Couple Who Asked South Jersey Cops For A Ride Found With Heroin, Stolen Hospital Gear: PD

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ — A couple asked officers for a ride early Thursday morning at the Washington Township police station. They brought heroin and a stolen hospital thermometer, authorities said.

The pair walked to the station at about 2 a.m. and asked police for a ride home. They had just been discharged from Jefferson Washington Township Hospital, police said.

Police told them that they'd need to conduct a search for officer safety before giving them a ride.

The woman quickly confessed to having heroin in her bag. Her boyfriend admitted it was his heroin, leading to his arrest, police said.

A further search revealed that the woman had a $300 clinical thermometer, which was stolen from the hospital, police said. She admitted to the theft and got arrested.

Police did not disclose their identities.