Lewdness, Theft By Deception: Springfield Police Blotter

The following is a summary of incidents as reported by Springfield Police:

SPRINGFIELD, NJ - On May 19, a 21-year-old Brooklyn, NY man was charged with theft by deception as a result of a Detective Bureau investigation of fraud reported at a Route 22 auto dealership.

On May 22, officers were detailed to a Morris Avenue pharmacy on a report of shoplifting. Upon arrival, the suspect was located in the parking lot by responding officers. A 40-year-old East Orange woman, was arrested and charged with theft, possession of narcotics paraphernalia, and an outstanding warrant out of South Orange. Merchandise totaling $11.99 was recovered and returned to the pharmacy.

On May 26, a 45-year-old Springfield man was charged with theft by deception as a result of a Detective Bureau investigation of fraud reported by a Springfield resident.

On May 16, officers responded to a Route 22 hotel on a report of a man harassing an employee. As a result of a follow-up investigation by Detective Bureau personnel, on May 29 a 30-year-old Neptune man was charged with lewdness.

Additional reported crimes and police responses to calls for service:

• Alarm Activations – 53
• Animal Complaints – 14
• Assaults – 3
• Fraud – 7
• Motor Vehicle Accidents – 50
• Theft - 5

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