Woolwich Police Department Crime Log for August

During August 2026, the Woolwich Township Police Department managed 2,865 calls for service. These included: 538 Motor Vehicle Stops; 91 Targeted Radar Enforcements; 34 Motor Vehicle Crashes; 30 Motor Vehicle Complaints; 22 Suspicious Motor Vehicle Complaints; 13 Suspicious Person Complaints; 3 Assaults; 9 Domestic Violence Incidents; 6 Harassment Incidents; and 21 Arrests.

• Aug. 3 (Woolwich): Patrol responded to Bantry Street for a reported fraud in which unauthorized access was obtained to a credit card.

• Aug. 4 (Woolwich): Patrol responded to CVS Pharmacy for a reported shoplifting, pending further investigation.

• Aug. 5 (Swedesboro): Patrol responded to Kings Highway for a report of a domestic dispute. Subject on location was found to have an active warrant. The subject was placed under arrest and later turned over to the originating agency.

• Aug. 8 (Woolwich): Subsequent to a motor vehicle stop on High Hill Road, it was determined that the operator had an active warrant issued out of this agency. The subject was placed under arrest, transported to headquarters, processed, and released on their own recognizance pending a future court date.

• Aug. 9 (Swedesboro): Patrol responded to Kings Highway for a report of a domestic dispute. Subject on location was placed under arrest for simple assault, transported to headquarters, processed and released with a future court date.

• Aug. 10 (Woolwich): Subsequent to an investigation for eluding from a motor vehicle stop, the subject was identified and charged. Subject turned himself in at police headquarters where he was processed and released with a future court date.

• Aug. 11 (Swedesboro): Patrol responded to the Borough of Swedesboro for a reported burglary to a residence, case pending further investigation.

• Aug. 13 (Woolwich): Subsequent to a motor vehicle crash on Center Square Road, the operator was placed under arrest for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The subject was transported to headquarters, processed, and released pending a future court date.

• Aug. 13 (Swedesboro): Patrol responded to the Borough of Swedesboro for a reported fraud in which unauthorized access was obtained to a credit card.

• Aug. 15 (Woolwich): Patrol responded to ShopRite for a reported shoplifting. Subject on location was placed under arrest, transported to headquarters, processed and released with a future court date.

• Aug. 15 (Woolwich): Subsequent to a motor vehicle stop on Woodstown Road, the operator was found to be in possession of a stolen motor vehicle out of Maryland. The subject was placed under arrest, transported to headquarters, processed, and released on their own recognizance pending a future court date.

• Aug. 16 (Woolwich): Subsequent to a motor vehicle crash on Spruce Trail, the operator was placed under arrest for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The subject was transported to headquarters, processed, and released pending a future court date.

• Aug. 16 (Swedesboro): Patrol responded to the Borough of Swedesboro for a report of a domestic dispute. A subject involved left prior to police arrival, based on investigation on scene that subject was charged on a warrant, pending arrest.

• Aug. 18 (Swedesboro): Patrol responded to Kings Highway for a reported front porch package theft. The accused subject was located in the area by patrol, placed under arrest, transported to headquarters, processed and released with a future court date.

• Aug. 18 (Woolwich): Patrol responded to JB Liquors for a reported shoplifting. The accused subject was located in the area by patrol, placed under arrest, transported to headquarters, processed and released with a future court date.

• Aug. 18 (Woolwich): Patrol responded to Somerfield Road for a reported fraud/theft complaint involving $20,000 in cash, case pending further investigation.

• Aug. 19 (Woolwich): Patrol responded to Fredrick Boulvard for a reported motor vehicle theft. Vehicle was later recovered in Logan Township. Investigation is ongoing.

• Aug. 19 (Woolwich): Patrol responded to a medical emergency with bleeding. Patrol units arrived and applied a tourniquet to the patient prior to EMS arrival; patient was transported to the hospital.

• Aug. 20 (South Harrison): Subsequent to a motor vehicle stop on Franklinville Road, it was determined that the operator had multiple active warrants. The subject was placed under arrest, transported to headquarters, processed, and released on their own recognizance pending future court dates.

• Aug. 20 (Swedesboro): Subsequent to a motor vehicle stop on Kings Highway, it was determined that the operator had multiple active warrants. The subject was placed under arrest, transported to headquarters, processed, and released on their own recognizance pending future court dates.

• Aug. 21 (Woolwich): Cinnaminson Township Police Department arrested a subject with an active warrant issued out of this agency. The subject was turned over to patrol, processed and lodged in the Salem County Correctional Facility.

• Aug. 21 (Woolwich): Subsequent to a motor vehicle stop on Oldmans Creek Road, it was determined that the operator had an active warrant. The subject was placed under arrest, transported to headquarters, processed, and released on their own recognizance pending a future court date.

• Aug. 22 (Woolwich): Subsequent to an investigation by the Salem County Prosector’s Office, the wanted person was located on Auburn Road and placed under arrest, transported to headquarters, processed and lodged in the Salem County Correctional Facility

Aug. 24 (Woolwich): Subsequent to an animal complaint in the area of the Woolwich Township Municipal Building. The accused was uncooperative, leading to being placed under arrest for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and obstruction. The subject was taken into headquarters, processed, and released pending future court dates.

• Aug. 25 (Woolwich): Patrol responded to Kings Highway for a reported burglary/theft at a new construction site, case pending further investigation.

• Aug. 25 (Woolwich): New Jersey State Police (Bordentown) arrested a subject with an active warrant issued out of this agency. The subject was turned over to patrol, processed and released on their own recognizance pending a future court date.

• Aug. 25 (Swedesboro): Patrol responded to the Borough of Swedesboro for a report of a domestic dispute. Subject on location was taken into custody, transported to headquarters, processed and released with a future court date.

• Aug. 27 (Woolwich): Patrol responded to Balsam Road for a reported disabled vehicle stuck in flood waters. Patrol units arrived, entered the water, and assisted the motorist out of the water to safety.

• Aug. 27 (South Harrison): Patrol responded to Harrisonville Road for a report of a burglary/theft, case pending further investigation.

• Aug. 29 (Woolwich): Patrol responded to Oak Grove Road for a reported overnight criminal mischief/ theft, case pending further investigation.

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