During September 2026, the Woolwich Township Police Department managed 2,981 pro-active
and reactive calls for service. These included 550 Motor Vehicle Stops; 76 Targeted Radar
Enforcements; 42 Motor Vehicle Crashes; 6 Motor Vehicle Complaints; 23 Suspicious Motor
Vehicle Complaints; 15 Suspicious Person Complaints; 3 Assaults; 11 Domestic Violence
Incidents; 2 Harassment Incidents; 1 DWI; and 11 Arrests.
• Sept. 1 (Swedesboro): Subsequent to a motor vehicle stop on Auburn Ave., 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.
• Sept. 1 (Woolwich): Subsequent to a motor vehicle stop on Rt. 322, 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.
• Sept. 2 (Swedesboro): Patrol observed a suspicious male in the area of Broad Street. The male was found to be in violation of underage possession.
• Sept. 2 (Woolwich): Patrol responded to police headquarters for a reported fraud in which a credit card was opened and purchases were made.
• Sept. 3 (South Harrison): Patrol responded to Franklinville Road for a reported fraud in which contractor services were never completed.
• Sept. 4 (Woolwich): Subsequent to a well-being check on Center Square Road, it was determined that the subject had an active warrant. The subject was placed under arrest, transported to headquarters, processed, and lodged at Salem County Correctional.
• Sept. 5 (Woolwich): Patrol responded to Oldmans Creek Road for a reported criminal mischief complaint involving damage to a parked vehicle.
• Sept. 5 (Woolwich): Subsequent to a motor vehicle stop on Rt. 322, the operator was found to be in unlawful possession of a firearm. The subject was placed under arrest, transported to headquarters, processed, and released with a future court date.
• Sept. 6 (Woolwich): Patrol responded to Rainey Road for a report of criminal mischief involving damage to a glass door of a residence.
• Sept. 6 (South Harrison): Subsequent to a motor vehicle stop on Commissioners Road, it was determined that the subject had an active warrant. The subject was placed under arrest, transported to headquarters, processed, and lodged at Salem County Correctional.
• Sept. 6 (Woolwich): Patrol responded to Auburn Road for a report of a theft of jewelry, totaling approximately $70,000. Case pending, investigation on-going.
• Sept. 7 (Woolwich): Subsequent to a motor vehicle stop on Rt. 322, the vehicle was found to have fictitious license plates and insurance information. The vehicle was towed, and the operator was issued multiple summonses.
• Sept. 9 (South Harrison): Patrol responded to Franklinville Road for a reported fraud in which a phone scam resulted in a $12,000 loss.
• Sept. 10 (Woolwich): Subsequent to a motor vehicle stop on Rt. 322, 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.
• Sept. 11 (Woolwich): Patrol responded to Wawa for a reported shoplifting involving numerous Kingsway Students, case being handled by SRO and Kingsway Administration.
• Sept. 12 (Woolwich): Patrol responded to police headquarters for a reported fraud in which a credit card was opened and purchases were made.
• Sept. 13 (Woolwich): Patrol responded to Kings Highway for a reported overnight criminal mischief involving damage to a vehicle. A suspect was later identified and charged.
• Sept. 13 (Woolwich): Patrol responded to Franklinville Road 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.
• Sept. 15 (Woolwich): Patrol responded to Rt. 322 for a report of loose dogs. Based on further investigation, the owner of the dog(s) was charged with Abuse/Neglect of Animals, pending a future court date.
• Sept. 15 (Woolwich): Patrol responded to Rt. 322 for a reported theft of E-Z Pass transponders from numerous commercial vehicles that occurred in August.
• Sept. 17 (Woolwich): Subsequent to a motor vehicle stop on Rt. 322, 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.
• Sept. 18 (Woolwich): Subsequent to a motor vehicle stop on Oldmans Creek Road, it was determined that the operator had provided false identifying information. The subject was charged on scene and released pending a future court date.
• Sept. 18 (Woolwich): Patrol observed telephone line equipment on the side of High Hill Road. It was later determined that a Verizon line was cut down and removed from a nearby pole at an unknown date resulting in a $30,000.00 loss of materials.
• Sept. 19 (Woolwich): Patrol responded to ShopRite for a reported criminal mischief. The accused subject was located in the area by patrol, placed under arrest, transported to headquarters, processed and released with a future court date.
• Sept. 22 (South Harrison): Patrol responded to Rt 45. 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.
• Sept. 27 (Woolwich): Subsequent to a motor vehicle stop on Rt. 322, it was determined that the operator had an active warrant. The subject was placed under arrest and later turned over to the originating agency.
