Crime & Safety
Off-Duty Camden County Cop Foils Crime in Gloucester Township
Robert Shea apprehended a Sicklerville man during an attempted shoplifting. Police found heroin and drug paraphernalia on the suspect.
A Camden County Police Officer was on his way to a training assignment on Wednesday.
Before he arrived, he made a quick stop at Wawa, where he ended up capturing a shoplifter who was in possession of heroin and was wanted on warrants.
Robert Shea made a stop at the Wawa on Sicklerville Road around 8:19 a.m. when he saw a 31-year-old Sicklerville man allegedly attempting to steal various food items worth $28.44.
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Shea detained Sherrod Tucker and contacted the Gloucester Township Police Department.
A subsequent search of Tucker allegedly revealed a bag of heroin and drug paraphernalia.
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He was also wanted on three outstanding warrants. He was charged with shoplifting and was remanded to the Camden County Corrections Facility.
Gloucester Township Police remind residents who know someone suffering from drug addiction to contact the Gloucester Township Project SAVE (Substance Abuse Victimization Effort) Advocate at 856-302-7051.
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