears someone damaged an outside electrical outlet by pulling it off the socket, leaving it hanging by its wires. The estimated cost to repair the damage is around $300. The incident is currently under investigation.

On 9/13, employees at the Wawa gas station in Woodbury Heights reported an incident where a man attempted to pay for his gas using a counterfeit fifty-dollar bill. However, the man left the scene before the police arrived without paying for the gas. On September 19th, the police identified the suspect, a resident of Woodbury Heights, and charged him with theft. Court date pending.

On 9/13, homeowners on Franklin St., S. Warner St., and N. Broad St. were issued summonses for failing to address high weeds/grass and trash/debris on their properties. Court dates are pending.

On 9/14, a tenant on Naomi Avenue was issued summonses for violating municipal occupancy standard ordinances by allowing individuals not on the lease to reside at the property and for creating a nuisance. Court dates are pending.

On 9/14, a Camden resident was charged with multiple offenses, including disorderly conduct, breach of peace, loud noise, lewdness, lewd and indecent behavior, consuming alcohol, possession of an open container, and littering for causing a disturbance in Lot 323. A court date is pending.

On 9/16, police officers were called to Woodlake Apartments in response to a dispute. During the incident, one of the residents was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including Disorderly Conduct, Obstruction, Resisting Arrest, Criminal Mischief, and Occupant Standards violation. The male suspect was also found to have an active warrant for his arrest. However, he was released on his own recognizance (ROR) by the issuing municipality. Court date pending.

On 9/17, a Woodbury resident surrendered himself for two active warrants. The warrants were verified, and he was released on his own recognizance by the issuing municipalities. New court dates were assigned.

On 9/17, a resident of Logan Street was charged with DUI, Careless Driving, and Reckless Driving. A court date is pending.

On 9/17, employees of Wawa on N. Evergreen Avenue reported a shoplifting incident. The suspect entered the store and took a cup of coffee, yogurt, a bag of chips, and a few other items before walking out without paying. The male was identified and charged with Shoplifting. Court date pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
09-11-2022 TO 09-17-2022

On 9/11 A Southampton resident was charged with a Municipal Ordinance for Lewd/Indecent Behavior, as the result of an incident that occurred on South Broad Street. Court date is pending.

On 9/11 a Bridgeton resident was charged with Trespass, Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest, and a Housing violation, as the result of an incident that occurred on North Evergreen Avenue. Court date is pending.

On 9/12 a North Evergreen Avenue resident reported someone entered their unlock vehicle overnight, and removed keys. No suspects at this time.

On 9/12 an employee at the Woodbury Child Development Center reported that someone entered the property over the weekend, and damaged their intercom/camera system. No suspects at this time.

On 9/13 a National Park resident was charged with Defiant Trespass, as the result of an incident that occurred on North Broad Street. Court date is pending.

On 9/14 a Millville resident reported being assaulted in the parking lot of Bell Lake Apartments, while there to drop off a friend. Victim did not wish to pursue complaints.

On 9/15 a Philadelphia resident was charged with Eluding, Obstruction, and Housing violations as the result of a Domestic incident that occurred on Laurel Street. Court date is pending.

On 9/15 a Camden resident was charged with Possession of CDS, Failure to Surrender CDS, Hindering Apprehension, Obstruction of Justice, and multiple traffic violations, as the result of a motor vehicle stop on North Evergreen Avenue. Court date is pending.

On 9/16 a Woodbury resident was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Breach of Peace, as the result of an incident that occurred on Aberdeen Place. Court date is pending.

On 9/16 a Woodbury resident was charged with Simple Assault, as the result of a Domestic incident that occurred on Delaware Street. Court date is pending.

On 9/17 a Centre Street resident reported that someone damaged the passenger side front window of their vehicle while it was parked outside of their residence. No suspects at this time.