During May 2026, the Woolwich Township Police Department managed 3,279 pro-active and reactive calls for service. These included 634 Motor Vehicle Stops; 114 Targeted Radar Enforcements; 31 Motor Vehicle Crashes; 19 Motor Vehicle Complaints; 8 Assaults; 4 Domestic Violence Incidents; 8 Harassment Incidents; and 19-Arrests (10-Warrants, 1-Simple Assault, 1-Possession of CDS, 3-Contempt of Court/DV Order, 1-Criminal Mischief, 1-Fugative from Justice, 1-Eluding, and 1-DUI).
• May 1 (Woolwich): Patrol received a report of fraud in which a fraudulent online post scammed the victim out of approximately $800.
• May 2 (Swedesboro): Subsequent to a motor vehicle complaint for an erratic driver, the accused vehicle was located, and the driver was taken into custody for operating while under the influence. The driver also had several outstanding warrants and was lodged in the Salem County Correctional Facility.
• May 8 (South Harrison): Patrol received a walk-in/fraud complaint in which fraudulent tax filings were taken place.
• May 12 (Woolwich): A wanted subject surrendered to the Woolwich Township Police Department. The subject was placed under arrested and turned over to the NJSP.
• May 13 (Woolwich): During a motor vehicle stop, it was determined that the driver had outstanding warrants. The subject was placed under arrest and lodged in the Salem County Correctional Facility.
• May 13 (South Harrison): Following a trespassing complaint, the investigation concluded with a summons being issued for Criminal Trespassing.
• May 14 (South Harrison): Subsequent to a motor vehicle stop, it was determined that the driver had several outstanding warrants. They were placed under arrest and released on their own recognizance pending a future court date.
• May 17 (Woolwich): Patrol received a delayed report of shoplifting from ShopRite.
• May 20 (Woolwich): Following a pedestrian stop, the subject was found to be in possession of suspected fentanyl, cocaine, and drug paraphernalia. The subject was arrested and released pending a future court date.
• May 21 (Woolwich): Patrol received a report of stolen construction material taken from a construction site. Investigation is ongoing.
• May 23 (Woolwich): During the early morning hours, numerous unlocked vehicles were entered and property was stolen. Two additional vehicles were left unlocked with the keys inside. This resulted in both vehicles being stolen and later recovered in Camden. Investigation is ongoing.
• May 28 (South Harrison): Subsequent to a motor vehicle stop, it was discovered the operator had an outstanding warrant. The driver was arrested and released after posting bail.
• May 31 (Woolwich): Patrol units were dispatched to ShopRite for a disturbance. All parties involved were advised of their options. No additional law enforcement action was required.
