WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
5-20-2024 TO 5-26-2024

On 5/20, officers responded to Lakeside Apartments for a theft complaint. The victim reported that she had placed 4 bags of groceries worth $116.00 by her apartment door and parked her vehicle. When she returned to open her apartment door, the bags were gone. After investigating the theft, a woman was identified as another Lakeside resident who paid the victim for the stolen items, which satisfied the victim. Officers advised the suspect to stop taking things that do not belong to her.

On 5/20, a Wilmington, DE resident was charged with trespassing after causing a disturbance inside McDonald’s on S. Evergreen Avenue and refusing to leave. Court date pending.

On 5/21, an officer responded to Ace Ford for a report of a stolen inspection sticker. Employees advised that a man entered their lot, got into an unlocked vehicle, and removed the inspection sticker. After investigating the incident, the suspect was identified and charged with theft and criminal trespass. A court date is pending.

On 5/22, a National Park resident turned himself in on an outstanding West Deptford traffic warrant. The subject posted money toward his bail and was released with a new court date.

On 5/22, the owner of KJ Essence Beauty Supply reported a criminal mischief incident. According to the owner, two females and two unsupervised juveniles entered the store and immediately went separate ways. The juveniles were seen opening hair gel and spreading it on the shelves and on several wigs. The authorities are working to identify the juveniles.

On 5/23, a resident of Allen Street was issued a traffic summons for careless driving after causing a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Mantua Avenue and Twells Avenue. Court date pending.

On 5/23, a resident of Beverly, NJ was issued a summons for possession of an open container of alcohol after officer’s observed him sitting at a table in Lot 323 drinking alcohol. This is not the first time this individual has been informed that drinking alcohol in public is not allowed. A court date is pending.

On 5/24, officers were dispatched to Spring Hill Post Acute Care for a trespassing complaint. They were informed that a former employee, who was owed money, refused to leave the building. The officers spoke to the woman and explained that her issue was a civil matter and should be directed to the corporate office, as they were responsible for paying employees. She was also informed that she was no longer welcome, and if she returned, she could be arrested for trespassing. The woman acknowledged that she understood and left without incident.

On 5/24, CVS employees reported a shoplifting incident. They informed the officers that a woman walked out with 15 boxes of Preparation H, totaling $164.85 in value. The officers were given a description of the woman and the vehicle’s registration. Once the woman is identified, she will be charged accordingly. The incident remains under investigation.

On 5/25, a resident of Delaware Street reported a criminal mischief incident. The homeowner said that a contractor working on his neighbor’s yard mistakenly removed his mature Hydrangea bush from his property. The homeowner provided before and after photos to the officers. The incident remains open.

On 5/26, a resident of N. Evergreen Avenue was charged with Contempt of Court for contacting his ex-girlfriend despite a no-contact order. Court date pending.

On 5/26, a resident of N. Evergreen Avenue was charged with Disorderly Conduct, Defiant Trespassing, Breach of Peace, and several Occupancy Standards violations. The court date is pending. Additionally, a warning letter was sent to the property management company regarding the recurring occupancy standard violations at this residence.