VILLAS – Lower Township Police Department responded to or initiated a total of 955 calls, averaging a total of 137 calls per day. Police also made a total of 11 arrests during this period. Below is a breakdown of incidents and arrests by date:
Aug. 8, 2016:
Alarm Calls –2
Community Policing -3
Domestic Violence Incidents -3
Medical & Fire Calls –11
Motor Vehicle Accidents –0
Motor Vehicle Stops –7
Property Checks –76
Criminal Mischief – Kentucky Ave., Villas
Criminal Mischief – Jacksonville Ave. East, Villas
Theft – Ellery Rd., Villas
Aug. 9, 2016:
Alarm Calls –1
Community Policing -9
Domestic Violence Incidents -0
Medical & Fire Calls –10
Motor Vehicle Accidents –3
Motor Vehicle Stops –5
Property Checks –70
Trespassing – Sheridan Dr., Fishing Creek
Narcotics – Seashore & Jonathan Hoffman Rds., Cold Spring
Theft – Atlantic Ave., Diamond Beach
Criminal Mischief – Middle Thorofare Bridge, Cold Spring
Aug. 10, 2016:
Alarm Calls –4
Community Policing -13
Domestic Violence Incidents -0
Medical & Fire Calls –10
Motor Vehicle Accidents –1
Motor Vehicle Stops –5
Property Checks –44
Narcotics, Trespassing – New Jersey Ave West, Villas
Aug. 11, 2016:
Alarm Calls –3
Community Policing -9
Domestic Violence Incidents -1
Medical & Fire Calls –16
Motor Vehicle Accidents –2
Motor Vehicle Stops –5
Property Checks –49
Theft – Delaware Parkway West, Villas
Criminal Mischief (multiple incidents)– Shadeland Ave., Villas
Theft – Tecumseh Rd., Erma
Criminal Mischief (multiple incidents) – Florida Ave., Villas
Theft – Route 9, Erma
Narcotics – Scott Ave., North Cape May
Aug. 12, 2016:
Alarm Calls –1
Community Policing -13
Domestic Violence Incidents -2
Medical & Fire Calls –12
Motor Vehicle Accidents –3
Motor Vehicle Stops –6
Property Checks –37
Criminal Mischief – Florida Ave. East, Villas
Theft – Town Bank Rd., North Cape May
Criminal Mischief – Raleigh Ave. East, Diamond Beach
Burglary – Bayshore Rd., Villas
Aug. 13, 2016:
Alarm Calls –2
Community Policing -14
Domestic Violence Incidents -0
Medical & Fire Calls –9
Motor Vehicle Accidents –3
Motor Vehicle Stops –7
Property Checks –75
Criminal Mischief – Birch Rd., Villas
Criminal Mischief – Raleigh Ave. East, Diamond Beach
Trespassing – Cedardale Ave., Villas
Trespassing – Tampa Ave. West, Villas
Aug. 14, 2016:
Alarm Calls –2
Community Policing -8
Domestic Violence Incidents -3
Medical & Fire Calls –12
Motor Vehicle Accidents –2
Motor Vehicle Stops –7
Property Checks –72
Criminal Mischief – Emerson Ave., North Cape May
Criminal Mischief (multiple incidents) – Oakdale Ave., Villas
Weekly Adult Arrest Report
Aug. 8, 2016:
Robert A. McCaughy/55, Wildwood Crest, NJ – Contempt by Violating Domestic Rights Act
Aug. 9, 2016:
Joseph L. Shoestock/51, Villas, NJ – Eluding Police with Motor Vehicle, Hindering Apprehension, Possession of CDS (Schedule I-IV), Possession with Intent to Distribute CDS > ½ oz < 5 oz.
Joseph F. DeJames/52, Cape May, NJ – Operating Motor Vehicle During Period of License Suspension, Fourth Degree
Scott E. Davis/48, Villas, NJ - Criminal Trespass, Possession of 50g or less of Marijuana, Contempt of Court
Aug. 11, 2016:
Eric R. Nolan/33, North Cape May, NJ – Possession of CDS (Schedule I-IV), Possession of Hypodermic Needle
Aug. 12, 2016:
James M. Matthews/24, Villas, NJ – Possession of More Than 50g of Marijuana, Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana (more than 1 oz.)
Tamara J. Matthews/47, North Cape May, NJ – Possession of More Than 50g of Marijuana, Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana (more than 1 oz.)
Raymond C. Middleton/26, Villas, NJ – Possession of More Than 50g of Marijuana, Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana (more than 1 oz.)
Kyle J. Watson/18, North Cape May, NJ – Aggravated Assault, Criminal Attempt
Aug. 14, 2016:
Jeffery D. Larsen/40, Villas, NJ – Simple Assault
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.
