WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
6-17-2024 TO 6-23-2024

On 6/17, a Deptford Avenue resident was charged with Simple Assault as a result of a DV incident that occurred outside the residence the evening before. Court date pending.

On 6/17, officers were dispatched to McDonald’s on N. Broad Street for a criminal mischief incident. Employees reported that a juvenile entered the store and damaged the order kiosk screen, causing it to crack. The cost to replace the kiosk is $8,500. Once the juvenile is identified, he will be charged accordingly. The incident remains under investigation.

On 6/17, a resident of Hopkins Street reported that his cell phone went missing after he left it to charge in Lot 323. No suspects have been identified at this time.

On 6/17, officers responded to a residence on Fourth Street for the second time due to a disturbance. When they arrived, they found a man who was intoxicated and behaving erratically, causing damage to the property. It was discovered that the man had several outstanding warrants for his arrest. He was issued summonses for possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of prescription drugs in an original container, and disorderly conduct before being taken to Inspira Hospital and then to Salem County jail. A court date is pending.

On 6/18, police were called to CVS in response to a report of shoplifting. Employees informed the officers that a man they recognized as having previously been banned from the store had entered the store, stole multiple items and left without paying. The suspect was found, and the stolen items were returned to the store. The male was issued a trespassing summons and sent on his way. Court date is pending.

On 6/18, during a motor vehicle stop due to suspended registration, the driver was found to have an active warrant for his arrest. The issuing municipality gave an ROR. The court date is pending.

On 6/19, officers received a call about the theft of a wheelchair. The victim reported that he was taken to the hospital, but the EMTs didn’t bring his wheelchair. After investigating the incident, detectives were able to locate the person who took the wheelchair, and it was brought to the police department. The victim was informed and will be coming in soon to pick it up.

On 6/20, officers responded to a residence on East Barber Avenue for an attempted vehicle theft. The victims reported being woken up by the sound of breaking glass. When they turned on the outside lights, they heard a vehicle speed away. This incident is under investigation.

On 6/20, an East Barber Avenue residence was charged with simple assault, terroristic threats, disorderly conduct, and aggravated assault as the result of a domestic incident that occurred inside the residence. Court date pending.

On 6/21, a resident of Hopkins Street was seen in Lot 323 with an open container of alcohol. They were issued a summons for possession of an open container of alcohol, and the alcohol was disposed of. Court date is pending.

On 6/22, officers were dispatched to Walnut Avenue in response to a theft complaint. The caller reported that they suspected someone was stealing property from a business when no one was present. The caller provided photos, videos, and the vehicle registration number as evidence. After an investigation, on 6/26 two men were identified and charged with trespassing and two counts of theft. Their court dates are pending.

On 6/22, an Elm Avenue resident was arrested and charged with simple assault as the result of a domestic incident that occurred inside the residence. Court date pending.

On 6/23, a resident of Spring Street informed the police that she needed to report old license plates as stolen. These plates should have been turned into the DMV after the vehicle was transferred to her ex-husband. Attempts to speak with the husband were unsuccessful. The plates have been entered as stolen in NCIC.