The Lower Township Police Department responded to or initiated a total of 1,185 calls. Police also made a total of 14 arrests during this period.
Below is a breakdown of incidents and arrests by date:
Aug. 26, 2019:
Non-Criminal Incidents – 4
Fire Related Calls – 0
Motor Vehicle Accidents – 1
Traffic Enforcement – 20
Public Services – 84
Domestic Violence Incidents – 2
Theft – Bayshore Rd., North Cape May
Theft – Seapointe Blvd., Diamond Beach
Simple Assault – Bayshore Rd., Villas
Fraud – Lower Twp.
Fraud – Tabernacle Rd., Erma
Narcotic Drug Laws – Shawmont Ave., Villas
Aug. 27, 2019:
Non-Criminal Incidents – 5
Fire Related Calls – 4
Motor Vehicle Accidents – 1
Traffic Enforcement – 17
Public Services – 101
Domestic Violence Incidents – 0
Theft – Route 9, Erma
Theft – Seapointe Blvd., Diamond Beach
Aug. 28, 2019:
Non-Criminal Incidents – 4
Fire Related Calls – 1
Motor Vehicle Accidents – 2
Traffic Enforcement – 24
Public Services – 128
Domestic Violence Incidents – 0
Thefts – Gorham Ave., North Cape May
Simple Assault – Vermont Ave., Villas
Aug. 29, 2019:
Non-Criminal Incidents – 12
Fire Related Calls – 0
Motor Vehicle Accidents – 0
Traffic Enforcement – 36
Public Services – 109
Domestic Violence Incidents – 1
Theft – Seashore Rd., Cold Spring
Theft – Atlantic Ave., Diamond Beach
Criminal Mischief – Weeks Landing Rd. & Rossi Dr., Erma
Aug. 30, 2019:
Non-Criminal Incidents – 8
Fire Related Calls – 4
Motor Vehicle Accidents – 3
Traffic Enforcement – 37
Public Services – 135
Domestic Violence Incidents – 1
Theft – E. Jacksonville Ave., Villas
Aug. 31, 2019:
Non-Criminal Incidents – 11
Fire Related Calls – 2
Motor Vehicle Accidents – 1
Traffic Enforcement – 30
Public Services – 112
Domestic Violence Incidents – 1
Theft – Spruce Ave., Villas
Theft – Hornet Rd., Erma
Sept. 1, 2019:
Non-Criminal Incidents – 3
Fire Related Calls – 2
Motor Vehicle Accidents – 2
Traffic Enforcement – 23
Public Services – 91
Domestic Violence Incidents – 1
None
Adult Weekly Arrest Report
Aug. 26, 2019:
- Gabrielle F. Notch/20, Villas, NJ – Unlawfully Possessing 5 Or More Units Of Drug Stramonium Prep, Possession/Use Drug Paraphernalia
- David A. Kelly/22, North Wildwood, NJ – Possession of CDS, Unlawfully Possessing 5 Or More Units Of Drug Stramonium Prep, Possession of 50g or Less of Marijuana, Possession/Use Drug Paraphernalia, Drug Possession By a Motor Vehicle Operator
- Kyle J. Williams/28, Villas, NJ – Simple Assault, Terroristic Threats, Resisting Arrest
- Vanessa L. Brown/47, Cape May, NJ – DWI
Aug. 28, 2019:
- Ashley M. Mack/28, North Cape May, NJ – Contempt of Court
- Meghan L. Deeney/35, North Cape May, NJ – Contempt of Court
- Ronald A. Zelinski/62, Villas, NJ – Assault
- Matthew G. Walter/19, North Cape May, NJ – Manufacturing, Distributing, Dispensing >=1oz < 5lb of Marijuana, Possession of 50g or Less of Marijuana, Possession of > 50g of Marijuana, Distributing, Possessing, Manufacturing Paraphernalia, Possession/Use Drug Paraphernalia
Aug. 30, 2019:
- Candido Mercado/27, Villas, NJ – Aggravated Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault, Endangering the Welfare of a Child
Aug. 31, 2019:
- Howard C. Hayes/50, Villas, NJ – Possession of CDS, Use of Prescription Legend Drug of Stramonium Prep, Contempt of Court
- Justin A. Daily/24, Middle Twp., NJ – Contempt of Court
Sept. 1, 2019:
- Shawn P. Harkins/32, Villas, NJ – Contempt of Domestic Violence Order
- Dulce C. Cruz Bernal/40, Villas, NJ – Theft
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.
