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On 11/1, while patrolling near Towne Liquors, officers observed a male individual drinking a 20-ounce Bud Ice. After identifying him as a resident of Salme, the officers discovered that he had an active arrest warrant from Atlantic County. He was granted a release on his own recognizance (ROR) and issued summonses for possession of an open container and public consumption of alcohol. A court date is pending.

On 11/2, officers were dispatched to Acme regarding a shoplifting incident. Store employees reported that a male and a female entered the store and filled a shopping cart with merchandise valued at $286.40. As the suspects made their way to their vehicle, staff followed them, requesting the return of the stolen items. The suspects then got into their vehicle and drove away, leaving the cart of merchandise behind. Detectives later identified both suspects: a woman who resides in Mount Laurel and a man who lives in Pill Hill. Both individuals have been charged with shoplifting, and court dates are currently pending.

On 11/4, Mantua Police informed officers about a burglary that occurred in their area. They discovered more stolen items inside a suspect’s storage unit located on Woodbury Glassboro Road in Woodbury Heights. The suspect, a resident of Wenonah, has been charged with receiving stolen property. A court date is pending.

On 11/4, a Camden resident received several traffic summonses for driving an unregistered vehicle, failing to provide proof of insurance, displaying fictitious tags, and violating an ordinance related to fictitious tags. The driver was informed that she could not operate the vehicle until it was properly registered and insured. A court date is pending.

On 10/1, a resident of Delaware Street and a resident of Myrtle Avenue were both issued summonses for possession of an open container and consuming alcohol in public after officers observed them drinking in the parking lot of a Delaware Street residence. Court dates are pending.

On 10/1, while patrolling N. Evergreen Avenue, officers noticed a suspicious vehicle parked inside the fenced area around the National Guard Armory. The passenger, who is a resident of Cherry Hill, was found to have active warrants for his arrest in Camden City. The individual was arrested, processed, issued a summons for trespassing, and handed over to the Camden County Jail. A court date is pending.

On 10/1, a resident of Turnersville reported that his vehicle had been stolen. The victim explained that he had gone to Camden to purchase tires for his vehicle. While there, an unknown female asked for a ride to Woodbury, which he agreed to. They arrived at the Bell Lake Apartments, where he exited his vehicle to urinate behind the dumpsters. When he finished, he observed the female pulling out of the parking lot with his vehicle. The vehicle was reported stolen in NCIC.

On 10/2, officers were sent to the Conoco gas station on Mantua Avenue to respond to an unknown dispute. The victim reported that he was assaulted, and his bicycle was stolen. According to the victim, a male approached him and demanded $20, threatening to steal his bike if he didn’t comply. As the victim didn’t have the money, the suspect threw his bike behind the gas station. When the victim tried to retrieve his bike, another male punched him multiple times and stole the bike. These individuals were identified as residents of Westville and Woodbury. They were charged with robbery, disorderly conduct, and breach of peace.

On 10/2, officers were sent to the area of Hunter and North Maple Streets in response to a harassment complaint. The caller reported that while he was walking down the street, his ex-girlfriend’s mother began yelling at him, using derogatory language, and threatening to have people assault him. The person causing the disturbance had left by the time the police arrived. The caller was informed about the procedure for filing complaints with the Deptford Courts.

On 10/2, officers were dispatched to a residence on N. Broad Street regarding a missing catalytic converter. The caller reported that she was having her vehicle scrapped and the tow operator informed her that the catalytic converter had been removed from the vehicle. She believed the incident could have occurred between August 25th and September 7th but did not have any suspects at the time. Several hours later, the caller contacted the officers to inform them that the tow truck operator was mistaken, and the catalytic converter was still intact on her vehicle. No further assistance was needed.

On 10/3, two residents of Delaware Street were charged with possession with intent to distribute CDS, possession of drug paraphernalia, and failure to deliver CDS to the police. Both have pending court dates.

On 10/3, a Westville resident was arrested for an active warrant out of Woodbury. The subject was processed and lodged in the Salem County Jail. A court date is pending.

On 9/1, a Wenonah resident was issued traffic summonses for driving while their license was suspended, failure to provide proof of car insurance, and being an unlicensed driver. The court date is pending.

On 9/1, officers were called to Wawa on N. Evergreen Ave. for a shoplifting incident. The employees gave a detailed description of the suspect, the vehicle, and the vehicle registration number of the male who fled the scene. After a brief investigation, officers identified the vehicle owner and the male suspect in the shoplifting. The male, a Deptford resident, was charged with shoplifting, and a court date is pending.

On 9/2, officers observed a woman spraying spray foam on the street, sidewalk, and trees. The resident of Camden was issued summonses for disorderly conduct, breach of peace, and littering. The court date is pending.

On 9/2, while patrolling the area of E. Barber Ave., officers observed a male with an open container of alcohol. The alcohol was disposed of, and a summons for possession of an open container of alcohol was issued. The court date is pending.

On 9/2, while on patrol, officers observed a female sleeping in her vehicle in Rotary Park. Officers conducted a pedestrian stop and discovered that she had a warrant for her arrest out of Runnemede. Runnemede granted her release on her own recognizance (ROR) and issued a new court date.

On 9/3, a Myrtle Ave. resident was charged with simple assault, harassment, improper behavior, and breach of peace after assaulting a postal employee. The court date is pending.

On 9/3, an employee of Spirits Warehouse reported one of their U-Haul rentals stolen. The vehicle was supposed to be returned on August 16, 2024. Attempts to reach the renter, a resident of Gloucester City, were unsuccessful. After a brief investigation, Gloucester City police located the vehicle. The owner was contacted, and the vehicle was towed at the owner’s request. The female who rented the vehicle was charged with vehicle theft, and the court date is pending.

On 9/4, a Camden resident was charged with DUI, reckless driving, careless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to maintain lane, creating the risk of an accident, and failure to report an accident. His court date is pending.

On 9/4, a resident of Packard Avenue reported that her vehicle had been stolen sometime overnight. The victim stated that the vehicle was parked in her driveway, unlocked, with the keys inside. She mentioned that she didn’t know anyone who would have taken her vehicle. The vehicle has been entered into NCIC as stolen, and the incident remains under investigation.

On 8/1, a summons for high weeds/grass was issued to the owner of the vacant Walgreens after the matter had yet to be resolved. Court date pending.

On 8/2, officers responded to Aldi due to a complaint of a male harassing customers for money. Officers made contact with the individual and issued summonses for trespassing and soliciting. The male was advised not to return to Aldi. Court date is pending.

On 8/2, a Pennsville resident was charged with DUI and reckless driving. Court date pending.

On 8/3, a Westville resident came to the police headquarters to surrender regarding an active traffic warrant. The individual was released on their own recognizance by the issuing municipality and given a new court date.

On 8/4, summonses were issued to three subjects for possession of an open container of alcohol. They were observed sitting in Lot 323, consuming alcohol. The alcohol was properly disposed of, and court dates are pending.

On 8/4, Camden Metro contacted officers to inform them they had a female in custody with an active warrant out of Woodbury. The female did not have money for bail. Woodbury Police met Camden Metro at Brooklawn Circle, and the subject was transferred to their custody. Upon arrival at headquarters, it was discovered that the female had money to post towards her bail. The money was accepted, a new court date was set, and she was released.

On 3/1, a High Street resident was issued a summons for trespassing after entering the Aldi, knowing he had been banned from the property for causing disturbances in the past. Court date pending.

On 3/1, during a motor vehicle stop, it was learned the driver had an active warrant for their arrest. The driver was ROR’d by the issuing jurisdiction and released with a summons for tinted windows. Court date pending.

On 3/2, West Deptford police detained a man with an active warrant out of Woodbury. The Gloucester City resident was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. He was charged with possession of the CDS and handed over to the Sheriff’s Department. Court date is pending.

On 3/2, Acme employees reported a shoplifting incident. Employees informed officers that a male suspect loaded $212.00 worth of stolen merchandise into his vehicle and left the premises. While the employees were providing their statements, the suspected vehicle returned, and the police were able to arrest the suspect. The resident of Woodbury was charged with shoplifting and advised that he was banned from Acme. If he returns, he will also be charged with trespassing. Court date is pending.

On 3/3, officers were dispatched to Jiffy Lube for a burglary alarm that had been activated. Officers observed that the glass on the front and garage doors was broken. On 4/9, several juveniles were charged with burglary. Court dates pending.

On 3/3, a Camden resident was charged with burglary, theft of movable property, criminal mischief, and simple assault after breaking into a S. Jackson Street residence where her ex-boyfriend resides and removed property that did not belong to her. Court date pending.

12-1-2023 TO 12-3-2023

On 12/1, officers were dispatched to a residence on Wallace Street to investigate a reported theft. The victim claimed that his tenant was selling items within the home that belonged to him. Upon questioning the tenant, it was discovered that he had indeed sold several of the landlord’s belongings. As a result, the tenant was charged with theft and fencing. A court date is currently pending.

On 12/1, the manager of Acme reported a shoplifting incident. A man entered the store with an empty cart and proceeded to the seafood section, where he placed four bags of shrimp into the cart and left the store without paying. The man was identified as a resident of Glassboro Road in Deptford and was charged with shoplifting $79.84 in seafood. The court date is pending.

On 12/2, a resident of Oaklyn was found to be in possession of controlled dangerous substances (CDS) during a traffic stop near the intersection of Broad and Newton Streets. The driver was issued summonses for possession of CDS and drug paraphernalia. A court date is pending.

On 12/3, officers responded to a Manor Ave. residence for a dispute. A TRO was granted, both parties were served, and the aggressor was advised not to return to the residence. Court date pending.

11-1-2023 TO 11-5-2023

On 11/1, employees of the Wawa store located on Route 45, reported a shoplifting. The suspect, an unknown male, put several items inside an empty stroller and left the store without making any payment. Unfortunately, the suspect was gone before police arrived. However, several days later, the same male was spotted in the same area while pushing a stroller and wearing the same clothing. The male was identified as the shoplifting suspect and was subsequently charged. Court date for the case is pending.

On 11/1, the city issued summonses to multiple property owners for not obtaining a certificate of occupancy and failing to register as landlords. Court dates are pending.

On 11/2, Police were called to a fight at Woodlake Apartments. A resident of Camden was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and breach of peace. Court date pending.

On 11/3, a property owner reported to the police that a former tenant had caused damage to their property after being evicted from the premises. The estimated cost to repair the damages is expected to be thousands of dollars. The victim mentioned that they only required the incident to be documented for their insurance company and did not require any further police assistance.

On 11/4, employees from the Wawa located on Route 45 reported a gas theft. A male individual requested to fill his vehicle’s gas tank and claimed he would be paying cash. After the tank was filled for $107.00, the individual fled down Holly Avenue without paying. After several weeks, the suspect was identified as a resident of Cherry Hill and charged with theft of services. Their court date is currently pending.

On 11/4, an anonymous caller reported that an unknown man was ringing the doorbell of an apartment building. When law enforcement arrived, the man claimed to live there, but further investigation revealed that he did not reside at that location. The man was escorted off the property and warned not to return. It was later discovered that he had been previously banned from the premises. As a result, he was issued a summons for trespassing, and a court date is pending.

On 11/4, a resident of Westville was observed urinating in the parking lot designated for police personnel only, despite the presence of two signs indicating “Police personnel only” and “No trespassing”. As a result, the individual was issued summonses for trespassing, lewdness, indecent behavior, disorderly conduct, and breach of peace. Court date is pending.

On 11/5, police officers were dispatched to TD Bank for an unwanted individual. Upon their arrival, they found the male inside the bank. The officers already knew that this same individual had been trespassed from the bank the day before. The male was then issued summonses for defiant trespassing and breach of peace. He was warned again not to return to TD Bank, and his court date is pending.

On 11/5, a Woodbury resident was charged with DUI. Court date pending.

9-1-2023 TO 9-3-2023

On 9/1, an E. Centre Street resident was issued a traffic summons for Driving While on the Revoked List after a motor vehicle crash on N. Evergreen Ave. Court date pending.

On 9/1, Officers were called to a Progress Avenue residence for a report of a dispute. One of the parties was issued a temporary restraining order (TRO), and the other left the residence. Court date pending.

On 9/2, a resident of Clarksboro was arrested during a traffic stop in Woodbury Heights. The arrest was made after discovering that the individual had an outstanding warrant for their arrest in Mercer County. The subject was then taken to Salem County Jail.

On 9/3, employees from Wawa in Woodbury Heights reported a shoplifting incident. According to the employees, a man entered the store, took several cartons of cigarettes worth over $800 from behind the counter, and left without paying. On September 11th, detectives identified the shoplifter as a Penns Grove resident and charged him accordingly. Court date pending.

On 8/1 a Merchantville resident was issued summonses for Driving with a Suspended License and Unlicensed Driver as the result of a traffic stop in the area of Woodlake Apartments.

On 8/2 a S. Broad Street resident was observed speeding in the area of N. Broad St and E. Packer Street. The driver was found to have an active warrant for their arrest. The driver was ROR’d by the issuing juris and released with a summons for Speeding. Court dates pending.

On 8/2 officers were dispatched to the area of 34 S. Broad Street for the report of two males fighting. Both men were placed under arrest and charged with Breach of Peace, Disorderly Conduct, and Improper Crossing of Roadway. Court dates pending.

On 8/2 a Penns Grove resident was charged with Simple Assault as the result of a DV incident that occurred at a N. Broad Street residence. Court date pending.

On 8/3 a Woodbury Heights resident was observed walking in the area of N. Broad Street and W. Red Bank Avenue with an open container of alcohol. The alcohol was properly disposed of and a summons for Possession of Open Container was issued. Court date pending.

On 8/3 a Williamstown resident and a Laurel Springs resident were charged with Conceal Merchandise and Disorderly Conduct as the result of Shoplifting $700.00 worth of CVS merchandise. Court dates pending.

On 8/5 a Camden resident was issued summonses for Possession of Open Container of Alcohol and Consumption of Alcohol. Court date pending.

On 8/5 a Woodbury resident was charged with Obstruction of Administrative Law as the result of an incident that occurred inside a Myrtle Ave residence. Court date pending.

On 8/6 a Myrtle Ave resident reported someone rummaged through his vehicle overnight. No suspects at this time.