The Lower Township Police Department responded to or initiated a total of 1,073 calls, averaging a total of 154 calls per day. Police also made a total of 12 arrests during this period. Below is a breakdown of incidents and arrests by date:
Aug. 27, 2018:
Non-Criminal Incidents -0
Fire Related Calls -1
Motor Vehicle Accidents -1
Traffic Enforcement -8
Public Services –87
Domestic Violence Incidents -5
Burglary – E. Wilde Ave., Villas
Theft – E. Greenwood Ave., Villas
Simple Assault – Mowery & New York Aves., Villas
Narcotic Drug Laws – Carol Ave., Erma
Aug. 28, 2018:
Non-Criminal Incidents -2
Fire Related Calls -2
Motor Vehicle Accidents -1
Traffic Enforcement -20
Public Services -87
Domestic Violence Incidents -1
Malicious Mischief – Adriatic Ave., North Cape May
Malicious Mischief – Langs Ave., Villas
Aug. 29, 2018:
Non-Criminal Incidents -5
Fire Related Calls -2
Motor Vehicle Accidents -3
Traffic Enforcement -15
Public Services -103
Domestic Violence Incidents -0
Malicious Mischief – Bayshore Rd., North Cape May
Aug. 30, 2018:
Non-Criminal Incidents -4
Fire Related Calls -3
Motor Vehicle Accidents -2
Traffic Enforcement -17
Public Services -49
Domestic Violence Incidents – DWI – Bayshore Rd., North Cape May
Aug. 31, 2018:
Non-Criminal Incidents -9
Fire Related Calls -2
Motor Vehicle Accidents -3
Traffic Enforcement -36
Public Services -139
Domestic Violence Incidents -1
None
Sept. 1, 2018:
Non-Criminal Incidents -7
Fire Related Calls -3
Motor Vehicle Accidents -3
Traffic Enforcement -29
Public Services -94
Domestic Violence Incidents -1
Theft – Ocean Dr., Cold Spring
Sept. 2, 2018:
Non-Criminal Incidents -5
Fire Related Calls -3
Motor Vehicle Accidents -2
Traffic Enforcement -30
Public Services -117
Domestic Violence Incidents -3
Robbery – Bayshore Rd., Villas
Theft – E. Miami Ave., Villas
Theft – Ocean Dr., Cold Spring
Malicious Mischief – Shunpike Rd., Cold Spring
Narcotic Drug Laws – Shawcrest Rd., Shawcrest
Adult Weekly Arrest Report :
Aug. 27, 2018
- Mallory M. Froeder/32, North Cape May, NJ – Simple Assault
Aug. 28, 2018
- Curtis K. Howell/61, Villas, NJ – Simple Assault
- Jonathan N. Fernandez/28, North Cape May, NJ – Contempt of Court
- David P. Tomes Jr./32, Villas, NJ – Burglary, Theft, Conspiracy, Criminal Mischief, Criminal Attempt, Possession of Burglar Tools
Aug. 30, 2018
- William Thomas Merritt Jr./42, Hot Springs, VA – DWI, Possession of CDS, Possession of 50g or Less of Marijuana
Aug. 31, 2018
- Dawn M. Martin/39, Villas, NJ – Contempt of Domestic Violence Order
Sept. 1, 2018
- Jessica L. Schultz/30, Villas, NJ – Contempt of Court
- Charles W. Jobe/31, Villas, NJ – Burglary, Theft, Conspiracy, Criminal Attempt
- Michael F. Merchel/32, Villas, NJ – Contempt of Court
- Donald G. Titus/40, Cape May, NJ – Simple Assault
Sept. 2, 2018
- Brian C. Hrubos/29, North Cape May, NJ – DWI
- Alexa N. Modres/25, Phila., PA – Possession of CDS, Possession of 50g or Less of Marijuana, Possession/Distribution Hypodermic Syringes, Possession/Use Drug Paraphernalia, Contempt of Court
- Brendan Meehan/27, Newtown Square, PA – Possession of CDS, Possession/Distribution Hypodermic Syringes, Possession/Use Drug Paraphernalia, Contempt of Court
It should be noted that the above individuals are only charged with the above mentioned offenses and are presumed innocent until 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.
