Mount Laurel Police Dept. Details Recent Arrests, Investigations

MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is highlighting recent investigations and arrests that have taken place in the Township through a new community reporting system.

The MLPD rolled out a new feature to its website earlier this year in which residents can sign up to receive a weekly e-newsletter delivered to their inboxes that summarizes the number of investigation reports, calls for service motor vehicle collisions and overdoses that have taken place throughout the week. The newsletter also highlights specific investigations and arrest incidents.

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The latest report covers June 20 through July 10.

The MLPD highlighted several arrests and investigations, including:

• Mount Laurel police officers responded to a motor vehicle collision on June 20 at 9:48AM at the intersection of Ark Road and Marne Highway in which a passenger was injured. Their investigation found that the driver was under the influence of alcohol, and they were arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated and assault by auto.
• On June 29 at 9:04AM, Mount Laurel police responded to an attempted burglary on Boothby Drive after the homeowner discovered pry marks on the rear French doors of the home and reported hearing a loud noise. The incident occurred on June 28 sometime between 11:30PM and 12AM.
• Mount Laurel officers responded to a robbery at a business on the 3300 block of Route 38 on July 4 at 8:26PM in which a suspect shoved a victim and stole a purse. During their investigation, officers located and arrested the suspect on Briggs Road. The suspect was charged with robbery, simple assault and theft on a warrant and was taken to the Burlington County Jail.
• On July 8 at 9:09AM, officers responded to a report of a stolen motor vehicle on Devonshire Court and found that a 2021 Kia Telluride was stolen between 4:50AM and 5AM that morning. The car was later found on Boothby Drive and about $35 in cash, various credit cards, the registration and the insurance card were stolen from the vehicle.
• Mount Laurel officers responded to Boothby Drive on July 8 for one report of a stolen motor vehicle and two reports of theft from a motor vehicle. At 5:05AM, a 2020 Ford Explorer was reported stolen before being located and recovered in Delran Township, in which it was discovered that a purse had been stolen from it. Officers responded to Boothby Drive at 10:21AM for a report of a theft from a motor vehicle, in which the victim's car was entered into overnight and $30 in cash and the insurance card were stolen. At 1:56PM, officers responded to a theft from a motor vehicle report in which the car was entered into overnight and a Vera Bradley bag was stolen.
• Mount Laurel police officers responded to a burglary on Drake Court on July 10 at 9:51PM. The resident reported hearing a noise upon returning home at 9:40PM and discovered forced entry and theft of jury. Entry was made into the home via a rear first floor bedroom window.

To check out the MLPD's updated website, and sign up for the Department’s newsletter, visit https://mountlaurelpd.org/ .

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