WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
7-8-2024 TO 7-14-2024

On 7/8, officers were informed about a male drinking alcohol in the vicinity of S. Broad Street. Officers approached the individual, who admitted to consuming alcohol and trying to conceal it inside a black plastic bag. It was discovered that the individual had several warrants for his arrest. All jurisdictions provided an ROR. Prior to being released with his new court dates, a summons for Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol was issued.

On 7/8, during a well-being check at a residence on N. Broad Street, it was discovered that the individual had an outstanding warrant for her arrest. Following clearance for incarceration, she was held in the Salem County Jail. A court date is pending.

On 7/8, officers were called to a residence on Nelson Avenue for a dispute. When they arrived, the caller said police assistance was no longer needed. While they were still there, the homeowner came out of the residence and started yelling and cursing at the caller as she left. The officers issued the homeowner summonses for Disorderly Conduct and Breach of Peace. A court date is pending.

On 7/9, an Amazon driver reported that while he was sitting in his vehicle after making a delivery to a residence on High Street, a vehicle approached the driver’s side and began shooting him with a gel-blaster type weapon. Officers observed welts on the victim’s arms. After an investigation, a resident of Crescent Avenue was identified as the driver and gel-blast shooter. The male was located, placed under arrest, and lodged in Salem County Jail. The accused was charged with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon with an unlawful purpose, and possession of a weapon. Additionally, several traffic summonses were issued. A court date is pending.

On 7/9, officers responded to Aldi for an assault and shoplifting. Employees reported that while attempting to stop a female shoplifter by standing in front of her, the suspect pushed her, causing her to stumble backward and hit the door. The incident is currently under investigation. Once the female is identified, she will be charged accordingly.

On 7/10, officers were dispatched to CVS for a shoplifting report. Employees reported that two females had shoplifted approximately $200 worth of cosmetics. Both women, who are residents of Hannold Ave., in Deptford, were charged with shoplifting. Court dates are pending.

On 7/10, while patrolling N. Evergreen Ave., officers noticed a man who is banned from Wawa loitering near the trashcans. The officers issued a summons for trespassing and reminded him that he was not allowed on Wawa property before sending him on his way. Court date is pending.

On 7/10, a Camden resident was charged with Obstruction after providing a false name to officers while investigating. Court date pending.

On 7/11, a resident of Camden was charged with simple assault and contempt of court as the result of a DV incident at a W. Barber Avenue residence. The subject was lodged in the Salem County Jail, and a court date is pending.

On 7/11, officers were dispatched to the area of 500 N. Broad Street for a dispute. The caller advised that she wanted her friend to get out of her vehicle due to a verbal argument. Both parties stated it was a verbal argument only and agreed to go their separate ways. No further police presence was required.

On 7/12, officers were dispatched to 132 E. Red Bank Avenue to check on the well-being of a man who was unconscious on the ground. The officers made contact with the man, who was sitting near the dumpster and appeared to be either sleeping or nodding off. They discovered that the man had several active warrants, including a no-bail warrant for his arrest. Upon searching the man incident to arrest, he was found to be in possession of heroin. The man was charged with possession of heroin, trespassing, and littering before being handed over to the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Department for transportation to the Salem County Jail. A court date is pending.

On 7/12, officers were dispatched to K9 Kingdom on Glassboro Rd., for a report of a deceased dog. This incident is currently under investigation.

On 7/12, a resident of Aberdeen Place reported that his handgun was stolen from his vehicle’s secured glovebox overnight. The handgun was reported as stolen in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). On 7/18, the Stratford police informed that they found the stolen gun inside a stolen vehicle, which had been crashed by several juveniles who were subsequently arrested. The handgun has been removed from NCIC and will be held by the Stratford PD until further notice.

On 7/13, officers were dispatched to a residence on Myrtle Avenue for a criminal mischief complaint. The victim reported that while inside her residence, she heard a loud crash or bang in front of her residence. When she went outside, her neighbor informed her that several juveniles were seen running away toward Bell Lake. The neighbor had previously had words with the juveniles earlier in the day and suspects that they mistakenly thought he lived at this location. The resident estimates it would cost approximately $150 to replace the window. The incident is currently under investigation.

On 7/14, while in the area of West Center Street, officers observed a group of people lying down next to each other in Lot 323. When they checked on their well-being, they found that one of the individuals had a warrant for their arrest. The male was handed over to the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Department and transported to Salem Jail. A court date is pending.

On 7/14, a resident of Glassboro Rd. reported her vehicle had been stolen sometime overnight. While on the scene, officers checked the registration of another vehicle parked in front of the victim’s home. It was discovered that this vehicle had been reported stolen from Haddonfield. Haddonfield police were notified that the vehicle had been located and transported to a secure facility until they could retrieve it for processing. The Glassboro resident’s vehicle was entered into NCIC as stolen. This incident remains under investigation.