Crime & Safety

Police Arrest 19-Year-Old for Drugs at Park

Moorestown Police say they found the young man at Pompeston Creek Park Saturday night.

A 19-year-old Hainesport man was arrested on drug charges at Pompeston Creek Park Saturday night, according to Moorestown Police. 

While on foot patrol at the park, near Georgian Drive, around 9:30 p.m., officers located and arrested John Joyce III, of the unit block of Bernwood Road, Hainesport. Joyce was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of paraphernalia. 

He was released on a summons pending a municipal court hearing.

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Information provided by Moorestown Police. An arrest does not indicate a conviction. 

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