Two Officers Injured While Apprehending A Juvenile Car Burglar

On Friday, October 3, 2025, at approximately 11:50 PM, the Gloucester Township Police Department responded to a report of suspicious individuals examining parked vehicles in the Millbridge neighborhood of Gloucester Township. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male suspect concealing himself behind a boat parked in the driveway of a nearby residence.

Officers attempted to apprehend the male suspect through verbal commands and initiated a foot pursuit when he fled. Officers pursued the suspect, closing the distance and subduing him. During the apprehension, one officer sustained an injury to his knee and back, while the second officer sustained an injury to his hand. The juvenile suspect did not report any injuries.

Both officers received medical attention at an area hospital for their injuries. The juvenile male suspect was released to his mother after being charged with Criminal Attempt Burglary, Aggravated Assault on Law Enforcement, and Resisting Arrest…

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