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Week in Review: Busy Week for Police

Gloucester Twp. Police kept busy with a suspicious man talking to teens, a missing mill stone, a water search and more. Plus, off-track better could come to town and a teen shepherds VIPs for Obama's inauguration.

 
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A Gloucester Township Police officer sets up crime scene tape in Timber Creek Liquors' parking lot Wednesday afternoon.
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Highland High School jazz combo bassist Mikhel Harrison performs during an April 2011 event at Timber Creek.
Police released this photo on Thursday, highlighting the mill stone.

Off-Track Betting Coming to Gloucester Twp.?

What do you think about off-track betting possibly coming to town? "It looks like they're very serious about coming here," the town’s business administrator says. "We welcome them."

GTPD: Teen Girls Approached by 'Suspicious' Man

A man attempted to engage two teens, separately, in conversations in a parking lot. Police hope to track him down.

Highland Senior Heads to Inauguration

Mikhel Harrison will help usher in President Obama’s second term in Washington, DC, today.

Police, Firefighters Seek Suspect Along Big Timber Creek

Officers took to the water in pursuit of a home break-in suspect.

North Jersey Legislator Takes Aim at Red-Light Camera Money

If cameras are for safety, not revenue, then towns shouldn’t get the ticket money generated from them, says one politician. Not so fast, says a Gloucester Township official.

Chargers, Tartans Provide Friday Night Thriller

Timber Creek and Highland wrestlers brought everything they had to the mats—find out who came out on top.

Residential Burglary Suspect Turns Himself in to Police

Police have had such luck with posting videos of suspects on social media that the accused are turning themselves in now.

Make It a Day of Service

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and even if you’re off from school or work, you can still make it a “day on,” says our columnist.

Gloucester Twp. Officer Cops to Drug Charge, Loses Job

Thomas Eden Jr. admitted to a prescription drug charge and agreed to give up his police job immediately as part of the plea.

Police Seek Public's Help Locating Antique Stone

The missing stone is 100 pounds, and police don’t believe this was a mere act of mischief.

These are just a few of the many stories Gloucester Township Patch brought you last week. Scroll through our news archives for the full list.

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