The Lower Township Police Department responded to or initiated a total of 863 calls. Police also made a total of 14 arrests during this period. Below is a breakdown of incidents and arrests by date:
Jan. 13, 2020:
Non-Criminal Incidents – 4
Fire Related Calls – 2
Motor Vehicle Accidents – 1
Traffic Enforcement – 21
Public Services – 113
Domestic Violence Incidents – 0
Simple Assault – Matthew Ave., Villas
Jan. 14, 2020:
Non-Criminal Incidents – 3
Fire Related Calls – 0
Motor Vehicle Accidents – 3
Traffic Enforcement – 2
Public Services – 44
Domestic Violence Incidents – 1
Fraud – Bayshore Rd., Villas
Jan. 15, 2020:
Non-Criminal Incidents – 5
Fire Related Calls – 2
Motor Vehicle Accidents – 2
Traffic Enforcement – 25
Public Services – 97
Domestic Violence Incidents – 1
Theft – Pacific Ave., North Cape May
Fraud – Langley Rd., Erma
DWI – Bayshore Rd., North Cape May
Jan. 16, 2020:
Non-Criminal Incidents – 5
Fire Related Calls – 3
Motor Vehicle Accidents – 1
Traffic Enforcement – 20
Public Services – 74
Domestic Violence Incidents – 2
DWI – Bayshore Rd., North Cape May
DWI – Race Track Dr., Town Bank
DWI – Grove Lane & Birch Rd., Villas
Jan. 17, 2020:
Non-Criminal Incidents – 7
Fire Related Calls – 0
Motor Vehicle Accidents – 0
Traffic Enforcement – 10
Public Services – 115
Domestic Violence Incidents – 3
None
Jan. 18, 2020:
Non-Criminal Incidents – 6
Fire Related Calls – 3
Motor Vehicle Accidents – 0
Traffic Enforcement – 13
Public Services – 59
Domestic Violence Incidents – 1
Theft – Town Bank Rd., Cape May
Jan. 19, 2020:
Non-Criminal Incidents – 5
Fire Related Calls – 1
Motor Vehicle Accidents – 0
Traffic Enforcement – 10
Public Services – 83
Domestic Violence Incidents – 1
Simple Assault – Pennsylvania Ave., Villas
Narcotic Drug Laws – Mowery & Caroline Aves., Villas
Weekly Adult Arrest Report
Jan. 13, 2020:
- Donald R. Murray, Jr./36, Villas, NJ – Contempt of Court
- Alexander J. Scarpitti/31, Villas, NJ – Simple Assault, Criminal Mischief
- Bruno S. Preztos 3rd/36, North Cape May, NJ – Possession of CDS, Possession of 50g or Less of Marijuana, Possession/Use Drug Paraphernalia, Possession/Distribution Hypodermic Needle
- Breanna N. Gara/24, Villas, NJ – Contempt of Domestic Violence Order, Possession of CDS, Possession/Distribution Hypodermic Needle, Drug Possession by a Motor Vehicle Operator
Jan. 14, 2020:
- Demonte R. Harris/21, Possession of CDS, Possession of 50g or Less of Marijuana, Possession/Use Drug Paraphernalia, Possession/Distribution Hypodermic Needle, Drug Possession by Motor Vehicle Operator, Contempt of Court, Manufacture/Distribute/Dispense CDS, Manufacture/Distribute/Dispense Meth < 1 oz.
Jan. 15, 2020:
- Linda K. Balzereit/69, Landisville, PA – DWI
Jan. 16, 2020:
- Joseph J. Bimbo/41, North Cape May, NJ – DWI, Possession of CDS, Possession of Prescription Legend Drugs, Drug Possession by Motor Vehicle Operator
- Joseph J. Weidman/40, Villas, NJ – Contempt of Court, Driving After License Suspended/Revoked
- Joseph J. Bimbo/41, North Cape May, NJ – DWI, Possession of CDS, Possession of Schedule V Drug, Possession/Use Drug Paraphernalia, Receiving Stolen Property, Unlawfully Possessing 4 Units or Less of Stramonium Prep, Unlawfully Possessing 5 or More Units of Stramonium Prep, Drug Possession by Motor Vehicle Operator, Obtain/Possess Synthetic Cannabinoid
- Nicole Douglas/36, Villas, NJ – DWI, Driving Without a Driver’s License/Exam, Revocation For Refusal To Submit To Breath Test
Jan. 18, 2020:
- Ioannis Gioulis/91, Villas, NJ – False Swearing Under Oath
Jan. 19, 2020:
- Manuel R. Fernandez/49, Villas, NJ – Contempt of Court, Possession of CDS
- Brenda S. Santoyo-Rosas/29, North Cape May, NJ – Simple Assault
- Mark D. Schoonejongen/35, Dorothy, NJ – Possession of CDS, Possession of 50g or Less of Marijuana
- Amber L. Rusden/29, Dorothy, NJ – Possession of CDS, Possession/Use Drug Paraphernalia
It should be noted that the above individuals are only charged with the above mentioned offenses and are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. This report only contains individuals that were arrested based on complaints signed by law enforcement personnel, not private citizen signed complaints or ordinance violations.