Mount Laurel Police Blotter

Aug. 23

Theft, 8 a.m. — An employee of Meredith Paving Corporation reported someone stole several street signs, valued at $700, from the 100 block of Hartford Road, police said. The incident occurred sometime between 5:30 p.m. Aug. 23 and 8 a.m. Aug. 24.

Aug. 24

Criminal mischief, 3-6 p.m. — A student at Burlington County College reported a vehicle was scratched. Damage is estimated at $200.00.

Aug. 26 

Arrest (drug possession) — Police arrested Matthew Dibasttista, 28, of the 1100 block of Route 73, for possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia after patrols responded to the Rodeway Inn for a report of a medical emergency. Dibasttista was served with criminal complaints and released pending a court appearance.

Arrest (theft), 2:52 a.m. — Police arrested Surbdeep Singh, 20, of the 200 block of Burnamwood Drive for stealing jewelry, valued at $3,000, from a home in the 800 block of Union Mill Road. He was served with criminal complaints and released pending a municipal court hearing.

Criminal mischief, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. — Police said someone spray-painted the rear of two residences in the 1500-1600 block of Ralston Drive. The total damage is estimated at $200.

Theft — A resident of the 200 block of Chaucer Court reported their lawn chairs, valued at $30, stolen from their deck area, police said. The incident occurred sometime between 10:30 p.m. Aug. 26 and 1:30 a.m. Aug. 27.

Aug. 27

Stolen vehicle, 3:30-3:46 a.m. — A resident in the 8300 block of Normandy Drive reported to police their 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee, valued at $16,000, was stolen. The incident occurred sometime between 3:30-3:46 a.m. The vehicle was later recovered at the scene of a motor vehicle collision at 3:46 a.m. when the driver struck three parked cars in the 900 block of Coventry Way. The driver of the Jeep fled the scene on foot.

Theft from vehicle, 3:30-3:46 a.m. — Three residents of Normandy Drive told police they had several items stolen from their vehicles, including electronics, change and personal items, valued at $500. Police said the thieves got into the vehicles through unlocked doors. 
Criminal trespass — Police said someone broke into two vacant homes in the 3000 block of Fostertown Road sometime between Aug. 11 and Aug. 27 by forcing open a window. Nothing was reported missing. Damage is estimated at $800.

Armed robbery, 6:14 p.m. — A lone gunman robbed the Exxon gas station, in the 900 block of Route 73, police said. The station attendant was confronted by the man, described as a black male in his mid-20s wearing dark clothing, who demanded money. The attendant turned over an undetermined amount of cash and the suspect fled on foot, police said. There were no injuries. Anyone with information is urged to contact Mount Laurel Police at 856-234-1414, ext. 526.

Aug. 29

Theft — An employee of The Goodman Group on the 900 block of Pleasant Valley Avenue reported the theft of three central air conditioning units, valued at $20,000.00. The units were taken from the exterior of a vacant business property, police said. The incident occurred sometime between 9:30 a.m., Aug. 29, and 10:23 a.m., Aug. 31.

Aug. 31

Arrest (DWI), 1:38 p.m. — Police arrested John W. McCarty, 52, of the 800 block of Maryland Avenue, Deptford, for driving while intoxicated after he was stopped on Route 38. He was released pending a municipal court hearing. 

Criminal mischief — An employee of Aptuit Inc. on the 8000 block of Commerce Parkway reported a vehicle window was broken. Police said the incident occurred between 6 p.m., Aug. 31, and 8:00 a.m., Sept. 1. Damage is estimated at $500.00.

For non-emergencies, Mount Laurel Police can be reached at 856-234-8300.