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The following information is on file with the Mt. Laurel Township Police Department:
On June 15 at 4:46 p.m., Mt. Laurel Police officials say patrols responded to a residence on West Bluebell Lane for what is described as neighbor dispute.
Police say the victim in this incident reported that while walking her dog on West Bluebell Lane, a 70-year-old female neighbor was observed towards the bottom of her steps cleaning a hacksaw and shouting obscenities at her.
Police say the 70-year-old female then charged towards the victim with the hacksaw and continuing to yell.
According to police, the 70-year-old was charged on a citizen complaint summons with unlawful possession of a weapon and harassment pending a future court date.
On June 19 at 2:24 a.m., patrols conducted a motor vehicle stop on Saxony Drive. A 27-year-old female occupant of the vehicle from Mt. Laurel fled on foot from the stop to avoid being arrested for outstanding warrants. After a brief foot chase, she was arrested. She was charged with obstruction of justice by flight on a summons. She also posted bail for the outstanding warrants and was released pending a future court date.
On June 18 at 2:43 p.m., patrols conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 38. During the stop, the driver provided a false name to avoid the detection of a warrant out of Burlington Township and Riverside Township. The 23-year-old male driver from Camden was subsequently arrested and charged with hindering apprehension. He was remanded to the Burlington County Jail in default of bail.
On June 18 at 9:59 a.m., patrols conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 73. During the stop, the driver provided a false name to avoid the detection of an outstanding warrant. The identity of the 27-year-old male driver from Camden was obtained and he was subsequently arrested. He was charged with hindering apprehension and released on a summons pending a future court date. He was released on the outstanding warrants pending a future court date.
On June 17 at 9:57 p.m., patrols responded to a motel on the 600 block of Fellowship Road for a report of a theft. A guest at the hotel reported that sometime between 8:45 and 9:45 p.m., an unknown person entered his room and stole prescription medication.
On June 17 at 10:43 a.m., patrols responded to a residence on West Oleander Drive for a reported theft from a motor vehicle. The victim reported that sometime overnight an unknown person entered her unlocked vehicle and stole her purse and wallet.
On June 16 at 10:46 p.m., patrols responded to Miller’s Ale House on Fellowship Road for a report of a theft from a motor vehicle. The victim reported that sometime between 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. an unknown person smashed the front driver side window of her vehicle and stole a backpack containing a wallet.
On June 16 at 3:45 p.m., patrols responded to a business on the 3100 block of Route 38 for a report of an unconscious female. The investigation revealed that a store employee was in a bathroom where she overdosed on heroin. She regained consciousness prior to police and EMS arrival. She was transported to a local hospital for further treatment.
On June 15 at 1:53 a.m., patrols responded to the Wawa on the 1100 block of Route 73 for the report of a robbery. An employee reported that a male described as approximately 25 years old, weighing 150 pounds and unshaven, entered the store and went behind the counter where he removed four cartons of cigarettes and fled the store. The employee confronted the male outside the store where he was assaulted. The male then fled the area in a black Nissan Altima with a temporary license plate.
On June 15 at 1:33 p.m., patrols responded to a residence on the 800 block of Woodchuck Drive for the report of a theft from a motor vehicle. The victim/resident reported that sometime overnight, an unknown person entered her unlocked vehicles and stole various personal items.
On June 15 at 9:56 a.m., a resident came into police headquarters to report a fraud. The victim reported that she received a call from what she believed to be the Navy Federal Credit Union asking for her information to cancel her card due to possible fraudulent transactions. After not hearing from the credit union after this call, she contacted them at which time she was advised that a new card was requested in California.
On June 15 at 9:17 a.m., patrols responded to a residence on Lemur Lane for the report of a theft from a motor vehicle. The victim/resident reported that sometime overnight, an unknown person entered her unlocked vehicle and stole a soccer jersey.
On June 15 at 7:38 a.m., patrols responded to a business on the 100 block of Gaither Drive for an attempted burglary. An employee arrived to work and observed that a side door was damaged from an unknown person attempting to force the door open.
On June 15 at 9:12 a.m., patrols responded to a residence on the 900 block of Koala Lane for the report of a theft from a motor vehicle. The victim/resident reported that sometime overnight, an unknown person entered her unlocked vehicle and stole change from the center console.
On June 15 at 7:13 a.m., patrols responded to the 800 block of Woodchuck Drive for the report of a theft from a motor vehicle. The victim/resident reported that sometime overnight, an unknown person entered her unlocked vehicle and stole gift cards from the center console
On June 14 at 8:35 p.m., patrols responded to the Centerton Square Shopping Center for a theft from a motor vehicle. The victim reported that he parked his vehicle in the parking lot in the area of Wegmans. While in the store, an unknown person entered his unlocked vehicle and stole multiple items.
On June 14 at 6:42 p.m., patrols responded to a residence on the 100 block of Willow Turn for a criminal mischief report. The victim/resident reported that an unknown person damaged her mailbox sometime between 9 a.m. and 4:15 p.m.
On June 14 at 11:18 a.m., patrols responded to a business on the 3700 block of Church Road for the report of a credit card fraud. The complainant reported that a person used a company credit card to make multiple fraudulent transactions.
On June 14 at 9:38 a.m., patrols responded to a business on the 2000 block of Briggs Road for a reported theft. Investigation revealed that sometime between June 9 and June 11 an unknown person cut a lock off of a storage shed and stole various power tools.
On June 14 at 5:34 a.m., patrols responded to a residence on Southgate Drive for the report of an overdose. The investigation revealed that a male and female at the residence became unresponsive after using heroin. Police, EMS and paramedics responded and administered Narcan. Each became responsive and were transported to a local hospital for further treatment.
On June 13 at 7:45 p.m., patrols responded to the Target on Centerton Road for a shoplifter. Investigation revealed that a 58-year-old female from Lumberton put various merchandise in a shopping cart and attempted to leave the store without paying for the items. She was subsequently arrested and charged with shoplifting. She was remanded to the Burlington County Jail pending a future court hearing.
On June 13 at 8:07 a.m., patrols responded to West Bluebell Lane for the report of a criminal mischief to a vehicle. The victim/resident reported that sometime overnight an unknown person slashed two of his vehicle tires causing $500 in damage.
